2008 Minutes

Meeting called to order by President Dave Evenson at 9:30 am.

Commissioners present: Evenson, Matthys, Bentz, Carlson, Curella, Taylor, and Horstman. There were 28 people in the audience.

Evenson: Introductions and agenda, ground rules for the meeting.

Matthys read the minutes from the 2007 annual meeting. Motion to approve: Kurt Jacobs, 2nd by Dennis Kresse. Carried.

Evenson: Review of the 2007 water quality. Evenson stated there has been no deterioration; the quality has remained very good overall. Last season (2007) was very dry with low water levels. Decomposing aquatic plant matter caused a high content of phosphorus in that basin. Discussed the possibility of alum treatment in Cemetery Bay to trap water born sediment at the bottom.

President Evenson gave an update on Beaver Dam fisheries. In 2007 DNR stocked 7000 7-9” Walleye. This year (2008) the Lake Management District will stock Walleye fingerlings. He cost of these fingerlings has risen substantially this season. Further, the DNR stocked 9000 trout to combat the smelt population. 55 half-log structures were placed in various locations through out Beaver Dam over the last year.

President Evenson spoke about a lake study funded by the Lake District and authored by University of Wisconsin student Lauren Williamson. The study focused primarily on the use of man made spawning structures. The study indicated that Walleye rarely use these structures and that the placement of this type of structure should be abandoned.

President Evenson reported on boat monitors. We have three boat monitors this year. The monitors are checking boats loading and launching for cleanliness to help stop the spread of exotic invasive species.

President Evenson explained the survey process for weed control. This process is followed in order to identify those areas that need treatment in time to secure the permits required. Evenson explained that the east basin required a more aggressive treatment in 2007. This year treatment is more spotty, but still aggressive. Evenson further explained that a Library Bay Committee had been formed and that commissioner Tony Curella would further explain the committee’s goals later in the meeting.

Carlson presented the financial report. Carlson explained that there was an error in the report document. (Reference first line: Beginning balance on July 1, 2007): Includes $267.51 checkbook: should read Includes $2676.51 checkbook. Motion to approve the financial report was made by Bob Fleming and seconded by Paul Anderson. Motion carried.

Carlson reviewed the Audit Committee Report. Motion to approve report was made by Don Hall and seconded by Richard Arras. Motion carried.

President Evenson reviewed Walleye spawning study. Mike Stauner discussed his study on the spring walleye run. Stauner said Norwegian Bay had a good start on Walleye spawning but it was interrupted by the onset of Carp spawning. Stauner also reported that Native Americans took 16” to 18” Walleyes during the spring spearing.

Election of Commissioners - Alan Carlson’s term had expired but Carlson said he would run again. Kurt Jacobs nominated Carlson, nomination seconded by Mike Stauner. Dennis Kresse nominated Carlson for the position of treasurer, seconded by Don Hall. Carried. Carlson nominated for a three year term as treasurer.

Tony Curella/Robert Ruppel reviewed proposed projects by the Library Lake Committee.

Dave Evenson/Alan Carlson

2008-2009 Budget Proposal

Budget Approval

Line Item: Library Lake - motion to approve- Mike Merth

2nd Harry Paulson. Carried

Line Item: Milfoil Surveys - motion to approve- Don Hall

2nd Mike Stauner. Carried

Total Budget: Motion to approve Paul Anderson

2nd Kurt Jacobs. Carried

President Dave Evenson opened the floor for discussion. None

Dennis Kresse motioned to adjourn, 2nd by Mike Stauner. Meeting adjourned at 11:13 am.

Respectfully submitted;

Randy P. Matthys

President Dave Evenson called the meeting to order @ 7:15 pm. Present were Dave Evenson, Alan Carlson, Nancy Bentz and Rob Taylor. Absent was Randy Matthys

1.Taylor moved, Curella seconded approval of the minutes of the last meeting. Carried

4.Buoys: The need for some new buoys was discussed. The 2 at the narrows was determined to be okay, but there is a need for 2 more. Mike Stauner agreed to be responsible for the placement and storage of the buoys.

6.A grant for surveys was discussed. MOTION: Alan Carlson “We should apply for grant funding if the same survey parameters as last year are in place.” 2nd Bentz. Carried.

7.A contract was presented from Barr Engineering for $34,040 for Aquatic Plant Management Monitoring Program and Report. MOTION Carlson, 2nd by Curella “That the District accept the contract and Evenson sign it.” Carried.

