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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4 - Lake Advisory Committee Goals for 1993 AGENDA NUMBER: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND: DISCUSSION: 4 JOEL RUTHERFORD, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR PRESENTATION OF LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 1993. MARCH 1, 1993 The Lake Advisory Committee has prepared a summary outline of goals and objectives for 1993. Members of the Committee would like to make a presentation, to give the City Council an opportunity to review and offer recommendations for the Committee's work program for 1993. In late 1991 and early 1992, the Lake Advisory Committee developed a priority schedule based on recommendations included in the City Council Work Program. On October 12, 1992, the Committee presented their 1992 Annual Report to the Cit~ council, reviewing the Committee's activl.ties and achievements for 1992. The work program for 1993 is being presented to assure the committee's goals and objectives are consistent with those of the City Council. Lake Advisory Committee Chair, Dave Vinlove and Vice-Chair, Jody Stroh will be making the presentation at the Council Meeting. The outline they will be presenting is structured to provide Council with a better understanding of how the Committee's work program ties into the City's overall objectives, including: (1) The creation and implementation of a local storm water management plan addressing water quality, and cooperation and participation with other agencies and committees in dealing with issues such as water level, water use, and governance. (2) 4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 I Ph. (612) 447-4230 I Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER RECOMMENDATION: ACTION REQUIRED: The summary outline lists specific tasks the Committee feels are necessary to meet these two objectives, and specifies if the task will be completed by Staff, the Committee, City Council, or a combination of the three. Part of the implementation will require the cooperation and assistance from other agencies, especially the Prior Lake/Spring Lake Watershed District. District Mana~er Bill Dilks has demonstrated this cooperatl.on with the Committee, and has indicated he will continue to do so. The Committee's intention for the outline is to demonstrate the overall objectives of the Lake Advisory Committee and, where possible, list tasks necessary to implement them. The Committee would ask the Council to accept the 1993 goals and objectives, and authorize the Committee to proceed as outlined. Motion to accept the 1993 work program of the Lake Advisory Committee. t:. ~~ !Y- ~ cjJ~~' ___ j ~0~ (IvtJ-~ ;J ~ t~ a((.Ak'~ j;f OUTLINE OF THE COMMITTEE'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 1993 In 1992, the Lake Advisory Committee developed a priorit~ schedule based on recommendations included in the Cl.ty Council Work Program. This Work Program will continue to provide the basis for the Committee's Goals and Objectives for 1993. In the Annual Report presented to the City Council, the Committee's activities and achievements during 1992 were listed along with projects the LAC continues to work on. For 1993, the Lake Advisorr Committee's activities will focus on two objectives: (1) establl.sh and implement a storm water management plan addressing water quality and (2) continued cooperation and participation with other agencies and committees in dealing with other issues such as water level, water use, and governance. WATER QUALITY I. Develop Storm Water Management Plan A. Pre-development 1. Institute Storm Water utility Fee: The City council, Lake Advisory Committee, and City staff have worked together to institute this fee in early 1993. LAC/STAFF a. Develop Fee structure (1) Flat rate fee for single-family (2) Per square foot rate for other lots Adopt utility fee ordinance COUNCIL/ LAC/STAFF STAFF b. c. Implement storm Water utility Fee 2. Investigate & Confirm requirements of other agencies, and hear their comments: The Lake Advisory Committee has worked with many of the agencies that are listed below. Committee members can use their experiences with these agencies to provide much of the information needed to develop the Storm Water Management Plan. LAC One of the Committee's goals for prepare a report summarizing the these agencies. a. Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 and current rules b. Board of Water and Soil Resources c. Metropolitan Council d. MPCA e. Prior Lake - Spring Lake Watershed District f. Shakopee WHO g. Credit River WMO h. Scott Soil and Water Conservation District i. DNR j. Other (509, etc.) 1993 will be requirements to of 4629 Dakota 51. 5.