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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/15/99 MINUTES OF THE LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 15, 1999 I. CALL TO ORDER Members present: Marianne Breitbach, Kate Haggerty, Tom Kearney, Paul Trapp and Rick Warner. Others present: Dale Braddy, Dave Moran and Lani Leichty. Members absent: Roger Soderstrom. II. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF JULY 21,1999, MEETING MINUTES Since there was not a quorum of members present at the August meeting to approve the July 21,1999 minutes -- MOTION BY TRAPP, SECONDED BY WARNER TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF JUL Y 21, 1999. MOTION PASSED UNA NIMO USL Y. III. REVIEW COUNCIL DIRECTIVE REGARDING NO-WAKE RESTRICTION REMOVAL The committee discussed the possibility of changing the removal process of the no-wake restriction. Leichty passed out a sheet showing dates that the lake level was above the 904 elevation since the No-wake Ordinance was in effect. There were four years that it has topped 904, in 1983, 1993, 1998 and 1999. One of the issues discussed on this matter were that in the future, with continuing development and impervious area around the lake, the possibility of having high water more often is likely. There is also an environmental reason to leave it the way it is. By waiting three days allows the lake level to continue to decline, which provides for additional bounce of waves along the shoreline. This helps to reduce the possibility of shoreline erosion and flooding of low homes in the floodplain from waves. The current method of removing the No-wake Ordinance has worked for almost twenty years, why change it? By removing it immediately once it drops below 904.0, say 903.99 could create much public confusion as to whether or not the ordinance is in effect. A small rain the next day could cause the lake to rise above 904.0, thus triggering the No-wake Ordinance again, Allowing a three-day window alleviates the off-again, on-again scenario. If the current means of removing the No-wake Ordinance doesn't work in the future, it can always be reviewed again by the LAC committee. --- 16200 Eagle Creek Ave, S,E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph, (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MOTION BY BREITBACH, SECONDED BY HAGGERTY TO KEEP THE NO-WAKE RESTRICTION REMOVAL PROCESS AS IT CURRENTLY IS. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSL Y. IV. COMPREHENSIVE LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN (WATER QUALITY) The next agenda item was to discuss objectives and action steps for the three remaining issues, water quality, land use practices and public education. Leichty had drafts of each issue that were used as a starting point for discussion. The following water quality objectives and action steps were endorsed and approved by the committee: ISSUE: Water Quality Obiective 1. Reduce nutrient loading to Prior Lake. Action Step 1 a. Create or modify ordinances or advise governing bodies that water quality ponds or structures be installed where feasible in all subwatersheds that drain to Prior Lake during street reconstruction projects. Action Step 1 b. Protect the quality of upstream waters from the harmful effects of serious erosion, either during or after construction of all development to ensure that runoff from these sites is of good quality. Action Step 1c. Implement a no-phosphorous fertilizer ordinance banning the application of phosphorous based lawn fertilizers (unless soil tests show a deficiency of phosphorous). Obiective 2. Manage to the extent possible Eurasian water milfoil to limit spreading and to allow recreational use of the lake. Action Step 2a. Keep abreast of the latest discoveries in Eurasian water milfoil control and eradication. Action Step 2b. Continue working with the Watershed District in managing Eurasian water milfoil. Obiective 3. Develop a permanent water quality monitoring program. Action Step 3a. Develop a plan to implement the water quality monitoring program. MOTION BY HAGGERTY, SECONDED BY TRAPP TO APPROVE THE WA TER QUALITY OBJECTIVES AND ACTION STEPS. MOTION APPROVED UNA NIMO USL Y. Land use practices were discussed next. There was quite a bit of discussion about land use practices around the lake, the number of variances granted from City standards and how to get the Watershed involved in troublesome projects. .'