Christmas Lake Homeowners Association Annual Meeting May 10, 2006 Excelsior Elementary School.

Christmas Lake Christmas Lake Homeowners AssociationHomeowners Association

Annual MeetingAnnual Meeting

May 10, 2006May 10, 2006

Excelsior Elementary SchoolExcelsior Elementary School

AgendaAgenda Welcome and introductionsWelcome and introductions 2005 summary2005 summary WebsiteWebsite ““Minnesota Waters”Minnesota Waters” 2006 Events2006 Events Curry Creek Farms updateCurry Creek Farms update 501(c)3 status501(c)3 status Treasurer reportTreasurer report Milfoil discussionMilfoil discussion 2006 dues2006 dues

CLHA BoardCLHA Board

Harley Feldman, PresidentHarley Feldman, PresidentDoug Punke, TreasurerDoug Punke, TreasurerHarley Feldman, Secretary (acting)Harley Feldman, Secretary (acting)Steve Midthun, Milfoil CommitteeSteve Midthun, Milfoil CommitteeGreg Swirtz, Curry Creek Farms CommitteeGreg Swirtz, Curry Creek Farms CommitteeRon Mason, Winter Fest CommitteeRon Mason, Winter Fest CommitteeJack Fess, Water Safety CommitteeJack Fess, Water Safety CommitteeDan FieldsDan FieldsTodd NovaczykTodd Novaczyk

2005 Summary2005 Summary Memorial Day Fun Run/WalkMemorial Day Fun Run/Walk

122 entrants122 entrants Donated $2,395 to Intercongregational Community food shelfDonated $2,395 to Intercongregational Community food shelf

Fourth of JulyFourth of July ““Animated movies” themeAnimated movies” theme Decorated 7 boats and 12 docksDecorated 7 boats and 12 docks Party hosted by NovacyksParty hosted by Novacyks

Winter partyWinter party 60 people, lots of food 60 people, lots of food Hosted by Masons, Fields, and ShneidersHosted by Masons, Fields, and Shneiders

Milfoil harvestingMilfoil harvesting ______ tons______ tons $14,500$14,500

Dues - $250Dues - $250 142 members – 112 paid (79%)142 members – 112 paid (79%)

Bretton Way Pond fixBretton Way Pond fix Formed 501(c)3Formed 501(c)3 Joined Minnesota Lakes Association (Minnesota Waters)Joined Minnesota Lakes Association (Minnesota Waters) Created websiteCreated website

WebsiteWebsite

www.christmaslake.orgwww.christmaslake.org Current temperature and weather forecastCurrent temperature and weather forecast Latest newsLatest news Past newslettersPast newsletters Lake picturesLake pictures Links to DNR, Minnesota Waters, etc.Links to DNR, Minnesota Waters, etc.

Minnesota WatersMinnesota Waters www.mnwaters.comwww.mnwaters.com Minnesota Waters promotes responsible Minnesota Waters promotes responsible

stewardship of our water resources by engaging stewardship of our water resources by engaging citizens, state and local policy makers and other citizens, state and local policy makers and other like-minded partners in the protection and like-minded partners in the protection and restoration of our lakes and rivers. We achieve restoration of our lakes and rivers. We achieve our mission through watershed education, our mission through watershed education, citizen monitoring, supporting conservation citizen monitoring, supporting conservation stewardship, influencing public policy and stewardship, influencing public policy and empowering citizen groups to manage their local empowering citizen groups to manage their local water resources.water resources.

$100 annual dues$100 annual dues

2006 Events2006 Events

Memorial Day Fun Run/WalkMemorial Day Fun Run/Walk May 29, 9:00, Cul-de-sac, Christmas Lake May 29, 9:00, Cul-de-sac, Christmas Lake

RoadRoad Winter Fest - TBAWinter Fest - TBA Fourth of JulyFourth of July

Boat parade 1:00Boat parade 1:00 Theme – “Disney Movies”Theme – “Disney Movies”

Curry Creek Farms UpdateCurry Creek Farms Update

Fall failure of upper sectionFall failure of upper section Chanhassen repair of Bretton Way PondChanhassen repair of Bretton Way Pond Bowen family wants to only deal only with Bowen family wants to only deal only with

City of ChanhassenCity of Chanhassen

Bretton Way PondBretton Way Pond

Christmas Lake HistoryChristmas Lake HistoryMaureen BruceMaureen Bruce

501(c)3 Incorporation501(c)3 Incorporation

Paperwork prepared by Gray, Plant, MootyPaperwork prepared by Gray, Plant, Mooty Filed as Minnesota Corporation on April 4Filed as Minnesota Corporation on April 4 Filed for tax exemption by IRSFiled for tax exemption by IRS By-Laws (on web site)By-Laws (on web site)

