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LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Agenda
Wednesday, August 16,1995
Fire Station No.1, 16776 Fish Point Road
Council Chambers
6:30 - 8:30 PM
L CONVENE
IL APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 19, 1995 MEETING
IlL SURFACE WATER USE DISCUSSION
IV. LONG TERM STRATEGIC POLICY FOR MANAGING EURASIAN
MILFOIL
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V. DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC ACCESS INFORMATIONAL MEETING
VL STORM SEWER INLET INVENTORY
VII. PROPOSED WATER QUALITY PROJECTS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX ADJOURN
. The next meeting of the LAC is setfor Wednesday, September 20,1995.
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LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Agenda Report
Wednesday, August 16, 1995
6:30 - 8:30 PM
I. CONVENE
II. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 19, 1995 MEETING
III. SURFACE WATER USE DISCUSSION
Discuss with Dave Wagner of the Scott County Sheriff s Department issues related to
boating safety and enforcement of the surface water ordinance.
ACTION REQUIRED: NONE NECESSARY.
IV. DISCUSS THE LONG TERM STRATEGIC POLICY FOR MANAGING
EURASIAN MILFOIL
The Long Term Strategic Policy For Managing Eurasian Milfoil prepared in the Spring
of 1995 had in it a funding mechanism for future treatment. There was a three way cost
sharing between the City, $2,500 to $5,000; Watershed, $2,500 to $5,000 and the DNR,
amount would vary yearly. The watershed has chosen not to budget specifically for
treatment in 1996, since they still have approximately $25,000 left over from their
original assessment which will last about two more years. The question at hand is this:
Does the LAC want to commit funds on a yearly basis, starting in 1996, that will go
toward future treatment of milfoil? If so, Council needs to be approached about this
matter to get their approval.
ACTION REQUIRED: MOTION TO COMMIT OR DENY FUNDS ON A
YEARLY BASIS STARTING IN 1996 FROM THE STORM WATER UTILITY
BUDGET FOR THE TREATMENT OF EURASIAN MILFOIL.
V. DISCUSS THE NEXT PUBLIC ACCESS INFORMATIONAL MEETING
The City Council accepted Staffs' recommendations of vacating Quaker Trail (Fairbanks
Trail) and Pine Road. The next public access informational meeting is tentatively
scheduled for Monday, September 18, 1995. The accesses to be discussed are Shady
Beach 2nd, vacate; and Watersedge Trail, remain as is.
ACTION REQUIRED: NONE NECESSARY.
VI. STORM SEWER INLET INVENTORY
Schedule a new time and date to do the inlet inventory in August or September.
ACTION REQUIRED: DETERMINE A TIME AND DATE TO INVENTORY
INLETS TO PRIOR LAKE.
VII. PROPOSED WATER QUALITY PROJECTS
The following are proposed projects that would be wholly or partially funded from the
storm water utility budget:
1) Water quality pond by Bluff Heights Trail and Franklin Trail. 2) Water quality pond
off of Pike Lake Trail on Vierling's property.
ACTION REQUIRED: NONE NECESSARY.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. ADJOURN
HELPFUL HINTS FROM STORMIE!
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Stonnie says that "Prior Lake is the City's most valuable natum] resource", and proper
lawn care techniqnes can help to improve it's water quality. Grass clippings, leaves, and
other wastes add nutrients to lakes and rivers. Nutrients promote plant and algae growth,
making Water "green." AdditiOnally, when the plants die and decompose they use up
oxygen that fish need. Yard wastes also clog storm drains, making them ineffective and
causing localized flooding. Proper disposal of leaf and lawn waste is a simple and
effective way to improve water quality. Small efforts by citizens can control sources of
debris and phosphorus loadings. Past studies show increased levels of phosphorus in
Stormwater during the fall. This increase results from falling leaves, grass clippings, and
other debris that end up in the curb and gutter. A simple way of preventing debris from
entering the storm sewer system is to blow Clippings away from streets and drivewayS as
you mow your lawn. Leaves and grass clippings should also be swept off of curbs,
sidewalks, driveways, and stonn sewer openings.
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