-.--'---....---...----..---r . The following water quality objectives and action steps were endorsed and approved by the committee: ISSUE: Land Use Practices Obiective 1. Work with the Prior Lake - Spring Lake Watershed district (PLSLWD) in managing non point source pollution runoff to the lake. Action Step 1a. Meet at least once yearly with the PLSLWD to review current and new best management practices for water quality improvement. Action Step 1 b. Engineering Department to review the design criteria of roadway sections during the redevelopment design process of new or existing construction. Obiective 2. Develop awareness of City organizations that have input to decisions regarding land use practices that impact wetlands and water bodies. Action Step 2a. Require a 25 foot natural buffer strip around delineated wetlands and waterbodies for new construction. MOTION BY TRAPP, SECONDED BY WARNER TO APPROVE THE LAND USE PRACTICES OBJECTIVES AND ACTION STEPS. MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSL Y. The following public education goal, objectives and action steps were endorsed and approved by the committee: ISSUE: Public Education Goal: Increase awareness of issues that impact the quality and use of Prior Lake. Obiective 1: Use available media outlets for public education on selected lake and wetland issues. Action Step 1a. Include with the City web page information about the lake and/or water quality. Action Step 1 b. Place informational and educational articles in local publications regarding lake related issues. Obiective 2: Serve as a focus for public information and public involvement. MOTION BY HAGGERTY, SECONDED BY WARNER TO APPROVE THE PUBLIC EDUCA TlON GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND ACTION STEPS. MOTION APPROVED UNA NIMO USL Y. The committee wanted to add another item which will be listed as Item 7 - Staffing. There was discussion about hiring a Lake Manager. This position's main responsibilities }~qq ~EPr,F/(/ BER LAC. M/ZET//VG ~-/s--r;? '\'ON) ". / @"JT- R\c4,~ ;rJQ/}4t1IlJ.-L. ~yenel G &,~30 Pill Ko\b- Ii. ~ ()UlV~ m. >-3 u7 Z l (T)1'nw&5 - PT fYlviJl'11~1 ?~ ~ ((h! Q,VTf~ 001 fxt~ 11C. /'t\{; ,...i>'M 70 J...v___ .. ,;, I U hI }( II) -hx- ~ o.ye~ ~ ~, ~ iT- At-"j~' t,.JJ'1 k th f'C51<1.1rI,r ,P ~tJ it ~ 6e.-~ [' p~ ) 0Ja'-6M ~ Tt ~ aJurt,Yj k v~~e./- -rt3 tr;//).-lAeJ 'h~ clM-Of-t ~ /47'7 t Jr ~ It:- -t1frff.. 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I tJ..'^"_....,..,~ ~h~~,j-d.x Action Step: C1~XP.r fY"V/f'/ ".s<-.-~a.J~""" j~' -'.7 1 be- ~5~ 1 a. 1115tall water quality ponds or structuresV' where feasible in all sUbwate,:;~ ~:~:: to Prior Lake during street ,reconstruction projects s' .~\e.a.),~~ . 1 b. Protect the quality of upstream waters from the harmful effects of serious erosion, either during or after construction of all development to ensure that runoff from these sites is of good quality. 1 c. Implement a no-phosphorous fertilizer ordinance banning the application of phosphorous based lawn fertilizers (unless soil tests show a deficiency of phosphorous). x. 5/reeC5. Obiective 2: Manage to the extent possible Eurasian water milfoil to limit spreading and to allow recreational use of the lake. Action Step: 2a. Keep abreast of the latest discoveries in Eurasian water milfoil control and eradication. 2b. Continue working with the Watershed District in managing Eurasian water milfoil. Obiective 3: Develop a permanent water quality monitoring program. Action Step: 3a. Develop a plan to implement 11.1 ~. the water quality monitoring program. . '~--_."._"'-----'-..'----- Land Use Practices Goals: A. Minimize the transport of nutrients, sediment and runoff from city streets and lands which impact the Prior lake watershed. B. Maximize flood storage upstream of Prior lake. Obiective 1: Work with the Prior lake - Spring lake Watershed District (PlSlWD) in managing nonpoint source pollution runoff to the lake. Action Step: 1a. Meet at least once yearly with the PlSlWD to review current and new best management practices for water quality improvement. 1 ' -rl:~ n ., -rJ.l-- (Jl'l^:t . "Z.q. ~hj,~o Deft- y.. r~ k!l~".~tlj/'tt cSt rooJ~ ~-b111'S ~W?h~ f~lt1d prv~,.f. e Obiective 2: ~l-.