HomeMy WebLinkAbout#05 - Lake Elmo Lake Association GrantSTAFF REPORT
DATE: September 20, 2022
CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM: Lake Elmo Lake Grant Request
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND: Included in the 2022 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 outside 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 $5,000 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: $5,000 from the $15,000 in the 2022 budget
OPTIONS: 1) Approve $5,000 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 $5,000
ATTACHMENTS:
• Lake Elmo Lake Association Grant Request Form