Lake Quality Commission
Regular MeetingMaple Grove, MN · April 21, 2021
Minutes
MAPLE GROVE
LAKE QUALITY
COMMISSION MINUTES
April 21, 2021
CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Lake Quality Commission was held on April 21, 2021 via Webex.
Becky Fahrenbruch called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
Commissioners Present:
Becky Fahrenbruch – Chair - Eagle Lake
George Schneider – Rice Lake
Steve Lane – Cedar Island Lake
Nancy Bergstrand – Weaver Lake
Sharon Martin-Kotula – Edward Lake
Joe Randall – Fish Lake
Joe Ruegsegger – At Large
Ben Zaker – At-Large
Guarav Uppal – At Large
Others Present:
City Council Member LQC Liaison Karen Jaeger
Dave Spatafore – Fish Lake
Brennon O’Callaghan – Fish Lake
Justine Dauphinais – Fish Lake
Derek Asche, City of Maple Grove
Mark Lahtinen, City of Maple Grove
OATH OF OFFICE Guarav Uppal was sworn in by Councilmember Jaeger.
APPROVAL OF Minutes of the March 17, 2021 meeting of the Lake Quality Commission were
MINUTES reviewed for accuracy.
MOTION TO APPROVE made by Schneider, second by Bergstrand. With all in favor
the motion was APPROVED.
AREA REPORTS Weaver Lake, Nancy Bergstrand – Maple Grove Fire Department conducting drills.
Rice Lake, George Schneider – Boat ramp gate lock almost complete.
Eagle Lake, Becky Fahrenbruch – CD3 station set for install. Ducks and swans present
but concerned for loons as cattail is gone in the usual loon area.
Edward Lake, Sharon Martin-Kotula – Aerator signs have been picked up. Had good
turnout for lake clean up.
Cedar Island Lake, Steve Lane – Docks and boats are going in.
Fish Lake, Dave Spatafore – Fisherman may still attempt to net carp this spring.
Northern Pike were tracked going up Elm Creek.
WATER OBSTACLE Asche described the Fish and Cedar Island lakes water obstacle applications for
APPLICATIONS slalom courses. It was noted these are longstanding annual applications. Staff was
recommending approval by the LQC and subsequent forwarding to the City Council
for consideration.
MOTION TO APPROVE the 2021 water obstacle applications for Fish and Cedar
Island Lakes made by Schneider, second by Martin-Kotula. With all in favor the
motion was APPROVED.
CHLORIDE Asche presented on Chloride in the Environment and the responsibilities of the
PRESENTATION City of Maple Grove as it relates to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
permit. One teaspoon of salt can impair five gallons of water per the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency. Primary sources of chloride include road salt, water
softeners, fertilizer, and weathering of rock. Maple Grove will provide education,
proper management, regulatory mechanisms, training, and inspections of facilities.
INFORMATION None
ITEMS
FUTURE May 19, 2021
MEETING:
ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN by Martin-Kotula, second by Schneider. With all in favor
the motion was APPROVED. 7:25 p.m.
Agenda
Lake Quality Commission Agenda
April 21, 2021
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ITEM ACTION REQUIRED
CALL TO ORDER Call to order by Chairperson Fahrenbruch at 6:30 p.m.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Introductions Introduce commissioners and students; 5 minutes for public
comment
2. Oath of Office Councilmember Jaeger to give oath of office to Guarav Uppal.
3. Approval of Minutes Approve minutes from the March 17, 2021 LQC meeting
4. Area Reports
5. Water Obstacle Approve 2021 water obstacle applications for Fish and Cedar
Applications Island Lakes.
6. Chloride Presentation Receive presentation on the impact of chloride on the
environment and requirements of municipalities to manage
chloride use
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
FUTURE MEETINGS: May 19, 2021 – NPDES MS4 Annual Meeting and Presentation
ADJOURNMENT
MAPLE GROVE
LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
March 17, 2021
CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Lake Quality Commission was held on March 17, 2021 via Webex.
