Lake Quality Commission

Lake Quality Commission Agenda February 21, 2024 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. Oath of Office Oath of Office for George Schneider 3. Area Reports 4. Approval of Minutes Approve minutes from the January 17, 2024 LQC meeting Receive presentation on watershed projects from Diane Spector 5. Watershed Update and Katie Kemmitt of Stantec. 6. Lake Improvement Receive Lake Improvement Program process. Program 7. Approve Final Work Plan Approve Final 2024 Work Plan INFORMATIONAL ITEMS FUTURE MEETINGS: March 20, 2024 ADJOURNMENT  MAPLE GROVE LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES January 17, 2024 CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Lake Quality Commission (LQC) was held on January 17, 2024 in the Mayor’s Conference Room at the Maple Grove Government Center, 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove. Chairperson Fahrenbruch called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Commissioners Present: Becky Fahrenbruch – Chair - Eagle Lake Sharon Martin-Kotula – Edward Lake George Schneider – Rice Lake Brennon O’Callaghan, Vice Chair – Fish Lake Nancy Bergstrand – Weaver Lake Joe Ruegsegger – At Large Steve Lane – Cedar Island Lake Commissioners Absent: George Schneider – Rice Lake Others Present: Kristy Janigo, City Council Liaison Derek Asche, City of Maple Grove Mark Lahtinen, City of Maple Grove Hente Braam – Rice Lake area OATH OF OFFICE Councilmember Janigo provided the Oath of Office to Brennon O’Callaghan and Joe Ruegsegger. APPROVAL OF Minutes of the November 15, 2023 LQC meeting were presented. MINUTES MOTION TO APPROVE by O’Callaghan, second by Martin-Kotula. With all in favor the motion was APPROVED. AREA REPORTS Edward, Sharon Martin-Kotula – Edward is frozen but the aerators have not started yet. Acorns are falling from the trees. Mark Lahtinen – After recent measurements, all lakes are a bit higher than normal possibly due to the rain in late December. Rice Lake, Hente Braam – Hoping to start aerator soon and put up the thin ice signage. The RLIA is considering another carp removal project in the future.  Fish Lake, Brennon O’Callaghan – Fish Lake froze over early to mid-January. The lake association is meeting on Lake Improvement Program (LIP) projects and applying for an aquatic invasive species (AIS) grant from Hennepin County. Weaver Lake, Nancy Bergstrand – The Weaver Lake association is meeting in the coming weeks to discuss LIP applications. Joe Ruegsegger, At Large – Fish Lake is about three inches thick. There may be a beaver dam downstream that needs maintenance in the near future. Council Liaison Kristy Janigo – The City Council continues to implement environmental initiatives and has approved funding for a future City Forester. Eagle Lake, Becky Fahrenbruch – Eagle Lake has frozen over and there is one fish house out at this time. There are lots of eagles. People are expecting the hockey rinks to come very soon. ELECTION OF Becky Fahrenbruch was nominated as Chair of the LQC for 2024. OFFICERS MOTION TO APPROVE by O’Callaghan, second by Martin-Kotula. With all in favor the motion was APPROVED. Brennon O’Callaghan was nominated as Vice-Chair of the LQC for 2024. MOTION TO APPROVE by Lane, second by Ruegsegger. With all in favor the motion was APPROVED. 2024 WORK PLAN Asche presented the draft 2024 work plan to LQC and noted that, 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. After discussion, the LQC made changes to the draft work plan. Revisions will be completed by staff and provided to LQC for final approval in February. Below is the plan as revised by LQC. It was noted for Maple Grove Days that Councilmember Janigo and Commissioner Martin-Kotula plan to attend; our watershed educator Jessica Sahu Teli plans to attend; and Commissioner Ruegsegger will set up a sign- up sheet. LQC members should plan to find a substitute if they are unavailable. A carp harvesting presentation is possible if time allows. February LIP Process Watershed Update Final Work Plan Data and Ethics Practices, Open Meeting Law Training March LIP Review and Approval April Blue Water Science – Lake Monitoring Report May Edward Lake Tour June Eagle Lake Tour July No Meeting – Maple Grove Days  August Fish Lake Tour September Site visit - South Fork Rush Creek Restoration October NPDES MS4 Annual Meeting and presentation November Water Quality Pond Dredging Presentation December Winter/Holiday Gathering INFORMATIONAL None. ITEMS FUTURE February 21, 2024 MEETING: ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm.  LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: Lake Quality Commission (LQC) FROM: Derek Asche, Water Resources Engineer DATE: February 9, 2024 SUBJECT: Watershed Update Staff from Stantec will attend the February LQC meeting to update the commission on watershed projects. Topics will include a lakeshore/resilient yards restoration workshop and alum application with submersed aquatic vegetation management on Eagle and Pike lakes. RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation from the watershed. Attachment: None  LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: Lake Quality Commission (LQC) FROM: Derek Asche, Water Resources Engineer DATE: February 9, 2024 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, 2024 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  LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: Lake Quality Commission (LQC) FROM: Derek Asche, Water Resources Engineer DATE: February 9, 2024 SUBJECT: FINAL 2024 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 2024 is provided as Table 1. Table 1. FINAL 2024 LAKE QUALITY COMMISSION WORK PLAN February Watershed Update LIP Process Final Work Plan Data and Ethics Practices, Open Meeting Law Training March LIP Review and Approval April Lake Monitoring Report May Edward Lake Tour June Eagle Lake Tour July No Meeting – Maple Grove Days August Fish Lake Tour September Site Visit – South Fork Rush Creek Stream Restoration October NPDES MS4 Annual Meeting and Presentation November Water Quality Pond Dredging December Winter/Holiday Gathering RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the LQC approve their final 2024 Work Plan.