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Councilmember Doolan stated Eurasian milfoil was a very difficult infestation that was difficult to <br />eradicate and treatment was just one aspect, but was not the cure all. She understood it was very <br />difficult to fully eradicate milfoil. It was her hope the City could create a long term strategy and <br />partnership on how to address this concern. Mr. Mayne discussed how he was working with the DNR, <br />Rice Creek Watershed District and the University of Minnesota in partnership to reintroduce native <br />species to the lake. He explained a group was meeting to discuss the long term care plan for this lake <br />and noted the lake association was very interested in participating with this group. <br />Mayor Webster questioned what the total cost was for the 15% treatment that was completed in 2023. <br />Mr. Mayne stated the cost for this treatment was $6,000. He explained Columbia Heights contributed <br />$1,000 to this expense and homeowners were then required to pay $100 to cover the remainder of the <br />expense. He stated for the 2024 treatment, Columbia Heights had contributed $2,000 and homeowners <br />would be asked to pay $200. He was hoping that St. Anthony would be able to contribute $2,000. <br />Mayor Webster appreciated the partnership the lake association had pursued in order to introduce <br />native species back into this lake. <br />Councilmember Doolan recommended the lake association education their homeowners to ensure <br />excessive amounts of phosphorus was not going into the lake. <br />Councilmember Jenson supported treating this lake because it would be for the service of the greater <br />community. <br />Councilmember Doolan inquired if the lake association would be pursuing another 100% treatment in <br />2025. Mr. Mayne explained it was his understanding a 100% treatment would not be on the table for at <br />least another three years. <br />Mayor Webster appreciated how the lake association was navigating partnerships with the cities and <br />counties that abut this lake. She recommended the lake association also work to educate the <br />homeowners on how they can contribute to improving the lake quality. <br />Councilmember Doolan questioned if the City could apply for water quality grants to assist the lake <br />association with improvements for the lake. <br />Councilmember Jenson commended the lake association for pursuing a 501C3 and for working to better <br />the lake water quality. <br />Council discussed the funding request and gave direction to staff to contribute $2,000 to the Silver Lake <br />Fluoridone treatment. <br />Future Work Sessions: <br />The next Work Session will be held on May 28, 2024 in the Council Chambers. <br />Adjournment: <br />The meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Heidi Guenther <br />TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.