Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District

2/8/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-02-08 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 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) Clean Water Fund Grant Agreement
b) Lower St. Croix Supplemental Grant Funds Awarded
c) 2024 CLFLWD and Chisago County WCI Joint Powers Agreement

Old Business
Program/Project Update

a) Education & Outreach Program Update

Presentation

b) Shoreline Program Update

Presentation

c) Project Update

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – February 22, 2024

1/25/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-01-25 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) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – December 20, 2023

Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update
Aquatic Invasive Species Update

a) 2023 AIS and Watercraft Inspection Reports
b) 2023 Blue Water Science Reports
c) 2024 Blue Water Science Service Agreement
d) 2024 WCI Program Delegation Agreement

New Business

a) Joint Grant Application Letter of Support

Old Business
Report of Staff

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

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

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – February 8, 2024

Blue Water Science Presentation Slides

1/23/24 Special Board Meeting
2024-01-23 15:00 - 17:00 | 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
Administrator’s SMART Goals
Adjourn

Next regular board meeting – March 28, 2024, 6:30 pm

01/16/2024 CAC Meeting
2024-01-16 17:00 - 18:00 | MN

Office Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2024-01-15 | MN
The Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District office will be closed to observe this holiday.

1/11/24 Regular Board Meeting
2024-01-11 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
New Business

a) Election of Officers & Liaison Appointments
b) Citizen Advisory Committee Appointments
c) Designation of Official Newspapers & Banks
d) Review Bank Signers, Viewers, & Credit Card Holders
e) Lower St. Croix Partnership Metro Convene Meeting

Presentation Slides

Old Business
Program/Project Update

a) Cost-Share Program Update
b) Project Update

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Administrator Review
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – January 25, 2024

1/9/24 Special Board Meeting
2024-01-09 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: 189 134 191
Meeting Notice & Agenda

Call to Order of Special Meeting
Office Space Feasibility
Heath Avenue Appraisal [may convene in closed session]
Adjourn

Next regular board meeting – January 11, 2024, 6:30 pm

Office Holiday - New Years Day
2024-01-01 | MN

Office Holiday - Christmas Day
2023-12-25 | MN

Office Holiday - Christmas Eve Day
2023-12-24 | MN

12/20/23 Regular Board Meeting
2023-12-20 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) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – November 16, 2023

Public Comments on the 2024 Budget & Levy: Members of the public wishing to address the Board regarding the budget and levy.
Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update
Aquatic Invasive Species Yearend Reports – Pre-Recorded Presentation

a) AIS Management Yearend Report
b) Watercraft Inspection Report
c) Blue Water Science Summaries
d) WSB Carp Report

New Business

a) Washington County Hazard Mitigation Plan
b) Permit 22-036 Mayorga Meadows
c) Permit 23-015 Beltz Park Improvements Phase I
d) Permit 22-040 County State Aid Highway 33
e) County Road 50 Iron Enhanced Sand Filter Project Closeout
f) 103D Housekeeping Items
g) Yearend Financials & Manager Reimbursement Requests

Old Business

a) 2024 Budget and Levy

Report of Staff

a) Administrator

December Project Update

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 11, 2024

12/12/23 CAC Meeting
2023-12-12 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

MN Watersheds Annual Conference & Business Meeting
2023-11-28 - 2023-12-01 | MN
A quorum of the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District Board of Managers is anticipated to attend the MN Watersheds Annual Conference and Business Meeting.
Location: Arrowwood Conference Center, Alexandria, MN
Meeting Notice
MN Watersheds Schedule and Business Meeting Packet

Office Holiday - Day After Thanksgiving
2023-11-24 | MN

Office Holiday - Thanksgiving
2023-11-23 | MN

11/16/23 Board Meeting
2023-11-16 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) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – October 12, 2023
b) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – October 26, 2023

Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update
New Business

a) Permit 23-015 Beltz Park Improvements Phase 1
b) Lower St. Croix Partnership 2024 Annual Work Plan
c) MN Watersheds Delegate Appointments
d) MN Watersheds Resolutions – Delegate Instructions
e) Washington Conservation District 2024 Service Agreement
f) Community Cost-Share Pilot Program
g) Legacy Payment Program – MN Watersheds Presentation
h) Draft 2024 Staff Work Plan

Old Business

a) Little Comfort Lake Project Update and Grant Amendment

Report of Staff

a) Administrator

November Project Update

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 – Wednesday, December 20, 2023

