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HomeMy WebLinkAbout#11 - Lake Olson & Demontreville Grant RequestDATE: October 5, 2021 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM: Lake Olson and Demontreville Grant Request SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator BACKGROUND: Included in the 2020 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 from the Lake Olson and Demontreville Association? PROPOSAL: The Lake Olson and Demontreville Association has submitted an application for matching grant funding to treat Eurasian Milfoil and Curly leaf pond weed this summer. A copy of their application is included in your packet. The grant request is for $5,000. FISCAL IMPACT: $5,000 from the budgeted $15,000 OPTIONS: 1) Approve $5,000 for Lake Olson and Demontreville Association Eurasian Milfoil and Curly leaf pond weed Treatment 2) Approve a different amount for Lake Olson and Demontreville Association Eurasian Milfoil and Curly leaf pond weed Treatment 3) Do not approve any funding for Lake Olson and Demontreville Association Eurasian Milfoil and Curly leaf pond weed Treatment RECOMMENDATION: If removed from the consent agenda: “Motion to approve the Lake Olson and Demontreville Association lake improvement grant request of $5,000. ATTACHMENTS: • Lake Olson and Demontreville Association request • 2021 Treatment Pics City of Lake Elmo Lake Improvement/Water Quality Grant Application Name and Lake Association: Lake Demontreville and Olson Association Date: 9/20/2021 Phone: 651-315-5302 Email: treasurer@lakedemontrevilleolson.com Description of treatment/improvements: Lake Demontreville and Olson Eurasian Water Milfoil treatment and Zebra Mussel monitoring Outline of total project costs (can be included on separate sheet or provide via invoice copies): Project Summary: Near Shore Herbicide application $15,994.25 Mid-Lake Herbicide application $ 3,734.15 DNR Permits $ 2,975.00 Insurance $ 717.00 Community Events $ 475.38 Washington County/DNR Grants ($5,5000.00) TOTAL LDO COST $18,395.78 Amount being requested (Note: The City will match 50% of the costs paid for by the lake association up to $5,000): $5,000.00 Additional comments: List of Attachments: -PLM Invoices -Washington County Grant Contract -DNR Grant on Lake Olson -LDO 2021 EWM Treatment Program Pics **Please also include any documentation for grants that have been requested and/or received from other entities** ____Aaron Loss______________________ __9/20/2021________________ Applicant/Lake Association Representative Date Signature