President Dave Evenson called the meeting to order @ 7:02 pm. Present were Dave Evenson, Tony Curella, Alan Carlson, Rob Taylor, Randy Matthys and Don Horstman.
No guests were present.
1. Carlson moved, Curella seconded approval of October 24, 2007 minutes. Carried
2. Treasurer Carlson reviewed the treasurer’s report.
3. Taylor moved, Curella seconded approval of the treasurer’s report. Carried
4. Evenson reported on 2008 Beaver Dam treatment sites and the different types of treatments as outlined in the District’s Management Plan.
5. Evenson discussed correspondence from Meg Raetti.
6. Curella reported on last Library Lake Committee meeting.
7. Curella reviewed effectiveness of 2007 Lake Monitor Program and reported that additional monitors and sites would further the effectiveness of the program for 2008. Carlson moved, Curella seconded for additional boat monitors for 2008. Carried.
8. Evenson reported on the water quality study. Meg Raetti needing more time to finish compiling data.
9. Carlson requested that clarification be made in reference to personnel from Lake Restoration. Each person to be paid $75.00 per hour according to contract. Carlson requested that in order to save money that Lake Restoration sends only one representative to meetings unless an emergency exists.
10. Evenson reported on some changes in verbiage used in the “Goals of the District” document. Evenson further reported the document is now being printed.
11. Evenson reviewed compliance calendar to ensure things are being accomplished in a timely manner.
12. Carlson discussed a document from 3M to be used as a model to compare bidders based on a scoring system. Carlson volunteered to investigate the usefulness of this model for Lake District Budgeting and the bidding process.
13. Carlson presented a Christmas card to Dave Evenson and the rest of the committee from Lake Restoration.
14. Next meeting will be January 23, 2008 @ 7:00 pm at the Cumberland City Hall.
15. Meeting adjourned at 7:58 pm.
Respectfully submitted by: Randy Matthys, Secretary
President Dave Evenson called the meeting to order @ 7:03 PM. Present were Tony Curella, Nancy Bentz, Al Carlson, Dave Evenson, & Rob Taylor.
Guest present were: Lake Restoration Consultant, Dan Warner, Kevin Kretsch, of Lake Restoration, & Kurt Jacobs.
1. Taylor moved, Carlson seconded approval of Sept.12th, 2007 minutes. Carried
2. Treasurer Carlson reported that the treasurer’s report needed to be revised and updated. To be reviewed at next meeting.
3. Kevin Kretsch reported on the chemical treatments that were done for 2007. The final treatment of 10 acres being completed today (Oct. 24, 2007) He also reported on the July survey done by Barr Engineering. They found 1 EWM plant in the East basin. There were more in the West basin than in 2006 (See slide presentation). The native species appear to being doing well. Cost were approx. $99,000 for 2006 and $83,000 for 2007.
4. After Kretsch was dismissed, the treatment bids for 2008 were reviewed. After discussion, motion made by Carlson, 2nd by Bentz to award Lake Restoration the treatment contract for 2008 because the difference in the amounts of the bids were insignificant and it was important to the board to have continuity in treatment strategies, etc. Carried.
5. Curella reported on the last Library Lake Committee meeting.
Kretsch explained a new mapping procedure available to map silt deposits on the lake bottom. Could be used for determining ppm treatments for aquatic plants and also for determining where runoff deposits are occurring. Motion was made by Curella, 2nd by Carlson to have this done on Library Lake, including the channel under the Grove Street bridge for an approximate cost of $5700.
6. Bentz reported on the water quality study. Bentz stated that the study is completed. Data is being forwarded to Barr Engineering for analysis.
7. Carlson reported that the half-log program has been completed by the DNR at a minimal cost for the District. (Less that $1000)
8. Warner reported on the new “Aquatic Plant Management Strategy” document recently adopted by the DNR. With this strategy, 2008 will be the last year individual permits for treatments will be issued.
9. Reviewed the Goals of the District. Motion made by Taylor, 2nd by Curella to amend and adapt these goals yearly. These goals will also be forwarded to Meg from Barr Engineering to be included in the “Management Plan”.
