President Dave Evenson called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm Present were, Alan Carlson, Nancy Bentz, Rob Taylor and guest Jon Harkness. Curella and Matthys absent.
1.Minutes from previous meeting were read. Motion to approve by Carlson, 2nd by Taylor. Carried. Treasurers report was presented by Carlson. Motion to approve treasurers report by Taylor, 2nd by Bentz, carried. (Financial report to follow at a later date)
2.Guest Jon Harkness from Eau Claire Lakes spoke, requesting information on starting a Lake District and what the benefits were of having a District. After discussion, he requested that a member(s) of our board come to one of their meetings to answer questions from their Lake Association membership. This will be taken under consideration at a later date.
3.Taylor presented an update of the Library Lake Committee: Project moving along. The $50,000 requested from the City was approved by the city council and will be available after the 1st of the year. A retro activity letter from the City to the DNR for a land acquisition grant was signed by the mayor.
4.Evenson will be meeting with Meg (Barr Engineering), Kevin Kretch from Lake Restoration, and John Skogerboe from US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, and EWM expert, to discuss our treatment plan for 2010.
5.Evenson and Bentz will meet with Pam Tauscher from the DNR Northern Region Lakes program, regarding our Aquatic Plant Management Plan. Exploring exactly what is needed and when it needs to be finalized.
6.Carlson announced that he has been working on getting certificates of insurance from the contractors and sub-contractors working on the Library Lake project.
7.Evenson stated that Matthys has tendered his resignation from the board due to conflicts with his work schedule. Bentz nominated Paul Flottum to replace him. Confirmed by the board. Bentz was nominated to replace Matthys as secretary for the remainder of his term. Carried.
8.Next board meeting January 27th at 7:00 PM at the Cumberland Public Library conference room.
9.Taylor motion to adjourn, 2nd Carlson. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM
Submitted by: Nancy Bentz, Secretary
Acting President Alan Carlson called the meeting to order at 7:08 pm Present were, Tony Curella, Nancy Bentz. Dave Evenson was present via phone because of illness. Matthys absent. Cheryl Clemons from Harmony Environmental was also present.
1.Minutes from previous meeting were read. Motion to approve by Curella,2nd by Bentz. Carried. Treasurers report was presented by Carlson. An addition to the financial report was a check for $20,912.13 payable to EOR as previously approved for the Library Bay Committee. Motion to approve treasurers report by Curella, 2nd by Bentz, carried.
Treasurer's Report 10/28/2009
Beginning Balance 9/23/2009 $90,362.46
Deposits
Sept Interest $78.15
Insurance Refund BRAC $684.00
Subtotal $91,124.61
Expenses
Barr Engineering 2009 EWM $6,770.00
Deluxe Check Printing $25.50
Lake Restoration-EWM/inspection $16,603.05
Subtotal: $23,398.55
Balance $67,726.06
6-month CD
Cumberland Federal CD #1032632
Due 4/2010
$97,416.97
2.Curella presented an update of the Library Lake Committee: Project seems to be going well. Property acquisition will be first on the list of things to do. The floating bog in Library Bay seems to be very important to the DNR. They definitely want to keep this. They want to see an educational scope to the project, using walkways through the bog.
3.The chemical treatment proposal came in from Lake Restoration. The proposal is less than the 2009 treatment plan.
4.Discussion followed on what recourse the board has, as regarding a current commissioner that is unable to fulfill their position. The by-laws will be checked for the answer to this question
5.Cheryl Clemons, who was sub-contracted by EOR to do a Aquatic Plant Management Plan for Library Lake, gave a presentation on her company, Harmony Environmental, and Management Plans both Aquatic and Comprehensive. The Board needs to have a Aquatic Plant Management Plan done for the entire lake in the near future. Plans are essential in order to obtain grants for our chemical treatments. Bentz informed the Board that the requirements for such plans are listed on the UWEX/Lakes internet site. Sample plans are also available on the Bone Lake web page. The board will contact Barr Engineering to see if they have a definite reason from the DNR on why the amended plan submitted by them was not accepted.
6.Next board meeting December 2nd at 7:00 PM at the Cumberland Public Library conference room.
1.Curella motion to adjourn, 2nd Carlson. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM
Submitted by: Nancy Bentz, Acting Secretary
President Dave Evenson called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm Present were Dave Evenson, Alan Carlson, Tony Curella, Nancy Bentz, and Rob Taylor. Matthys absent.
