HomeMy WebLinkAbout#08 - Lake Elmo Lake Association GrantSTAFF REPORT
DATE: August 20, 2019
CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM: Lake Elmo Lake Grant Request
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
Included in the 2019 budget were funds for matching grants to the recreational lakes for water
quality improvements like treating invasive species. This funding represents a 50% match, up to
the maximum amount of $5,000 per lake. A match is required by the Lake Associations and any
grant amounts received would not be included as part of the Lake Association match amounts.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Does Council approve the grant request of $3,204.50 from the Lake Elmo Lake Association?
PROPOSAL:
The Lake Elmo Lake Association has submitted an application for matching grant funding to treat
Eurasian Milfoil this summer. A copy of their application is included in your packet.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$3,204.50 from the remaining $10,000 in the 2019 budget
OPTIONS:
1) Approve $3,204.50 for Lake Elmo Lake Association Eurasian Milfoil Treatment
2) Approve a different amount for Lake Elmo Lake Association Eurasian Milfoil Treatment
3) Do not approve any funding for Lake Elmo Lake Association Eurasian Milfoil Treatment
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the consent agenda:
“Motion to approve the Lake Elmo Lake Association lake improvement grant request of
$3,204.50.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Lake Elmo Lake Association Grant Request Form
City of Lake Elmo
Lake Improvement/Water Quality Grant Application
Name and Lake Association:
Lake Elmo Lake Association
Date:
8/7/2019
Phone:
651-235-6809
Email:
daledorschner@comcast.net
Description of treatment/improvements:
Lake Elmo Lake Association (LELA) has been actively monitoring and mitigating Lake Elmo for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
for the past three years. To date LELA has received three county grants and has successfully removed approximately 12 acres of
Eurasian Water Milfoil from many areas of the lake. Removing the weeds by using divers to harvest which has had an added
benefit to the lake by removing more than 70,000 pounds of Biomass that if chemically treated would be left in the bottom of the
lake. LELA has been successful harvesting milfoil and removing the plant material from the lake which reduces unnecessary
nutrients that promote AIS plant growth. LELA also monitors the lake for clarity and water quality as well as weed growth and
location on a regular basis. (Approx. every two weeks). Lake monitoring is a required part of the project and also advises our
weed mitigation plans and DNR permit requirements. A second requirement for the county grant is to conduct plant survey at the
beginning and conclusion of the harvest. This work is contracted out to a consultant and the reports have shown continuous milfoil
reduction. LELA continued to monitor the lake, purchase insurance, along with contracting out harvesting of milfoil weeds We
are requesting reimbursement of LELA work to manage aquatic invasive species.
The below outlines the expenses to date and our request for available city matching funds:
Outline of total project costs (can be included on separate sheet or provide via invoice copies):
Washington County Grant Contribution for harvesting $8000
LELA Contribution for contract harvesting $6409
Total project cost $14,409
Amount being requested (Note: The City will match 50% of the costs paid for by the lake association up to $5,000):
$3204.50
Additional comments:
**Please also include any documentation for grants that have been requested and/or received from
other entities**
Dale F.Dorschner
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Applicant/Lake Association Representative Date
Signature