Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District

8/24/23 Board Meeting
2023-08-24 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: 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 – July, 6, 2023
b) Board Meeting Minutes – July, 13, 2023
c) Board Meeting Minutes – July, 20 2023
d) Board Meeting Minutes – July, 27, 2023

Public Open Forum
Public Hearing – 2024 Budget & Levy

Presentation

Citizen Advisory Committee Update
Aquatic Invasive Species Update
New Business

a) Expedited Conservation Projects Grant Application – Forest Lake
b) Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Application – Bone Lake
c) Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Application – Little Comfort Lake

Old Business

a) Clean Water Partnership Loan
b) 2024 Budget

Memo
2024 Budget
Manager Overview

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 – Bone Lake South (May convene in closed session)
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – September, 14, 2023

8/15/23 CAC Meeting
2023-08-15 17:00 - 18:30
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

8/10/23 Board Meeting
2023-08-10 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
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Meeting Notice & Agenda

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

a) Permit Application 21-041 Katies Glen
b) WJD-6 Wetland Restoration Solicitation of Bids
c) FY24 Clean Water Funds Grant Applications
d) MN Association of Watershed District Awards & Resolutions
e) Clean Water Partnership Loan C
f) Manager Apparel

Old Business

a) Communication & Public Relations

Project Update
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – August, 24, 2023

7/27/23 Board Meeting
2023-07-27 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 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 – June, 8, 2023
b) Board Meeting Minutes – June, 14, 2023
c) Board Meeting Minutes – June, 22, 2023

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

a) Forest Lake Alum Treatment Contract Award
b) Board of Managers Electronic Signature Policy
c) MN Watersheds Annual Conference Resolutions

Old Business

a) 44 Lake Street Lease Extension

Presentation (Subject to final edits)

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 – August, 10, 2023

Resilient Shoreline Workshop
2023-07-26 15:00 - 17:00 | 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/hCSGLPJJNnkei2MN8

7/20/23 Special Board Meeting (Budget)
2023-07-20 16:00 - 18:00
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 Workshop
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – July, 27, 2023 @ 6:30pm

7/18/23 CAC Meeting
2023-07-18 17:00 - 18:30

Alum Treatment Info Session
2023-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
The CLFLWD will be conducting a milestone water quality project on Forest Lake this September. The non-toxic alum treatment will result in a cleaner and clearer Forest Lake. Stop by anytime during the two-hour session to learn more about the alum treatment. There will be a 30-minute presentation beginning at 11:00am.
RSVP to receive a reminder for this info session: https://forms.gle/iL2LEZtxGdDa2oUf9

7/13/23 Board Meeting
2023-07-13 18:30 - 20:30
Remote Attendance Instructions:
Click here to join the zoom meeting online or dial by phone: 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 189 134 191
Meeting Notice & Agenda

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

a) Floodplain Vulnerability Assessment

2024 Budget Discussion

Memo
Draft Budget
Presentation

Project Update
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – July, 27, 2023

7/6/23 Special Board Meeting
2023-07-06 13:00 - 14:00 | CLFLWD Office, 44 Lake St. South, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
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)
Funding Support Agreement for Aquatic Invasive Species and Lake Management Activities on Forest Lake
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – July, 13, 2023 @ 6:30pm

Alum Treatment Info Session
2023-06-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Lakeside Memorial Park, 95 East Broadway Avenue, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
The CLFLWD will be conducting a milestone water quality project on Forest Lake this September. The non-toxic alum treatment will result in a cleaner and clearer Forest Lake. Stop by anytime during the two-hour session to learn more about the alum treatment. There will be a 30-minute presentation beginning at 6:00pm.
RSVP to receive a reminder for this info session: https://forms.gle/iL2LEZtxGdDa2oUf9

Alum Treatment Info Session
2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 | CLFLWD Office, 44 Lake St. South, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States

6/22/23 Board Meeting
2023-06-22 18:30 - 20:00
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
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) Board Meeting Minutes – May, 11, 2023
b) Board Meeting Minutes – May 24, 2023
c) Board Meeting Minutes – May, 25, 023

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

a) Permit #23-007 Mister Carwash

Old Business

a) Forest Lake Cooperative AIS Agreement

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 – July, 13, 2023

Juneteenth - Office Closed
2023-06-19
The Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District Office will be CLOSED Monday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

6/14/23 Special Board Meeting
2023-06-14 15:00 - 17:00
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)
Budget Workshop

Memo
2023 Budget and Tax Levy Impacts
Estimated Market Values and Net Tax Capacities

Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – June, 22, 2023 @ 6:30pm

6/13/23 CAC Meeting
2023-06-13 17:00 - 18:30

RESCHEDULED: Resilient Shoreline Workshop
2023-06-10 10:00 - 12:00
RESCHEDULED – Due to unforeseen circumstances, our workshop presenter is no longer available. As such, the June 10th Shoreline Workshop has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 26th from 3:00-5:00pm.
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/hCSGLPJJNnkei2MN8

