Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District

Fall Lawn Care Class
2024-09-19 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Chisago Lakes High School, 29400 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN, United States
Lawn care can be expensive and puzzling. You will learn some simple tips and techniques that can help you get the best performance out of your yard while protecting area lakes and stream from pollutants and runoff. We will cover a wide variety of topics and answer your questions about watering, fertilizing, weed identification and so much more to make your lawn the best it can be. We will also discuss prepping your lawn for the cold winter months ahead, so in the spring you have a yard that is the envy of the neighborhood. Participants will receive an informational folder full of great publications, a native plant book, and several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists.

https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/course/2395/fall-2024/fall-lawn-care

Fall Native Perennial Planting Class
2024-09-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center, 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Why should spring get all the glory? While you might not think of fall as a time to get outside and plant new perennials, it actually presents a golden opportunity to do just that. Not only is it bargain time for many perennials at the garden store, the growing conditions are perfect for establishing roots. Participants will receive a folder full of great information and a native plant book. Several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists.
** In person and virtual option**

https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/course/7549/fall-2024/fall-native-perennial-planting

09/26/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-09-26 18:30 - 20:30 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 822 7754 9006
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

Fall Native Perennial Planting Class
2024-09-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Chisago Lakes High School, 29400 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN, United States
Why should spring get all the glory? While you might not think of fall as a time to get outside and plant new perennials, it actually presents a golden opportunity to do just that. Not only is it bargain time for many perennials at the garden store, the growing conditions are perfect for establishing roots. Participants will receive an informational folder full of great publications, a native plant book, and several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists.
https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/course/2396/fall-2024/fall-native-perennial-planting

10/02/24 Special Board Workshop - Strategic Planning
2024-10-02 17:30 - 19:30 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 822 7754 9006
Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Strategic Planning Workshop

a) Efforts Outlined
b) Vision Planning Exercise
c) Goal
d) Outcome
e) Feedback Process

Adjourn

Next regular board meeting – October 10, 2024, 6:30 pm

Landscaping Septics Class
2024-10-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Chisago Lakes High School, 29400 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN, United States
Landscaping near and around septic systems is a concern of many homeowners. Whether you already have an existing septic system or will be installing a new one to your residence, there are many aesthetic options. Participants will learn some tips and techniques that not only will help the looks of the system; they will also help the functioning of the system. Participants will receive a native plant book and several native plant prizes will be given away.
https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/course/2397/fall-2024/landscaping-septics

10/10/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-10-10 18:30 - 20:30 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 822 7754 9006
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

10/15/24 Special Board Workshop - Strategic Planning
2024-10-15 17:30 - 19:30 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 822 7754 9006
Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Strategic Planning Workshop
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – October 24, 2024, 6:30 pm
b) Next special board meeting – October 29, 2024, 5;30 pm

Fall Lawn Care Class
2024-10-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center, 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Lawn care can be expensive and puzzling. Learn to get the best performance from your yard while protecting lakes and streams from pollutants and runoff. We will cover a wide variety of topics and answer your questions about watering, fertilizing, weed identification and more. Learn how to prep your lawn for winter so you have a yard that is the envy of the neighborhood in the spring. Participants will receive a folder full of great information and a native plant book. Several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists.
**In person and virtual option**
https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/course/7547/fall-2024/fall-lawn-care

Mulches and Composts Class
2024-10-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Chisago Lakes High School, 29400 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN, United States
Composts and mulches are nature’s way of recycling; keeps waste out of landfills, and it fertilizes without chemicals. Learn how to use a variety of composts and the various mulches out there for all your planting and landscaping needs whether you make them yourself or buy them off the shelf. The pros, the cons, and everything in between…especially how to use mulches to tuck your plants in for the long winter ahead. Participants will receive an informational folder full of great publications, a native plant book, and several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists.

https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/course/2398/fall-2024/mulches-and-composts

10/22/24 County Commissioner Budget Meeting
2024-10-22 08:00 - 09:00 | MN
The Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District will meet with Washington County District 1 Commissioner to discuss the CLFLWD 2025 budget and planned activities. A quorum of the CLFLWD Board may be present.
Open Meeting Notice

10/22/2024 CAC Meeting
2024-10-22 17:00 - 18:00 | MN
A quorum of the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District Board of Managers may be present at the October 22, 2024, Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting.
Open Meeting Notice

10/24/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-10-24 18:30 - 20:30 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 822 7754 9006
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

Fall Septic System Care Class
2024-10-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center, 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
How does your septic system really work? How can you as a homeowner care for and protect your investment to maximize the life of the system? Learn how to extend the life of your septic system while maximizing efficiency, reducing expensive repairs and protecting water quality. Participants will receive a folder full of great information and a native plant book. Several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists.
**In person and virtual options**

https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/course/7546/fall-2024/fall-septic-system-care

10/29/24 Special Board Workshop - Strategic Planning
2024-10-29 17:30 - 19:30 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 822 7754 9006
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 Special Meeting
Strategic Planning Workshop – review materials

a) Summary and Vision Statement – (October 15th Meeting Recording)
b) MN Statute 103D.201 Watershed District Purposes
c) CLFLWD Order of Establishment
d) Example Vision Statements – Compiled by Manager Toavs
e) Example Plan – Washington County Strategic Plan
f) Example Plan – Clean Water Council Strategic Plan
g) Example Plan – MN Watersheds Strategic Plan, redlined updates from latest board packet
h) *Note that this is just a selection of strategic plan examples and more can be made available upon request.

