Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District

Alum Treatment Info Session
2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | CLFLWD Office, 44 Lake St. South, 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

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
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

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

3/9/23 Board Meeting
2023-03-09 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, 12, 2023
b) Board Meeting Minutes – January, 26, 2023

Public Open Hearing: Moody Lake Capstone Project Ordering
New Business

a) 2023 AIS Prevention & Management Plan
b) 2023 CLFLWD and Chisago County WCI Joint Powers Agreement
c) Moody Lake Capstone Project Ordering & Scope of Work
d) Little Comfort Infiltration Basin Feasibility Scope of Work
e) Residential Cost-Share Program Framework
f) Washington County Tax Forfeit Properties

Old Business

a) Comfort Lakes Association Whole Lake Fluridone Treatment Reimbursement Request

Program/Project Update

a) Project Update

Summary and Approval of Board Direction
Adjourn

a) Next Regular Board Meeting – March, 23, 2023

Ag Equipment Set Up and Economic Operations
2023-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | 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
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

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
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
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
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
