Lake Quality Commission
Regular MeetingMaple Grove, MN · June 15, 2022
Minutes
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.
Agenda
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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