Adjourn – upcoming meetings

Special Board Meeting – November 12, 2024, 5:30 pm (Strategic Planning Workshop)
Regular Board Meeting – November 21, 2024, 6:30 pm
Special Board Meeting – December 3, 2024, 5:30 pm (Strategic Planning Workshop)

Office Holiday - Veteran's Day
2024-11-11 | MN
The Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District office will be closed to observe this holiday.

11/12/24 Special Board Workshop - Strategic Planning
2024-11-12 17:30 - 19:30 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 822 7754 9006
Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Strategic Planning Workshop
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – November 21, 2024, 6:30 pm
b) Next special board meeting – December 3, 2024, 5:30 pm

Mulches and Composts Class
2024-11-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center, 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Composts and mulches are nature’s way of recycling; it keeps waste out of landfills and fertilizes without chemicals. Learn how to use a variety of composts and various mulches for all your planting and landscaping needs whether you make them or buy them. We’ll cover pros, cons, and everything in between…especially how to use mulches to tuck your plants in for winter. Participants will receive a folder full of great information and a native plant book. Several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists.
**In person and virtual options**
https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/course/7545/fall-2024/mulches-and-composts

Dormant Seeding Class
2024-11-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Chisago Lakes High School, 29400 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN, United States
Spring is often thought to be the traditional time to plant seed, but fall has its advantages. When we seed in fall, the seeding is dormant, and the seed will remain in the soil all winter long to germinate in spring. In many cases, dormant seeding can be more effective than spring and summer seedings. Join us to learn more about this method and tips and tricks to increase your spring germination and seed success. Participants will receive an informational folder full of great publications, a native plant book, and several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists.
https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/course/2399/fall-2024/dormant-seeding

11/19/2024 CAC Meeting
2024-11-19 17:00 - 18:00 | MN

Fall Septic System Care Class
2024-11-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Chisago Lakes High School, 29400 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN, United States
How does your individual septic system really work? How can you as a homeowner care for and protect your investment to maximize the life of the system? There are many simple things you can do to extend the life of your septic system while at the same time maximizing efficiency, reducing expensive repairs, and protecting water quality. Participants will receive an informational folder full of great publications, a native plant book, and several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists.
https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/course/2400/fall-2024/fall-septic-system-care

11/21/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-11-21 18:30 - 20:30 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 822 7754 9006
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

Dormant Seeding Class
2024-11-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center, 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Spring is often thought to be the time to plant seed, but fall has its advantages. When we seed in fall, the seeding is dormant, and the seed will remain in the soil all winter long to germinate in spring. Dormant seeding can even be more effective than spring and summer seedings. Join us to learn more about this method and how to increase your spring germination and seed success. Participants will receive a folder full of great information and a native plant book. Several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists.
**In person and virtual options**
https://forestlake.ce.eleyo.com/course/7537/fall-2024/dormant-seeding

Office Holiday - Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 | MN

Office Holiday - Day After Thanksgiving
2024-11-29 | MN

MN Watersheds Annual Conference
2024-12-04 - 2024-12-06 | Grand View Lodge, 23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MN, 56468, United States
A quorum of the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District Board of Managers will attend the Minnesota Watersheds Annual Conference in Nisswa, MN.
Open Meeting Notice

12/10/24 Special Board Workshop - Strategic Planning
2024-12-10 17:30 - 19:30 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions: Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 822 7754 9006
Meeting Notice & Agenda
Full agenda and board packet items will be posted on this page at least three days preceding the meeting.

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Strategic Planning Workshop

Vision, Mission, Values – Schmaltz Edits
Greenway Corridor Strategy Discussion

Adjourn

Next special board meeting – December 17, 2024, 5:30 pm
Next regular board meeting – December 19, 2024, 6:30 pm

12/17/24 Special Board Workshop - Strategic Planning
2024-12-17 17:30 - 19:30 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 822 7754 9006
Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Strategic Planning Workshop
Adjourn

a) Next regular board meeting – December 19, 2024, 6:30 pm
b) Next special board meeting – January 7, 2025, 5:30 pm

12/18/2024 CAC Meeting
2024-12-18 17:00 - 18:00 | MN

12/19/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-12-19 18:30 - 20:30 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 822 7754 9006
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