(e.xl$"; J ~ ".. .,:e ~-v <' ",---, ~ r.' cl. ...., 15, C{.U#:.j €- . ~J. _ cr~ I v)~ Jl",,~,<5~ ~/~. ~ G"iy ~ [)-Pvt~ - AcbUr.- Step ~ {\JJfwl /.Jc;tiCt",/~!J a....I () Reru7(e- CL ~ I bL1tkr SOl? arewJ dd/heaW wub/bojJe ~ Ii -ra-- ow ~.5~~.. ob~R ~ ~; ~ CA:; ffi)h~~ ~ k ,Yu;t -h; ~/h~ ryu; IU f~ ~ 'twfua 0a;u.c bO.tl<i7 I --------u---.-...--------.--- CITY OF PRIOR LAKE Wednesday. September 15.1999 Fire Station No.1, 16776 Fish Point Road Council Chambers 6:30 - 8:30 PM LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA I. CONVENE II. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 21,1999 MEETING ACTION REQUIRED: MOTION TO APPROVE THE JULY 21. 1999 MEETING MINUTES. III. REVIEW COUNCIL DIRECTIVE REGARDING NO-WAKE RESTRICTION REMOVAL ACTION REQUIRED: REVIEW MEMO FROM FRANK BOYLES AND DATA FROM THE JULY MEETING ON OPTIONS FOR A MORE EXPEDITIOUS IN REMOVING THE NO- WAKE RESTRICTIONS. MOTION AND SECOND TO RECOMMEND AN OPTION AND INCLUDE IN THE FINAL COMPREHENSIVE LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN. IV. DISCUSS COMPREHENSIVE LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN (CLMP) A. Review current status of CLMP with the committee. B. Review and discuss obiectives and action steps from the July meetinQ about water Quality. C. Determine obiectives and action steps for Land Use Practices and Public Education. ACTION REQUIRED: MOTION TO APPROVE OBJECTIVES AND ACTION STEPS AS DETERMINED BY THE GROUP. V. REVIEW MEMBER STATUS ACTION REQUIRED: DISCUSS MEMBER STATUS FOR TERM RENEWAL. V. NEW BUSINESS ACTION REQUIRED: DISCUSS ANY NEW BUSINESS. VI. ADJOURN ACTION REQUIRED: MOTION AND SECOND TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. .--.---.-....--......---T" MINUTES OF THE LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 15, 1999 I. CALL TO ORDER Members present: Marianne Breitbach, Kate Haggerty, Tom Kearney, Paul Trapp and Rick Warner. Others present: Dale Braddy, Dave Moran and Lani Leichty. Members absent: Roger Soderstrom, II. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF JULY 21,1999, MEETING MINUTES Since there was not a quorum of members present at the August meeting to approve the July 21,1999 minutes ,- MOTION BY TRAPP, SECONDED BY WARNER TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF JUL Y 21,1999. MOTION PASSED UNA NIMO USL Y. REVIEW COUNCIL DIRECTIVE REGARDING NO-WAKE RESTRICTION REMOVAL III. The committee discussed the possibility of changing the removal process of the no-wake restriction. Leichty passed out a sheet showing dates that the lake level was above the 904 elevation since the No-wake Ordinance was in effect. There were four years that it has topped 904, in 1983, 1993, 1998 and 1999. One of the issues discussed on this matter were that in the future, with continuing development and impervious area around the lake, the possibility of having high water more often is likely. There is also an environmental reason to leave it the way it is. By waiting three days allows the lake level to continue to decline, which provides for additional bounce of waves along the shoreline. This helps to reduce the possibility of shoreline erosion and flooding of low homes in the floodplain from waves. The current method of removing the No-wake Ordinance has worked for almost twenty years, why change it? By removing it immediately once it drops below 904.0, say 903.99 could create much public confusion as to whether or not the ordinance is in effect. A small rain the next day could cause the lake to rise above 904,0, thus triggering the No-wake Ordinance again. Allowing a three-day window alleviates the off-again, on-again scenario. If the current means of removing the No-wake Ordinance doesn't work in the future, it can always be reviewed again by the LAC committee. ;- 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S,E.., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph, (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MOTION BY BREITBACH, SECONDED BY HAGGERTY TO KEEP THE NO-WAKE RESTRICTION REMOVAL PROCESS AS IT CURRENTLY IS. MOTION PASSED UNA NIMO USL Y. IV. COMPREHENSIVE LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN (WATER QUALITY) The next agenda item was to discuss objectives and action steps for the three remaining issues, water quality, land use practices and public education. Leichty had drafts of each issue that were used as a starting