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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/16/92 MINUTES OF THE LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE June 16, 1992 The Lake Advisory Committee meeting was called to order on Tuesday, June 16, 1992 at 6:30 p.m. Members present were: Dave Moran, Peter Patchin, Bill Packer, Jody Stroh, Dave Vinlove, Tom Watkins and John Wingard. city staff present were: city Manager David Unmacht. Guests present were: Bill Dilks and Richard Brasch. Minutes of the May 19, 1992 meeting were reviewed by the Committee. The minutes were approved unanimously. The first order of business was to discuss the status of eurasian milfoil on prior lake. Tom Watkins discussed the Eurasian Milfoil Action Plan. Watkins indicated that 135 acres will be treated within the next two weeks. Extensive discussion occurred on the 1993 boating season, the importance of an aggressive plan and the need to establish funding priorities for eurasian milfoil treatment. The Committee discussed general ideas for milfoil management. Bill Packer will talk with the Prior Lake Lions Club to ascertain their interest in assisting with milfoil treatment funding for the 1992 boating season. The next order of business was a discussion with Rich Brasch, Water Resources Coordinator for the City of Eagan. Brasch discussed his responsibilities and duties with the City of Ea~an. Discussion occurred on a storm water utility fee and poss1bly funding alternatives. Brasch indicated that his primary area of responsibility is working with developers, working on the Wetland Mana~ement Act, public education and information and water qual1ty testing. Pete Patchin noted that to sell the concept the public must understand the importance of storm water quality improvements to the overall lake water quality. The Committee s~ent extensive time discussing the idea of a similar position w1th the City of Prior Lake. Discussion occurred on a storm water utility fee rate structure, and how storm water utility fees are applied to new developments. Bill Packer noted that for public su~port it could be important to dedicate the funds for storm water 1mprovements and not for general fund purposes, especially if the money comes from a specific fee. Dave Moran commented on the importance of water quality improvements. staff was directed to prepare additional details on a job description for the Jul~ meeting with a possible presentation to the City Council on th1S proposal in August. Committee members thanked Rich Brasch for coming to their meeting. .- 4629 Dakota S1. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPlDYER The next order of business was a discussion with Bill Dilks, staff Coordinator for the Prior Lake/spring Lake Watershed District. Dilks reviewed his impressions of the ~osition and discussed his background. Dave vinlove noted that 1n the 509 Plan many of the goals of the Lake Advisory Committee have been addressed but not implemented. Dilks noted that he is looking to the future, responding to questions on priorities and wants to focus on individual jobs and get them done one at a time. The Committee thanked Dilks for coming, and stated they are looking forward to working with him. The Committee expressed a renewed excitement based on the opportunities presented through Dilks' discussion. Dilks encouraged the Committee to speak ~ositively to current board members in an effort to build cooperat1on and a consensus on future projects. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully ~tted. ~ ~cht ~~ Recording Secretary *The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, 1992. ----------- . AQUAnc JIAR~:r~rER SPEClALnE5~ INC. P.o. BOX 131021 ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA 55113 612/488-7736 June 2Qth.1992 r"'JVOICE P~tor LAke/Snrin~ Lake Watershed 4690 ColorAdo st. S.F. Prior LAke. Ml~npsotR 55372 Aquatic Kerbtc1de for control of Eurasian Watermilfol1. performed on Prior Lake June 2)rd. and June 24th.. 1992. Priced per contract M-Sc66 State of Minnesota. 1)1. 512 acre treated wi th .Aqu~-Kleen herbicide. 131.5 ~cres x ~1?50 per acre application charge 13.000# of nroduct used x ~1.44 per lb. = $1643.75 18720.00 " $ 20.)b3.75 The tar~et rAte ~AS IOO# per Acre. ActUAl rate w~~ 95.05 # ner acre. Tha'1k YOU ror t.he business. Tour efforts and cooperation were / ~reatlv arn~eciated. Sinc-erely. 7:$~~ Vtchael A. Stacey ..~ 1- PRJOR LAKE-SPRING LAKE WATERSHED DISTRICT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING at Scott-Rice Telephone Company June 9, 1992 Members Present: James Laabs, Robert Adams, Jerry Meysembourg, Betty Erickson, and Marvin Oldenburg Staff Present: William Dilks, Bryce Huemoeller, Pete Fryer Others: June Greenwood, Jack Greenwood, JimWeninger, Andy Franklin, Mike Mahoney, Bob Pashke, Steve Harvey, Clarence Kaiser, and Others. The meeting was called to order by President Betty Erickson at 7:40 P.M. Minutes - After review and correction a motion was made by Laabs, seconded by Meysembourg, approving the minutes, as corrected, of the May 12 general meeting. Unanimous. Fmancial Report - The financial report was reviewed. After discussion a motion was made by Adams, seconded by Laabs, approving the report as presented and authorizing payment of the bills noted thereon. Unanimous. Permits - Pashke. Fryer reported the application had been submitted' and that he had reviewed the permit. The developer, Mr. Pashke and his engineer Mr. Harvey, reviewed the proposal with the Board and reported that the wetland concerns and storm water retention issue was addressed in the proposal. The impacted wetlands are to be replaced on a 21 to 1 ratio, this exceeds the district requirements. Fryer recommended approval of permit application No. 92-01 pending receipt of the items noted in the memorandum. After discussion a motion was made by