Mission Statement
Mission Lakes Improvement District serves as a steward
of the Mission Lakes community.
We protect, preserve, and improve the recreational and overall quality of Mission Lakes by effectively managing aquatic invasive species, monitoring and improving water quality, and working to preserve
the natural quality of the lakes.
About Mission Lakes Improvement District
On December 16, 2025, the Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 2025-65 creating the Mission Lakes Improvement District (LID)
Mission LID is “authorized to undertake long-term non-native aquatic plant management and water quality monitoring and improvement efforts as outlined in the LID’s foundational documents and as determined necessary and appropriate by its Board of Directors and in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Crow Wing County. Projects of the lake improvement district will be financed by special assessments imposed on riparian landowners pursuant to county policies.”
You can find and download Resolution 2025-65 here.
Mission LID Board of Directors
Under Resolution 2025-65, the Crow Wing County Commissioners appointed these indviduals to the Mission Lid Board of Directors:
President: John Zoia – Term Expires 2028
Vice President: Steve Pittman – Term Expires 2028
Treasurer: Bob Snell – Term Expires 2029
Secretary: Mark Casey – Term Expires 2028
At Large: Nick Bernier – Term Expires 2027
Mission LID Board Members serve without compensation.
Mission LID Bylaws
Mission LID is governed through Bylaws developed by the Board of Directors with legal assistance provided by Severson Porter Law.
You can read and download a copy of the Mission LID Bylaws here.
Mission LID Public Notices
The Mission Lake Improvement District’s (Mission LID) first Annual Meeting took place August 15, 2026 at the Center Township Hall. It was well-attended with 31 Mission Lakes Riparian owners and five Mission LID Board Members present.
In addition to introducing Board Members, explaining the purpose and structure of the Mission LID, the membership was presented with the 2027 Budget. The total proposed budget was $55,000, which was broken down into two distinct votes by secret ballot:
- General/Administrative Budget ($7,500 / 14%): To cover legal fees (bylaws, compliance), liability insurance, and administrative costs (mailing notices, newspaper ads).
- Water Management Program ($47,500 / 86%): To fund lake surveys, invasive species treatments, and water quality monitoring.
After a Q and A session, the budget was passed with near unanimous approval and by identical margins:
• Vote 1 (Overall $55,000 Budget): Approved with 33 “Yes” votes to 3 “No” votes.
• Vote 2 (Water Management Program of $47,500): Approved with 33 “Yes” votes to 3 “No” votes.
Read and download the 2026 agenda, presentation, and meeting minutes here:
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Regular Board Meeting Minutes are available here
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