05/22/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-05-22 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – April 11, 2024
b) Special Board Meeting Minutes – April 24, 2024
c) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2024

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update
Aquatic Invasive Species Update
New Business

a) Heath Ave Iron Enhanced Sand Filter Feasibility Study
b) MN Watersheds Summer Tour Delegates
c) Insurance Liability Coverage Waiver

Old Business

a) Crisis Communication Plan
b) Public Relations Research Update

Report of Staff

a) Administrator
b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills (Revised 05/22/24)
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – June 13, 202

06/13/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-06-13 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
New Business

a) BWSR Pollinator Pathways Grant Application
b) Strategic Planning Proposal
c) State of the Watershed Update

Old Business

a) Floodplain Vulnerability Community Engagement

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update
b) Program Update – Agricultural Best Management Practices

Presentation

c) Summary of Education and Outreach Events

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – June 27, 2024

06/27/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-06-27 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Special Board Meeting – May 2, 2024
b) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – May 9, 2024
c) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – May 22, 2024

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update
Aquatic Invasive Species Update
New Business
Old Business

a) Public Relations Research Report
b) 2025 Draft Budget

Memo
Loan Scenario 1 – Updated Original
Loan Scenario 2 – Debt Service Levy at $500,000
Loan Scenario 3 – Debt Service Levy = Total Repayment
Loan Scenario 4 – Updated Original + 5% Levy Increase from 2025-2033

Report of Staff

a) Administrator
b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – July 11, 2024, 6:30 pm

07/11/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-07-11 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
New Business

a) Permit 24-007 Chase Bank
b) MN Watersheds Annual Conference Resolutions
c) Automated Lake Level Monitoring Budget Transfer

Old Business

a) Public Relations Research Report

Presentation

b) Office Space Planning

Presentation

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update
b) Program Update – Education & Outreach

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – July 25, 2024

07/25/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-07-25 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Special Board Meeting – June 4, 2024
b) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – June 13, 2024
c) Special Board Meeting – June 20, 2024
c) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – June 27, 2024

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update
Aquatic Invasive Species Update
New Business

a) MN Watersheds Annual Conference
b) Mid-Season Monitoring Update

Old Business

a) 2024 State of the Watershed

Report of Staff

a) Administrator
b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – August 8, 2024, 6:30 pm

08/08/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-08-08 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
New Business

a) FY25 Clean Water Fund Grant Applications
b) Biennial Professional Services RFP

Old Business

a) MN Watersheds Annual Conference
b) State of the Watershed
c) Strategic Planning
d) Resolution 24-08-01 CWP Loan
e) EMWREP Dues

Excel Spreadsheet

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update
b) Program Update – Grant Research and Preparation

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – August 22, 2024, 6:30 pm

08/22/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-08-22 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – July 11, 2024
b) Special Board Meeting Minutes – July 24, 2024
c) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – July 25, 2024

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Hearing – 2025 Budget & Levy

Recording
Presentation
Transcript

Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update
Aquatic Invasive Species Update
New Business

a) Clean Water Council Letter

Old Business

a) Floodplain Modeling Update
b) State of the Watershed Update
c) 2025 Budget

Resolution

Report of Staff

a) Administrator
b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – September 12, 2024, 6:30 pm

09/12/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-09-12 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
New Business

a) East Metro Water Resource Education Program (EMWREP) Contract

Excel Spreadsheet

b) Office Lease Option

Old Business

a) State of the Watershed Update
b) Roles and Authorities as to Flow in Channels

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update
b) Program Update – Shoreline Inventory

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – September 26, 2024, 6:30 pm

09/26/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-09-26 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Special Board Meeting Minutes – August 6, 2024
b) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – August 8, 2024
c) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – August 22, 2024

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update
Aquatic Invasive Species Update
New Business
Old Business

a) Floodplain Vulnerability Assessment Update & Scope of Work

Report of Staff

a) Administrator
b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Special Board Meeting – October 2, 2024, 5:30 pm
b) Next Regular Board Meeting – October 10, 2024, 6:30 pm

10/10/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-10-10 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
New Business

a) 2025 Meeting Schedule & Calendar

Old Business

a) Update on Floodplain Vulnerability Assessment
b) Shoreline Program Review

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update
b) Program Update – Education & Outreach

Presentation

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Special Board Meeting – October 15, 2024, 5:30 pm
b) Next Regular Board Meeting – October 24, 2024, 6:30 pm

10/24/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-10-24 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – August 22, 2024
b) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – September 12, 2024
c) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – September 26, 2024

