Lake Quality Commission

Lake Quality Commission Agenda February 15, 2023 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. Approval of Minutes Approve minutes from the January 18, 2023 LQC meeting Approve 2023 LQC Work Plan 3. LQC Work Plan Receive presentation from City Attorney Justin Templin on data 4. Data/Ethics/Open Mtg. Law and ethics practices and open meeting law 5. Buckthorn Presentation Receive presentation from Mary Parenteau and Tom Anderson on buckthorn removal 6. Lake Improvement Receive update on lake improvement program process Program (LIP) Process 7. Area Reports INFORMATIONAL ITEMS FUTURE MEETINGS: March 15, 2023 ADJOURNMENT  MAPLE GROVE LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES January 18, 2023 CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Lake Quality Commission (LQC) was held on January 18, 2023 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 6:32 p.m. Commissioners Present: Becky Fahrenbruch – Chair - Eagle Lake Brennon O’Callaghan – Fish Lake George Schneider – Rice Lake Nancy Bergstrand – Weaver Lake Steve Lane – Cedar Island Lake Sharon Martin-Kotula – Edward Lake Commissioners Absent: Joe Ruegsegger – At Large Others Present: Kristy Janigo, City Council Liaison Derek Asche, City of Maple Grove Mark Lahtinen, City of Maple Grove OATH OF OFFICE Oath of Office was provided to Commissioner Bergstrand by Councilmember Janigo. AREA REPORTS Rice Lake, George Schneider – Aerator is running. Birds have been present lately in the open water. Oxygen levels are low, likely due to snow cover. Eagle Lake, Becky Fahrenbruch – Not many fish houses yet or snowmobiles due to poor ice conditions. Ice rinks are in poor shape. Fish Lake, Brennon O’Callaghan – Not many fish houses yet but there are some snowmobiles. Ice is bad with slush. Cedar Island, Steve Lane – Aerator is running and the ice is poor. Edward Lake, Sharon Martin-Kotula – Aerator is running. The access ramp is an ongoing project. Has seen only one person fishing. Weaver Lake, Nancy Bergstrand – Not much activity probably due to poor ice conditions.  Maple Grove staff, Mark Lahtinen – Fall lake readings confirmed low water levels. Average lake rise in the spring is 4-5” but goes up to 8-12” after a dry year. We will see what 2023 brings. APPROVAL OF Minutes of the November 16, 2022 LQC meeting were presented. MINUTES MOTION TO APPROVE made by Lane, second by Bergstrand. With all in favor the motion was APPROVED. ELECTION OF Becky Fahrenbruch was nominated for Chair of the Lake Quality Commission. OFFICERS MOTION TO APPROVE made by O’Callaghan, second by Martin-Kotula. With all in favor the motion was APPROVED. Brennon O’Callaghan was nominated for Vice Chair of the Lake Quality Commission. MOTION TO APPROVE made by Lane, second by Bergstrand. With all in favor the motion was APPROVED. 2023 WORK PLAN Asche presented a draft 2023 work plan to LQC. Included in the draft plan were lake improvement program, ethics presentation, annual Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) meeting, water quality presentation from Blue Water Science and lake tours. After discussion, presentations on buckthorn, chloride, street sweeping, and the Elm Creek Watershed were added. In addition, it was proposed that tours of Rice, Weaver, and Cedar Island would occur in 2023. A final work plan will be brought to LQC in February. MAPLE GROVE This item was moved to April. No action was taken. DAYS INFORMATIONAL Councilmember Janigo summarized recent discussion at the City Council regarding ITEMS a petition received for a feasibility study for dredging a channel in the southwest portion of Eagle Lake. Councilmember Janigo noted the Council voted to receive the petition and has requested additional information from staff. Because the feasibily study as proposed could apply to other lakes in Maple Grove it raises the larger question of city policy related to channel dredging. Asche updated LQC that two water quality ponds were planned for dredging during the winter of 2022-2023 and that work would start soon. The Garland Lane Flood Protection and Drainage Improvement project is underway and will likely be completed in a few weeks. Also, Asche has been appointed to the advisory board of the Minnesota Stormwater Research Council. This body promotes stormwater research and works to fill existing gaps in storm water management science. Asche hopes this work will inform future stormwater management decisions in Maple Grove and prove beneficial to our residents. FUTURE February 15, 2023 MEETING: ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:48 pm.  LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: Lake Quality Commission (LQC) FROM: Derek Asche, Water Resources Engineer DATE: February 7, 2023 SUBJECT: FINAL 2023 WORK PLAN In January of each year, the LQC prepares a draft 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. In February, the LQC finalizes the work plan. A final work plan based on discussion in January 2023 is provided as Table 1. Table 1. FINAL 2022 LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION WORK PLAN February Buckthorn LIP Process Data and Ethics Practices, Open Meeting Law Training March LIP Review and Approval LQC Organization and Mission April NPDES MS4 Annual Meeting and presentation Maple Grove Days discussion May Steve McComas Lake Monitoring Report June Rice Lake Tour July No Meeting – Maple Grove Days August Weaver Lake Tour September Cedar Island Tour October Chloride Presentation November Street Sweeping Presentation Elm Creek Watershed Update December Winter/Holiday Gathering RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the LQC approve their final 2023 Work Plan.  LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: Lake Quality Commission (LQC) FROM: Derek Asche, Water Resources Engineer DATE: February 7, 2023 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, 2023 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 Water Resource Improvement Project Grant Maple Grove Water Resource 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 water resource 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