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Home My WebLink About03/25/03 MINUTES OF THE LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 25, 2003 I. CALL TO ORDER Dale Braddy called the Lake Advisory Committee (LAC) Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Members present: Dale Braddy, Dan O'Keefe, Brad Beneke, and Harry Alcorn. Members absent: Shirley Gengler Others present: Chad LeMair; City Council, Marv Mirsch, Sue McDermott; City Engineer and Larry Poppler; Assistant City Engineer. II. CONSIDER APPROV AL OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 2003 MEETING MINUTES MOTION BY BENEKE, SECONDED BY 0 'KEEFE TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 25, 2003 MEETING MINUTES. UPON A VOTE, MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY III. OLD BUSINESS a. Review Memorandum to Council Regarding 2002 Accomplishments McDermott distributed a draft memorandum regarding the 2002 accomplishments (see attached). McDermott highlighted the memorandum accomplishments. McDermott mentioned that the 2003 objectives should follow the goals of the CLMP, 2020 Vision document, and the Watershed District's Sustainable Lake Management Plan. Specific goals and objectives should match the following: 1. Implement items in the stormwater pollution prevention program required by the MPCA. 2. Work with the Watershed District to develop a management plan for Spring Lake and Prior Lake. 3. Develop a committee to develop long range recommendations for lake access and use. 4. Complete projects identified in the Capital Improvement Program. 1 5. Conclude the wake-boarding discussion. McDermott stated that part of number 1 includes education and outreach to the public. Beneke mentioned that education of why people should or should not do things should be part of any articles or advertisements. Braddy stated that the LAC needs to develop projects for the enhancement of the lake. It could include docks, trails, paths, or bikeways. Beneke mentioned that consolidation of lake protection duties would be a good idea. McDermott stated the coordination of lake management is the goal of the "Sustainable Lake Management Program" developed by the Watershed District. The next meeting is on May I st. Braddy asked for a volunteer from the LAC to be in attendance at the Sustainable Lake Management Program meetings. Dan O'Keefe volunteered. Mirsch mentioned that the goals and objectives discussed by the sustainable lake management program is a good thing that Paul has started and will be a worthwhile program if all the groups participate. After much discussion about wake boarding the wake boarding issue will be dropped by the LAC. Other lake issues could include: Access, Parking, Congestion, Surface Water Regulation, exotic species, develop web page for the LAC, education, and the 904 issue. Beneke mentioned that the LAC should be to provide education to the public, work with the Watershed District on projects, and get feedback from residents on the issues. LeMair stated that lake access and parking should be looked at. b. Sustainable Lake Management Update As stated earlier, Dan O'Keefe volunteered to go to the next Sustainable Lake Management meeting on May 1, 2003. 2 ~, DRAft! DATE: TO: FROM: RE: cc: March 25, 2003 Mayor and City Council Lake Advisory Committee 2002 Goals and Accomplishments 2003 Goals and Strategies Frank Boyles. City Manager 2002 GOALS AND ACCOMPLISHMENT~ Presentations made to the LAC Paul Nelson from Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District summarized r some of the District's efforts. - Mark Hartman from Scott County Sheriff's Department presented on lake surface water enforcement issues. Lynn Cyrus from Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District discussed the "Lake Friendly Program" - Lauren Jones from the Prior Lake Association presented a collection of aerial photographs from a September 3rd 2002 flight. Visitation of subject sites In July the LAC took a boat tour with other City Officials, Accomplishments - Revised Bylaws (added reference to Comprehensive Lake Management Plan) Reviewed CLMP goals for 2002 (developed 2002 meeting agenda) Reviewed Dock Ordinance (no action taken or required) - Reviewed Surface Water Ordinance (Recommended ordinance remain as is) - Reviewed Crystal Bay Development (no action taken or required) Discussed Beach Testing (recommended testing for e-coli which was added to 2003 budget) Developed Survey Questions for Community Survey (questions submitted to City Manager) ~ Discussed Partnering with the Prior Lake / Spring Lake Watershed District for Carp Harvesting (added to 2004-2008 Capitallmprovement Program) Continuing public education regarding the City's no-phosphorous fertilizer ordinance G:\Waler_InfolLAC\2002 Goals Memo.DOC ~, ! Completion of shoreline erosion projects at Water's Edge Trail, Kent Street! Monroe Avenue, and Public Boat Launch at DeWitte Avenue. Maintenance of200l shoreline erosion projects at Watzl's Pont and Sand Point Park 2003 GOALS & STRATEGIES Implement the City's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan to preserve and maintain surface water quality through public education. Work with the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District to prepare a management plan for Prior and Spring Lakes. Develop a committee of "pp,ut',;ate parties to develop long-range recommendations for lake access and use. Complete projects identified in the 2003 Capital Improvement Program ~~","'''U_~_4 I;; -...~ ~ ~\J~ \A~~~ -- ( ~ 10- -~ ~') ~i~ Jb ~ ~'~ /W-OJ.J -- 2 ..- IV. NEW BUSINESS a. Prepare Objectives and TimeUne for 2003 McDermott will prepare the objectives and timeline for 2003 for the next meeting. V. OTHER BUSINESS Boat Tour Braddy spoke about the importance of the boat tour. A boat tour date was set for April 29th at 6:00 pm. McDermott will prepare a tour map for the boat tour. Highlights should include: Crystal Bay, Erosion Control Projects, Trestle / Bridge Area, Watzl's, Sand Point, and the outlet structure. VI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY O'KEEFE, SECONDED BY BENEKE TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:30 P.M Respectfully submitted, Sue McDermott City Engineer Larry Poppler Assistant City Engineer 3 DATE: March 5, 2003 TO: Frank Boyles, City Manager FROM: Sue McDermott, City Engineer jfv\ CC: Lake Advisory Committee RE: 75-foot Lake Setback As requested by the City Council, the Lake Advisory Committee discussed the 75-foot lake setback versus a 50-foot setback. They voted to recommend keeping the 75-foot setback for the following reasons: 1. Aesthetics 2. Increased runoff due to impervious areas closer to the lake. 3. Dead lake due to potential loss of air circulation because of the height of structures closer to the lake. 4. Lake creep G:\Water Info\LAC\setbacks,DOC DATE: March 5,2003 TO: Frank Boyles, City Manager FROM: Sue McDermott, City Engineer:jfv\ CC: Lake Advisory Committee RE: 75-foot Lake Setback As requested by the City Council, the Lake Advisory Committee discussed the 75-foot lake setback versus a 50-foot setback. They voted to recommend keeping the 75-foot setback for the following reasons: 1. Aesthetics 2. Increased runoff due to impervious areas closer to the lake. 3. Dead lake due to potential loss of air circulation because of the height of structures closer to the lake. 4. Lake creep G:\Water Info\LAC\setbacks,DOC