Meeting opened by president Nelson with an attendance of 64.
Minutes of March 11th meeting read and approved.
Treasurer Geo. A. Nelson reported a bank balance of $563.00 with a few overall bills outstanding.

Roy Nelson is advised that the W.C.D. want to plant 35,000 rainbow trout in Pine Lake, providing a public access to the lake can be assured. Mr. Nelson will do further investigation and report at a later meeting, after he has checked the two public openings reported.

The nominating committee presented it's slate as follows - Donald Nelson for president, Arthur Steinmetz for vice-president, Vernon Neidermier for treasurer, and Ollie Eicher for secretary. There being no moninations made from the floor, a motion was made by Herbert Mettlendorf and 2nd by Clayton Townsend to accept the committee's recommendations and the secretary instructed to cast a ballot for the slate as presented - motion carried.

A very interesting discussion followed on the deer yard trip report as to browse, animal condition, range, etc.

Norman Stone district game co-ordinator gave a very interesting and educational talk on the origen of the Grantsburg area and the formation and operation of the W.C.D. Crex Meadows, public hunting ground, this was supported by pictures. Lester Teiw, Mr. Stone assistant was introduced.

Motion to adjourn by John Wies and 2nd by Robert W.

An excellant oyster stew, prepared by B. W. and his committee was gustily consummed by the large group.

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