12/18/25 Regular Board Meeting
2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 813 2067 5126
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 – November 6, 2025
b) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – November 20, 2025

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Comment Opportunity on 2026 Budget & Levy
Public Open Forum
Advisory Committee Updates
New Business

a) 2025 Blue Water Science Yearend Reports
b) 2025 Aquatic Invasive Species Report

YouTube Yearend Summary Video

c) 2025 Watercraft Inspection Report

YouTube Yearend Summary Video

d) 2025 Yearend Accounting & Reimbursement Requests

Old Business

a) Revision to Rule 9.0
b) 2026 Budget & Levy
c) Forest Lake Alum Treatment Project Closeout
d) Governance Manual Update
e) 2026 Staff Work Plan
f) 5-Year Program & Project Plan
g) 2025 Education & Outreach Yearend Report

YouTube Yearend Summary Video

h) 2026 Education & Outreach Implementation Plan

Report of Staff

a) Administrator

Program Update – Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership

YouTube Video

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 regular board meeting – January 8, 2026, 6:30 pm

01/08/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 851 9347 1516
Meeting Notice & Agenda

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

a) Election of Officers and Liaison Appointments
b) Community Advisory Committee Appointments
c) Designation of Newspapers and Banks
d) Review Bank Signers-Viewers-Credit Card Holders
e) Lower St. Croix Partnership Metro Convene Meeting
f) Section 125 POP

Old Business

a) Bone Lake South Property Short-term Management
b) Rule 9 Revision Resolution

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update

Report of Officers and Managers

LSC-Keeping Our Communities Growing and Clean Water Flowing

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – January 22, 2026, 6:30 pm

01/22/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-01-22 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 9099 5882
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 – December 18, 2025

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum
Advisory Committee Updates
New Business

a) 2025 Blue Water Science Reports
b) 2026 Aquatic Plant Surveys Service Agreement
c) Clean Water Partnership Loan E Application

Old Business

a) 2025 Aquatic Invasive Species Program Yearend Summary
b) 2025 Yearend Watercraft Inspection Program Report
c) Timm’s Marina Environmental Assessment Worksheet

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 – February 12, 2026, 6:30 pm

02/12/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 893 3429 7570
Meeting Notice & Agenda

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

a) 2026-2028 Forest Lake Cooperative Aquatic Invasive Species Agreement

Old Business

a) 2025 Blue Water Science Reports
b) 2025 Education & Outreach Yearend Report
c) 2026 Education & Outreach Implementation Plan
d) 2026 Education & Outreach Events
e) 2026 Rule Revision
f) Clean Water Partnership Loan E

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update

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

a) Next regular board meeting – February 26, 2026, 6:30 pm

02/26/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-02-26 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 894 3964 8866
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) January 8, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
b) January 22, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum
Advisory Committee Updates
New Business

a) 2026 Aquatic Invasive Species Treatment Service Contract
b) 2026 Chisago County Watercraft Inspection Joint Powers Agreement
c) Operations & Maintenance Program Update

YouTube Presentation

d) Minnesota Watersheds Legislative Event 2026

Event Packet

Old Business

a) Water Management Districts

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 – March 12, 2026, 6:30 pm

03/12/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-03-12 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 842 3924 4545
Meeting Notice & Agenda

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

a) 2026 Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention & Management Plan

YouTube Presentation

b) 2026 Water Monitoring Plan
c) 2026 Cost-Share Program Framework
d) FY27 Clean Water Fund Competitive Grant Applications (Updated 3/12/26)
e) GreenCorps Host Site Application Resolution
f) Heath Iron Enhanced Sand Filter Bid Solicitation
g) MN Lakes and Rivers Letter of Support

Old Business

a) 2026-2028 Forest Lake Cooperative Aquatic Invasive Species Agreement (Tri-Party Agreement)

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update
b) Program Update – Permitting

YouTube Presentation (added 3/11/26)