Annual meetingAnnual meeting Annual/special meeting quorum – 10% of membersAnnual/special meeting quorum – 10% of members Board of Directors – 3-11 members, 3 year termBoard of Directors – 3-11 members, 3 year term Officers – President, Secretary, Treasurer from Board Officers – President, Secretary, Treasurer from Board

elected annually by Boardelected annually by Board Indemnification of officersIndemnification of officers

Treasurer’s ReportTreasurer’s Report

Beginning 2005 Cash Balance 24,041$

Receipts:2005 Dues 26,174$ 2005 Fun Run Donations 2,395$

Total Receipts 28,569$

Disbursements:Water Quality and Milfoil Expense (14,265)$ Social Expense (257)$ 2005 Fun Run Disbursements (2,395)$ Minnesota Lake Association (100)$ Legal Fees (4,741)$ Administrative Expense (210)$

Total Disbursements (21,968)$

Ending 2005 Cash Balance 30,642$

Eurasian MilfoilEurasian Milfoil

Harvesting summer 2006Harvesting summer 2006 Applied for treatment grant - declinedApplied for treatment grant - declined Any treatment requires Lake Vegetation Any treatment requires Lake Vegetation

Management PlanManagement Plan DNR plans vegetation inventory in summer 2006DNR plans vegetation inventory in summer 2006 Discussion of facts to prepare for summer 2007Discussion of facts to prepare for summer 2007 ExpertsExperts

Wendy Crowell, Eurasian Milfoil Program, DNRWendy Crowell, Eurasian Milfoil Program, DNR Dick Osgood, Osgood ConsultingDick Osgood, Osgood Consulting Tom Snook, Lake RestorationTom Snook, Lake Restoration

Christmas Lake Aquatic plant distribution DNR plans for 2006 Control options Aquatic Plant Management

Permitting Process

DNR aquatic plant surveyChristmas Lake, July 23, 2003

Point – intercept survey, 104 survey points

23 submersed species Two water lily species Two free-floating species

Christmas Lake submersed taxa greater than 14% frequency

Species Frequency coontail 57%flat-stem pondweed 55%Eurasian watermilfoil 53%northern watermilfoil 40%wild celery 31%clasping-leaf pondweed 23%sago pondweed 18%water buttercup 18%muskgrass 17%Canadian waterweed 17%large-leaf pondweed 15%

Future DNR aquatic plant surveys of Christmas Lake

Point – Intercept survey planned for July, 2006

Control Options Curly-leaf pondweed control vs.

Eurasian watermilfoil control Harvesting Herbicides

Endothall, fluridone, 2- 4d, diquat

Aquatic Plant ManagementPermits

Balance riparian rights with protection of aquatic plants

Issued to control nuisances that are interfering with lake access

Are not issued for esthetic reasons

A permit is required for

Any mechanical control in excess of the minimum

Any control of emergent vegetation

A weed roller Any herbicide or algaecide

Limits on Permitted Control

Only 15% of the littoral zone can be treated with herbicide

Only 50% of the littoral zone can be controlled mechanically

Special Project Variances

Special Projects to protect natural resources Projects which are done under a Lake Vegetation Management Plan Experimental Treatments

Lake Vegetation Management Plans

Contain information about a lake and the plants in the lake Describe lake vegetation issues Are written by DNR staff in cooperation with lake associations Are updated every few years

Lake Vegetation Management Plans

Provide information Provide historical reference Guide permit decisions

Goals of Management

Lake – Wide treatmentsExperimental

Reduce interference with lake useLong term reduction of curly-leaf or Eurasian watermilfoilIncrease native aquatic plantsReduce phosphorous inputs and associated algal blooms

Permit Applications need

The reason for treating Signatures of owners of all properties adjacent to areas to be treated Map or description of area to be treated Description of plants to be treated Description of methods Permit fee

Permit Fees

For chemical control $35 per property up to a maximum of $750 Off shore areas are considered one property, and cost $35

For mechanical control $35 for the first acre Plus $2 for each additional acre

Christmas LakeLake Vegetation

Management Plan

Dick Osgood

Osgood Consulting

OSGOOD

CONSULTING

Why an LVMP?

Eurasian watermilfoil is now a lake-wide

problem.

Past controls will no longer be effective.