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update

10/24/24 Update

Aquatic Invasive Species Update
New Business
Old Business

a) Biennial Professional Services RFP – Initial Review

Report of Staff

a) Administrator
b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Special board meeting – October 29, 2024, 5:30 pm (Strategic Planning Workshop)
b) Special board meeting – November 11, 2024, 5:30 pm (Strategic Planning Workshop)
c) Regular board meeting – November 21, 2024, 6:30 pm

11/21/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-11-21 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – August 22, 2024
b) Special Board Meeting Minutes – October 2, 2024
c) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – October 10, 2024
d) Special Board Meeting Minutes – October 15, 2024
e) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – October 24, 2024
f) Special Board Meeting Minutes – October 29, 2024

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update (Added 11/22/24)
Aquatic Invasive Species Update
New Business

a) WCD 2025 Service Agreement
b) MN Watersheds Annual Meeting Delegate Appointments
c) MN Watersheds Resolutions
d) Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership 2025-2026 Work Plan
e) 2025 CLFLWD Staff Work Plan
f) HR and Staffing Updates

Old Business

a) Biennial Professional Services RFP
b) Clean Water Partnership Loan D Agreement
c) Update on Floodplain Vulnerability Modeling

Report of Staff

a) Administrator

Project Update

b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Administrator Review [may convene in closed session]
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – December 19, 2024, 6:30 pm

12/19/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-12-19 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda
Full agenda and board packet items will be posted on this page no later than the Monday immediately preceding the meeting.

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – August 22, 2024
b) Special Board Meeting Minutes – November 12, 2024
c) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – November 21, 2024

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Comment Opportunity on 2025 Budget & Levy
Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update
New Business

a) Chisago County Hazard Mitigation Plan
b) WJD-6 Wetland Enhancement Project Closeout
c) Moody Lake Capstone Project Closeout
d) Shoreline Public Relations RFP
e) Resolution Ratifying Clean Water Fund Grant Extension
f) 2024 Blue Water Science Survey Summaries
g) 2024 Aquatic Invasive Species Yearend Report

2024 AIS Program Yearend Summary (YouTube)

h) 2024 Watercraft Inspection Yearend Report
i) Yearend Accounting & Reimbursement Requests
j) 2025 Cost Share Policy
k) Grant Application Authorizations
l) Heath Ave IESF City of Wyoming Agreement

Old Business

a) 2025 Staff Work Plan
b) Biennial Professional Services RFP
c) Floodplain Vulnerability Update

Report of Staff

a) Administrator

Project Update

b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next special board meeting – January 7, 2025, 5:30 pm (Strategic Planning Meeting)
b) Next regular board meeting – January 9, 2025, 6:30 pm

01/09/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-01-09 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
New Business

a) Election of Officers and Liaison Appointments
b) Citizen Advisory Committee Appointments
c) Designation of Official Newspapers and Banks
d) Review Bank Signers, Viewers, and Credit Card Holders
e) District Vehicle

Old Business

a) Floodplain Vulnerability Update

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – January 23, 2025, 6:30 pm

01/23/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-01-23 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – November 21, 2024
b) Special Board Meeting Minutes – December 10, 2024
c) Special Board Meeting Minutes – December 17, 2024
d) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – December 19, 2024

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Hearing: Heath Iron Enhanced Sand Filter Project Ordering

EOR presentation

Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update
New Business

a) FY25 Clean Water Fund Grant Agreement (updated 01/24/25)
b) Heath Iron Enhanced Sand Filter Project Ordering & Engineering
c) Heath Iron Enhanced Sand Filter Acquisition
d) 2025 Blue Water Science Service Agreement
e) 2024 Yearend Education & Outreach Summary
f) 2025 Education & Outreach Implementation Plan

Old Business

a) 2024 Aquatic Invasive Species Report

YouTube Video (please watch prior to meeting)

b) 2024 Watercraft Inspection Report

YouTube Video (please watch prior to meeting)

c) Blue Water Science Yearend Reports
d) Floodplain Vulnerability Modeling Report
e) District Vehicle
f) 2025 Cost-Share Policy
g) Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership Work Plan Leverage (updated 01/24/25)

Report of Staff

a) Administrator
b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills (updated 01/24/25)
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Special board meeting – January 28, 2025, 6:00 pm
b) Special board meeting – February 4, 2025, 5:30 pm
c) Next regular board meeting – February 13, 2025, 6:30 pm

02/13/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-02-13 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
New Business

a) Stearns County Shoreland Presentation
b) Washington County Cooperative Weed Management Area
c) North Shore Circle Park Agreement
d) 2025 Forest Lake Cooperative Aquatic Invasive Species Agreement
e) MN Watersheds Delegate Appointments

Old Business

a) 2024 Education & Outreach Yearend Summary

YouTube Video

b) 2025 Education & Outreach Implementation Plan

YouTube Video

c) Heath Iron Enhanced Sand Filter Acquisition Budget Transfer

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update
b) Operations & Maintenance Program Update

