HomeMy WebLinkAbout#09 - Lake Elmo Lake Assoc. GrantSTAFF REPORT
DATE: November 19, 2024
CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM: Lake Elmo Grant Request
SUBMITTED BY: Nicole Miller, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
Included in the 2024 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 Elmo Association?
PROPOSAL:
The Lake Elmo Association has submitted an application for matching grant funding to treat
aquatic invasive species. 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 for the city’s three recreational lake associations (Olson &
Demontreville, Jane, and Elmo)
OPTIONS:
1) Approve $5,000 for Lake Elmo Association Treatment
2) Approve a different amount for Lake Elmo Association Treatment
3) Do not approve any funding for Lake Elmo Association Treatment
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the consent agenda:
“Motion to approve the Lake Elmo Association lake improvement grant request of $5,000.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Lake Elmo Association request