1.Minutes from previous meeting were not available. Treasurers report was presented by Carlson. Recommendation that our ½ or our CD for $97,416.97 be re-invested for 3 months and the remaining ½ be re-invested for 6 months. Motion to approve treasurers report by Curella, 2nd by Taylor, passed.
2.Motion to levy a tax amount for 2009-2010 of $183,763.00, as approved at the annual meeting, by Carlson, 2nd by Curella. Motion passed. Carlson will compute the mil rate needed.
3.Curella presented an update of the Library Lake Committee: The committee met with various members of the DNR. Curella felt that the meeting was very positive. Wildlife habitat could be a hangup, but a wildlife refuge incorporated into the park may be a possibility. There is a need for a “Lake Management Plan”. EOR is contracting a firm to do a plan for Library Lake only at this time. Bentz will do some research into doing a “Comprehensive Lake Management Plan”. The committee is also considering hiring an accountant to handle all funds collected for the project.
4.The aquatic plant survey results from Matt Berg are in and Barr is very impressed with the accuracy and work done by Mr. Berg. Fall treatments are in progress now.
5.8500 7-8 inch walleyes were just released by the DNR.
6.Chemical application bids were discussed. It was decided to use Lake Restoration again for consistency purposes. We will check prices and get a proposal from them after fall surveys are done and the acreage needed to be treated is determined.
7.Next board meeting October 28th at 7:00 PM at the Cumberland Public Library conference room. Library Committee meeting on Oct. 20th.
8.Taylor motion to adjourn, 2nd Bentz. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM
Submitted by: Nancy Bentz, Acting Secretary
Meeting called to order by President Dave Evenson at 9:30 am.
Commissioners present: Evenson, Matthys, Bentz, Carlson, Curella, Taylor, and Horstman. There were 34 people in the audience.
Evenson: Introductions and agenda, ground rules for the meeting.
Matthys read the minutes from the 2008 annual meeting. Motion to approve: Kurt Jacobs, 2nd by Stan Adler. Carried.
Carlson presented the financial report. Carlson explained that this would not be a complete report due to the way the fiscal year ends. An audit cannot be completed until the end of the fiscal year. Motion to approve the treasurer’s report by Kurt Jacobs, 2nd by Stan Adler. Carried.
President Evenson- Election of Commissioners
Evenson explained that two seats on the commission had expired, Bentz and Curella. Both parties expressed interest in staying. Evenson announced that there had been no nominations acquired through the local newspaper and opened the floor for nominations. Mark Ruppel nominated Nancy Bentz and Tony Curella, Kurt Jacobs 2nd, Carried.
President Evenson reviewed the 2008 water quality. Evenson stated that the bulk of the treatment in 2008 was done in the west basin and that surveys have shown very good success rates in those areas. Evenson explained that with success in controlling milfoil and curly leaf pond weed, native plant growth has begun to make a come back and that is very healthy for the lake.
For 2009 a larger portion of treatment is being done in the east basin. Evenson explained to the audience the fall survey that there are over 1000 points and that the survey includes documentation on the presence/absence of invasive plant species and the set up for permit request. Evenson said the Lake District is continuing to educate the public through its boat monitoring program. This program has also shown success. Evenson discussed the 2010 management plan and explained that it would involve more public meetings. Evenson said that 2010 will be challenging and asked in open forum for volunteers. Evenson then went on to discuss the fisheries. Evenson explained that there was no walleye stocking by the DNR last year due to VHS concerns. The DNR does however, plan to stock 11,000 fingerlings this fall.
Curella introduced Seth Bailey and Robert Ruppel to explain the Library Bay Restoration Project.
Ruppel stated that $9000.00 had been spent on a survey of Library Bay with an engineering Co. and that the commission was not satisfied with the results. Ruppel further explained that Bailey and himself had then created a request for proposals from engineering firms. These requests were then submitted to several firms including the firm chosen by unanimous vote, Emmors & Olivier Resources (EOR). Ruppel explained that Library Bay originally and naturally had an outlet on the southwest side but when the highway was constructed, no provisions had been made for the outlet. Ruppel further stated that some areas of the lake hold up to 15 feet of accumulated sediment. In 1939 90% of Library Bay was open water compared to a 2005 report indicating that open water had been reduced to 23%.
