Lake Quality Commission

Lake Quality Commission Agenda February 16, 2022 The Lake Quality Commission (LQC) meeting will commence at 6:30 pm at the Maple Grove Government Center, 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove, MN, 55369. 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. Oaths of Office Councilmember Jaeger will give oaths of office to Steve Lane and Sharon Martin-Kotula 3. Area Reports 4. Approval of Minutes 1) Approve minutes from the November 17, 2021 LQC meeting 2) Approve minutes from the January 19, 2022 LQC meeting 5. Election of Officers Nominations of Commissioners and action will be taken on the positions of Chair and Vice Chair of the Lake Quality Commission for 2022. 6. Shingle Creek Watershed Representative(s) from the Shingle Creek Watershed/Stantec 4th Generation Plan Consulting will discuss their upcoming watershed management plan update process. 7. 2022 Work Plan Approve the 2022 LQC Work Plan. 8. Lake Improvement Update on the Lake Improvement Program process and due Program dates for funding requests. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS FUTURE MEETINGS: March 16, 2022 ADJOURNMENT  MAPLE GROVE LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES November 17, 2021 CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Lake Quality Commission was held on November 17, 2021 via Webex. Becky Fahrenbruch called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Commissioners Present: Becky Fahrenbruch – Chair - Eagle Lake George Schneider – Rice Lake Joe Randall – Fish Lake Joe Ruegsegger – At Large Sharon Martin-Kotula – Edward Lake Steve Lane – Cedar Island Lake Commissioners Absent: Ben Zaker – At Large Guarav Uppal – At Large Nancy Bergstrand – Weaver Lake Others Present: City Council Member LQC Liaison Karen Jaeger Derek Asche, City of Maple Grove Mark Lahtinen, City of Maple Grove APPROVAL OF Minutes of the October 20, 2021 meeting of the Lake Quality Commission was MINUTES reviewed for accuracy. MOTION TO APPROVE made by Schneider, second by Lane. With all in favor the motion was APPROVED. AREA REPORTS Rice Lake, George Schneider – The drawdown has Rice about 5.5 feet down. Lots of seagulls. Implanted carp tracking devices have died. New decoys have been set in place. Eagle Lake, Becky Fahrenbruch – Mainly quiet on Eagle lake. A couple of fishermen. Fish Lake, Joe Randall – Still people water skiing. At-Large - Joe Ruegsegger – Daughter had a strong performance in a recent wake boarding competition and won an event. Edward Lake – Sharon Martin-Kotula – Lots of ducks and geese still present on the water.  Cedar Island Lake, Steve Lane – Water levels remain low. Derek Asche, Maple Grove staff – Reminded LQC members to submit reimbursement requests by December 31. Karen Jaeger, City Council – Noted eagles and seagulls still present on Rice. LQC STATEMENT The revised LQC Statement of Goals and Purpose was reviewed based on OF GOALS & comments in October. PURPOSE MOTION TO APPROVE made by Randall, second by Ruegsegger. With all in favor the motion was APPROVED. Wetland Systems Asche reviewed the Wetland Systems District and its purpose to protect wetlands District in compliance with State law. Asche noted that the Wetland Systems District pre- dates State Wetland Conservation Act law and requires updates to remain consistent with State law and watershed requirements. Proposed revisions include referencing existing State law as well updated buffer standards for conformance with watershed requirements. No comments were received from LQC. MOTION TO APPROVE made by Schneider, second by Martin-Kotula. With all in favor the motion was APPROVED. INFORMATION Asche noted that beginning in 2022 meetings are likely to be in-person. ITEMS Joe Randall indicated he will not seek reappointment after his term expires in December, 2021. FUTURE December 14, 2022 MEETING: ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN by Randall, second by Martin-Kotula. With all in favor the motion was APPROVED. 7:57 p.m.  