Becky Fahrenbruch called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
Commissioners Present:
Becky Fahrenbruch – Chair - Eagle Lake
George Schneider – Rice Lake
Steve Lane – Cedar Island Lake
Nancy Bergstrand – Weaver Lake
Sharon Martin-Kotula – Edward Lake
Joe Randall – Fish Lake
Joe Ruegsegger – At Large
Commissioners Absent:
Ben Zaker – At-Large
Guarav Uppal – At Large
Others Present:
City Council Member LQC Liaison Karen Jaeger
Dave Spatafore – Fish Lake
Derek Asche, City of Maple Grove
Mark Lahtinen, City of Maple Grove
APPROVAL OF Minutes of the February 17, 2021 meeting of the Lake Quality Commission were
MINUTES reviewed for accuracy.
MOTION TO APPROVE made by Schneider, second by Bergstrand. With all in favor
the motion was APPROVED.
AREA REPORTS Weaver Lake, Nancy Bergstrand – Quiet, nothing to report.
Rice Lake, George Schneider – Aerator ready to be turned off.
Eagle Lake, Becky Fahrenbruch – No open water. Quiet.
Edward Lake, Sharon Martin-Kotula – Aerator is operating. Swans and ducks
present.
Cedar Island Lake, Steve Lane – Aerator is operating but will be turned off soon.
Fish Lake, Joe Randall & Dave Spatafore – an attempt was made to net and remove
carp on March 2, 2021. 1,200 feet of net was deployed and encircled the
congregated carp. When pulling the net it caught a lawn mower allowing most of
the carp to escape. Approximately 200 carp were caught.
2021 WORK PLAN MOTION TO APPROVE by Schneider, second by Lane. With all in favor the
motion was APPROVED.
OATH OF OFFICE Joe Ruegsegger was sworn in by Councilmember Jaeger.
2021 LAKE Asche presented a synopsis of the Lake Improvement Program (LIP) and noted that
IMPROVEMENT staff was recommending the LQC approve total funding from the City (Individual
PROGRAM Lake Applications + Basic Annual Programming) of $56,513.40. The LIP
applications were presented individually by the submitters and were discussed by
the committee. Additional funding was recommended by the committee as
follows:
1. Increase Eagle/Pike education by $200.00
2. Increase Weaver Lake Boat Launch Electricity – CD3 project by $1,286.60
3. Increase Fish Lake AIS inspections by $1,600
4. Add new item – Teal Lake Aeration funding in the amount of $300
5. Increase Adopt-A-Drain funding by $100.00
MOTION TO APPROVE the 2021 LIP budget of $60,000 made by Randall, second
by Schneider. With all in favor the motion was APPROVED.
RICE LAKE MOTION TO APPROVE by Lane, second by Martin-Kotula. With all in favor the
SLALOM COURSE motion was APPROVED.
INFORMATION Asche noted that LQC can participate in Maple Grove Days in 2021 if there are
ITEMS volunteers to assist with the project.
FUTURE April 21, 2021
MEETING:
ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN by Schneider, second by Martin-Kotula. With all in favor
the motion was APPROVED. 7:45 p.m.
LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
TO: Lake Quality Commission (LQC)
FROM: Derek Asche, Water Resources Engineer
DATE: April 14, 2021
SUBJECT: Approve slalom courses on Cedar Island and Fish lakes
Staff has received applications for slalom courses on Cedar Island and Fish lakes in 2021. A slalom
course was approved by LQC for Rice Lake in March.
RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the LQC approve the slalom course applications for Cedar
Island and Fish lakes.
Attachment: Cedar Island and Fish lakes slalom course applications
Permit# -----
CITY OF MAP LE GROVE
12800 ARB OR LAKE S PARK WAY, MAP LE GROVE, MN 55369
REQUEST FOR PERM IT FOR A WATER OBSTACLE
The following information is necessary to ensure proper and accurate issuance of your permit. Please fill the top half of
this form out completely, compete with diagrams, and return it to our office as soon as possible. There is a $50.00 Water
Obstacle Permit application fee. Checks should be made payable to the City of Maple Grove. Thank you.