Seth Bailey explained a five stage approach
Stage 1- Storm water management
Stage 2- Select dredging
Stage 3- Native hydrology
Stage 4- State Trail Connection
Stage 5- Bridge Expansion
Bailey further explained that 95% of pollutants are contained in the first inch of runoff. (1st flush) Bailey said that catch basins and artificial wet lands are effective in controlling sedimentary runoff with a regular maintenance schedule.
Ruppel explained that the DNR does permit selective dredging under certain circumstances.
Ruppel introduced Jay Michaels from the engineering firm of EOR.
Michaels explained the concept and vision or EOR
Carlson introduced the 2009-2010 budget proposal. Carlson explained that any allocations over $10,000 required a vote. Carlson further explained that in 2008 $30,000 had been allocated for the Library Lake Project but only $7,300.00 had been used so only a small increase is proposed due to residuals.
The following line items required votes:
1.Library Bay Project $50,000.00- Stan Adler motioned, Kris Stone 2nd, Carried
2.Milfoil treat/Surveys $135,000.00- Kurt Jacobs motioned, Robert Ruppel 2nd, Carried
3.Library Bay Committee $10,000.00-Kris Stone motioned, Kent Berg 2nd, Carried
4.$220,400.00 for overall budget as it stands- ark Ruppel motioned, Kurt Jacobs 2nd, Carried
President Evenson opened the floor for questions and concerns-
Kris Stone asked the commission for the possibility for a no glass ordinance on the lake. Stone said the glass is a safety issue as well as a pollutant. Evenson said that this issue would be discussed at the next scheduled meeting.
Stan Adler motioned to adjourn. Nancy Bentz 2nd, Meeting adjourned at 11:20 am.
Respectfully submitted;
Randy P. Matthys
President Dave Evenson called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm Present were Dave Evenson, Alan Carlson, Tony Curella, Nancy Bentz, and Rob Taylor. Also present were Robert Ruppel, Seth Bailey, Tom Schroeder and Kurt Jacobs.
1.Minutes from April, 2009 meeting read. Carlson motion to approve minutes, Taylor 2nd. Motion carried. Financial report: motion to accept by Curella; 2nd by Taylor. Carried.
2.Robert Ruppel presented the preliminary bids submitted for a “shovel ready” Phase I Library Bay Project from 5 firms. Bids ranged from $80,000 to $210,000. See enclosed. Discussion followed on who would be responsible for the financing of this phase. Rob Taylor offered to approach 3M to see what funding they would offer. After much discussion, it was decided that the Lake District should show their support and seriousness of the project by budgeting some funds to be voted on at the annual meeting. Motion: by Bentz, seconded by Taylor to add a line item to the 2009-2010 budget for the Library Bay Project Initiation of $50,000. Motion passed.
The next step for the committee will be to choose two firms to be interviewed, after the final proposals are received no later than June 16th. One firm will then be chosen for the project and be expected to be at the annual meeting to answer any questions. Ruppel will write a report on the specifics for the District newsletter due out before the annual meeting.
3.Carlson reported that the boat landing monitors were on the job and that he had a very positive experience with one of the persons.
4.Other budget items were discussed, as well as annual meeting agenda items.
5.Next meeting is the annual meeting on June 29th.
6.Next board meeting date set for July 29th, 2009 at 7:00 pm at the Cumberland City Hall.
7.Taylor motion to adjourn, 2nd Bentz. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM
Submitted by: Nancy Bentz, Acting Secretary
President Dave Evenson called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm Present were Dave Evenson, Alan Carlson, Tony Curella, Nancy Bentz, and Rob Taylor. Also present were Robert Ruppel, Seth Bailey, and Meg Rattei.
1.Minutes from Feb., 2009 meeting read: Carlson motioned to approve minutes, Taylor 2nd. Motion carried. Financial report: motion to accept by Taylor; 2nd by Curella. Carried.
2.Meg Rattei announced that we have our permits to treat in hand! There were no restrictions as to depth or water lilies (as there was last year). There were no changes from what was recommended by Meg and Kevin in the 2008 report. The 2009 treatment plan was reviewed. Chemical residual monitoring will need to be done as it was last year in Library Lake and the West basin. East basin monitoring will be added this year. Whole lake plant surveys will be done in July by Matt Berg. Fall sampling will be done by Lake Restoration, as was done last year. More sampling sites are required this year, but because Matt Berg charges less than Luther College, the bottom line as bid by Barr will be the same. Matt Berg was throughly checked out by Meg Rattei, and was found to be very well qualified. Motion to accept the bid of $34,040 from Barr was made by Carlson, 2nd by Taylor. Motion passed. Meg also informed the board that a new Aquatic Plant Management Plan will be required for 2010, following the new policies set forth by the DNR.