Adams, seconded by Meysembourg, approving the permit pending receipt of additional information. Unanimous, Erickson abstained. Outlet Channel Repair/Status Report - Fryer reviewed with the Board the Hanson 's fence and reported that the fence had been completed as proposed. After discussion the Board indicated that a letter be sent to Mr. Hanson indicating completion and requesting a sign off on the work and that he accepts the fence and the maintenance thereof. Fryer reported that B&J Tree Care had not started the removal of the deadfalls in the channel. The board recommended that a different firm be contracted with. Fryer stated that he had met with Mr. Jeffers on the easement and the channel repairs that were needed. Fryer submitted a project description and cost estimate for obtaining a permanent easement from Mr. Jeffers. The Board reviewed the proposal and after discussion approved the proposal and authorized the signing of the agreement. Huemoeller will get the new appraisal done based on the new proposal. Desiltation Pond Repairs. Fryer reviewed with the Board the objections of a property owner to the access easement for maintenance of the de siltation pond. Huemoeller presented the information on the original construction easement and the subsequent additional easements for maintenance..It is determined that the district has an easement of record. Fryer, . Huemoeller, and Dilks reviewed the procedures that will be followed to insure legal access. The Board authorized the engineer to develop the necessary documents, survey, and photograph the easement. The board recommended the staff and Laabs meet with the property owner. W ster Qualitl Study - Franklin presented his water quality monitoring proposal to the Board for their review. Dilks briefed the board on the need to have a certified lab do the analysis of the samples and that he and Franklin were in agreement. Dilks proposed that Minnesota Valley Testing Labs be contracted with to perform the analysis and that he had negotiated to get the same rates as Scott County. Dilks suggested that Franklin drop, for 1992. the sampling on County ditch #13 in that stations had not been established to determine flow rates and therefore could not determine loading. After discussion a motion was made by Laabs, seconded by Meysembourg to retain the sampling of County Ditch #13. Unanimous. A motion was made by Adams, seconded by Laabs to accept the proposal, subject to amendment. Unanimous. A motion was made by Oldenburg, seconded by Laabs to approve lab analysis of the samples. Unanimous. Dilks reported that he, Franklin, the staff at the MPCA and DNR would establish monitoring stations o!, the creeks and county ditch 113 for better sampling results. Dilks also reported that he is working with the staff of the MPCA for a grant on broad based pesticide ,herbicide sampling in 1993. Dispostic FeadbiJity Study Status - Fryer and Dilks reported on their meeting with the MPCA staff concerning the additional work being requested and the withholding of payment. Dilks stated that it was a positive meeting and that a consensus was reached on the seoping of the additional work and that it would beneficial in the future to continue the study. the Board approved continuing the study. Wetlands Ad - Local Governmental Unit DesiV'Ation - Fryer submitted a letter for the Boards review aDd approval requesting authorization from the Board of Soil and Water Resources that the District, excluding the City of Prior Lake, be designated the official Local Governmental Unit for wetland regulation. A motion was made by Adams, to approve the designation and submit the letter, A motion was made by Laabs, to amend the motion of Adams by deleting from the designation and letter. excludini the CitY of Prior T .:tke, seconded by Oldenburg, after discussion the amendment to the motion was approved, Laabs seconded the amended motion by Adams, the amended motion passed unanimous. Qtbtt. Clarence Kaiser, of the Spring Lake Town Board wanted to be updated on any proposals concerning the Fish Lake tile line. Administrative Issues Audits. Dilks reviewed the state law requiring an annual audit and submitted a proposal from Everman to do the audits. A motion was made by Laabs, seconded by Oldenburg to approve the annual audit proposal by Everman, Unanimous. Employment Contract. Dilks and Huemoeller will report back to the Board at the. next meeting. Meetings and Conferences - The Board authorized the attendance of Dilks and any board member, to the MAWD Summer Tour in Bemidji. The Board authorized Dilks's attendance at other meetings and compensation should be addressed in the contract. Milfoil Contract - Dilks reviewed Stocks contract for the milfoil work, after discussion the Board authorized the payment of Dilks and Stocks wages on a twice a month basis New Business - Mahoney presented his bill for the Hanson fence project. The board authorized payment upon review and approval by Fryer. There being no further business and upon motion of Adams, second of Meysembourg the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:35 P.M. The next meeting will be held on July 14, 1992 at 7:30 P.M. Atte~ to: ') . / (' ~J~~~-L - - Me m ur ecretary C7 " P RIO R L A K E Treqtp~ RreRS on 6/23/92 Ann 6/24/92 AreA 1 - 2 3 4 5 b - 'I ts 9 10 Ii '- I? 11 ILL Ie; ~Rme AcreaQ:e ShAdy BpAch P'; rad ise Bay CR nd y Cove Sand Beach PR.rk,(4)1/2 8cre tract.s as shown by Jerry-Meyesenbourg Frost Po1nt/ FairlRw~ Shores Reea Island. Red Oa l{s Fish1nlt 3r1d~e" by marinR entrance GrRinwood BAY ~Art1nson Island GrRinwood Chpn~pl FA1rlRwn Shores Conro~Ts Conroys ("bv thp lNi r, screw rUn." bout ) ( Too !<inch") AreR ~tween Martinson Island pn~ HoB 1. UClO 4.tsOO .062 2.000 1.3aO )8.1UO 25.l00 o.uuu 32.000 2.000 b.970 4.61)0 5.890 .500 Island 1. 000 131.5l2 Acres " tv ." --.--.------.-------.---...----.------r-