YouTube Video

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – February 27, 2025, 6:30 pm

02/27/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-02-27 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – November 21, 2024
b) Special Board Meeting Minutes – January 7, 2025
c) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – January 9, 2025
d) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – January 23, 2025
e) Special Board Meeting Minutes – January 28, 2025
CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update

a) Update
b) Appointment

New Business
Old Business

a) MN Watersheds Delegate Appointments
b) Forest Lake Alum Treatment Monitoring Update
c) North Shore Trail Road Reconstruction Project

Report of Staff

a) Administrator
b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next special board meeting – March 4, 2025, 5:30 pm
b) Next regular board meeting – March 13, 2025, 6:30 pm

03/13/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-03-13 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
New Business

a) Chisago County Joint Powers Agreement
b) 2025 Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention & Management Plan

YouTube Video

c) 2025 Water Monitoring Plan

Old Business

a) Floodplain Vulnerability Assessment Update

Presentation

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update
b) Permitting Program Update

YouTube Video

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next special board meeting – March 25, 2025, 5:30 pm
b) Next regular board meeting – March 27, 2025, 6:30 pm

03/27/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-03-27 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Special Board Meeting Minutes – January 28, 2025
b) Special Board Meeting Minutes – February 11, 2025
c) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – February 13, 2025
d) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – February 27, 2025

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum*

*If you would like to address the Board during the Public Open Forum, you must attend the meeting in person at 44 Lake St S, Suite A, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

Citizen Advisory Committee Update

a) Update
b) Appointment

New Business

a) Sunrise River Headwaters Project Development Scope of Work
b) Water Quality & Storage Grant Application
c) 2024 CAT & DIY Monitoring Report

YouTube Video

d) Insurance Liability Coverage Waiver
e) Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
f) 2024 Year-In-Review, Annual Report, Progress Report Initial Drafts

2024 Year-In-Review Draft
Annual Report Draft
Progress Report Draft (posted 3/28/25)

g) Shallow Pond

Old Business

a) Flood Resiliency Community Engagement Final Report
b) Flood Resiliency Action Plan Scope of Work
c) FY24 General Fund Transfer Amount

Report of Staff

a) Administrator
b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Bone Lake South Wetland Property Appraisal [may convene in closed session]
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – April 10, 2025, 6:30 pm

04/10/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-04-10 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
New Business

a) 2024 Water Monitoring Report and Presentation

YouTube Video

b) Office Space Site Visits
c) Office Space Architect

Old Business

a) 2024 Year-in-Review, Annual Report, Progress Report Presentations

YouTube Presentation
Year-in-Review
Annual Report
Progress Report

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update

Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next special board meeting – April 15, 2025, 6:30 pm
b) Next regular board meeting – April 24, 2025, 6:30 pm

04/24/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-04-24 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Special Board Meeting Minutes – March 4, 2025
b) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – March 13, 2025
c) Special Board Meeting Minutes – March 25, 2025
d) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – March 27, 2025

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum*

*If you would like to address the Board during the Public Open Forum, you must attend the meeting in person at 44 Lake St S, Suite A, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

Advisory Committee Updates
New Business

a) 2024 Audit Report

Audit Executive Governance Summary
Audit Financial Report
Audit Presentation

b) 2026 Budget Schedule
c) 2025 Forest Lake Curly-leaf Pondweed Treatment Contract (updated 04/24/25)

Old Business

a) 2024 Year-In-Review, Annual Report, Progress Report

2024 Year-In-Review Draft
Annual Report Draft
Progress Report Draft

b) 2024 Water Monitoring Report

Report of Staff

a) Administrator
b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next special board meeting – April 29, 2025, 6:00 pm
b) Next regular board meeting – May 8, 2025, 6:30 pm

05/08/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda
Full agenda and board packet items will be posted on this page no later than the Monday immediately preceding the meeting.

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
New Business

a) Permit 24-013 Gaiovnik Subdivision
b) Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Applications
c) Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership 10-Year Plan Amendment
d) Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership Grant Work Plan Amendment
e) Review of Governance Manual
f) Wake Boat Control in Freshwater Lake
g) Minnesota Watersheds Summer Tour

Old Business

a) Program Signage
b) State of the Watershed

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update
b) Program Update – Education & Outreach

YouTube Summary

Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – May 22, 2025, 6:30 pm

05/22/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-05-22 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – April 10, 2025
b) Special Board Meeting Minutes – April 15, 2025
c) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – April 24, 2025
d) Special Board Meeting Minutes – April 29, 2025

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum*

*If you would like to address the Board during the Public Open Forum, you must attend the meeting in person at 44 Lake St S, Suite A, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