10. Next meeting will be December 12th, 2007 at the Cumberland City Hall.
11. Adjourned 8:46 pm.
Respectfully Submitted by Nancy Bentz, Acting Secretary
President Dave Evenson called the meeting to order @ 7:02 PM. Present were Tony Curella, Nancy Bentz, Randy Matthys, Al Carlson, Dave Evenson, Rob Taylor & Don Horstman.
Guest present were: Past President, Dan Warner, City of Cumberland Public Works Director Brent Laursen, Tom Snook of Lake Restoration, Mr. Lentz of SEH, Kurt Jacobs and Tom Goldsmith, residents of Cumberland.
1. Curella moved, Taylor seconded approval of August 8, 2007 minutes. Carried
2. Taylor moved, Curella seconded approval of the Treasurer’s report. Carried
3. Tom Snook reported on chemical treatment areas for late fall, channels, boat landing treatments and the fall survey plans. Further discussed treatment of swimming areas. In the future these areas will be treated prior to Memorial Day and/or after Labor Day. Snook also stated that per last months discussion, Library Lake has been added to the sampling list.
4. Bentz reported on the water quality study. Bentz stated the study is going well with only one month remaining. Carlson requested that Kidney Lake also be added to the water quality study for next year.
5. Tony Curella reported on information he had received in regards to Library Lake. Mr. Lentz (SEH), spoke in reference to storm water run off and how that has impacted Library Lake and how other cities like Rice Lake, are meeting this challenge. After some discussion by committee, Bentz motioned, Horstman seconded approval of a sub-committee to be formed to investigate possibilities for combating issues in reference to restoring Library Lake. Carried. President Evenson appointed Tony Curella, Kurt Jacobs, Tom Goldsmith, Rob Taylor and Brent Laursen to the Library Lake Restoration Committee. (Also Tom Nesvold?)
6. Carlson motioned, Curella seconded, approval of the tax levy at $140,000. Carried
7. A chemical needs package was introduced by Tom Snook for review.
8. Dan Werner discussed possible goals and strategies to be added to the 2007 Management Plan document.
9. Brent Laursen reported on the status of the 2007 Boat Monitor Program. During the 2007 season (2) boat monitors were employed (DeNucci and Westman). Documents produced by the monitors were reviewed by the committee.
10. Evenson reported that trout deaths have subsided and referred to Heath Benicke report. Trout deaths most likely due to the rise in water temperatures. Now that the water has begun to cool the deaths should stop.
11. Next meeting will be October 24, 2007 at the Cumberland City Hall.
12. Adjourned 8:46 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy Matthys, Secretary
Treasurer Al Carlson called the meeting to order at 7 PM. Present were Tony Curella, Randy Matthys, Nancy Bentz, Dave Evenson, Al Carlson. Guests Tom Snook and Joe Stritesky of Lake Restoration and Kurt Jacobs, resident.
1. Bentz moved, Matthys seconded approval of the June 6, 2007 minutes. Carried
2. Curella moved, Matthys seconded approval of forwarding the July 7 Annual meeting minutes to the next annual meeting for their approval. Carried
3. Bentz moved, Curella seconded approval of the Treasurer’s report. Carried
4. Tom Snook reported on the treatment update. Mark Sundeen and Kevin Kretsch inspected channels July 10 and found many did not need treatment. Those that did were treated on July 31. Water lilies were not treated. No filamentous algae was found. Next treatment late August, and 10 acres at narrows to be inspected in September for possible fall treatment. Fall inspection of presense/ absence on 1090 sample sites will be mid September. Board asked that Library Lake be added to this sampling.
5. Bentz reported on the water quality study. She and Matthys have been doing the two week water sampling with student observers, and will continue through September. Library Lake is high in chlorides.
6. A unanimous ballot was cast for Evenson as president, Carlson as treasurer and Matthys as secretary. Bentz moved, Curella seconded. Carried
7. Goals and objectives of Management Plan tabled.
8. Boat monitors are on the job now through Labor Day.
9. Matthys will be our contact with DNR Fish Manager. Carlson will contact Brent Laursen re boat monitors. City Council approved half logs off Eagle Point at their last meeting.