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

a) Next regular board meeting – March 26, 2026, 6:30 pm

03/26/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 861 2468 2262
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) January 8, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
b) January 22, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Summary of Changes

c) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – February 12, 2026
d) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – February 26, 2026

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

Public Open Forum
Advisory Committee Updates
New Business

a) Draft 2025 Comprehensive Monitoring Report

Presentation (added 3/26/26)

b) Bush Foundation Grant Application
c) Green Infrastructure Grant East Comfort Pond Project Scope of Work
d) Draft 2025 Year-In-Review, Annual Report, Progress Report

2025 Year-In-Review Draft
2025 Annual Report Draft
2025 Progress Report Draft

e) U of St. Thomas Sustainable Communities Program

Old Business

a) Cost-Share Program Update

Report of Staff

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

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills (Updated 3/26/26)
Report of Officers and Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – April 9, 2026, 6:30 pm

04/09/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 898 9958 9723
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 – March 12, 2026

CLFLWD YouTube Channel (for watching past meetings)

New Business

a) Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership Update
b) 2026 MN Watersheds Request For Resolutions
c) Manager Liaisons and Interagency Agendas

Old Business

a) 2025 Comprehensive Monitoring Report
b) 2025 Year-In-Review, Annual Report, Progress Report Presentation

YouTube Presentation
Comments on 2025 Annual Report and Progress Report

c) Natural Shoreline Outreach and Education Campaign Update

YouTube Presentation

Program/Project Update

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

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

a) Next regular board meeting – April 23, 2026, 6:30 pm

04/23/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-04-23 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 823 3785 4045
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 – March 26, 2026

Link to March 26 YouTube Recording

b) National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Five Star Grant Application

Public Open Forum
Advisory Committee Updates
New Business

a) 2025 Audit Report

Audit Executive Governance Summary
Audit Financial Report
Audit Presentation

b) 2027 Budget Schedule & Outreach Plan
c) Watershed Management Plan Minor Amendment
d) Starry Stonewort Rapid Response Plan

Old Business

a) 2025 Year-In-Review, Annual Report, & Progress Report

2025 Year-In-Review Draft
2025 Annual Report Draft
2025 Progress Report Draft

b) Bone Lake South Nature Area Fencing
c) Natural Shoreline Education and Outreach Campaign Update

Report of Staff

a) Administrator

Presentation

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 – May 14, 2026, 6:30 pm

05/14/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 811 7423 8370
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 9, 2026

CLFLWD YouTube Channel – April 9th

b) Letter of Support for Great River Greening Grant Application

New Business

a) Permit 25-015 Havenwood (Chestnut Creek Phase 2)
b) Permit 25-019 Amberly Woods
c) Wittrock Porch Addition Applicability of Lake Buffer Requirement
d) Watershed Management Plan Amendment Presentation

Old Business

a) Floodplain Resilience Action Plan Framework

YouTube Video
Presentation
Draft Floodplain Resilience Action Plan Framework

b) 2026 Impaired Waters List

Project Update
Report of Officers and Managers
Administrator Performance Review (may convene in closed session)
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – May 28, 2026, 6:30 pm

05/28/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-05-28 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 884 6791 7964
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 – April 23, 2026

Direct YouTube link

b) Special Board Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2026

Direct YouTube link

Public Open Forum
Advisory Committee Updates
New Business

a) Permit 25-020 Forest View Preserve
b) Insurance Liability Coverage Waiver
c) 2026 Budget Amendment

Old Business

a) Natural Shoreline Education & Outreach Campaign
b) Education & Outreach Program Update
c) Starry Stonewort Rapid Response
d) Floodplain Resilience Action Plan Framework

Final Floodplain Resilience Action Plan Framework

Report of Staff

a) Administrator

Presentation

b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills

2026 Jan-Jun Cash Flow Projections

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

a) Next special board meeting – June 2, 2026, 6:00 pm
b) Next regular board meeting – June 11, 2026, 6:30 pm

06/11/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-06-11 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 865 6511 0602
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 – May 14, 2026

