Barnes Lake Management District

BARNES LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 19, 2025 6:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call: Linnea Madison (Chair), Rusty Weaver, Jody Jeys, Dana Day, Carrisa Parvin, Dave Kangiser (Water Resources Specialist), Patrick Soderberg (Water Resources Manager), Excused: Kathy Peterson, Lalani Shelton, Tom Sparks (Vice Chair) Guests: Jerome, (Jolt News), Troy Patience 3. Introductions and Agenda Review No changes to the agenda were noted. 4. Public Comment No public comments were noted. 5. Member Comment No member comments were noted. 6. Lake Management a. Aquatechnex 2025 Treatment Proposal (Soderberg) Manager Soderberg reviewed the Aquatechnex revised proposal to substitute fluridone for diquat treatment for bladderwort treatment in 2025. There is a significant cost increase for the fluridone treatment compared to the diquat treatment. 2025 Meeting Dates January 29 April 9 May 14 Sept. 10 (5:00 walk about) October 8 November 12  Member Weaver asked about the financial implications of the fluridone treatment. The fluridone treatment would leave a small balance in the budget for the LMD. Member Keys asked if the fluridone would substitute for the lily pad treatment. Manager Soderberg explained that the lily pad treatment is a separate treatment and would be concurrent with the fluridone treatment. Member Parvin asked about the cost of diquat. Manager Soderberg explained that diquat is less expensive than fluridone. Member Keys asked about a follow up fluridone treatment. Manager Soderberg explained that fluridone needs to maintain a certain concentration in the water column through at least 30 days to be effective. A second fluridone treatment will be required in 2025. Manager Soderberg explained the budget implications for this year and future years. Diquat will be used in the following years, allowing the budget to recover. The first fluridone treatment is tentatively scheduled for June or early July. Member Weaver motioned to accept Option B (fluridone treatment), Member Day seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. b. Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan update An Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan (IAVMP) update is also planned for 2025. The IAVMP is projected to cost around $15,000.00. 7. General Business a. 2025 Budget (Soderberg) Manager Soderberg and Specialist Kangiser reviewed the budget. b. Reallocation of duties (Kangiser) Manager Soderberg is reallocating Specialist Kangiser’s Recorder duties to focus more on regulatory requirements for the City of Tumwater. Specialist Kangiser explained the duties of the Recorder. A vote for Recorder will take place at the next steering committee meeting. 8. Future Agenda Items: Discussion of the IAVMP update planned for 2025 2025 Meeting Dates January 29 April 9 May 14 Sept. 10 (5:00 walk about) October 8 November 12  a. A review of duties of the Steering Committee Recorder, and how those duties mesh with the City responsibilities. A vote for a Steering Committee member to assume those duties. b. Update on treatment dates for 2025 9. Adjourn 2025 Meeting Dates January 29 April 9 May 14 Sept. 10 (5:00 walk about) October 8 November 12