Barnes Lake Management District

MEETING MINUTES Barnes Lake Management District November 12, 2025 CONVENE: 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Chair Linnea Madison, Vice-Chair Tom Sparks, Committee members Kathy Peterson, Sharie McCafferty, Carissa Parvin, Rusty Weaver, Matt Brownell, Lalani Shelton, Jody Keys, and Scott Conrade (Contractor) Staff: Water Resources Manager Patrick Soderberg, Water Resources Specialist Dave Kangiser APPROVAL OF 10-8- Member Peterson motioned to accept the meeting minutes as 2025 MINUTES written. Vice Chair Sparks seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public present. MEMBER COMMENT: Member Peterson would like to be sure that there is time to discuss and include future agenda items in the meetings. The Barnes Lake Illuminary Parade (BLIP) date will be announced on the Barnes Lake Conservancy Facebook page about 3-4 days ahead of time. AQUATECHNEX LAKE Contractor Conrade provided a summary of the treatment MANAGEMENT application for 2025. Two applications of Sonar (fluridone) were REPORT: applied in late spring and mid-summer to target vegetation in the water column. Imazamox was applied during the second application to target invasive and nuisance floating vegetation. Aquatechnex is working on using a drone for future treatments. The Aquatic Plant and Algae Management (APAM) Permit was renewed this year and is in place for the 2026 treatment year. BARNES LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT- NOVEMBER 12, 2025 1 2025 WORK PLAN Specialist Kangiser reviewed the 2025 Work Plan. REVIEW: 2025 BUDGET Manager Soderberg reviewed the 2025 budget. The budget did REVIEW: not accurately account for assessments that have been paid for fiscal year 2025. The Steering Committee asked that Manager Soderberg check on the status of the assessments that have been paid to date. 2026 WORK PLAN The 2026 Workplan was discussed. 2026 Workplan objectives DEVELOPMENT: include: • Hire a consultant to complete the Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan (IAVMP); • Resume water quality sampling; • Complete and distribute the 2026 annual newsletter; and • Conduct routine aquatic vegetation management activities. 2026 BUDGET Budget priorities for 2026 were discussed. DISCUSSION : FINALIZE 2026 The 2026 regular Steering Committee meetings will be held on the MEETING SCHEDULE: following dates: • January 14 • March 4 • May 13 • September 9 – Walk About • November 4 STEERING Linnea Madison was nominated to serve as Chair. The vote to COMMITTEE MEMBER approve was unanimous. ELECTIONS: Tom Sparks was nominated to serve as Vice-Chair. The vote to approve was unanimous. FUTURE AGENDA The steering committee identified the following as agenda items ITEMS: for the next Steering Committee meeting: • Newsletter article assignments • Aquatechnex annual report BARNES LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT- NOVEMBER 12, 2025 2 ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business, Chair Madison adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Prepared by Dave Kangiser, Water Resources Specialist BARNES LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT- NOVEMBER 12, 2025 3