8/17/2026

Dear Neighbors —

Our 2026 Annual Meeting for the Lamontai Improvement District will be Saturday, September

12 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cottage Grove Community Center. We will be discussing the district’s

operations & finances and voting on two items:

1. A copy of the proposed 2026-27 budget is attached. We’re not proposing to spend more

next year than we expect to spend this year. However, this year’s actual spending was

higher than the budget we approved last year, primarily due to Repairs and Maintenance

coming in at $31k vs. the budgeted $15k. As a result, the 2026-27 budget is higher than

the 2025-26 budget.

2. Alex Beamer is running for the vacant Board position left by Scott Johnson. You may

vote for Alex or write in an alternate candidate of your choice.

Our by-laws require 54 votes to establish a quorum, so your participation is essential. Please

bring your signed ballot to the Annual Meeting or drop it off in the LID Mailbox on Talemena

Drive prior to noon on September 11.

At the Annual Meeting we’ll have a general discussion of the district’s operations and finances.

In addition, we will be seeking your input on two future board decisions:

1. We are considering a rate increase. For the past several years, our expenses have

exceeded our income, primarily because of increasing repair costs. This has gradually

reduced our operating reserve. The rate increase in 2023 helped but was not sufficient

to fully close the gap. Another increase will likely be necessary.

2. We are also considering establishing a Capital Reserve fund to prepare for major future

improvements. Most of the district’s infrastructure was installed in the 1970s and is now

more than 50 years old. Current repairs are generally manageable, but major

components will eventually need replacement. This will be expensive. There may be

options for grants or outside assistance, but the district will still have to foot a

significant portion of the bill. We’re considering an additional monthly fee to go into a

Capital Reserve (essentially a savings account) to help cover these future costs.

Per our by-laws a rate increase and/or Capital Reserve fund will be board decisions (rather than

a community vote), so our Annual Meeting will be your best opportunity to provide input. If you

have questions or opinions about these or any other aspect of the district, we encourage you to

join us at the Annual Meeting.

Thanks

Ron Hood

President, Lamontai Improvement District