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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/92 MINUTES OF THE LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE October 15, 1992 The Lake Advisory Committee meeting was called to order on Thursday, October 15, 1992 at 6:42 p.m. Members present were: Bill Packer, Jody Stroh, Tom Watkins, and John wingard. City staff present were: City Manager David Unmacht, Public Works Director Larry Anderson, and Engineering Technician Joel Rutherford. Guests present were: Watershed District Coordinator Bill Dilks. Members absent were: Dave Moran, Pete Patchin, and Dave Vinlove. Bill Dilks presented information on prior lake's and spring lake's water levels, and his lake level projections for the rest of 1992. He noted the effects of rain on the levels, and also that the outlet has been open since September 17. Discussion occurred on the City of Shakopee's concerns of downstream flooding and erosion from the outlet. Bill Dilks brought aerial photos of the outlet channel and indicated the areas where the problems have been. He also reported that Shakopee held a special Council meeting on the mornin~ of October 9 to discuss their concerns. Tom Watkins noted the lmportance of working with Shakopee in addressing these concerns because of the need to have a good working relationship with them in the future. Discussion occurred on what will happen to the channel when the bypass is constructed and when other projects develop around it. No further action occurred on the information provided by Dilks. MOTION BY WATKINS, SECONDED BY WINGARD TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 22, 1992 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The next order of business was a presentation by Larry Anderson of a draft job description for the Water Resource Coordinator position. Larry Anderson also presented a draft list of projects the storm water utility fee could finance, if the fee is authorized br City Council. During Larry's presentation he suggested havlng Joel Rutherford serve as staff member for the Lake Advisory Committee, after Dave Unmacht takes his new position with Dakota County. John Wingard presented photographs of ponds constructed by the city of Eagan. Discussion occurred on the current status of the Fish Point Road Park ponding project. It was suggested by Larry Anderson that it would be beneficial to have any interested Lake Advisory Committee members attend the next informational meeting with the residents. MOTION BY WATKINS, SECOND BY PACKER TO APPROVE DESCRIPTION PRESENTED BY LARRY ANDERSON AND TO RUTHERFORD SERVE AS STAFF MEMBER TO THE LAKE ADVISORY THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. THE JOB HAVE JOEL COMMITTEE. 4629 Dakota 51. 5.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 on the annual report to be presented to the city Council. Tom Watkins indicated he would give the presentation, but asked if other members would like to change anything in the report or add any comments during the Council Meeting. John Wingard clarified that meetings are scheduled for the third Tuesday of the month, not the second Tuesday, as indicated in the Bylaws. It was agreed that the third Tuesday will remain as the scheduled day so as to not conflict with the Watershed District meetings. Dave Unmacht suggested having Bill Dilks attend future Lake Advisory Committee meetings as an ex officio member. MOTION BY PACKER, SECOND BY WINGARD TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL REPORT. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. It was agreed that the discussion on Goals and Objectives for 1993 should wait until more committee members are present. The next order of business was a discussion on financin9 the eurasion milfoil program for next year. Jody Stroh indlcated that a Public Hearing will be held on November 10 to discuss assessing lakeshore owners for the control of eurasion milfoil. Proposed assessments to about 1150 lakeshore owners would provide about $65,000. An additional $20,000 would come from the City and the Watershed District for a total 1993 budget of $85,000. Discussion occurred on how the money will be spent. Because the coverage of eurasion mil foil increased from 30 acres in 1991 to 135 acres in 1992, and coverage for 1993 is unknown, mention was made of the difficulty of estimating the costs needed to fund the program. It was mentioned, however, that the watershed should develop a plan to show where the money will be spent. Discussion occurred on the working relationship with the Department of Natural Resources, and some of the problems encountered with the erasion mil foil signage around the public access. It was agreed that the City should work with the DNR in future eurasion mil foil programs, and in the development of the Water Resource Management plan. The meeting of the LAC was adjourned at 8:15 PM. Respectfully submitted, The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 1992 at 6:30 p.m.