10.Channel buoys were discussed. The DNR is requiring us to place buoys to mark the channels for boat traffic if we treat them. MOTION: Bentz, 2nd by Carlson “That due to increased cost of treatment, cost of buoys, and the need for township ordinances to place buoys, we will not treat channels specifically, only treat for EWM as usual as determined by the surveys.” Carried.

11.Library Lake Committee. Tony Curella gave an update. The next meeting of the committee will be June 10th.

12.The boat landing monitors were discussed. MOTION Evenson, 2nd Taylor. “A second shelter for the boat monitors use, not to exceed $3000.00, will be built. If the City has enough money left in their grant funds, they will pay for it, otherwise the district will pay for it.” Carried.

President Dave Evenson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Present were Dave Evenson, Alan Carlson, Nancy Bentz, Tony Curella, Randy Matthys, Don Horstman. Absent was Rob Taylor.

Guest present: Meg Rattei, Tom Snook, Jim Bartlett, Mike Stauner, Robert Ruppel and Gary Nyseth.

1. Carlson moved Matthys seconded the approval of the March minutes. Carried

2. Treasurer Carlson reviewed the treasurer’s report. Bentz explained the use of $900.00 to purchase an oxygen meter for the district.

3. Curella moved Bentz seconded approval of the treasurer’s report. Carried

4. Tom Snook (Lake Restoration) introduced Jim Bartlett, a new member. Tom then reviewed the 2008 Aquatic plant management plan. Tom explained that the new area (Library Lake) must be treated when the water temperature is between 50 – 55 degrees to protect spawning. Endothal will be used in this area instead of granular 2.4-D. Jim Bartlett will be sampling on a regular basis for residual. Tom also explained that with the additional testing and added pounds of treatment materials, costs could be an additional $15,000.00.

5. Curella moved Carlson seconded to approve the additional $15,000.00 for aquatic plant management. Carried

6. Meg Rattei (Barr) presented a review of the 2007 Water quality study. Upon completion of the review Meg suggested the following:

A) 10 year frequency of monitoring of full water quality study (like 2007) and 3 year frequency of surface total phosphorus, chlorophyll and Secchi disc monitoring.

B) Points C-4, C-5 (Norwegian Bay area) - Complete trend analysis when 10 years of data have been collected, then do trend analysis at a 5 year frequency. For rest of lake, trend analysis can be done at any time, should be repeated at a 5 year frequency.

C) Sediment study of Cemetery Lake to determine the possible use of Alum to treat the lake.

Meg further discussed the possibility of an AIS grant. Meg said an AIS grant would require additional monitoring and treatment points as a grant requirement. Meg closed by stating she would do further investigation into the grant and she would prepare a proposal and submit it to the board.

7. Tony Curella updated the Board on the Library Lake project. Curella informed the Board the survey conducted on Library Lake cost $9500.00 which was under the proposed $10,000.00. Curella said he had contact with Cumberland resident Tom Schrader who has volunteered to do fund-raising for this project. Curella introduced Robert Ruppel to the Board. Ruppel used a diagram to discuss possible options to curb run-off into Library Lake. Ruppel also said he would be present at the scheduled Library Lake meeting to present further options. Curella suggested that the Board research a similar project in Eleva, WI that was successful and learn from their experience. Curella advised the next scheduled meeting for Library Lake will be May 15th with guest Jim Herbert (Barr) who will explain the Library Lake scoping document.

8. Carlson advised the Board that Prof. Bozak will be a featured speaker at our annual meeting tentatively scheduled for July 12th. Prof. Bozak will be speaking on the 3 year survey for fish habitat.

9. Mike Stauner reported on the “Future of Fishing in Beaver Dam” newsletter. Discussion by the Board members regarding the newsletter content in the following areas: A) President’s News-Dave Evenson Perspectives. B) Library Lake goals as written by Tony Curella.

10. Evenson reported on District training he attended (WAL). Evenson said he learned that compared to other management districts, we are on track. Evenson discussed the subject of worker’s comp insurance for Board Members. Carlson volunteered to investigate the need and cost, and would report back to the Board.

11. Evenson discussed a beginning look at budgeting for 2008 – 2009. Curella discussed the increase cost involved in the additional monitoring/survey points in Library Lake. Carlson also suggested that we raise budget monies for walleye stocking due to the increase costs of walleye fingerlings.

12. Carlson reported on an alternative to riprap to curb shoreline erosion. Carlson explained that a soil filled bag, similar to a sand bag can be purchased locally for this purpose. The bags can be stacked and vegetation such as wild flowers can be seeded directly into the bags to form a permanent barrier.