10. Kurt Jacobs addressed the Library Lake issue, and expressed desire that district work with others to improve the situation. Curella will begin to gather a group to include Chamber representative from Chamber of Commerce, City, Lake District and private citizens. Curella feels that the increased emphasis on cleanup, Farmer’s Market etc. makes this a natural time to address Library Lake.
11. Next meeting will be September 12, Cumberland City Hall.
12. Adjourned 8:25 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Dave Evenson, Secretary
Meeting called to order by President Dan Warner at 9:30 AM.
Commissioners present Warner, Carlson, Curella, Evenson, Horstman and Taylor. There were 21 people in audience.
Warner: Introductions and agenda, ground rules for meeting.
Evenson read the minutes from the 2006 Annual Meeting. Motion to approve: Michael Merth, 2nd by Dennis Kresse. Carried.
Carlson presented the financial report. He pointed out that we are using some of past years accrual to keep tax need increases minimal. Motion to approve: Paul Anderson, 2nd by Pam Anderson. Carried.
Audit report of July 7, 2007 by Mary Biros-Rogers stated all was in order. Dennis Kresse moved and Paul Anderson 2nd approval of audit report. Carried.
Election rules read by Warner. Dave Evenson and Randy Matthys on ballot, no other nominations. Election results 23 votes for Evenson, 22 votes for Matthys.
Heath Benike, DNR Fisheries Manager, gave an update on Beaver Dam Lake fisheries. Our lake has illegally stocked exotic smelt, which had been reduced to low numbers but really exploded by 2006. Smelt preying on fry is probably the major bottleneck to natural walleye recruitment. DNR is stocking large trout to prey on smelt. There also will be a new trout regulation to limit bag to one trout over 26 inches; to keep these trout in the lake eating smelt. DNR is stocking 6-8 inch walleyes in odd number years and Beaver Dam Lake District is stocking the same in even number years. Heath asked for lakeshore owners who were interested in having half log structures placed in front of their land. He also asked people for an informal vote on 18-inch size limit on walleyes. He also explained the creel census from this past year.
Tom Schnook of Lake Restoration Inc. explained last year’s treatment, study, surveys that led up to this year’s permit application. He also showed this year’s chemical applications so far, starting on May 24. We will continue to need to treat Eurasian Water Milfoil and Curly-leafed Pondweed, both exotics, but will try to do so in the most effective ways possible.
Warner reported on plans for 2007-08.
1. Stocking of 5-7 inch walleyes
2. Continuing chemical treatments
3. Plant sampling for effectiveness- Barr Engineering and Wisconsin Lutheran College students
4. Middle School Outdoor Classroom- 40 learning stations from fishing pier to Eagle Point, with special emphasis in Charter School
5. Boat Landing Monitors partnership with Cumberland City, 2 on the job- clean boats-clean waters
6. Water Quality study, measure runoff into lake, with many water tests in lake.
7. Legal and Compliance calendar to keep commissioners on track
Jerry Amundson thanked Dan Warner for all his work over the years. On behalf of the Commissioners, Al Carlson presented Dan with a plaque and a framed air photo of Beaver Dam Lake.
There were several questions regarding Library Lake. The Board will discuss at the next monthly meeting.
Budget approval
Line item: Weed control $125,000. Motion to approve-Dennis Gilbert, 2nd by Phil DeNucci. Carried
Line item: Water Quality Study $13,000. Motion to approve Dennis Kresse, 2nd Jerry Amundson. Carried.
Total budget: $167,500. Motion to approve George Anderson, 2nd Phil DeNucci. Carried
Motion to adjourn Dennis Gilbert, 2nd by Dennis Kresse. Carried. Adjourned 11:25.
Respectfully submitted,
Dave Evenson, Secretary.
President Dan Warner called the meeting to order at 7:05PM. Present: Alan Carlson M.D.,Rob Taylor, Tony Curella, Don Horstman, Nancy Bentz, Dan Warner, Meg Rattei, Tom Snook, Heath Benike.