11/14/23 CAC Meeting
2023-11-14 17:00 - 18:30 | MN

Open House
2023-11-08 16:30 - 18:00 | MN
The Comfort Lake–Forest Lake Watershed District (CLFLWD) is hosting an open house on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 4:30pm – 6:00pm. The open house will be held at the CLFLWD offices at 44 Lake St. South, Suite A, Forest Lake, MN. This is a “drop-in” event, and no registration is necessary.
Members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend the open house to learn about CLFLWD programs and projects to protect and improve the region’s lakes and rivers. District staff and engineers will be available to answer questions. Key topics include: upcoming projects to improve water quality in Moody Lake, the Washington Judicial Ditch 6 Wetland Enhancement Project, shoreline protection and restoration efforts, the District’s grants and Legacy Payment programs, and office planning efforts.
Open Meeting Notice
Project Webpages
Project Slideshow

Office Holiday - Veterans Day
2023-11-08 00:00 | MN

10/26/23 Board Meeting
2023-10-26 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: 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 5, 2023
b) Special Board Meeting Minutes – September 12, 2023
c) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – September 14, 2023
d) Regular Board Meeting Minutes – September 28, 2023

Smith Partners’ Chloride Legislation Support
Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update
Aquatic Invasive Species Update
New Business

a) Permit 23-024 Commercial Plumbing & Heating Building Expansion
b) 2024 Board Meeting Schedule
c) MN Watersheds Conference Attendance
d) Watershed Based Implementation Funding Opportunity

Old Business

a) Sunrise River/Highway 61 Wetland Enhancement Project Closeout
b) AIS Prevention Partnership Grant Opportunities
c) Bone Lake South Wetland Acquisition

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 16, 2023

Fall Yard Maintenance
2023-10-21 14:30 - 16:00 | CLFLWD Office, 44 Lake St. South, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Tips and tricks for fall lawn and garden maintenance.
RSVP Encouraged: https://forms.gle/1sUU4LZft5EozG6p8

10/17/23 CAC Meeting
2023-10-17 17:00 - 18:30 | MN

10/12/23 Board Meeting
2023-10-12 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
New Business

a) EOR Staff Introduction

Old Business

a) Moody Lake Capstone Project Contract Award
b) Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Agreement
c) Credit Card Policy

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – October, 26, 2023

9/28/23 Board Meeting
2023-09-28 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) Board Meeting Minutes – August 10, 2023
b) Board Meeting Minutes – August 24, 2023

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

a) Permit 23-010 Ingersoll Ponds
b) Project Presentation to Lower St. Croix Policy Committee

Revised Presentation Slides

Old Business

a) Floodplain Vulnerability Assessment Scope of Work
b) Authorized Bank Users

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 – October 12, 2023

Resilient Shoreline Workshop
2023-09-25 16:30 - 18:00 | CLFLWD Office, 44 Lake St. South, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Learn the fundamentals of protecting your shoreline property! This workshop will include discussions on lakescaping and shoreline projects, plant selection tips, regulatory reminders, and provide access to technical and financial resources.
RSVP Encouraged: https://forms.gle/hcEc6kK3BXfBe2J37

9/19/23 CAC Meeting
2023-09-19 17:00 - 18:30 | MN

9/14/23 Board Meeting
2023-09-14 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
New Business

a) Permit 22-043 Rolling Acres 61
b) WJD-6 Wetland Contract Award
c) Moody Lake Capstone Solicitation of Bids
d) Great River Greening Cooperative Grant Agreement
e) Partnership Grant Opportunity

Old Business

a) MN Watersheds Resolution – Expanding Watershed Districts
b) 2023 Board Meeting Schedule – Amendment
c) Office Space/ISG Update
d) Floodplain Vulnerability Assessment

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – September, 28, 2023

Aquatic Plants Workshop
2023-09-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Do you have lake shore property? Are you struggling with managing aquatic plants? Curious about how aquatic plants impact water quality? Then this workshop is for you! Our Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, Garrett Miller, will walk participants through the different plants found in our lakes, treatment options and regulations, and the benefits of keeping native aquatic plants around.
RSVP encouraged: https://forms.gle/R7PBq5uTogWJszvr8
Questions? Contact (651) 395-5858 or info@clflwd.org

Aquatic Plants Youth Experience
2023-09-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Stop by the children’s section at Hardwood Creek library for some hands-on learning! They’re green, they’re slimy, and maybe a little bit gross, but we love them anyway. Aquatic plants play an important role in keeping our lakes healthy, learn how they do it and how you can help.
Questions? Contact (651) 395-5858 or info@clflwd.org

9/12/23 Special Board Meeting
2023-09-12 19:00 - 19:15 | 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)
2024 Budget & Ad Valorem Levy (Discussion/Action to Adopt Budget and Levy)

Memo
Draft 2024 Budget (9/5/23)
Resolution 23-09-01

Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – September, 14, 2023 @ 6:30pm