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 447.4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (WATER QUALITY cont.) B. Develop storm Water Management Plan (SWMP): Two of the Committee's priorities for 1992 were to: (1) protect desiltation basins and (2) define and reduce non-point source pollution. The SWMP will contain elements that deal directly with these issues. A goal for 1993 will be for the committee to be involved in the development of this ~lan. involvement will include assistance, l.nput, recommendations relating to the content and intent of Plan, including the items listed below. STAFF LAC/STAFF 2. COUNCIL/ LAC/STAFF STAFF 4 . LAC 5. LAC directly This and the 1. Identify/inventory all Water bodies in the city. a. Inventories from other agencies b. Field observation Classify water bodies a. Classify wetlands by type (1) Classification system presented in Wetlands of the United states b. Classify all water bodies by Desired use and minimum standards criteria (1) Restricting discharge into selected Water bodies (2) Allowing discharge into selected wetlands 3. Policies and recommendations 6. Develop Capital Improvement Program to implement recommendations designed to improve water quality. Develop Public Education/Involvement Program Investigate alternative funding sources (grants) STAFF C. Update storm Water Management Plan as needed II. Implement storm Water Management Plan (SWMP): Full implementation of the SWMP will most likely begin in 1994. Prioritizing recommendations, however, will be a goal for 1993. The Lake Advisory Committee will work with the City Council and staff to establish a priority list for implementing this plan. COUNCI L/ LAC/STAFF A. B. COUNCIL/ LAC/STAFF LAC/STAFF STAFF Prioritize Recommendations Protection of Existing Water bodies 1. Protection through new ordinance adoption. 2 Protection using Capital Improvements (1) In developed areas (2) In non-developed areas (WATER QUALITY cont.) ~C 3. Protection through Public education. ~C/STAFF 4. Review subdivision proposals to assure compliance with SWMP/current laws. a. Erosion/sediment control plan b. Phosphorous Control c. Cash/land dedications d. Notice of Intent application (NOI) C. Creation/restoration of water bodies 1. Through development 2. Through Public Improvement projects STAFF D. Education ~C 1. Public a. Phosphorus-free fertilizers b. Environmental awareness programs STAFF 2. city Staff a. Current laws b. Plan policies 3. Development community a. City policies b. Understanding why there is a SWMP E. Maintenance of water bodies STAFF LAC/STAFF 1. Develop maintenance program a. Projects b. Scheduling 2. Implement maintenance program a. Workforce b. Funding STAFF III. Eurasian Milfoil: A majority of the Committee's 1992 agenda was dealing with Eurasian Milfoil infestation on Prior Lake. Although the Watershed District is currently overseeing the Eurasian Milfoil Project, the Committee will continue to be involved with this problem. ~c A ~oal for 1993 will be to continue monitoring the success of th1s program and to investigate and implement the items listed below. A. Increase Signage B. Keep informed of Eurasian Milfoil Control Project C. Investigate alternative funding sources for 1994 D. Increase education awareness programs WATER LEVEL, WATER USE AND GOVERNANCE 1. WATER LEVEL: The committee has worked with the Watershed District on Water Level issues, and will continue to do so in 1993. LAC A goal for 1993 will be to work with the Watershed District and to offer assistance when needed, and to examine the items listed below, relating to water level. A. Outlet Structure/Watershed District 1. Current policy 2. Policy Changes B. Feasibility of other Public Improvements 2. WATER USE: The committee's concerns over lake use will make water use issues a priority for 1993. LAC/ A. STAFF Work with staff to develop the including the improvement of the old railroad crossing. LAC B. Investigate ways to reduce the amount of garbage deposited in lakes and along shore: A goal for 1993 will be to implement the following items and any others that may help eliminate the enormous amount of trash that is deposited on and around the lakes every year. McDonald property park, the peninsula used for 1. Better signage near public accesses 2. Garbage containers at accesses LAC C. Public awareness programs: In 1993, LAC members will work towards providing the public with information concerning lake use issues. LAC D. Additional DNR Access: The possibility of an additional DNR access has raised the concerns of many lake shore property owners. The Lake Advisory Committee, in 1993, will continue monitoring the progress of this potential project. LAC E. Investigate the installation of a Public marina: A goal for 1993 will be to continue the feasibility of a Public Marina. The Committee will investigate possible sites, costs, potential for producing revenue for the City, and other items associated with a public marina. F. Other 3. GOVERNANCE LAC/ A. Development of islands on the lake. COUNCIL/ STAFF LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 1993 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES WATER LEVEL, WATER USE AND GOVERNANCE 1. WATERLEVEL A. Outlet Structure,watershed District B. Feasibility of other Public Improvements 2. WATER USE A. Development of the park at the new Bridge/Improvement of peninsula B. Reduction in garbage deposited on and around the lake C. Public awareness programs D. Additional DNR Access E. Feasibility of a Public marina 3. GOVERNANCE A. Development of islands on the lake LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 1993 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES WATER QUALITY I. Develop Storm Water Management Plan A. Pre-development 1. Institute Storm Water Utility Fee 2. Investigate/Confirm requirements of other agencies B. Develop Storm Water Management Plan Into report form II. Implement Storm Water Management Plan A. Prioritize Recommendations B. Protect Existing Water bodies C. Creation/restoration of water bodies 1. Through development 2. Through Public Improvement projects D. Education 1. Public 2. city Staff 3. Development community E. Maintenance of water bodies III. Eurasian MllloII A. Increase Signage B. Keep informed of Eurasian Milfoil Control Project C. Investigate alternative funding sources for 1994 D. Increase education awareness programs