1. Tom Snook, Lake Restoration reviewed the aquatic plant treatments completed on May. Permits were received rather late, windy conditions prevented treatments from being started until Mid May, but all 2-4-D spring treatments were completed by May 31st. Discussions on how to “Present maps, survey data, etc with Barr Engineering coordinating a face to face discussion with Frank Koshere in November of 2007 for the 2008 permit applications. All agree, we must have permits approved in 2008 by March, so April treatments can be completed as designed in the Management Plan.
2. Meg Rattei presented the “contract’ by Barr Engineering for 2007 services. Contract outlines all activities for 2007 January tasks through Dec of 2007. Contract expense estimated at $22,054. Motion by Warner, second by Bentz , Carried
3. Heath Benike, Fisheries Manager, Barron County, presented the fisheries improvement plan for Beaver Dam Lake as a result of the previous 3 year study. Benike reported that the official report by Lauren Williamson will be coming out in late summer. Benike reviewed the attached list of proposals. He will present the same information at the annual meeting. Mr. Benike will also participate in the fall meeting regarding the 2008 management plans for the Lake.
4. Carlson moved approval of the May 2nd meeting minutes, Curella second, carried
5. Warner moved approval of the financial reports, Bentz second, carried, Attachment.
6. Budget review for the annual meeting mailing and recommendation from the board. Increased Fisheries to $5,000 for half log program, Walleye Stocking to $8,500 each year with expenditure in even years at $17,000, Total budget to $167,500 with Taxed rate of $140,000 and $27,500 out of reserves. Motion by Warner, second Curella, Carried.
7. Reviewed Annual Meeting agenda and presenters. Mailing of annual meeting to be completed by Printers Den by mid June.
8. Review boat monitoring program. 2 hired by city to begin Mid June.
9. Nancy Bentz reviewed Water Quality study project and progress to date.
10. Other items from commissioners. Bentz reviewed topic of a lake manager. Rob Taylor to present idea at next parks and rec meeting. Any interest will be returned to the board at the next meeting.
11. Next meeting date at City hall, is August 8th, 7PM
12. Adjourned at 9:15PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Dan Warner, President
President Dan Warner called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Present: Dan Warner, Al Carlson, Nancy Bentz, Dave Evenson, Meg Rattei, Kevin Kretsch and Gary Klund of Sand Lake District.
1. Carlson moved approval of the March 7 minutes, Bentz seconded. Carried.
2. Evenson moved approval of the financial reports. Warner seconded. Carried.
3. Kevin Kretsch reviewed the 2007 chemical treatment plans. There were several changes made recently due to thoughts by DNR or John Skogerboe. Of the areas which have EWM only 21% were treated in 2006. The areas planned for treatment are up slightly in acreage from last year. The cost is proposed at $99,996.
4. Meg Rattei presented the maps and proposal for Water Quality Study. Nancy Bentz told us that 3 students and 3 adults had shown interest in this project from the group of Charter School. We discussed whether we could get adequate volunteers to pull this off this year, and decided to see whether we got more volunteers from the Charter School before making decision.
5. Heath Benike, DNR Fisheries Manager will be able to attend our June 6 meeting and the Annual meeting on July 7. Through a phone conversation with Dan Warner, he suggested that we consider stocking 12,000 5-7” walleyes in even years. He also will be suggesting a half-log program for smallmouth bass, with a goal of 120 units over several years. Cost is about $100 per half-log, and we will need landowners to sign up to allow placement on suitable gravel/rock sites. DNR also will be stocking large trout to prey on smelt.
6. Dan Warner will talk with Brent Laursen, City Public Works Director re hiring Boat Monitors to cover weekends and holidays, at least noon to 8 PM.
7. Nancy told us that there are Lake Districts in Wisconsin who have chosen to hire a Lake Manager, full or part time, and this may be something we could consider.
8. Dan Warner informed us that he probably soon will be moving out of the District and will not be able to remain a voting member of the Commission.