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TYPE, NUMBER AND LOCATION OF PROPOSED STRUCTURES(S): LAKE OR BAY X
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With the application, the applicant shall provide proof satisfactory to the City of a policy or Certificate of Liability Insurance
for the permitted obstacle, which insurance shall, as a minimum, meet the following requirements:
1. A minimum amount for each occurrence and for each year of $1 million dollars ($1,000,000) of comprehensive
general public liability insurance;
2. In effect during the entire period of the permit;
3. Endorsed to show the City of Maple Grove as an additional insured;
4. No cancellation for any cause can be made either by the insured or the insurance company without first giving thirty
(30) days written notice addressed to the City Clerk of an intention to cancel the same;
5. No payment of any claim by the insurance company shall in any manner decrease the coverage provided for because
of any other claim or claims brought against the insured or insurance company thereafter;
6. The insurer shall pay to the extent of the principal amount of the policy any damages for death or injury caused by
or resulting from the water obstacle for which such permit has been approved including, but not limited to, any such
damages resulting from the violation of any law relating thereto.
By submitting this application, I and/or my organization, accept responsibility for the presence, maintenance, use and
removal of the water obstacle and agree to indemnify and hold the City harmless from any liability with regard to the water
obstacle.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Date Completed: Description
1/- 12-2 / Application for permit received by City
Proof of insurance received
Permit approved by Lake Quality Commission
Permit approved by City Council
Copy of Permit sent to applicant
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CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE I
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2727 Paces Ferry Road, Building Two, Suite 1500 CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES
NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
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Auburndale FL 33823
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Year Round Activity (-)
POLICY/COVERAGE INFORMATION:
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY
REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT VI/ITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE
INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE
LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
INS TYPE OF INSURANCE: POLICY NUMBER(S): EFFECTIVE: EXPIRES: LIMITS:
A GENERAL LIABILITY
PHPK2219588 1/1/2021 1/1/2022
X Occurrence GENERAL AGGREGATE (Applies Per Event) $2,000,000
- 12:01 AM 12:01 AM
X Participant Legal Liability EACH OCCURRENCE $1,000,000
- DAMAGE TO RENTED PREMISES (Each Occ.) $1,000,000
MEDICAL EXPENSE (Any one person) EXCLUDED
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $1,000,000
i PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $2,000,000
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES/EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT/SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
The certificate holder is an Additional Insured with respect to liability arising out of the negligence of the Named Insured as per the following endorsement: Additional I
Insured - Certificate Holders (Form PI-AM-002). [
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30 days notice of cancellation (10 days for nonpayment) will be sent out in accordance with the policy provisions
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City of Maple Grove Should any of the above described policies be cancelled before the expiration date thereof,
12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway notice will be delivered in accordance with the policy provisions.
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12800 ARBOR LAKES PARKWAY, MAPLE GROVE, MN 55369
REQUEST FOR PERMIT FOR A WATER OBSTACLE
The following information is necessary to ensure proper and accurate issuance of your permit. Please fill the top half of
this form out completely, compete with diagrams, and return it to our office as soon as possible. There is a $50.00 Water
Obstacle Permit application fee. Checks should be made payable to the City of Maple Grove. Thank you.
PLEASE PRINT
NAME: Brennon O'Callaghan
ADDRESS: 7546 Mariner Dr.
HOME PHONE: 612-202-5440 WORK PHONE: 612-625-8452
LAKESHORE OWNER (if not applicant):
ADDRESS:
HOME PHONE: WORK PHONE:
TYPE, NUMBER AND LOCATION OF PROPOSED STRUCTURES(S): LAKE OR BAY
Swimming Buoys _s Ski Jump , Slalom Course X , Other
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With the application, the applicant shall provide proof satisfactory to the City of a policy or Certificate of Liability Insurance
for the permitted obstacle, which insurance shall, as a minimum, meet the following requirements;
1. A minimum amount for each occurrence and for each year of $1 million dollars ($1,000,000) of comprehensive
general public liability insurance;
2. In effect during the entire period of the permit;
3. Endorsed to show the City of Maple Grove as an additional insured;
4. No cancellation for any cause can be made either by the insured or the insurance company without first giving
twenty (20) days written notice addressed to the City Clerk of an intention to cancel the same;
5. No payment of any claim by the insurance company shall in any manner decrease the coverage provided for because
of any other claim or claims brought against the insured or insurance company thereafter;
6. The insurer shall pay to the extent of the principal amount of the policy any damages for death or injury caused by
or resulting from the water obstacle for which such permit has been approved including, but not limited to, any such
damages resulting from the violation of any law relating thereto.
