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MINUTES OF THE LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
February 17, 1993
The Lake Advisory Committee meeting was called to order on
Wednesday, February 17, 1993 at 6:43 p.m. Members present were:
Bill Packer, JOdy Stroh, Dave Vinlove, Tom Watkins, and John
Wingard. City staff members present were: Water Resources
Coordinator Joel Rutherford. Ex officio members present were:
Watershed District Manager Bill Dilks. Members absent were: Dave
Moran and Pete Patchin.
MOTION BY WINGARD, SECONDED BY STROH TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 27,
1993 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The first item on the agenda was a discussion of the presentation
to the City Council. Vinlove and Stroh confirmed they would be
giving the presentation on March 1. Members suggested the
presentation should be similar to those given in the past.
This discussion was followed with recommendations for the
committee's objectives in early 1993. The members suggested the
improvement of the peninsula at the old railroad crossing.
Packer presented information on some historical background of
previous efforts to improve this area, along with some of the
problems encountered. Members agreed this project should be
re-examined due to its high visibility and feasibility. It was
suggested the peninsula could be cut down and shaped, not
necessarily removed.
Watkins mentioned that Parks Director Bill Mangan had three
proposals for a proposed park in the area south of the old
railroad peninsula. It was the consensus that the committee work
with Mangan to develop this property.
The committee continued the review of
outline to verify which tasks
responsibility.
the goals and objective
would be the committee's
Rutherford agreed he would prepare the report summarizing water
quality requirements of other agencies, after receiving input
from other members of the committee.
Bill Dilks presented information on the work
doing to inventory wetlands in the watershed.
how important it is for the LAC and Watershed
together, to reduce duplication of work.
he is currently
It was reiterated
District to work
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
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A discussion was held on committee involvement with the
classification of the water bodies in Prior Lake. Rutherford
indicated the importance of having input from many groups when
classifying the water bodies. It was suggested the members
conduct a field trip this summer, prior to classification, to
look at the water bodies within Prior Lake.
The members discussed the types of education awareness programs
that could be implemented. Ideas suggested were: mailings and
newspaper articles with information on fertilizers, grass
clippings, septic systems, and other environmental awareness
programs.
Eurasian Milfoil was discussed next, along with information
presented by Dilks on the status of the watershed district's
project. A review of last year's signing efforts were discussed,
including the issue of the DNR removing signs near the Sand Point
public access. Dilks noted that the DNR commissioner approved,
last summer, the installation of a sign at each access. It was
suggested the committee try again this summer to place a sign at
each access.
The committee agreed to shift the public marina issue from the
top of the Water Use list towards the bottom, so that it does not
appear as a top priority.
Rutherford indicated he would send revised copies of the outline
to Stroh and Vinlove. Vinlove suggested a meeting be held prior
to March 1, for himself, Stroh and Rutherford, to make final
preparations for the presentation to the Council.
The next item on the agenda was an update of current projects.
Rutherford presented information on various water quality
improvements and their status. Members discussed The wilds
development and its potential affects on the outlet channel.
Other information discussed included grants that may be
available. Dilks indicated that the Watershed District, with the
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, has applied for a grant for a
demonstration project for wetland restoration, in the area around
Sutton Lake. Rutherford indicated the City has applied for a
grant through Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, for dredging of
existing ponds around the lake.
The meeting of the LAC was adjourned at 8:55 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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The next Lake Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, March 18, 1993 at 6:30 p.m.
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D. JAMES SPACE, JR.
18094 EAGLE CREEK AVE.
PRIOR LAKE. MN 55372
(812) 447-5225
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February 18, 1993
City of Prior Lake
City Council
&
City Parks Director
Mr. Bill Mangan
4629 Dakota St. SE
Prior Lake, MN. 55372
Dear Council members and Mr. Mangan,
I requested a copy of the preliminary design from Mr. Mangan
of the future park which is to be located at the Wagon Bridge in
the City of Prior Lake.
I recognize that these plans are preliminary plans and represent
future use of the property acquired from Mr. McDonald. They are
attractive and could be an asset to the entire community.
The purpose of this letter is to notify the Parks Department
and the City Council that the designs three (3) all show use age of
property that I own.
The parcel that I own is PID # 25-935041-0, the deed for this
property is filed of record in Scott County Recorder's Office and
is notice to the public of my ownership interest.
I have a registered property survey that was performed by
Valley Engineering. You are welcome to have a copy of this survey.
I hereby authorize Valley Engineering to release a copy of the
survey of the old Chicago-Milwaukee RR property to the City of Prior
Lake. You will have to present a copy of this letter to Valley
Engineering in order to receive a copy of the survey.
Prior to developing any furthur plans or incurring any undue
costs a survey of your property should be performed so that the
City Counce I together with the City Parks Department has accurate
boundaries to develope a good land use plan.
T would like to thank Mr. Bill Mangan for'his help and cooperation
and if I can be of any assistence or help in this matter please
telephone or write.
I would appreciate the City of Prior Lake sending me a copy of
the minutes where this letter is presented to the City Council. As
I will probably not be in town the night this letter is presented.
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