| Survey Ideas and opinions Here is a summary of the opinions and ideas that we got from our surveys: 1. Two businesses for sale. They see that at as a sign the community is on the decline. 2. Gravel roads. Better streets. 3. Mass email to inform people of community events and meetings going on in town. 4. We have a good sports team that draws people in. 5. Not enough young people in town. 6. Quality of water. 7. Updating Main Street, cleaning it up. 8. More housing needs to be available. 9. Offering more business and job opportunities. 10. City needs to buy a tree dump. 11. Community garden. 12. Ice skating rink. 13. 4th of July parade 14. Christmas lighted parade 15. Easter egg hunt 16. Youth center/rec center 17. Sign listing business’s 18. Picnic shelter at the park 19. Bring more people in with the development of the wind farms. 20. New gymnasium. 21. Hotel for stranded motorists 22. New school 23. Hunting resort Strengths/Weakness’ People stated that Summit has a lot of good, friendly people in the community that are willing to help each other. Although they thought it was always the same people doing the helping. It was expressed also how it was nice to see young people involved in community events and they felt it was a very safe place to live and felt comfortable allowing their children to play and leaving items outside without fear of it being stolen or vandalized. Gossip and some negativity was brought up too but thought that was not a big issue. Almost everyone thought Summit needs to offer more for its young people encourage young families to move to Summit. Housing of course becomes an issue, lack of business opportunities too. Low taxes are a benefit along with our good school system. Family oriented community too. We encourage ALL residents of Summit to attend our meetings and get involved!! It takes everyone getting involved to make these things happen! If you would like to be added to the email list so you know when we meet email Dawn Wright,Community Coordinator:thewrights@tnics.com or if you have any questions or ideas to help make Summit a better place to live!! |
Summit Area Economic Growth
SAEG sponsors many projects in the area
and supports many youth programs with
the funds they raise, this include things like
sports camps, the youth baseball program,
scholarships and much more.
SAEG sponsors many projects in the area
and supports many youth programs with
the funds they raise, this include things like
sports camps, the youth baseball program,
scholarships and much more.
SUMMIT SAEG MISSION STATEMENT: Work to improve the quality of life, while further developing our assets and resources for the Summit Area. |
THANK YOU ALL for your help and
support for this year’s Fog Fest. I
thought everything went extremely
well. Friday night’s Amazing Race was
a HUGE SUCCESS. It goes to show
that fresh ideas and involvement from
all age groups in the community help
to make SAEG successful and make a
community successful.
I hope we can continue to all work
together through SAEG to continue to
make Summit a great community to live
in and be involved in. . Thanks
again. SAEG president, Tim Gapp
FOG FEST $100 BUTTON WINNERS:
Lynne Quale
Robin Phillips
Dave Bulmer
Jake Steinocker
Diane Knutson
Corrie Quale
Brandi Nelson
Trevor Bourassa
Shirley Hills
Michael Brus
support for this year’s Fog Fest. I
thought everything went extremely
well. Friday night’s Amazing Race was
a HUGE SUCCESS. It goes to show
that fresh ideas and involvement from
all age groups in the community help
to make SAEG successful and make a
community successful.
I hope we can continue to all work
together through SAEG to continue to
make Summit a great community to live
in and be involved in. . Thanks
again. SAEG president, Tim Gapp
FOG FEST $100 BUTTON WINNERS:
Lynne Quale
Robin Phillips
Dave Bulmer
Jake Steinocker
Diane Knutson
Corrie Quale
Brandi Nelson
Trevor Bourassa
Shirley Hills
Michael Brus
SAEG MEETING
At Community Center November 15, 2011
Members present: Tim Gapp, Frank & Brenda Redlin and Kathy & Jeff Quale, Angie Schoonover and Mitzi Strasser.
The meeting was called to order by Tim Gapp
Old Business
The minutes were reviewed from August 31, 2011.