MAPLE GROVE LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES January 19, 2022 CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Lake Quality Commission (LQC) was held on January 19, 2022 in the Mayor’s Conference at the Maple Grove Government Center, 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove Becky Fahrenbruch called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. Commissioners Present: Becky Fahrenbruch – Chair - Eagle Lake George Schneider – Rice Lake Brennon O’Callaghan – Fish Lake Commissioners Absent: Ben Zaker – At Large Nancy Bergstrand – Weaver Lake Joe Ruegsegger – At Large Sharon Martin-Kotula – Edward Lake Steve Lane – Cedar Island Lake Others Present: City Council Member LQC Liaison Karen Jaeger Derek Asche, City of Maple Grove Mark Lahtinen, City of Maple Grove APPROVAL OF Minutes of the November 17, 2021 LQC meeting were not approved as there was MINUTES no quorum for this meeting. AREA REPORTS Rice Lake, George Schneider – The aerator is on and working. Eagle Lake, Becky Fahrenbruch – Has seen the first vehicle on the lake. There are many ice fisherman and hockey rinks. The annual winter festival is scheduled for February 26, 2022. Fish Lake, Brennon O’Callaghan – A trail has been plowed around Fish Lake. OATHS OF OFFICE Derek Asche gave the oaths of office to Becky Fahrenbruch and new LQC member Brennon O’Callaghan 2022 WORK PLAN Asche reminded the LQC of the need for the annual work plan. A draft work plan was provided in the LQC packet. The following work was drafted based on discussion and will be brought back to the LQC in February for approval. February Lake Improvement Program & Steve McComas Monitoring Report March Lake Improvement Program review and approval April Shingle Creek 4th Generation Plan & Shingle Creek TMDL Updates May Shingle Creek 4th Generation Plan & Elm Creek TMDL Updates June Edward Lake Tour (or walking tour) July No Meeting – Maple Grove Days August Fish Lake Tour September Eagle Lake Tour October NPDES MS4 Annual Meeting & Fish Lake Alum Presentation November Fish/Rice Carp Removal Project December Winter/Holiday Gathering INFORMATION Becky Fahrenbruch requested an opportunity to write lake and or water quality ITEMS articles for the Maple Grove quarterly newsletter. Brennon O’Callaghan requested information on the dredging of the Fish Lake channel on the west side of the lake. Lahtinen indicated he would reach out to Public Works for the status. FUTURE February 16, 2022 MEETING: ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:22pm.  LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: Lake Quality Commission (LQC) FROM: Derek Asche, Water Resources Engineer DATE: February 9, 2022 SUBJECT: Shingle Creek/West Mississippi 4th Generation Plan Update The Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed are beginning the projects of updating their watershed plans. These plans are updated every 10 years and as a part of the public engagement process, representative(s) from the watershed will be in attendance to explain the process and take feed back from the LQC. This will be the first of two meetings with representatives from the watersheds. RECOMMENDATION: None.  LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: Lake Quality Commission (LQC) FROM: Derek Asche, Water Resources Engineer DATE: February 1, 2022 SUBJECT: 2022 WORK PLAN In January of each year, the LQC prepares a work plan outlining the topics and subjects for consideration over the course of the year. Historically, the LQC has included Lake Improvement Program (LIP) applications, the required Maple Grove Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) Annual Meeting, and lake tours in the work program. Additionally, topics of interest, projects, guest speakers, and/or environmentally relevant issues have been included as well. The 2022 work plan is provided as Table 1 based on discussion from the January 2022 meeting. Table 1. DRAFT 2022 LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION WORK PLAN February Work Plan, Shingle Creek 4th Generation Plan & LIP Process March LIP Review and Approval April Steve McComas Lake Monitoring Report May Shingle Creek 4th Generation Plan & Shingle/Elm Creek TMDL Updates June Edward Lake Tour July No Meeting – Maple Grove Days August Fish Lake Tour September Eagle Lake Tour October NPDES MS4 Annual Meeting & Fish Lake Alum presentations November Fish/Rice Carp Removal Report and Presentation December Winter/Holiday Gathering RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the LQC approve 2022 Work Plan.  LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: Lake Quality Commission (LQC) FROM: Derek Asche, Water Resources Engineer DATE: February 7, 2022 SUBJECT: Lake Improvement Program (LIP) Process The LQC annually reviews, and makes recommendations to the City Council, funding for projects that improve the water quality in our local lakes. Project proposers should consider existing data and studies, such as sub-watershed assessments as the basis for funding requests. At a minimum, these projects are typically a partnership between lake associations and the city, but can also include other partners such as watershed management organizations, Hennepin County, the Three Rivers Park District, and possibly others. Funding for water quality monitoring and individual water quality improvement projects (<$750) is included with the LIP but does not require partnerships or a funding match from lake associations. Staff has developed guidance for funding amounts (attached). RECOMMENDATION: None. Attachment: Staff Guidance on Funding Lake Improvement Application Form Individual Water Quality Improvement Project Application Form  LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Staff Guidance on Funding Lake Association Category of Project Investment City LOC Investment Internal Phosphorus Sequestering Alum/Phoslock treatments or similar 20.00 80.00 Aquatic Vegetation Management Invasive species Management - Curlyleaf/EMW 30.00 70.00 Native Plantings (shoreline restorations, etc…) 30.00 70.00 Algae Reduction Control 30.00 70.00 Boat Launch Inspections/Cleaning Stations (CD3) 30.00 70.00 Dye Treatments 30.00 70.00 Fish Management Carp Removal 40.00 60.00 Fish Stocking 40.00 60.00 Miscellaneous Activities Boat Launch Upgrades 50.00 50.00 Consulting/Monitoring Services 50.00 50.00 Aeration 50.00 50.00 Adopt-a-Drain 0.00 100.00 Individual Water Quality Improvement Projects Case by case Case by Case  MAPLE GROVE LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM DUE FEBRUARY 28th, 2022 PROJECT NAME DATE Lake Organization Contact Person Telephone (H) Address: (W) Contractor/Applicator Address Telephone Project Description Scope of Work (including description of lake area, size of area and expected longevity of project enhancements) Meets Objective of Management Plan? Yes No 1. Shoreline Buffer   2. Watershed Clean-Up   3. Aquatic Plant Control   4. Water Quality   5. Public Education   6. Fisheries   7. Recreational   8. Algae Control   9. Other     Lake Improvement Program Application – Page 2 For Copper Sulfate treatments, secchi disc readings for water quality, must be taken for one week prior to and after treatment. Readings Before Readings After Date Date Date Date Project Cost Project Cost $ (Attach copy of invoices and permits) Association Funding $ Other Funding $ Amount of City Funding Requested $ Description of Association in-kind labor and materials: I declare the stated costs are an accurate reflection of estimated costs to be incurred. Organization Representative Date  Maple Grove Lake Improvement Project Grant DUE FEBRUARY 28th, 2022 Maple Grove Lake Improvement Project Application (Funding is limited and based on approval from the Lake Quality Commission. Is based on a first come basis, so please get in your application ASAP) Name:_____________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________________ Phone:____________________________Email:___________________________________________ Project (check project(s) below): ___ Native shoreline restoration ___ Rain garden (design approved) ___ Bioengineered shoreline ___Native buffer (at least 15 feet wide) ___ Bioengineered slopes greater than 4:1 (H:V) near shore ___ ___Consulting services for training for those projects listed above (Note: only covered if a project was implemented) ___Other (please explain in detail) _______________________________________________________ **Note that lake weed removal will not be covered by this grant Explain in detail how your project will improve lake quality (include before and/or after pictures if available) Use back of form if needed. _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Estimated Cost of Project (Home owner pays 100% of cost up front, and is then reimbursed up to 50% of the total cost and $750 maximum). Please save ALL Receipts. You will need to turn them in for reimbursement. _______________________ Please send completed form to your Lake Quality Commission Representative. LQC Use Only: _____Approved ____ Not Approved