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STAFF REPORT <br />DATE: 6-11-24 <br /> Workshop <br /> <br /> <br />TO: Lake Elmo City Council <br />FROM: Clark Schroeder Special Projects <br />AGENDA ITEM: Lake associations update <br />REVIEWED BY: Clark Schroeder <br />BACKGROUND: <br /> Included in the 2024 budget were funds for matching grants to the recreational lakes for water <br />quality improvements like treating invasive species. This funding represents a 50% match, up to <br />the maximum amount of $5,000 per lake. A match is required by the Lake Associations and any <br />outside grant amounts received would not be included as part of the Lake Association match <br />amounts. We currently fund 3 associations at $5,000 each for a total of $15,000. <br /> <br />ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: <br />Presentations will be given by the association for council education. One consideration is the city has <br />consistently granted/match $5,000 per association. There are 3 associations and 4 lakes that are <br />treated/managed. In conversation with the associations, they would like the city to budget $20,000 per year <br />starting in 2025 so that each lake can be matched up to $5,000 per year. <br /> <br />PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: None at this time <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT: To be determined at time of 2025 budget <br /> <br />OPTIONS: n/a <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />N/a <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br /> Presentations. <br />Grant request form