By submitting this application, I and/or my organization, accept responsibility for the presence, maintenance, use and
removal of the water obstacle and agree to indemnify and hold the City harmless from any liability with regard to the water
obstacle.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Date Completed: Description
3-20- 2/ Application for permit received by City
3-2.)- 2./ Proof of insurance received
Permit approved by Lake Quality Commission
Permit approved by City Council
Copy of Permit sent to applicant
SLALOM COURSES
A regulation length slalom course is normally over eight hundred (800) feet long, and because it
restricts the public use of such a large area, the following rules are to be followed:
1. Property owners the course directly affects must give written permission.
2. Surface floats must be submerged or removed when the course is not in use.
3. The County permit number must be displayed on the end floats.
4. The course cannot exceed 900 feet in length.
5. The course cannot be a navigational, operational or environmental hazard.
6. The permit will be renewed annually and the previous year's complaints will be reviewed.
7. The course and boat path can be no closer than one hundred (100) feet from shore.
8. A detailed to scale map of course, water depth and boat path must accompany application.
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CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 20210326827500
AGENCY:
Edgewood Partners Insurance Center THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND
2727 Paces Ferry Road, Building Two, Suite 1500 CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES
NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
Atlanta, GA 30339
BELOW.
678-324-3300 (Phone), 678-324-3303 (Fax)
NAMED INSURED: INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE:
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, Inc. Fish Lake Ski CLub INSURER A: Philadelphia Indemnity Ins. Co. NAIC #: 18058
2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd. Fish Lake
Auburndale FL 33823 Maple Grove MN 55311
EVENT INFORMATION:
Year Round Club Activity (3/26/2021 - 12/31/2021)
POLICY/COVERAGE INFORMATION:
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY
REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE
INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE
LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
INS TYPE OF INSURANCE: POLICY NUMBER(S): EFFECTIVE: EXPIRES: LIMITS:
A GENERAL LIABILITY
X Occurrence PHPK2219588 1/1/2021 1/1/2022 GENERAL AGGREGATE (Applies Per Event) $2,000,000
12:01 AM 12:01 AM
X Participant Legal Liability EACH OCCURRENCE $1,000,000
DAMAGE TO RENTED PREMISES (Each Occ.) $1,000,000
MEDICAL EXPENSE (Any one person) EXCLUDED
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $1,000,000
PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $2,000,000
A UMBRELLA/EXCESS LIABILITY
X Occurrence PHUB750746 1/1/2021 1/1/2022 EACH OCCURRENCE $4,000,000
12:01 AM 12:01 AM
X SIR AGGREGATE $4,000,000
RETENTION/DEDUCTIBLE $10,000
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES/EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT/SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
The certificate holder is an Additional Insured with respect to liability arising out of the negligence of the Named Insured as per the following endorsement: Additional
Insured - Certificate Holders (Form PI-AM-002).
Coverage only applies with respect to tournaments, practices, exhibitions, clinics and related activities sanctioned and approved by USA Water Ski, Inc.
30 days notice of cancellation (10 days for nonpayment) will be sent out in accordance with the policy provisions
CERTIFICATE HOLDER: NOTICE OF CANCELLATION:
City of Maple Grove Should any of the above described policies be cancelled before the expiration date thereof,
12800 Arvor Lakes Pkway notice will be delivered in accordance with the policy provisions.
Maple Grove MN 55369 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE:
LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
TO: Lake Quality Commission (LQC)
FROM: Derek Asche, Water Resources Engineer
DATE: April 14, 2021
SUBJECT: Receive presentation on chloride and the environment
Chloride, commonly referred to as salt, when present in lakes, wetlands, and streams and in high
concentrations can impact freshwater fish and other aquatic life. Sources of chloride include
deicing, water softeners, and fertilizer.
Staff will present background on chloride and the requirements placed on the City to reduce
excessive chloride discharge into the environment.
RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the LQC receive a presentation on chloride and the
environment.
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