Cokato Lake RV Resort at a glance

WELCOME TO COKATO LAKE RV RESORT

We are so happy that you have made the decision to purchase a lot at Cokato Lake RV Resort (CLRVR)! For you to have the most enjoyable ownership experience, we want to present to you some basic information about CLRVR. CLRVR is operated as a cooperative with 222 private ownership units: plus, 3 association units. The entire parcel is 68 acres. Below is some basic information for your reference. Attachments included with this email are the current Rules & Regulations Summary and the Architectural Control Committee Helpful Hints and Reminders.

Resort History

In the 60’s – operated as a private campground – Cokato Campground.
In the 70’s – operated as a KOA campground.
In the 80’s and 90’s – operated as Cokato Country Campground
In 2005 – Developers purchased the campground and established Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association as we know it today.

How are We Organized and Governed?

Declaration – filed 5-4-2005 pursuant to provisions of the Minnesota Statutes Chapter 515B, knowns as the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act. Among other things, it states the legal description of the land and building of the cooperative, a description of each unit, and a description of the common areas and restrictions. It states the number of votes assigned to each unit.
Articles of Incorporation – filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State. The articles establish the cooperative as a business entity within Minnesota. Incorporated under Chapter 308A of the laws of the State of Minnesota as Cokato Lake RV Resort Cooperative Association, a Minnesota non-profit cooperative for the purpose of owning and administering the property.
Bylaws – The Bylaws of the cooperative state how the cooperative will operate, how meetings will be held, how many directors will serve on the board, the structure of membership meetings and other restrictions of the cooperative. The Bylaws state that unless members are expressly given a vote on matters (per the Bylaws), all decisions of the cooperative are made by the Board of Directors.
Board of Directors – Consists of 5 members elected by the members. Terms are for two years and are staggered.
Duties of Board of Directors – per the bylaws
Duties of Members – per the bylaws
Standing Committees- Architectural Control, Nominating, Finance and Maintenance/LRP
Property Management – Omega Property Management - Omega Property Management manages the operations of the resort and works closely with the CLRVR Board of Directors and resort employees for the smooth operations of the resort.
Caretaker –Cy Flanagan employed full time by Omega and reports to Omega and the Board of Directors to oversee the property.
Community Association Manger (CAM) – Lance Stendal – responsible for completing site visits, attending Board Meetings, preparing the Management Report, meeting with vendors, sending work orders and CCR letters, soliciting proposals and the day-to-day activities that are needed to be completed.
Wright County – The cooperative operates under a conditional use permit issued by Wright County issued in 1983. For instance, the permit said we could have no gas-powered golf carts. It also dictates that we can only have 1 RV permanently on our site.

Ownership in Cokato Lake RV Resort

The Cooperative (or Association) owns the 68 acres of land.
The property is taxed as agricultural for determining real estate taxes. If we do not follow the conditional use permit from Wright County, we could be taxed as a mobile home park, which would be higher. The property taxes are paid to Wright County by the Association and collected from members through their dues. Owners of park models will receive a separate tax invoice which is for their park model.
We have 225 sites or units, of which 222 are owned by members and 3 are owned by the cooperative.
As a cooperative, the Association technically owns the lots. As a member you own a share in the cooperative. So effectively you own 1/222 of the Resort with a perpetual proprietary lease allowing you to occupy your site.

What is expected of Members?

Active participation in our governance – attend annual meetings and town halls, vote, and stay abreast of board actions, provide feedback to the board.
Volunteer for committees
Volunteer and participate for activities
Obey rules and regulations
Maintain site

Financial Obligations

Association membership dues are established annually by the Board of Directors. Currently $420/quarter.
Charges for electrical usage are billed monthly based on meter readings for each site.
Members are encouraged to use ACH payment method.
Failure to pay dues and electric results in loss of “good standing.” This means you lose your right to vote and you can no longer use any common area amenities.

How can you get involved?

Volunteer to lead or help in one of these activities.
Work on a committee.
Run for the Board.

Important Links:

CLRVR documents are available via the Omega Portal under the “Documents” section. If you cannot find a document that you are looking for, please email board@cokatolake.com.

Meet Your Board of Directors:

Dustin Radermacher, President, Lot #500

Claire Roberts, Vice President, Lot #455

Laura Westphal, Secretary, Lot #524

Chad Johanneck, Treasurer, Lot #435

Troy DeMars, Director, Lot #447

Note: The best manner in which to communicate with your Board of Directors is to send an email to board@cokatolake.com

For Other Questions, Who to Contact:

General resort questions: Cy Flanagan at caretaker@cokatolake.com or at 320.296.4138

Customer Service Team: Questions regarding Billing/Accounts, Board or Member related issues, Work orders, or Grievances at service@omega-mgt.com or 763.449.911

Omega strongly encourages you to address new Board-related issues to your CAM first rather than the support person.

Docks/Boat Slips: Larry Thompson at ljthomp55@gmail.com or by text at 612-308-5994

ACC: Jim Miller, Lot #527, Steve Miller, Lot #440, Richard Stricker, Lot #317, Rod Huls, Lot #509; Tom Kenney, Lot #504 at acc@cokatolake.com

Resort Activities: Lou Miller at lmloumiller@charter.net

(please check website or white boards first if question is regarding an upcoming activity)

PAYMENTS:

COKATO LAKE RV RESORT

C/O OMEGA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

P.O. BOX 98409

PHOENIX, AZ 85038-0409

Note: when sending a payment make sure to include your lot number, or if you have more than one (1) lot, all of your lot numbers so payment can be applied properly.