Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District

05/06/25 Special Board Meeting - Budget
2025-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Budget Prioritization and Visioning Workshop

Memo
Budget Outline

3. Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – May 8, 2025 6:30 pm

06/05/25 Special Board Meeting - Budget
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Budget Workshop
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – June 12, 2025 6:30 pm

06/16/25 Special Board Meeting - Budget
2025-06-16 18:00 - 20:00
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Strategic Plan
Budget Workshop
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – June 26, 2025, 6:30 pm

06/23/25 Special Board Meeting - Budget
2025-06-23 18:00 - 20:00
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Budget Workshop
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – June 26, 2025 6:30 pm

07/14/25 Special Board Meeting - Budget
2025-07-14 18:00 - 20:00
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Budget Workshop
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – July 24, 2025 6:30 pm

07/28/25 Special Board Meeting - Budget
2025-07-28 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Building Architect
Budget Workshop
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – August 14, 2025 6:30 pm

07/30/25 St. Croix River Workshop on the Water (WOW) Meeting Notice
2025-07-30 17:30 - 20:30 | Taylor’s Falls Princess, 220 South St, Taylor's Falls, MN, 55084, United States
The workshop is designed for city councils, planning commissions, township boards, county commissioners, SWCD and watershed board members, and other local leaders.
The annual St. Croix WOW offers a unique opportunity for community leaders to network, access support from state and local government, and learn about issues such as sustainable community development, preventing harmful algal blooms, community forestry, healthy shorelines, and St. Croix Watershed resources and connections. This year’s workshop will include a keynote welcome from Matt Poppleton, Executive Director of Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix and Namekagon, as well as five learning stations with mini-presentations.
Open Meeting Notice

08/11/25 Special Board Meeting – Budget
2025-08-11 18:00 - 20:00
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Budget Workshop
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – August 14, 2025 6:30 pm

08/20/25 Special Board Meeting – Budget
2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:00
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 814 4069 2507
Meeting Notice & Agenda
Full agenda and board packet items will be posted on this page no later than 3 days immediately preceding the meeting.

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Budget Workshop
Adjourn

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

11/06/25 Special Board Meeting
2025-11-06 17:30 - 19:30
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Minnesota Watersheds Annual Conference and Delegates
Budget Workshop

a) Memo
b) Budget Changes Summary
c) Budget Scenarios Comparison Table
d) Budget Projection Option 1 (23.7% levy increase in 2026)
e) Budget Projection Option 2 (15.6% levy increase in 2026)
f) Budget Projection Option 3 (19.9% levy increase in 2026)

Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – November 20, 2025 6:30 pm

MN Watersheds Annual Conference 2025
2025-12-03 - 2025-12-05 | Grand View Lodge, 23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MN, 56468, United States
A quorum of the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District Board of Managers may attend the Minnesota Watersheds Annual Conference in Nisswa, MN.
Open Meeting Notice

05/12/26 Special Board Meeting - Budget Workshop #1
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 895 2281 7192
Meeting Notice & Agenda
Full agenda and board packet items will be posted on this page no later than 3 days immediately preceding the meeting.

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Budget Workshop #1 – Prioritization
Administrator Performance Review [may convene in closed session]
Adjourn

Next regular board meeting – May 14, 2026, 6:30 pm

05/26/26 Special Board Meeting – Floodplain Resilience Action Plan Framework Workshop
2026-05-26 18:00 - 20:00
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Floodplain Resilience Action Plan Framework Workshop
Adjourn

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

06/02/26 Special Board Meeting - Budget Workshop #2
2026-06-02 18:00 - 20:00
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Budget Workshop #2- First Review
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – June 11, 2026, 6:30 pm

06/15/26 Special Board Meeting - Budget Workshop #3
2026-06-15 18:00 - 20:00
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Budget Workshop #3 – Clarifications & Communications
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – June 25, 2026, 6:30 pm

Comfort Lake Delisting Celebration
2026-06-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 25402 Itasca Avenue, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
After 24 years on the state’s impaired waters list due to excess nutrients, Comfort Lake is now slated for delisting — a major milestone for the community and the lake itself. This achievement reflects years of collaboration, dedication, and stewardship from the Comfort Lake–Forest Lake Watershed District, the Comfort Lakes Association, the City of Wyoming, Chisago County, and many local groups, organizations, and community members who worked together to improve and protect the lake’s water quality.
We will be having a short program to commemorate the activities and partnerships that have helped the lake reach this milestone. There will be a light supper, refreshments, and cake following the program.
Please RSVP via email or by phone by June 10th.
Event Flyer
OPEN MEETING NOTICE

07/22/26 Special Board Meeting - Budget Workshop #4
2026-07-22 18:00 - 20:00
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Budget Workshop #4- Clarifications & Communications
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – July 23, 2026, 6:30 pm
b) Next special board meeting – July 30, 2026, 6:00 pm

Iron-Enhanced Sand Filter Project Open House
2026-07-27 17:30 - 18:30 | 24989 Heath Avenue North, 24989 Heath Avenue North, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
The Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District (CLFLWD) invites you to an informational open house to learn about a new iron-enhanced sand filter project that will help improve water quality in Little Comfort Lake and Comfort Lake.
Stop by the future project site anytime between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 27 to meet with CLFLWD staff, view project plans, ask questions, and learn how this innovative practice will reduce phosphorus entering Little Comfort Lake.
Construction is scheduled to begin in late summer 2026, with the filter expected to be operational before the 2027 spring snowmelt.
This project is an important step toward achieving long-term water quality goals for both Little Comfort Lake and Comfort Lake.
Event Flyer
Open Meeting Notice

07/30/26 Special Board Meeting - Budget Workshop #5
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Budget Workshop #5- Newspaper Communications
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – August 13, 2026, 6:30 pm
b) Next special board meeting – August 20, 2026, 6:00 pm

08/17/26 Special Board Meeting - Budget Workshop #6
2026-08-17 18:00 - 20:00
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Budget Workshop #6- Cleanup & Prep for Hearing
Adjourn

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

2026 State of the Watershed
2026-09-29 17:00 - 19:30 | Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
The Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District invites you to join us for our annual State of the Watershed event on September 29th from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Forest Lake American Legion.
This evening offers community members, partners, and stakeholders an opportunity to learn about the District’s ongoing efforts to protect and improve local water resources. We will share highlights from the past year, provide updates on current and upcoming projects, and discuss the partnerships and investments that continue to strengthen the health of our watershed.
The evening will begin with a social reception, giving attendees the opportunity to connect with District staff, Board Managers, community partners, and fellow residents. Following the reception, District staff and board members will present an overview of recent accomplishments, current initiatives, and future priorities. Guests are then invited to enjoy a complimentary buffet dinner and reception. During the evening, we will also recognize the recipients of the 2026 Watershed Champion Awards for their outstanding commitment to protecting and enhancing our local water resources. A cash bar will be available throughout the event.
We hope you will join us for an informative and enjoyable evening as we celebrate the progress we’ve made together and look ahead to the future of our watershed.
Please share the invitation and information with anyone you think also might be interested.
Please RSVP via email to or phone by September 18th.
Event Flyer
Open Meeting Notice