The treasurer’s report; J. Halvorson was not available but did send a report on the Lutefisk Supper. Income from
Lutefisk Supper was $8,861.00 less expenses of $4,465.69 for a net profit of $3,294.31. She stated there maybe no
more than another $100 in expenses that have not come in yet. Also we have $300 in sale of lutefisk that was left
over from supper.
Brenda Redlin reported a successful Lutefisk Supper with 512 tickets sold. There will only be minor changes for next
year. Also it was reported that High Plains Café charged us only cost for items ordered for the Lutefisk Supper. That
helped increase our profit for the supper this year. Please stop and thank Bonnie for her generosity.
Website; Seesummitsd.com; No report this month.
Community Hall; it was reported that Mitzi Strasser is in the process of painting the hall kitchen floor and entry.
Summit Promotion Radio Ads: T. Gapp reported that the Summit ads are being run on KWAT & 96.9. Also the What’
s Up program to be broadcast from the Summit Hall is still being put together. The tentative date is December 2nd.
This program will discuss NE South Dakota Basketball History.
Tim reported he will attend the next city council meeting to discuss more parking area north of the Summit Hall.
There was no report on the 5th & 6th Grade Basketball Tournament. Tabled to next month.
New Business
No report from Dawn Wright this month.
Santa Day; Angie Schoonover will contact Dawn Wright & Becki Pies for this project. If anyone would like to help with
this project contact Angie Schoonover.
New face is on the billboard north of Watertown on the northbound lane. Everyone should check it out. Looks Great!
Tim Gapp reported the possibility of forming a coop for main street business opportunities. Royce & Mitzi Strasser
are looking at retiring from the hardware store business. SAEG feels it is important to try and keep this business
open if possible. The suggestion was to have this building be used as a multi business venture. A hardware/grocery
store etc. Tim Gapp and Frank Redlin will look at putting together a committee to discuss the coop possibilities. If
you would like to be part of this discussion please contact Tim or Frank. Also, if you know of anyone would be
interested in this business venture opportunity, they should contact Royce & Mitzi Strasser.
Frank Redlin made the motion to form the committee, Mitzi Strasser 2nd.
It was also discussed the possibility of purchasing a lap top computer for the treasure position. Kathy Quale will
contact Dawn Wright to see of we there are funds available from NESDCAP for this purchase.
Tim Gapp reported that he was contacted by Jim Ulliot who owns property at the corner of Oak St. & Jackson Ave.that
he would like to sell it to SAEG. It was discussed and decided that Tim Gapp would contact him and make an offer.
Brenda Redlin stated that Andrea Gapp was working on the school banners for the hall. Once they are ready we will
meet at the hall to see how to hang them. Hopefully next week.
SAEG has three surplus items: a desk once used by Milton Slaathaug at the bank; a foosball table and a regulation
size pool table. We will advertise for sealed bids for these items.
Other discussion items were:
If anyone wants to use the Summit Community Center(former Senior Citizens Building) for gatherings such as
card parties. It was suggested maybe a pinnacle practice parties. Please contact Kathy Quale.
Our next meeting will be sometime in January. We will have election of officers at that meeting. Please be thinking of
how you can give back to the Summit community. We will be looking for someone to volunteer their time especially for
the treasurer position has Janice Halvorson would like to retire from this position. We want to thank Janice for her
many years of volunteering her services to SAEG.
At Community Center November 15, 2011
Members present: Tim Gapp, Frank & Brenda Redlin and Kathy & Jeff Quale, Angie Schoonover and Mitzi Strasser.
The meeting was called to order by Tim Gapp
Old Business
The minutes were reviewed from August 31, 2011.
The treasurer’s report; J. Halvorson was not available but did send a report on the Lutefisk Supper. Income from
Lutefisk Supper was $8,861.00 less expenses of $4,465.69 for a net profit of $3,294.31. She stated there maybe no
more than another $100 in expenses that have not come in yet. Also we have $300 in sale of lutefisk that was left
over from supper.
