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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/94 \~ V MINUTES OF THE LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE January 5, 1994 The Lake Advisory Committee meeting was called to order on Wednesday, January 5, 1994 at 6:45 p.m. Members present were: Bill Packer, Dave Moran, Dave Vmlove, Thm Watkins, and John Wingard. City staff members present were: Water Resources Coordinator Joel Rutherford. Members absent were: Jody Stroh and Peter Patchin. The first item on the Agenda was to approve the Mip':'y'~es of the meeting of November 17, 1993. Bill Packer indicated the minutes did not:dnl~ct that Rutherford was asked to request the City Attorney to investigate what pro~a.UH:~tJ;1e City would have to go through if they chose to do their own water patrol on Pri9r.~ke>:> MOTION BY WATKINS, SECONDED BY PaCKER TO DPROVE THE OCTOBER 20, 1993 MINUTES, AS AMENDED.~(r AO.D THE REQUEST FOR THE INVESTIGATION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ....... .- ",....".""..,., ............. ........."., .-........ ......." --,-,,,-... ................"...,.... ........... ..... ."........ p-, ,-.. .........._""....", ........ ..., -...... .." -"..'" ........ ".,- ,...... . -. ........ Members reviewed the Draf~$taff4.g~~gaR~port for the Public Hearing prepared by Rutherford and made commgA~ :r;m~teqtQrt. Moran suggested the letter from the Sportsmen's Club addressed td~A~Mayofb.'e referenced and a copy included with the report. ........... ............ .........,.....,.,-..,.. ........_,.. ..........".................... ............. .,."'.. ..........,. . .... .... . . . . . . . , . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....'... .............. ........... ......, ......,.... ............ .... -- ..".," .., ........... ...... ,......'... ........... .....,'" ...,....... ......... ". ...... '...".... -,.. ..... ......... .......... ....... Because the member$f@lt the irtfQ!Watidh. included in the Agenda Report was enough for the Council to make thelrq~cision;ttwas agreed the LAC members would not provide any additional information to ln~QQuIlQUmembers prior to the Public Hearing. The next item was a discussion of the Annual Report to be presented to the Council on January 18, 1994. Dave Vinlove agreed to present the annual report if needed. Rutherford indicated he would discuss this item with the City Manager, to determine if a presentation is necessary, or just have the Council comment and ask questions. MOTION BY WINGARD, SECONDED BY WATKINS TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL REPORT. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4629 Dakota S1. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The next item was a discussion on the goals and objectives for 1994. Rutherford was asked to create a draft of the 1994 work program. The members requested the following suggestions be incorporated into the document: 1. Outlet channel evaluation/improvements;) 2. Create liaison with the watershed district; 3. Monitoring and education tied to any new ordinances dealing with surface use regulations; 4. Other education programs; . ontinue to investigate upstream ponding. 11 Rutherford indicated he would prep draft for the next meeting on JanUa~1994. The next item was to change the meeting date for the February meeting. Members agreed to change the meeting date from February 16 to February 23. Rutherford presented the members with information on what changes are included in the "permanent rules" of the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA). A short discussion followed on how the WCA has affected developments in the last as well as anticipated impacts to future developments. The next Lake Advisory 1994 at 6:30 p.m. scheduled for Wednesday, Janu~ 11 The meeting of the LAC was adjourned at 8:15 Respectfully submitted, LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE DRAFf 1994 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES .................. .............. .. ................... '.. ..... ......... .................... ..,...... ............ . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . ......... ........... The Lake Advisory Committee will focus on obje9~y.~~ n~&~$~ID' to achieve the goals included in the following work program FOR 1994: / , \~I Water Level Control .........- . .......... . .......... ... .......... .... .......... ..... .......... ..... .......... ....... ......... ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... ......... ,......... ......... .......... .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ ......... ............ .......... ............ .......... ........... ......... . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ ......... . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ .......... ............ .......... ..."....... ........" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . .................... .................. .................. .................. ................. . ............ . ........... . . , . . . . . , . , . , - . .... .......".. ....... .......".. ....... ............ ........... ............ ........... .......... .............. ........... .............. ........... ................. ...,....... Flooding problems in 1993 haveC~H~d;.tbi~.j~suet9:be a top priority for 1994. In 1993 the LAC spent several meetings di~$M~sihg:~~Ptoblems associated with flooding, and what actions are necessary;<:>;ffipuce tn9~Spr6bleffis in the future. '1 ............... -........ . ........ ......... .............:.-....... ........-.......,. ".'. ..... .......,.. ......... ........... ... ....... ......... .-......-.... ,....'... "-'.' ........'..