point for discussion. The following water quality objectives and action steps were endorsed and approved by the committee: ISSUE: Water Quality Obiective 1. Reduce nutrient loading to Prior Lake. Action Step 1 a. Create or modify ordinances or advise governing bodies that water quality ponds or structures be installed where feasible in all subwatersheds that drain to Prior Lake during street reconstruction projects. Action Step 1 b. Protect the quality of upstream waters from the harmful effects of serious erosion, either during or after construction of all development to ensure that runoff from these sites is of good quality. Action Step 1 c. Implement a no-phosphorous fertilizer ordinance banning the application of phosphorous based lawn fertilizers (unless soil tests show a deficiency of phosphorous). Obiective 2. Manage to the extent possible Eurasian water milfoil to limit spreading and to allow recreational use of the lake. Action Step 2a. Keep abreast of the latest discoveries in Eurasian water milfoil control and eradication. Action Step 2b. Continue working with the Watershed District in managing Eurasian water milfoil. Obiective 3. Develop a permanent water quality monitoring program. Action Step 3a. Develop a plan to implement the water quality monitoring program. MOTION BY HAGGERTY, SECONDED BY TRAPP TO APPROVE THE WATER QUALITY OBJECTIVES AND ACTION STEPS. MOTION APPROVED UNA NIMO USL Y. Land use practices were discussed next. There was quite a bit of discussion about land use practices around the lake, the number of variances granted from City standards and how to get the Watershed involved in troublesome projects. . --------------------u-"--..- The following water quality objectives and action steps were endorsed and approved by the committee: ISSUE: Land Use Practices Objective 1. Work with the Prior Lake - Spring Lake Watershed district (PLSLWD) in managing non point source pollution runoff to the lake. Action Step 1 a. Meet at least once yearly with the PLSLWD to review current and new best management practices for water quality improvement. Action Step 1 b. Engineering Department to review the design criteria of roadway sections during the redevelopment design process of new or existing construction. Objective 2. Develop awareness of City organizations that have input to decisions regarding land use practices that impact wetlands and water bodies. Action Step 2a. Require a 25 foot natural buffer strip around delineated wetlands and waterbodies for new construction. MOTION BY TRAPP, SECONDED BY WARNER TO APPROVE THE LAND USE PRACTICES OBJECTIVES AND ACTION STEPS. MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSL Y. The following public education goal, objectives and action steps were endorsed and approved by the committee: ISSUE: Public Education Goal: Increase awareness of issues that impact the quality and use of Prior Lake. Objective 1: Use available media outlets for public education on selected lake and wetland issues. Action Step 1 a. Include with the City web page information about the lake andlor water quality. Action Step 1 b. Place informational and educational articles in local publications regarding lake related issues. Objective 2: Serve as a focus for public information and public involvement. MOTION BY HAGGERTY, SECONDED BY WARNER TO APPROVE THE PUBLIC EDUCA TlON GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND ACTION STEPS. MOTION APPROVED UNA NIMO USL Y. The committee wanted to add another item which will be listed as Item 7 - Staffing. There was discussion about hiring a Lake Manager. This position's main responsibilities }qqq ~EPr~!I1BER LAC. MRUI/VG r-/~-r;c; 'f0fv')", I @J.T- R\ch-0. (f)~iw,J.1 - ~yenel Q &:30 PIi? }(oj), Ii. ;;:Jj ()Qi vt;, m. ...:a.- :s u7 2l rn rnlAl&s - PT fYloft'lY;,., I ?~ ~ t< hi Q;VTf eti Ouk fuJJy . 111=. /'1\13 f'Aj,'M cfv ltu#"- .. I~ I bJ 107 K 1-/) ~!i aye! ~a ~ I ~ iT At -"jaM' W" k t? f't6~1.1rI; ,p ckytJ F't ~ 6e-~ t f~ ) I/jtltJM ~ Tt UM. aluttyj be, R-~~rd- 1't3 v.h-lAe-J ...fi9f ()/M1J~-t ;;W /4fr;; t ~1 ~ ;r ~.. 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L,D.... lL",,_ !eoJ,~ ~-d.ur; Action Step: C{'e,;;rp If rrvv#,/ 11S~"~f'~"'" j~ ~ 1 be.. ;-v.. 5~u 1a. 11J5tall water quality ponds or structuresVwhere feasible in all sUbwate;h;:I~ ~~:: to Prior lake during street ,reconstruction projects s .