Advisory Committee Updates
New Business

a) Permit 25-004 North Shore Trail

Engineer’s Exhibit

b) Impact of Federal Funding Cuts

Old Business

a) Strategic Plan Formatting and Distribution

Strategic Plan Spreadsheet

b) Lake Impairment Delisting Requests
c) Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership 10-Year Plan Amendment
d) Standard Project Signage

Report of Staff

a) Administrator
b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next special board meeting – June 5, 2025, 6:00 pm
b) Next regular board meeting – June 12, 2025, 6:30 pm

06/12/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-06-12 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 879 8500 3149
Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
New Business

a) Permit 25-003 Beltz Park Improvements
b) Mid-Year Accounting & Reimbursement Requests
c) Spring Newsletter
d) Open Meeting Law Update

Old Business

a) Strategic Plan Formatting and Distribution

PDF
Excel Workbook

b) 2026 Budget and Projects

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update
b) Program Update – Land Acquisition & Management

Report of Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next special board meeting – June 16, 2025, 6:00 pm
b) Next regular board meeting – June 26, 2025, 6:30 pm

06/26/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-06-26 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 853 8511 0513
Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Special Board Meeting Minutes – May 6, 2025
b) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – May 8, 2025
c) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – May 22, 2025

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum*

*If you would like to address the Board during the Public Open Forum, you must attend the meeting in person at 44 Lake St S, Suite A, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

Advisory Committee Updates
New Business
Old Business

a) Standard Project Signage

Report of Staff

a) Administrator
b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – July 10, 2025, 6:30 pm

07/10/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-07-10 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 841 1300 5641
Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
New Business
Old Business

a) Flood Resiliency Action Plan

EOR Presentation

b) Greenbelt & Open Space Plan Scope of Work

EOR Presentation

c) Annual Review of Crisis Communication Plan

Memo and Plan
Presentation

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update
b) Program Update – Watershed Planning & Resiliency

Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next special board meeting – July 14, 2025, 6:00 pm
b) Next regular board meeting – July 24, 2025, 6:30 pm

07/24/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-07-24 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 822 3666 7113
Meeting Notice & Agenda
Full agenda and board packet items will be posted on this page no later than the Monday immediately preceding the meeting.

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Special Board Meeting Minutes – June 5, 2025
b) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – June 12, 2025
c) Special Board Meeting Minutes – June 16, 2025
d) Special Board Meeting Minutes – June 23, 2025
e) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – June 26, 2025

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum*

*If you would like to address the Board during the Public Open Forum, you must attend the meeting in person at 44 Lake St S, Suite A, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

Advisory Committee Updates
New Business

a) MN Watersheds Annual Meeting on Resolutions and Petitions Notice

Old Business

a) Flood Resiliency Action Plan
b) State of the Watershed

Report of Staff

a) Administrator
b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next special board meeting – July 28, 2025, 6:00 pm
b) Next regular board meeting – August 14, 2025, 6:30 pm

08/14/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-08-14 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 882 4091 6466
Meeting Notice & Agenda
Full agenda and board packet items will be posted on this page no later than the Monday immediately preceding the meeting.

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
New Business

a) UMN Alum Research Presentation

Presentation

b) MN Watersheds Annual Awards and Presentations
c) Timm’s Marina
d) Permit Fee Structure

Old Business

a) Building Architect
b) 2026 Budget

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update
b) Program Update – Permitting Inspection Protocol

Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – August 28, 2025, 6:30 pm

08/28/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-08-28 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 892 7019 3012
Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative items or items not requiring discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda at the request of the Board member, staff member, or a member of the audience. Please state which item or items you wish to remove for separate discussion.

a) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – July 10, 2025
b) Special Board Meeting Minutes – July 14, 2025
c) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – July 24, 2025
d) Special Board Meeting Minutes – July 28, 2025

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum*

*If you would like to address the Board during the Public Open Forum, you must attend the meeting in person at 44 Lake St S, Suite A, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

Advisory Committee Updates
New Business

a) Bush Foundation Grant Application

Old Business

a) Bone Lake South Property Environmental Assessment
b) MN Watersheds Resolutions
c) Mid-Season Monitoring Program Update Presentation

YouTube Presentation

Report of Staff

a) Administrator
b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – September 11, 2025, 6:30 pm

09/11/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-09-11 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 844 9243 0853
Meeting Notice & Agenda
Full agenda and board packet items will be posted on this page no later than the Monday immediately preceding the meeting.

Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Setting of Meeting Agenda
New Business

a) MN Water Resources Conference Manager Registration
b) Watershed Based Implementation Funding Agreement Extension

Old Business

a) Building Architect Consultants
b) 2026 Budget & Accomplishments Outreach

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update
b) Program Update – Grant Research & Preparation

YouTube Presentation

Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – September 25, 2025, 6:30 pm