Brenda Redlin reported a successful Lutefisk Supper with 512 tickets sold. There will only be minor changes for next
year. Also it was reported that High Plains Café charged us only cost for items ordered for the Lutefisk Supper. That
helped increase our profit for the supper this year. Please stop and thank Bonnie for her generosity.
Website; Seesummitsd.com; No report this month.
Community Hall; it was reported that Mitzi Strasser is in the process of painting the hall kitchen floor and entry.
Summit Promotion Radio Ads: T. Gapp reported that the Summit ads are being run on KWAT & 96.9. Also the What’
s Up program to be broadcast from the Summit Hall is still being put together. The tentative date is December 2nd.
This program will discuss NE South Dakota Basketball History.
Tim reported he will attend the next city council meeting to discuss more parking area north of the Summit Hall.
There was no report on the 5th & 6th Grade Basketball Tournament. Tabled to next month.
New Business
No report from Dawn Wright this month.
Santa Day; Angie Schoonover will contact Dawn Wright & Becki Pies for this project. If anyone would like to help with
this project contact Angie Schoonover.
New face is on the billboard north of Watertown on the northbound lane. Everyone should check it out. Looks Great!
Tim Gapp reported the possibility of forming a coop for main street business opportunities. Royce & Mitzi Strasser
are looking at retiring from the hardware store business. SAEG feels it is important to try and keep this business
open if possible. The suggestion was to have this building be used as a multi business venture. A hardware/grocery
store etc. Tim Gapp and Frank Redlin will look at putting together a committee to discuss the coop possibilities. If
you would like to be part of this discussion please contact Tim or Frank. Also, if you know of anyone would be
interested in this business venture opportunity, they should contact Royce & Mitzi Strasser.
Frank Redlin made the motion to form the committee, Mitzi Strasser 2nd.
It was also discussed the possibility of purchasing a lap top computer for the treasure position. Kathy Quale will
contact Dawn Wright to see of we there are funds available from NESDCAP for this purchase.
Tim Gapp reported that he was contacted by Jim Ulliot who owns property at the corner of Oak St. & Jackson Ave.that
he would like to sell it to SAEG. It was discussed and decided that Tim Gapp would contact him and make an offer.
Brenda Redlin stated that Andrea Gapp was working on the school banners for the hall. Once they are ready we will
meet at the hall to see how to hang them. Hopefully next week.
SAEG has three surplus items: a desk once used by Milton Slaathaug at the bank; a foosball table and a regulation
size pool table. We will advertise for sealed bids for these items.
Other discussion items were:
If anyone wants to use the Summit Community Center(former Senior Citizens Building) for gatherings such as
card parties. It was suggested maybe a pinnacle practice parties. Please contact Kathy Quale.
Our next meeting will be sometime in January. We will have election of officers at that meeting. Please be thinking of
how you can give back to the Summit community. We will be looking for someone to volunteer their time especially for
the treasurer position has Janice Halvorson would like to retire from this position. We want to thank Janice for her
many years of volunteering her services to SAEG.
Summit Area Economic Growth has surplus property to sale. We will be
accepting sealed bids on the following items:
A large desk once used by Milton Slaathaug at the bank
A foosball table once used at the Summit Rec
A regulation size pool table once used at the Summit Rec
Items can be seen upon request. Contact Tim Gapp or Kathy Quale. Sealed
bids should be mailed to Kathy Quale, PO box 983, Summit, SD. Bids need to
be received by December 12, 2011. SAEG reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
accepting sealed bids on the following items:
A large desk once used by Milton Slaathaug at the bank
A foosball table once used at the Summit Rec
A regulation size pool table once used at the Summit Rec
Items can be seen upon request. Contact Tim Gapp or Kathy Quale. Sealed
bids should be mailed to Kathy Quale, PO box 983, Summit, SD. Bids need to
be received by December 12, 2011. SAEG reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.