~\UL..)~t.- . 1 b. Protect the quality of upstream waters from the harmful effects of serious erosion, either during or after construction of all development to ensure that runoff from these sites is of good quality. 1 c. Implement a no-phosphorous fertilizer ordinance banning the application of phosphorous based lawn fertilizers (unless soil tests show a deficiency of phosphorous). It, 5TreeC5. Obiective 2: Manage to the extent possible Eurasian water milfoil to limit spreading and to allow recreational use of the lake. Action Step: 2a. Keep abreast of the latest discoveries in Eurasian water milfoil control and eradication. 2b. Continue working with the Watershed District in managing Eurasian water milfoil. Obiective 3: Develop a permanent water quality monitoring program. Action Step: 3a. Develop a plan to implement tl.l h.-' the water quality monitoring program. - ----'-----'-~_......_. land Use Practices Goals: A. Minimize the transport of nutrients, sediment and runoff from city streets and lands which impact the Prior Lake watershed. B. Maximize flood storage upstream of Prior Lake. Obiective 1: Work with the Prior Lake - Spring Lake Watershed District (PLSLWO) in managing nonpoint source pollution runoff to the lake. Action Step: 1a. Meet at least once yearly with the PLSLWD to review current and new best management practices for water quality improvement. J ' .r-t- n . . Je-- tf>j^:t "Z.q. fh~)l~O Deft- y.. rwfe,..; k7~,,_~f;lj)ft ot rooJ~ ~-U~ WI"'~ f~l11d fP()ce55 e E . .... ~ Obiective 2: ~l.[exI5-! /"1 0" '" -e vV .c c-' .., r., < otF>, 15, CLU#:j €- ~ .-cr~ I v)rif, Jl~ ~,<?~bg1t.Ai~,. ~ Gn; ~ uvvtK . Ac::b~ Srt:ef ~ {\c.JlfJ. t.Jc;ti~..i.!- a.-,/ 4 Rettth(e, CL ~ i bL11+u- sb1f aF(7uJ dd,heatd. &,Jat:ef6o)Je ~ It IJ~ ~..5~~... ~~i.Crt-; @(r^7<;~,'M'lvrt-lr(wr ivkb.,'h~ r:r, If) f~ ~ hf~ l-Jw.c- boll<<7 I I '0'__ CITY OF PRIOR LAKE Wednesday. September 15.1999 Fire Station No.1, 16776 Fish Point Road Council Chambers 6:30 - 8:30 PM LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA I. CONVENE II. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 21,1999 MEETING ACTION REQUIRED: MOTION TO APPROVE THE JULY 21, 1999 MEETING MINUTES. III. REVIEW COUNCIL DIRECTIVE REGARDING NO-WAKE RESTRICTION REMOVAL ACTION REQUIRED: REVIEW MEMO FROM FRANK BOYLES AND DATA FROM THE JULY MEETING ON OPTIONS FOR A MORE EXPEDITIOUS IN REMOVING THE NO- WAKE RESTRICTIONS. MOTION AND SECOND TO RECOMMEND AN OPTION AND INCLUDE IN THE FINAL COMPREHENSIVE LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN. IV. DISCUSS COMPREHENSIVE LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN (CLMP) A. Review current status of CLMP with the committee. B. Review and discuss obiectives and action steps from the Julv meetina about water Qualitv. C. Determine obiectives and action steps for Land Use Practices and Public Education. ACTION REQUIRED: MOTION TO APPROVE OBJECTIVES AND ACTION STEPS AS DETERMINED BY THE GROUP. V. REVIEW MEMBER STATUS ACTION REQUIRED: DISCUSS MEMBER STATUS FOR TERM RENEWAL. V. NEW BUSINESS ACTION REQUIRED: DISCUSS ANY NEW BUSINESS, VI. ADJOURN ACTION REQUIRED: MOTION AND SECOND TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. f'-- MINUTES OF THE LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 15, 1999 I. CALL TO ORDER Members present: Marianne Breitbach, Kate Haggerty, Tom Kearney, Paul Trapp and Rick Warner. Others present: Dale Braddy, Dave Moran and Lani Leichty. Members absent: Roger Soderstrom. II. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF JULY 21, 1999, MEETING MINUTES Since there was not a quorum of members present at the August meeting to approve the July 21, 1999 minutes MOTION BY TRAPP, SECONDED BY WARNER TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF JUL Y 21, 1999. MOTION PASSED UNA NIMO USL Y. III. REVIEW COUNCIL DIRECTIVE REGARDING NO-WAKE RESTRICTION REMOVAL The committee discussed the possibility of changing the removal process of the no-wake restriction. Leichty passed out a sheet showing dates that the lake level was above the 904 elevation since the No-wake Ordinance was in effect. There were four years that it has topped 904, in 1983, 1993, 1998 and 1999. One of the issues discussed on this matter were that in the future, with continuing development and impervious area around the lake, the possibility of having high