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Lake Quality Commission

Regular Meeting

Maple Grove, MN · June 15, 2022

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MAPLE GROVE LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION MINUTES June 15, 2022 CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Lake Quality Commission (LQC) was held on June 15, 2022 in the Mayor’s Conference Room 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 Nancy Bergstrand – Weaver Lake Steve Lane – Cedar Island Sharon Martin-Kotula – Edward Lake Joe Ruegsegger – At Large Commissioners Absent: Ben Zaker – At Large Brennon O’Callaghan – Fish Lake Others Present: Derek Asche, City of Maple Grove Heidi Nelson, City of Maple Grove Angie Dehn, City of Maple Grove AREA REPORTS Rice Lake, George Schneider – Curlyleaf Pondweed & Milfoil survey is underway. There are lots of pelicans. The City has cleaned a possible log jam and there is a possible beaver dam between Rice and Fish which may need removal. Eagle Lake, Becky Fahrenbruch – The bow fisherman are out, the water seems clearer, boat traffic is less than in past years, Curlyleaf Pondweed was treated near the end of May, and a loon pair is back with babies. Cedar Island, Steve Lane – No report. Edward Lake, Sharon Martin-Kotula – Lake is clear and the association is working on the ramp improvements. New families on the lake are excited. There seem to be lots of fish but the water is low. Weaver Lake, Nancy Bergstrand – Whitestem pondweed is prolific. At Large, Joe Ruegsegger – Boat traffic seems to be down. APPROVAL OF Minutes of the April 20, 2022 LQC meeting were presented. MINUTES MOTION TO APPROVE made by Schneider, second by Martin-Kotula. With all in favor the motion was APPROVED. COMMUNITY City Administrator Heidi Nelson and Community Center Manager Angie Dehn were CENTER UPDATE present to update LQC on the upcoming referendum to fund improvements to the Community Center. Nelson and Dehn noted the 28% increase in population since the Community Center opened in 1997. The Center requires upgrades, new amenities, and more space to serve the Maple Grove population. Improvements proposed include fully renovated space for aquatics, additional space for senior programs and banquets, space for the arts, indoor walking track, a third sheet of ice and more. The improvements are proposed to be funded by a ½ cent sales tax, state bonding funds, and other sources such as grants and donations from athletic associations. INFORMATIONAL A reminder that the Maple Grove Days LQC booth will need to be staffed by LQC. ITEMS Members are also invited to submit articles to the City newsletter. FUTURE August 17, 2022 MEETING: ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:26 pm.

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Lake Quality Commission Agenda June 15, 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; five minutes for public comment 2. Area Reports 3. Approval of Minutes Approve minutes from the April 20, 2022 LQC meeting 4. Community Center Update Update from City Administrator Heidi Nelson on the Maple Grove Community Center renovation and expansion INFORMATIONAL ITEMS FUTURE MEETINGS: August 17, 2022 ADJOURNMENT MAPLE GROVE LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES May 18, 2022 CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Lake Quality Commission (LQC) was held on May 18, 2022 in the Mayor’s Conference at the Maple Grove Government Center, 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove Chair Fahrenbruch called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Commissioners Present: Becky Fahrenbruch – Chair - Eagle Lake George Schneider – Rice Lake Brennon O’Callaghan – Fish Lake Nancy Bergstrand – Weaver Lake Steve Lane – Cedar Island Sharon Martin-Kotula – Edward Lake Joe Ruegsegger – At Large Commissioners Absent: Ben Zaker – At Large Others Present: Derek Asche, City of Maple Grove Diane Spector & Katie Kemmitt - Stantec AREA REPORTS Becky Fahrenbruch, Eagle Lake – Docks continue to be installed and waterfowl are back. Rice Lake, George Schneider – Rice Lake Area Association held their annual meeting. Water is about 12” higher than normal and there is no visible curlyleaf pondweed. Fish Lake, Brennon O’Callaghan – Dock and lifts are being installed. The lake temperature is approximately 68 degrees. The Fish Lake Area Residents Association held their annual meeting. Cedar Island, Steve Lane – The lake level is continuing to bounce back to normal levels. Curlyleaf pondweed was treated on May 17, 2022. Edward Lake, Sharon Martin-Kotula – Lake clean-up event was completed. Weaver Lake, Nancy Bergstrand – Weaver Lake held their annual association meeting. Concerns were raised over whitestem pondweed excessive growth. At Large, Joe Ruegsegger – Joe’s daughter continues her success on the water and her picture was featured in Maple Grove Magazine. APPROVAL OF Minutes of the April 20, 2022 LQC meeting were presented. MINUTES MOTION TO APPROVE made by Lane, second by Schneider. With all in favor the motion was APPROVED. SHINGLE CREEK Diane Spector and Katie Kemmitt of Stantec were in attendance to present to the 4TH GENERATION commission and update on the progress of the Shingle Creek Watershed 4th PLAN AND TMDL Generation Plan and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) updates. The presentation UPDATES included priority concerns for Cedar Island, Pike, and Eagle lakes including elevated internal nutrient loading, invasive plant communities, and the presence of rough fish. The presentation also included possible 10-year plan activities including subwatershed assessments and invasive species management. In addition, a review of approved TMDL’s and the sources pollution including the watershed (MS4), atmospheric, internal, and residual was provided. INFORMATIONAL A reminder that the Maple Grove Days LQC booth will need to be staffed by LQC. ITEMS It was strongly recommended each member take one shift. A sign up sheet will be provided soon. Steve Lane is able to transport supplies to the Maple Grove Days booth. Asche is working on supplies for the booth including signage, prizes and water. O’Callaghan will provide a tent canopy. FUTURE June 15, 2022 MEETING: ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm. LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: Lake Quality Commission (LQC) FROM: Derek Asche, Water Resources Engineer DATE: June 8, 2022 SUBJECT: Community Center Renovation and Expansion Update City Administrator Heidi Nelson will be in attendance to update the LQC on the Maple Grove Community Center Renovation and Expansion project RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the LQC receive the update on the Maple Grove Community Center Renovation and Expansion project.

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