6/8/23 Board Meeting
2023-06-08 18:30 - 20:00
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) Comprehensive Education and Outreach Plan

Old Business

a) Governance Manual

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update

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

a) Next Budget Workshop – June, 14, 2023 3:00 pm
b) Next Regular Board Meeting – June, 22, 2023 6:30 pm

Community Open House
2023-06-06 16:30 - 18:30 | CLFLWD Office, 44 Lake St. South, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, United States
Stop by our open house to share your opinions on the priorities for the District’s new office space!
The Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District is looking for a new office location with the watershed district. Our current building has been sold and no longer meets our needs. The CLFLWD is looking for community insight on the priorities for the future office building such as the potential for public meeting spaces, demonstrations, and water-focused activities.
Agenda

5/25/23 Board Meeting
2023-05-25 18:30 - 20:00
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
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) Board Meeting Minutes – April, 13, 2023
b) Board Meeting Minutes – April, 27, 2023

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

a) District Holidays – Juneteenth
b) Insurance Liability Coverage Waiver
c) Minnesota Watersheds Summer Tour

Old Business
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 – June, 8, 2023

5/24/23 Special Board Meeting
2023-05-24 15:00 - 17:00
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 Workshop

2024 Draft Budget Memo
2024 Draft Budget
Presentation

Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – May, 25, 2023 @ 6:30pm

Resilient Shoreline Workshop
2023-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th St. N., Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Due to low RSVPs the workshop scheduled for May 23rd has been canceled. Please consider attending the workshop scheduled for June 10th at the Hardwood Creek Library! RSVP Encouraged: https://forms.gle/hCSGLPJJNnkei2MN8

5/16/23 CAC Meeting
2023-05-16 17:00 - 18:30

5/11/23 Board Meeting
2023-05-11 18:30 - 20:00
Join us in-person at our office or attend virtually!
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
Project Hearing: Forest Lake Alum Treatment Project Ordering
New Business

a) Forest Lake Alum Treatment Project Ordering
Presentation
b) Forest Lake Downtown Agreement
c) Comfort Lake Point-Intercept Survey

Old Business
Program/Project Update

a) Project Update
b) Program Update

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – May, 25, 2023

4/27/23 Board Meeting
2023-04-27 18:30 - 20:00
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 – February 23, 2023
b) Board Meeting Minutes – March 9, 2023
c) Board Meeting Minutes – March 23, 2023

Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update
New Business

a) 2022 Audit Report & Presentation

Summary
Report
Presentation (Recording)

b) Forest Lake Curly-Leaf Pondweed Treatment Contract
c) 2024 Budget Schedule
d) Sunrise River Highway 61 Wetland Engineering Scope of Work
e) City of Forest Lake Wetland Banking Ordinance

Old Business

a) 2022 Year in Review, Annual Report, Progress Summary

Annual Report
Progress Summary

b) 2022 Water Monitoring Report
c) Pandemic Status & Meeting Practices

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 – May, 11, 2023

4/26/23 Special Board Meeting
2023-04-26 13:00 - 15:00
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)
City of Forest Lake Wetland Banking
Pandemic status and meeting practices
Administrator’s SMART Goals [May convene in closed session]
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – April, 27, 2023 @ 6:30pm

4/18/23 CAC Meeting
2023-04-18 17:00 - 18:30

4/13/23 Board Meeting
2023-04-13 18:30 - 20:00
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) 2022 DIY and CAT Water Monitoring Report

Presentation

b) 2022 Draft Water Monitoring Report

Presentation

c) 2023 Water Monitoring Scope of Work
d) 2022 Progress Summary Presentation

Presentation

e) Hybrid Board Meetings
f) Shoreline Partnership Grant Letter of Support

Old Business

a) ISG Update and Presentation

Presentation

Project Update
Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – April, 27, 2023

3/23/23 Board Meeting
2023-03-23 18:30 - 20:00
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 – January, 26, 2023
b) Board Meeting Minutes – February, 9, 2023
c) Board Meeting Minutes – February 23, 2023

Public Open Forum
Citizen Advisory Committee Update

a) CAC Member Appointment

Aquatic Invasive Species Update
New Business

a) Forest Lake Alum Treatment Scope of Work
Emmons and Olivier Resources Presentation
b) 2022 Year in Review, Annual Report, Progress Report
c) 2022 DIY and CAT Water Monitoring Report

Old Business

a) Residential Cost-Share Program Framework
b) Clean Water Partnership Loan B

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 – April, 13, 2023

3/14/23 CAC Meeting
2023-03-14 17:00 - 18:30
