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• <br />• <br />(1975 to 2009). The long term phosphorous average for Reshaneau Lake is 100 <br />micrograms per liter. With the exception of 1983, Reshaneau Lake has exceeded the <br />standards for Chlorophyll following the same general trend as phosphorous. <br />According to the RCWD, the overall water quality of Reshanau Lake is poor, and <br />continued treatment of curleyleaf pondweed will allow Reshanau Lake to be utilized <br />for recreation, with ecological health still remaining a concern. <br />REQUEST <br />A projected Lake Restoration budget for 2009 is around $40,000 for treating <br />curleyleaf pondweed. Property owners, RCWD and the City are all stakeholders in <br />restoration efforts. The City owns approximately 1,600 feet of shoreland on <br />Reshaneau Lake. <br />The Lino Lakes Environmental Board recommended that the City contribute a fair <br />share of our Surface Water Management account monies for the Spring of 2009 to <br />control curleyleaf pondweed. Monies would be used in spring of 2009 to herbicide <br />treat the invasive plant. It is hoped that after a few years of intensive treatment, <br />regeneration of new curleyleaf pondweed will have been arrested. Other <br />management issues can than proceed to improve water quality to a "swimability" <br />status. <br />Share cost is approximately $200 per lot. The City owns the equivalent of <br />approximately 8 lots for a cost of $1,600.00. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 09 -20 supporting the contribution of <br />$1,600 from the Surface Water Management Fund for curleyleaf pondweed <br />treatment in Reshanau Lake for 2009. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />Resolution No. 09 -20 <br />