9. Next meeting will be June 6, 2007, City Hall.
10. Adjourned 8:45.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dave Evenson, Secretary
Treasurer Alan Carlson called the meeting to order at CMH at 7:15 PM. Present: Al Carlson, Nancy Bentz, Dave Evenson, Dan Warner (via phone), and Tom Schnook of Lake Restoration Inc.
1. Bentz moved approval of Secretary’s minutes of the January 24, 2007 meeting. Carlson seconded, Approved.
2. Evenson moved and Bentz seconded approval of Treasurer’s Report. Approved.
3. Board reviewed private applications for chemical treatment as received by Lake Restoration. Lake Management will not be soliciting on Beaver Dam this year.
4. Bentz reported that the Grant for Water Quality testing has been submitted to the DNR with a request for $10,000 of the proposed $15,241 total cost. We will find out sometime after March 14 about approval.
5. Board reviewed Water Quality proposal from Barr Engineering. Since the Charter School will not begin until fall we will need to find other volunteers through this summer testing to read staff gauges, monitor inflow and outflow and keep precipitation records.
6. Bentz will talk with Pam Toschner re meeting between DNR staff and Board this spring (Note: As of Mar 13, it appears this meeting will take place at Spooner DNR on April 4 at 1 PM).
7. Carlson will ask Rob Taylor to work with the Cumberland Public Works committee re the hiring process for summer boat monitors.
8. Next meeting May 2, 7 PM, Cumberland City Hall.
Adjourned 8:05 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Dave Evenson, Secretary
Treasurer Allan Carlson called the meeting to order at 7 PM. Present: Carlson, Taylor, Bentz, Curella, Horstman, Evenson. Guest Kevin Kretsch of Lake Restoration, Inc.
1. Taylor moved approval of November 1, 2006 minutes. Bentz second. Approved
2. Carlson presented corrected treasurer’s report of 11/01/06 and report of 1/24/07. Deposits from January levy are in. Evenson moved approval. Bentz seconded. Approved.
3. Kevin Kretsch reviewed the late fall aquatic survey for AIS, and presented the proposed plan for chemical treatment. Kevin met with Meg Rattei of Barr Engineering and John Skogerboe of US COE on November 16. John suggested a new treatment for sunken island of early season Reward. There is a lot of water movement at that site, and Reward needs a relatively short residence period to be effective. Thus the team is recommending 6 types of treatment this year. Kevin presented a maximum cost of $111,192. All costs of chemical and application are as accepted in the bid, but more acres and/or treatments could be involved. This is within our budget. Evenson moved approval of the not to exceed $111,192 cost. Bentz seconded. Approved. Kevin will make DNR application in the next several days.
4. We reviewed four remaining issues re the AIS Management Plan. Barron County Fisheries Manager Heath Benike will be joining the AIS management team of Kretsch, Rattei, Skogerboe. Wisconsin Lutheran College will survey and Barr Engineering will map bulrush in their midsummer survey, and we will post information to advise boaters to avoid bulrush areas. We will not harvest aquatic plants in 2007. We will review private lakeshore homeowners’ applications for chemical treatment of aquatic plants. Evenson moved approval of these positions, and Curella seconded. Approved. Meg Rattei will forward District positions to WDNR.
5. Curella moved and Taylor seconded approval of a Lake Planning Grants resolution naming Nancy Bentz as our representative. Approved
6. Discussion of 2007 Water Quality Study. There are possible jobs for volunteers, or possibly Charter School students, reading gauges, etc. Charter School probably not on line until fall, but Bentz will check with Cheryl Schell re possibilities this summer.
7. Taylor reported that Cumberland Public Works committee is aware of need to monitor and clean sediment traps leading to the lake.
8. Taylor reported that Parks and Rec. feels the beaver is more a school mascot than city mascot, and likely will not fund.
9. Carlson moved approval of travel funds for Bentz to WAL meeting. Curella seconded. Approved
10. Next meeting March 7, 7 PM, Cumberland City Hall.
Adjourned 8:23 PM
Respectfully Submitted, Dave Evenson, Secretary