13. Evenson reviewed the legal calendar.

14. Next meeting scheduled for May 28, 2008 @ City Hall police entrance.

15. Bentz motioned, Horstman seconded to adjourn. Approved. Meeting ended at 9:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by:

Randy Matthys, secretary

President Dave Evenson called the meeting to order @ 7:05 pm. Present were Dave Evenson, Alan Carlson, Nancy Bentz and Rob Taylor. Absent was Randy Matthys

Guests present: Heath Benike, DNR Fisheries, Mike Stauner, Steve Thoe, Matt & Mitch McDonough.

a. Approximately 700 large (18-22 inch) brown trout were stocked in the lake last fall, as well as many rainbow and lake trout, to feed on the smelt that are eating the walleye fry. There will be a bag limit of 1 per day, 26 inch minimum size for fishing this summer. The DNR will probably stock trout yearly. Smelt netting will be allowed on the lake this spring after ice out, signs will be posted. The DNR will net smelt yearly to quantify the numbers.

b. 7700 large (7-9 inches) walleye were stocked this last fall as well. The cost is going up quite a bit. The DNR is thinking of changing the minimum size of walleye for Beaver Dam Lake from 15 to 18 inches. If the process is started now, the limit would go into effect in 2010.

c. The half-log project for small mouth bass spawning went well last fall with 55 half-logs put into the lake.

Steve Thoe representing a Concerned Sportsmens Group, volunteered his group for any projects in which they could help.

5. Meg Rattei from Barr Engineering has contacted us via email that the treatment plan has been submitted to the DNR. She has had some feedback from Frank Koshere. She will present the final 2008 plan at the April meeting. Kevin Kretsch will also be here at that time.

6. Library Lake Committee. Tony Curella was absent but had sent word that he was still awaiting the “road map” from Barr Engineering, giving us a step by step plan to follow to obtain our objectives.

7. Evenson reported that he hasn’t had any success in contacting Lauren Williamson to get a final report on the study she did on the walleye spawning beds. He will try to contact her through Dr. Bozak from the University Extension.

9. Bentz made a motion for the District to purchase a Dissolve Oxygen meter not to exceed $1200.00. Seconded by Carlson, carried.

Bentz suggested that Dave Evenson attend the WAL Lakes Convention this year with all expenses made by the District. Agreed by the board.

10. Rob Taylor reported that the City has hired monitors for the boat landings. The plan is to have 1 at Eagle Point, 2 at the Tourist Park landing, and 1 at Norwegian Bay. Grant funds have been applied for for this project. Brett Knutson has requested another “house on wheels” for monitors shelter.

11. Mike Stauner volunteered to put in and take out the buoys at the narrows. New ones will have to be ordered, as the others didn’t get taken out of the lake last fall, and are damaged. Rob will take care of ordering them through the City.

12. Next meeting date set for April 23rd at 7:00 PM at City Hall Police entrance.

President Dave Evenson called the meeting to order @ 7:09 pm. Present were Tony Curella, Dave Evenson, Alan Carlson, Nancy Bentz and Randy Matthys. Absent was Rob Taylor due to illness.

1. Carlson moved, Curella seconded approval of the December 12, 2007 minutes. Carried

2. Treasurer Carlson reviewed the treasurer’s report. Grant possibilities low.

4. Evenson discussed status of chemical control application. Evenson said he has had contact with Meg, who assures him that the process is moving forward.

5. Bentz reported on the water quality studies. Bentz said the study is now finished and that a hard copy should be available very soon.

6. Tony Curella reported on the last Library Lake meeting. Tony reported that Seth Bailey will be doing a University study of Library Lake. Curella urged that it was now time to start considering how to fund this project.

7. Carlson motioned to authorize $9,500.00 for planning and feasibility studies for the Library Lake Restoration Project. Nancy Bentz seconded, motion carried.

8. Evenson reported that the swim-through of Library Lake was complete. Curella took possession of the materials to be used at the next Library Lake Meeting.

9. Evenson presented a floor mat of Beaver Dam Lake. Mats are available through Lakemats.com. Cost for the mat is unknown at the time of this meeting. The mat presented will be hung in the Lake District meeting area.

11. Guest Mike Stauner opened discussion on Walleye spawning in Norwegian Bay. Stauner stated that he had been informed that the cost of walleye fingerlings were going to rise and asked if it were possible to contract now to avoid the higher prices. No action taken on this issue at this time.