Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District

Ag Equipment Set Up and Economic Operations
2023-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th St. N., Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
What are the most effective equipment set ups for reduced till, strip till, and no-till? Hear from Craig Kesteloot of Sterling Equipment and Repair about successful planter and equipment set ups for reduced to no-till systems and assessment of costs, fuel usage, and time to improve economics and leverage risk. Free to attend!
Join us for great conversations and stay for lunch!
RSVP By 2/28 to ensure a plate for lunch at https://forms.gle/dyEQN88Pzxy3Dknv5

Water Monitoring: The science behind keeping our lakes healthy
2023-03-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
How healthy are our lakes? How do we know if they are improving or declining? How can I help protect our local waterways? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, this presentation is for you! Water monitoring experts from the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District will be giving a hands-on demonstration on how the health of our local lakes and streams are monitored. Attendees will learn about the current health of our lakes, the factors that are used to determine that health rating, and the various citizen science programs available to residents. This presentation is great for adults looking to make a stronger connection with their local water resources and for young adults considering a career in natural resources and looking for volunteer opportunities to gain hands-on experience.
RSVP: https://forms.gle/PkXwzauv87PxsQFm7

2/23/23 Board Meeting
2023-02-23 18:30 - 20:00 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 189 134 191
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) Board Meeting Minutes – December, 15, 2022

Public Hearing: WJD-6 Wetland Restoration Project Ordering
Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update

a) CAC Appointment

New Business

a) WJD-6 Wetland Project Ordering & Scope of Work
b) 2023 CLFLWD and Chisago County WCI Joint Powers Agreement

Old Business

a) Comfort Lakes Association Funding Request

Report of Staff

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

Report of Treasurer

a) Approval of Bills and Treasurer’s Report

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

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – March, 9, 2023

Perennial Planting Primer: Getting Started with Native Plants
2023-02-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Recent years have seen a big increase in the popularity of incorporating native plants into our landscapes, but where do you start? This presentation will introduce some of the most common native plants available in our area and address common misconceptions. Attendees will also receive information on the local resources available for both funding and technical assistance in starting their own native plant project.
RSVP: https://forms.gle/akTfffep9Vm7mG9k6

2/14/23 CAC Meeting
2023-02-14 17:00 - 18:30 | MN
Meeting Notice & Agenda
Full agenda and meeting items will be posted on this page no later than the Monday immediately preceding the meeting.
Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3185987668 | Phone: 1.312.626.679 | Meeting ID: 318 598 7668

From Corn and Beans, to Goats and Greens: Conservation practices for farms of all sizes
2023-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Our local farms, big and small, provide our community with food, fuel, and fiber. Their operations are detailed, complex, and driven by the latest scientific information. This presentation has been specifically developed for farmers of all sizes to learn more about soil health and conservation farming practices. Experts from the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District (CLFLWD) will provide an introduction on various conservation practices and the funding resources that are available for implementing those practices.
RSVP: https://forms.gle/dhvAWjN6VpACw8Wx8

2/9/23 Board Meeting
2023-02-09 18:30 - 20:00 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 189 134 191
Meeting Notice & Agenda

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

a) Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership Grant Application
b) FY23 Clean Water Fund Grant Agreement

Old Business

a) Eurasian Watermilfoil Management Considerations & Watershed Management Plan Amendment

Staff’s Eurasian Watermilfoil Management Recommendation

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update
b) Program Update – 3006 Interagency Communication

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Administrator Review [May convene in closed session]
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – February 23, 2023 @ 6:30pm

1/30/23 Special Board Meeting
2023-01-30 14:00 - 16:00 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 189 134 191
Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting (Agenda)
Administrator Review Process Discussion
Administrator Review [May convene in closed session]
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – February 9, 2023 @ 6:30pm

1/26/23 Board Meeting
2023-01-26 18:30 - 20:00 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 189 134 191
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 – December 5, 2022

Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update

a) Committee Appointments

Aquatic Invasive Species Update

a) 2022 AIS and Watercraft Inspection Reports
b) Blue Water Science Service Agreement

New Business

a) Budget Transfer for Audit Services
b) Website Preview

Old Business

a) Potential Watershed Management Plan Amendment
b) Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) Management Considerations and Options

Report of Staff

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

Report of Treasurer

a) Approval of Bills and Treasurer’s Report

Report of Officers and managers
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Land Acquisition – Gravel Pit [may convene in closed session]
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – February 9, 2023 @ 6:30pm

1/17/23 CAC Meeting
2023-01-17 17:00 - 18:30 | MN

1/12/23 Board Meeting
2023-01-12 18:30 - 20:00 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 189 134 191
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 17, 2022

New Business

a) Election of Officers & Liaison Appointments
b) Designation of Official Newspapers & Banks

Old Business

a) H&H Model Update Final Report & Presentation
b) AIS Detector Training
c) Eurasian Watermilfoil Management
d) Potential Watershed Management Plan Amendment
e) District Office Lease

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Land Acquisition – Bone Lake South
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – January 12, 2023

Presentations:

H&H Model Presentation

12/15/22 Board Meeting
2022-12-15 18:30 - 20:00 | MN
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 189 134 191
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 – October 13, 2022
b) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – October 27, 2022

Public Comments on the 2023 Budget and Levy
Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update
Aquatic Invasive Species Update

a) 2022 AIS Program Yearend Summary
b) 2022 Watercraft Inspection Report
c) 2022 Blue Water Science Reports

Bone Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed & Eurasian Watermilfoil Report
Comfort Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed, Eurasian Watermilfoil, & Point-Intercept Survey Report
Forest Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed & Eurasian Watermilfoil Report (Draft)
Forest Lake Flowering Rush Report
Moody Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed Report
Shields Lake Curlyleaf Pondweed Report

d) 2022 WSB Shields Lake Carp Report

New Business

a) Permit 22-038
b) Forest Lake & Little Comfort Lake Paleo Sediment Cores
c) 2023 Board Meeting Schedule
d) Climate Resiliency Planning Grant
e) Bone Lake Northeast Wetland Project Closeout

Old Business

a) 2023 Staff Work Plan & Administrator Review
b) Little Comfort Lake Project & Budget Transfer
c) Lake Association Grant Program
d) MS4 Follow Up Items

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update

Report of Staff

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

Report of Treasurer

a) Approval of Bills and Treasurer’s Report

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

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – January 12, 2023

10/27/22 Board Meeting
2022-10-27 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: 189 134 191
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 – September 1, 2022
b) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – September 8, 2022
c) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – September 22, 2022

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

a) 22-030 Bottem Landscaping Parking Lot
b) 22-035 880 Parking Lot

Old Business

a) 2023-2024 Professional Services RFP

Report of Staff

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

Report of Treasurer

a) Approval of Bills and Treasurer’s Report

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

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – November 17, 2022