3.Bentz asked for permission to research the possibility of sponsoring a scholarship for a graduate from the Charter School to attend the Pathfinders class at Northland College in Ashland for a week in the summer. This program teaches leadership skills, as well as studying lake environment issues, and how to take action in their own communities. Approved. Bentz will report back at a later meeting. The rest of the report from the Lakes Convention was tabled because of time restraints.
4.Curella reported on the Library Bay Project. He stated that the committee was invited by 3M to present the project to them for possible help in funding. Ruppel and Bailey did the presentation. 3M had a very favorable response. Ruppel and Bailey then did the same presentation for the board and was asked to make the presentation again at the Annual meeting. Request for bids for the entire project have been sent out to various companies.
5.Boat Landing Monitors. Brett Knutson has informed the board that he was unable to obtain any grants for the project this year. Motion by Curella, 2nd by Taylor to have BDLMD fund the project not to exceed $6500 for monitors at the two main boat landings Friday, Sat. and Sundays for the summer.
6.The budget for next year was discussed and started. A line item for $10,000 for the Library Bay Project was approved. Some discussion followed on the annual meeting. Currella and Bentz are up for re-election this year. Both indicated they will run again. Evenson will post notices in the Advocate for anyone wanting to run for Commissioner, as required by Lake Law. The date for the annual meeting was set for June 27th.
7.Next meeting date set for May 27th, 2009 at 7:00 pm at the Cumberland City Hall.
8.Taylor motion to adjourn, 2nd Bentz. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM
Submitted by: Nancy Bentz, Acting Secretary
President Dave Evenson called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm Present were Dave Evenson, Randy Matthys, Alan Carlson and Tony Curella.
Guest present: Meg Rattei and Kevin Kretsch.
1.Minutes from December 12, 2008 approval: Curella motioned to approve minutes, Matthys 2nd. Motion carried.
2.Kevin and Meg discussed the meeting with Frank in Spooner earlier this date. Meg proposed that she prepare a summary of the meeting as we understand it and a punch list. This summary and punch list will be sent to Frank to illicit a response for clarification.
3.Kevin reviewed the treatment plan for 2009. Kevin recommended keeping the Library Lake treatment area to 5 acres. Kevin explained that the east basin will have a significant increase in treatment area due to an outbreak of Milfoil. This area will be treated will 2-4D because it is better suited for this type of application. Granules tend to drop off shelves and then go to waste in the deeper water. Alan Carlson requested that Kidney Lake also be checked for Milfoil and Curly Leaf.
4.Curella motioned to approve billing for Meg Rattei, Matthys 2nd, Motion carried.
5.Curella explained that at the last meeting on December 10, 2008, he asked for clarification on treatment types, liquid vs. granular. Now that this question has been answered we could have a motion to accept the entire bid. Curella motioned to amend and approve the bids, Carlson 2nd. Motion carried to approve bids at $73,995.00.
6.Meg discussed concerns she has with Matthew Berg as the survey monitor. Meg requested clarification on the process to which Matthew would assume that position. Meg further requested that if Matthew does do the survey, she would like to meet with him. Meg was authorized by the Board to check on Matthews references and we would discuss those finding at the next scheduled meeting.
7.Alan Carlson reviewed the finance report. Evenson motioned to accept the report, 2nd by Curella, motion carried.
8.Curella reported on last Library Lake meeting. Curella said they are close to completion of proposal bids.
9.Evenson reported that he had spoken with Mike Stauner in reference to restocking. Stauner was not sure if restocking could be done this fall. Evenson reported that the district has $14,000.00 marked for restocking that can be approved at the annual meeting to be held over for next budget cycle.
10.Alan Carlson said he would check with Brent Larson on the Boat Monitoring status and report back to the Board next meeting. Carlson also reported that he had received notice that Paula Frye was going to petition to get herself removed from the Lake District but has since changed her mind.
11.Evenson reviewed the legal and compliance calendar.
12.Next meeting date set for April 22, 2009 at 7:00 pm at the Cumberland City Hall.
13.Curella motioned to adjourn, Carlson 2nd. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Submitted by: Randy Matthys, Secretary