water more often is likely. There is also an environmental reason to leave it the way it is, By waiting three days allows the lake level to continue to decline, which provides for additional bounce of waves along the shoreline. This helps to reduce the possibility of shoreline erosion and flooding of low homes in the floodplain from waves. The current method of removing the No-wake Ordinance has worked for almost twenty years, why change it? By removing it immediately once it drops below 904.0, say 903.99 could create much public confusion as to whether or not the ordinance is in effect. A small rain the next day could cause the lake to rise above 904.0, thus triggering the No-wake Ordinance again. Allowing a three-day window alleviates the off-again, on-again scenario. If the current means of removing the No-wake Ordinance doesn't work in the future, it can always be reviewed again by the LAC committee.. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave.. SE, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph, (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER T MOTION BY BREITBACH, SECONDED BY HAGGERTY TO KEEP THE NO-WAKE RESTRICTION REMOVAL PROCESS AS IT CURRENTLY IS. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSL Y. IV. COMPREHENSIVE LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN (WATER QUALITY) The next agenda item was to discuss objectives and action steps for the three remaining issues, water quality, land use practices and public education. Leichty had drafts of each issue that were used as a starting point for discussion. The following water quality objectives and action steps were endorsed and approved by the committee: ISSUE: Water Quality Obiective 1, Reduce nutrient loading to Prior Lake. Action Step 1 a. Create or modify ordinances or advise governing bodies that water quality ponds or structures be installed where feasible in all subwatersheds that drain to Prior Lake during street reconstruction projects. Action Step 1 b. Protect the quality of upstream waters from the harmful effects of serious erosion. either during or after construction of all development to ensure that runoff from these sites is of good quality. Action Step 1 c. Implement a no-phosphorous fertilizer ordinance banning the application of phosphorous based lawn fertilizers (unless soil tests show a deficiency of phosphorous). Obiective 2. Manage to the extent possible Eurasian water milfoil to limit spreading and to allow recreational use of the lake. Action Step 2a. Keep abreast of the latest discoveries in Eurasian water milfoil control and eradication. Action Step 2b. Continue working with the Watershed District in managing Eurasian water milfoil. Obiective 3. Develop a permanent water quality monitoring program. Action Step 3a. Develop a plan to implement the water quality monitoring program. MOTION BY HAGGERTY, SECONDED BY TRAPP TO APPROVE THE WATER QUALITY OBJECTIVES AND ACTION STEPS. MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSL Y. Land use practices were discussed next. There was quite a bit of discussion about land use practices around the lake, the number of variances granted from City standards and how to get the Watershed involved in troublesome projects. The following water quality objectives and action steps were endorsed and approved by the committee: ISSUE: Land Use Practices Obiective 1. Work with the Prior Lake - Spring Lake Watershed district (PLSLWD) in managing non point source pollution runoff to the lake. Action Step 1 a. Meet at least once yearly with the PLSLWD to review current and new best management practices for water quality improvement. Action Step 1 b. Engineering Department to review the design criteria of roadway sections during the redevelopment design process of new or existing construction. Obiective 2. Develop awareness of City organizations that have input to decisions regarding land use practices that impact wetlands and water bodies. Action Step 2a. Require a 25 foot natural buffer strip around delineated wetlands and waterbodies for new construction. MOTION BY TRAPP, SECONDED BY WARNER TO APPROVE THE LAND USE PRACTICES OBJECTIVES AND ACTION STEPS. MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSL Y. The following public education goal, objectives and action steps were endorsed and approved by the committee: ISSUE: Public Education Goal: Increase awareness of issues that impact the quality and use of Prior Lake. Obiective 1: Use available media outlets for public education on selected lake and wetland issues. Action Step 1 a. Include with the City web page information about the lake and/or water quality. Action Step 1 b. Place informational and educational articles in local publications regarding lake related issues. Obiective 2: Serve as a focus for public information and public involvement. MOTION BY HAGGERTY, SECONDED BY WARNER TO APPROVE THE PUBLIC EDUCA TlON GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND ACTION STEPS. MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSL Y. The committee wanted to add another item which will be listed as Item 7 - Staffing. There was discussion about hiring a Lake Manager. This position's main responsibilities would be writing and managing grants for lake projects, implementing the Comprehensive Lake Management Plan, preparing and disseminating educational and informational materials. MOTION BY TRAPP, SECONDED BY WARNER TO ADD A SEVENTH ISSUE ITEM TITLED "STAFFING". RECOMMENDA T10N THA T A LAKE MANAGER BE HIRED TO IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR THE COMPREHENSIVE LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND REPORT DIRECTL Y TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSL Y. It was decided that the public information meeting should be held at the earliest in November. This would allow time for the Comprehensive Lake Management Plan to be completed in a draft form for the LAC to review and time to plan and prepare for the public information meeting. V. REVIEW MEMBER STATUS Currently there are three member openings on the committee. Applications are due October 1, 1999 at City Hall. Chair Kearney mentioned that he would not be reapplying for membership on the Lake Advisory Committee. VI. NEW BUSINESS Moran showed the committee an article on high water levels in Minnesota during the 1990's written by the DNR. He also shared information about what the Watershed is currently doing and studying within the district. VII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY TRAPP, SECONDED BY WARNER TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSL Y. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:43 P.M. Respectfully submitted, (~+( Lanol Leic ty Recording Secret ry ) 9 qC1 ~EPr;:/(;BfR lAc. 11/l/(ETI/l)6 9-/Z:- - CjCf I J I I "'ON} f.... / @ulT- RIch l/ t??~;j(jtlllJ_.l- ~/e:11~l G &.~-.30 PlY? Ko.:u- H. ?E ()(AV~ m. ~:s vJ; 2/ mfnvt~5 - PT fI1.0-!71.I??5; ~'Yj ~ ((hI u:v1leJ. Ou~ (x,Jjy , ')1(, n1l? 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Implement a no-phosphorous fertilizer ordinance banning the application of phosphorous based lawn fertilizers (unless soil tests show a deficiency of phosphorous). x. 5ireeC5~ Obiective 2: Manage to the extent possible Eurasian water milfoil to limit spreading and to allow recreational use of the lake. Action Step: 2a. Keep abreast of the latest discoveries in Eurasian water milfoil control and eradication. 2b. Continue working with the Watershed District in managing Eurasian water milfoil. Obiective 3: Develop a permanent water quality monitoring program. Action Step: 3a. Develop a plan to implement \1.1 ~ the water quality monitoring program. 1 - Land Use Practices Goals: A. Minimize the transport of nutrients, sediment and runoff from city streets and lands which impact the Prior lake watershed. B. Maximize flood storage upstream of Prior Lake. Obiective 1: Work with the Prior Lake - Spring Lake Watershed District (PLSLWD) in managing nonpoint source pollution runoff to the lake. 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Obiective 1:. > _ .. 1~ LA ~ Mttfjrk 'J~ B-JXlelftff fit.. t1\ 5e!Q.cf4,{ Io.!te CiJncrun!J /3~7_ Impro\lQ publio Imowlcdge of lake concer:ns and issYes~~ Action Step: OJ"ece . GAc i<- Cft?ll.t?- &t.." e.k-fl... u'!J'jI h/R j Pi/) J dll4r /'.fvIf'6tki '11~[)c~a;Ph1~ , 1a. Include with the City web page information about the lake and/or water quality. 1 b. Place informational and educational articles in local publications regarding lake related issues. Obiective 2: .~;e[Ve... as c:...foeus .f:>. PL.t 6/1-c. /n'~-m,ctii:n tll1c) fU Yf2.- !n vcjt-<~/.n&?C Action Step: # 2a. Oellltdp Cl (jJJ<1?f/'"ehe,-,::}JVIi?- -LP.- 2b.