CLFLWD YouTube Channel – May 14th

b) Special Board Meeting Minutes – May 26, 2026

CLFLWD YouTube Channel – May 26th

New Business

a) Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Awards
b) Shallow Pond Audubon Property Donation and ESA SOW
c) Natural Shoreline Outreach Plan Framework

Old Business

a) Heath Iron Enhanced Sand Filter Project Contract Award
b) Watershed Management Plan Minor Amendment Adoption
c) Floodplain Resilience Project Feasibility Scope of Work
d) Clean Water Partnership Loan E Agreement
e) MN Watersheds Resolutions

Project Update
Report of Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next special board meeting – June 15, 2026, 6:00 pm
b) Next regular board meeting – June 25, 2026, 6:30 pm

06/25/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-06-25 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 895 1831 3180
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 – May 28, 2026

Direct YouTube link

b) Special Board Meeting Minutes – June 2, 2026

Direct YouTube link

Public Open Forum
Advisory Committee Updates
New Business

a) Floodplain Resiliency Project Development Budget Amendment
b) Bone Lake South Property Management Plan Scope of Work

Old Business

a) Eurasian Watermilfoil Policy
b) Comfort Lake Delisting Event Recap

Report of Staff

a) Administrator

Presentation

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 9, 2026, 6:30 pm

07/09/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-07-09 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 898 6423 2504
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 – June 11, 2026

CLFLWD YouTube Channel – June 11th

b) Special Board Meeting Minutes – June 15, 2026

CLFLWD YouTube Channel – June 15th

New Business

a) Permit 25-023 Dealer Rental Parking Lot Paving
b) Annual Review of Crisis Communication Plan
c) Annual Review of Strategic Plan

Old Business

a) Community Advisory Committee
b) Bone Lake South Management Plan

Project Update
Report of Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – July 23, 2026, 6:30 pm

07/23/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-07-23 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 891 7356 6283
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 – June 25, 2026

Direct YouTube link

Public Open Forum
Advisory Committee Updates

a) Community Advisory Committee Update
b) Community Advisory Committee Appointment

New Business

a) MN Watersheds Annual Meeting on Resolutions and Petitions
b) BWSR Easement Programs

Old Business

a) Bone Lake South Nature Area Wetland Restoration Scope of Work

Report of Staff

a) Administrator

Presentation

b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

Report of Treasurer and Approval of Bills

2026 Jul-Dec Cash Flow Projections

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

a) Next regular board meeting – July 9, 2026, 6:30 pm

08/13/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-08-13 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 839 2675 7431
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 9, 2026
b) Special Board Meeting Minutes – July 22, 2026
c) Special Board Meeting Minutes – July 30, 2026

Public Hearing: East Comfort Pond Project Ordering
New Business

a) East Comfort Pond Project Ordering and Engineering
b) Bone Lake South Tractor Purchase
c) 2027-2028 Biennial Professional Services RFP
d) State of the Watershed Preliminary Planning

Old Business

a) Audubon Property Environmental Site Assessment
b) Bone Lake South Nature Area Management and Restoration Plan
c) MN Watersheds Summer Tour

Project Update
Report of Managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – August 27, 2026, 6:30 pm

08/27/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-08-27 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 837 7766 2816
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 23, 2026

Direct YouTube link

Public Open Forum
Advisory Committee Updates
New Business

a) MN Watersheds Annual Meeting Awards
b) Audubon Property Acquisition

Old Business

a) Permit 25-019 Maintenance Amendment
b) Bone Lake South Nature Area Restoration and Management Plan
c) State of the Watershed Planning

Report of Staff

a) Administrator

Presentation

b) Emmons and Olivier Resources
c) Smith Partners

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

a) Next regular board meeting – September 10, 2026, 6:30 pm

09/10/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-09-10 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.

09/24/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-09-24 18:30 - 20:30

10/08/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-10-08 18:30 - 20:30

10/22/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-10-22 18:30 - 20:30

11/19/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-11-19 18:30 - 20:30

12/17/26 Regular Board Meeting
2026-12-17 18:30 - 20:30
