Runyan Lake Inc. - Home Page

This site is for the community of Runyan Lake, the Members of Runyan Lake Inc., and for the interest of their family and friends, along with those who desire information on residing and owning property in the Runyan Lake community.

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Runyan Lake water temperature*: 80 degrees (8/3/19)
*@ 2 foot water depth (middle of lake may be cooler)

2019 Fall General Membership Meeting

is Friday, August 30^th

7:00 PM at the Tyrone Township Hall

6:00 PM social hour with pizza, pop, & water provided

Agenda with Financial Report

Fall 2019 Newsletter & Meeting Notice

Proxy Ballot

Minutes of Spring 2019 General Meeting

Community Notices

11/6/2017: Garbage Collection email

See the new garbage collection opportunity for Runyan Lake residents. Click on the Garbage Collection link on the link bar.

For previous Community Notices click here.

Fishing Contest

The 2019 fishing contest was June 28th - July 5th. See the fishing page for more details and past contest winners.

Fish Study Support
Thanks to those who helped out!

Runyan Lake Garbage Collection Group Rate Available

We still see some Members using other service providers. Check out our group rate - you might save some money and help save our roads!

Click here to learn more!

Please check the Lost & Found page if you might be missing something. New **found** item posted.

History of Runyan Lake
New webpage. Check out the history of Runyan Lake dating back to 1859 and see if the lake is natural or man made.

Boat Ramp Access
There are no set hours for the boat ramp. For an appointment, riparian Members please call a trustee with at least 24 hours advance notice. Appointments cannot be made online.

The RLI Bylaws and boat ramp use policy requires:

Your 2019 and all past dues are paid in full for all properties you own;

Your watercraft is legally registered;

Your registration numbers with valid year sticker are on your watercraft;

Your RLI boat sticker is on your watercraft (right side).

Renters must request boat stickers through the property owner.

Boat Ramp Access Help

In addition to the RLI Trustees you may also contact the following people to request access to the boat ramp:

Gatekeeper

Name

Phone#

Dan Cypher

810-730-9311

Jim Sporer

810-399-5669

Ken Burke

810-629-2439

Click HERE for more ramp use information.

New Boating Law Effective 2019

Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (Act 451 of 1994) Part 413 has been amended with changes for boaters and anglers that take effect March 21, 2019.   Learn more here or see below.

Sewer Rate Increase!

On 12/1/15 the Tyrone Township Board approved increases to our quarterly sewer O&M fees for 2016 - 2021 of approximately 3.5% annually. RLI remains concerned about the large cost incurred by RLI Members while most of the Tyrone Township sewer system remains unused. We will continue to work with the Drain Commission and Township in an effort to control costs and require others to pay their fair share.

Please contact Marcella Husted, Clerk, and Jennifer Eden, Treasurer, @ 810-629-8631 with your questions, concerns, or complaints.

2003 quarterly rate: $60.00 (Runyan Lake Community Septic System)

2004 quarterly rate: $75.00 (Livingston Regional Sewer System)

2007 quarterly rate: $117.01

Jan. 2010 quarterly rate: $136.50

Oct. 2010 quarterly rate: $160.75

Jan. 2011 quarterly rate: $165.75

April 2012 quarterly rate: $170.50
April 2013 quarterly rate: $185.50

Jan. 2014 quarterly rate: $201.25

Jan. 2015 quarterly rate: $205.70

Jan. 2016 quarterly rate: $212.89

Jan 2017 quarterly rate: $219.25

Jan 2019 (current) rate: $227.00

Rate details can be found on the Sewer page.

We now pay $908/yr for sewer service, an increase of $668/yr (278%) since 2003! This does not include the special assessment levied for the 2003 system upgrade, an additional $300/yr for most, or the additional $650 assessment for the grinder pump!

Are we really paying our fair share or are we subsidizing the rest of the undeveloped system? Ask your township officials!

Aquatic Weed Control

Starry Stonewort will be treated on 6/12, 7/10, 7/31, 8/21, and 9/11. General treatments were applied on 5/22 and 6/3. See the weed control page for more information.

We have a new weed control contractor for 2019 - Aqua-Weed Control Inc. Please see the weed control page for the annual treatment notice, current treatment map, current treatment notice, treatment dates, and more details.

While not sanctioned or monitored by RLI, there is a Runyan Lake Inc. Facebook account many people around the lake are using to communicate.
Facebook Group Name: Runyan Lake Association.

People must be approved to be part of the group!

Please keep in mind RLI does not own or monitor this account. All inquiries to RLI must be made via Contact Us to reach us.

Are you new to Runyan Lake?
Click here to learn more about navigating Runyan Lake and avoiding the sandbars.

Classified Ads

Don't forget to check the classifieds page periodically. There might be something there you want or need!

Goose Control
As requested by the Membership, a permit has been applied for and granted to remove the geese from Runyan Lake. 38 geese were removed on June 24th. See the Goose Management page for more information.

Purple Loosestrife Alert

Purple Loosestrife is now in season. If you see and can access the invasive plant Purple Loosestrife (spikes of purple flowers), please cut off the blooms and bag them carefully in a plastic garbage bag. Tie up the bag and place it in your trash. One plant has millions of seeds that will fall and reseed the plant next year if not removed. This is an undesirable invasive plant that will choke out native plants. More information and pictures can be found here.

Water Quality Testing
Samples were collected on 7/29/19. While some areas have elevated levels due to the heavy rains in July the results remain in the safe range. See the Water Quality page for details.

What's New Web Page

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Try our What's New? page!!