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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/15/95 MINUTES OF THE LAKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE January 18, 1994 I. CALL TO ORDER: The Lake Advisory Committee meeting was called to order on Wednesday, January 18, 1995 at 6:45 p.m. Members present were: Chair Jody Stroh, Ken Conrad, Marianne Brietbach, Doug Larson, Bill Packer, Tom Watkins. and John Wingard. City staff members present were: City Engineer Larry Anderson and Water Resources Coordinator Lani Leichty. II. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: The first item on the Agenda was to approve the Minutes of the meeting of December 14, 1994. Ill. MOTION BY WATKINS, SECONDED BY WATKINS TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 14,1994 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. LONG TERM STRATEGIC POLICY FOR MANAGING MILFOIL: The next item discussed was the Long Tem1 Strategic Policy for Managing Milfoil. Leichty handed out a draft copy of the policy as a guideline. City Manager Boyles would like the committee to make the policy as specific as possible so that once the goals are met it can be easily detem1ined. Under each policy item there will be added specific items which can be implemented to achieve the stated policy. - The 1995 Eurasian Milfoil Management Plan was also discussed, again City Manager Boyles would like the Plan broken down in more detail so that the effectiveness of the program can be measured from year to year. The responsibilities of each work item will be broken down between the LAc' Watershed and other parties. A "Funding Mechanisms" section will be added which will identify funding sources and estimated costs for the 1995 program. Watkins mentioned that he talked to Jim Fischer about the possibility of doing some diving for location of mil foil in the spring. It appears that he would be willing to help out. Packer suggested trying a test strip of filter fabric which would cut off light to aquatic plants as a way of controlling mi I foi I and other weeds. IV. 1994 ANNUAL REPORT: A draft copy of the 1994 Annual Report on the activities of the LAC during the past year was handed out for review by the committee. Leichty stated that he would be adding a few more details concerning the 1994 Goals and Objectives. Chair Stroh will present the 1994 Annual Report at the joint workshop with the City Council on March 6, 1995. V. 1995 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: The next item was a review of the goals and objectives for 1995. Members discussed and commented on the draft report included in the agenda. Leichty will refine the draft list to make the goals and objectives more specific so that once a goal is attained it will be easy to recognize. Council will discuss the goals and objectives during their annual workshop to be held January 20 and 21 and will dialogue with the LAC at the joint workshop as to what should the priority of items on the list should be. Packer mentioned that he would like to see an article written on the benefits of using a mulching blade on a lawn mower which would be part of public education effort. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VI. OTHER BUSINESS:The next item was to discuss the results of the Public Hearing which was held on January 17, 1995 Concerning the Lords Street access vacation. Members expressed their thoughts and opinions of the comments heard, and of the decision made by Council. Leichty also asked which members would be able to attend the March 6, 1995 joint workshop with the City Council. Everyone except Packer said they will be able to attend. VII. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION BY PACKER, SECONDED WATKINS TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:00 PM. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Respectfully submitted, ~ Recording Secretary The next Lake Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 22, 1995 at 6:30 p.m. at Fire Station No.1, 16776 Fish Point Road.