-.','. In order to keep high wate#events to a minimum, the Lake Review Committee's report suggested a study be conducted which would evaluate the feasibility of storing excess water in upstream retention areas. Their report also suggested a pipe be installed, to replace the open ditch, as part of the outlet system, to control erosion. A cooperative agreement needs to be reached between the various agencies along the outlet system, including the Cities of Shakopee and Prior Lake, the Prior Lake/Spring Lake Watershed District, and the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District. This agreement would clarify procedures and responsibilities relating to the outlet. In 1993, the LAC briefly evaluated the problems associated with storing excess water in upstream retention areas. A more complete study was not completed because of time limitations. A goal for 1994 will include continuation of this study to determine the estimated costs, impacts, and funding mechanisms to implement this type of project. " /- ~ ~~. the damage which occurs along the lake shore, an evaluation of existing restrictions should be evaluated, along with changes to existing standards. Damage resulting from high water is generally caused by inadequate design of structures and landscaping which has been installed near or below the 904.0' elevation. Increased monitoring and enforcement, especially when lake levels are low (when many of these inadequate systems are installed), would certainly help reduce this type of problem. A goal for the LAC is to work with the Watershed District and City Council to evaluate existing procedures and standards, and to investigate how they can be applied or enhanced to improve their effectiveness. Water Use Enhancements The Lake Review Committee recommended several suggestions for improving the safety and recreational enjoyment for users of the lake. These suggestions included: adopting ordinances to limit sound levels, developing an education and safety awareness program, and evaluating the restrictions in the city code. ..... During 1993, the LAC reviewed existing city:~:~9.f4.PHmces which regulate surface water use. After an evaluation of the codes, it \'.'a:$.~:::evia~i.lt4pe existing restrictions were not enforceable and therefore the Public Wat~r$:phapterWO'YI4.need changes. The LAC felt it extremely important to develop and~#.Pt an,prdinarice.:\ypich would be accepted by the DNR, as well as improve safety on~':::~j:j~:::!i:I::::':,:? ...... - The LAC discussed this issue, anclpresented:tij~wrecommendation to the City Council at the Public Hearing in 1993. SiQq~;m~.::Pub1iC::,;~wing, more discussions have been conducted, and the LAC is curretlJly:\\io.img::::.~mr the Council to amend the Public Waters Chapter of the City Cgde. ...... :::::::::''':::::'::::::::''':'' ".:;:::::::;:::::::;:::::::. '.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.',' If an ordinance is adQPt~a6y::tJte Counpjl and approved by the DNR, then other recommendations by th~)t~e ~~~w:::::Gofflfirittee can be examined. The main goal for 1994 is to adopt an ordlHapgyia be~::::a cost effective education and safety program. Also for 1994, a~~~nl:lnd#q!>teffectlve system to monitor boating and other lake activities will:~exafrii.uec:l.:Thm".:jnformation can be used when evaluating any restrictions thatm~Y be prdpq$~d iri"'the future. d'._.. ...... .................. ...... . ....- ... ...... ....., -....... ....--.... ....... ..-...... .-"... .. .-.-.-.. .... ........ ..... .... ....... ,..'" ..... ...... ..' ... ... .-.. ,.,.... ., ...' ..' .. '.. ......,.,',.. ,.,.....',. ...,.......,'"....,. ..',',',..','. ........... ......... ............ ...,," ,......... .......... ."........ ....-. .......... ....."... Water Quality Improvl~iU~9~s In 1993, the City began charging a storm water utility fee to assist in installing storm sewer projects for which funds would not normally be available. The LAC recommended that part of those funds be used to create a staff position which would be responsible for implementing these projects, as well as other programs, designed to improve water quality. In 1994, there are funds budgeted for some of the projects identified to help improve water quality. These projects include the following: 1. Dredge existing sedimentation ponds. The maintenance of these facilities is necessary to restore the nutrient removal efficiencies of these ponds, which over the years have accumulated sediment. .. ..-- 2. Impoundment structures to decrease the rate of outflow leaving basins which ultimately flow to the lake. These structures will improve water quality by reducing erosion and by improving the removal efficiencies of the basins where the impoundment structures are installed. The slow no-wake buffer zone included in the proposed ordinance would improve water quality by reducing erosion along the shore. Additional programs will be implemented in 1994.The following are items of higher priority: Labeling catch basin grates with a phrase similar to "FLOWS TO LAKE" to alert residents that debris (grass clippings, leaves, motor oil) dumped or drained into the street or catch basin, will end up in the lake. Education geared towards providing information to residents, suggesting ways they can improve water qualitY~,~ll water bodies in Prior Lake. Ordinance which would ban thy',::~ppljcation of phosphorus based lawn fertilizers........... ":';:::::::::':::::::":'. .. .......... ....'.,..~.. ..:.:.:.:.:-;-:.:.;.' ..:.;.:::..:::,.:.;.;.... A study which examines tQ~::::r.e~sibijity o(reil:~ting storm sewers which empty into the lake, along::W~thin:'evaluation of any sites available for detention basins. ...................... ..... ........ ..... .,................... ..... ........... ...... ........... Continue monitoring~.~AA.~ateF~9il, along with an evaluation of the best methods available(9.t,:F.6n'~~~~m~~>> Lake Access Issues . ... ... ... . ........ .. ..-..' .. .......... . ........ -. . ...-..........- . .....-...... ..... ..................... .................. ."............ ..... . .................. ., , ........ ..................... . . ........... ..................... ," ........... ...................... . . . . . , . . - . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Lake Review com.rrti<<~~;:!~nufiaJ.::;:yarious accesses to the lake. The LAC should evaluate the acce~~~H";g~~IlsPtlkpa ancfdetermine how many accesses should exist and the criteria forQpefaU6ij:9fsU~P\A1CCesses. The report should supply the LAC's recommendatidp'~'Jo theatiy~, as well as a means for soliciting public input and implementing theagF~~s plan9~pmately adopted by the City Council. . ____:.__,___.......~..~~-.~ ._..,.::........-0...__.___ -:~..:::.-.