Milfoil threatens the lake’s healthy

native plants.

Milfoil threatens the lake’s overall

health.

OSGOOD

CONSULTING

Why an LVMP?

Lake-wide controls require variances to

DNR rules.

Many lakeshore owners have concerns

about milfoil as well as what types of

controls might be used to control milfoil.

The LVMP was developed specifically for

situations that are present in Christmas

Lake.

OSGOOD

CONSULTING

Limitations of Allowable Controls (w/o LVMP or variances)

Individual nuisance control Individual control spotty & non-selective 15% rule Harvesting limited to 50% Harvesting is non-selective

Lakewide control of milfoil not possible

OSGOOD

CONSULTING

Proposal

1. Initial meeting w/CLA Board

2. Develop LVMP

- Meet w/CLA Members

- Review plant inventory results

3. Complete LVMP

OSGOOD

CONSULTING

LVMP Content

1. Description of the lake and water quality

2. Aquatic vegetation

3. Public participation

4. Problems to be addressed

5. Goals for management of aquatic plants

6. Actions to achieve goals

OSGOOD

CONSULTING

LVMP Content

7. Conditions of operations and permits

8. Responsibilities

9. Monitoring

10. Duration & review of LVMP

11. Preparation, approval, and distribution of the LVMP

OSGOOD

CONSULTING

LVMP Content

Attachments & Supporting Materials

12. Maps

13. File of plant inventory data

14. Voucher specimens

15. Additional information

OSGOOD

CONSULTING

CLA Member Participation

Identify problems & concerns

Lake tour

Identify management goals

Review management alternatives

OSGOOD

CONSULTING

Budget

Professional services, $5,980

OSGOOD

CONSULTING

Watch Out for Zebra Mussels!

OSGOOD

CONSULTING

Thanks

OSGOOD CONSULTING

22720 Galpin LaneShorewood, MN 55331

(952) [email protected]

Christmas LakeChristmas Lake

Eurasian WatermilfoilEurasian Watermilfoil

TreatmentTreatment

5/10/065/10/06

Eurasian WatermilfoilEurasian Watermilfoil

• Arrived in the US in the early 1940s.Arrived in the US in the early 1940s.• Reproduces from fragments and spreads rapidly.Reproduces from fragments and spreads rapidly.• Mats on the surface.Mats on the surface.• Out competes native vegetation.Out competes native vegetation.• Large biomass rots and causes silt build up.Large biomass rots and causes silt build up.• Transported mostly on watercraft trailers.Transported mostly on watercraft trailers.• May be transported by waterfowl?May be transported by waterfowl?

Herbicide ChoicesHerbicide Choices

• DiquatDiquat– Reward & Weedtrin D – non-selective, fast acting, must Reward & Weedtrin D – non-selective, fast acting, must

be at 60 degrees, 2 – 4 hrs. contact (does not control be at 60 degrees, 2 – 4 hrs. contact (does not control roots) and breaks down fast.roots) and breaks down fast.

• 2,4-D2,4-D– Navigate & Aqua-kleen – selective, systemic 12- 24 Navigate & Aqua-kleen – selective, systemic 12- 24

hours contact timehours contact time

• FluridoneFluridone– Sonar / Avast – very low rates, 6+ ppb, selective, less Sonar / Avast – very low rates, 6+ ppb, selective, less

expensive, whole lake treatments, 30 – 45 day contact expensive, whole lake treatments, 30 – 45 day contact time, being tested by WDNRtime, being tested by WDNR

• Aquathol K and 2,4-DAquathol K and 2,4-D

Eurasian Watermilfoil Eurasian Watermilfoil TreatmentsTreatments• Harvesting or cuttingHarvesting or cutting

– Reduces biomassReduces biomass– Expensive to own, rent, or hire outExpensive to own, rent, or hire out– Difficult to control for all homeowners, or areas, at same Difficult to control for all homeowners, or areas, at same

timetime– Fragmentation causes spreadingFragmentation causes spreading– Grows at up to 1 foot per weekGrows at up to 1 foot per week

• HHerbicides erbicides – Effective control if large areas >1acre treatedEffective control if large areas >1acre treated– No fragmentationNo fragmentation– Fast application timeFast application time

Target Plants and GoalsTarget Plants and Goals

• Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) increase Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) increase control in a high use area. Long term control in a high use area. Long term reduction in number of acres. reduction in number of acres.

• Individual homeowners on-shore Individual homeowners on-shore areas.areas.

Bay Lake treatmentsBay Lake treatments

Bay

Total Spring Spring Acres fall fall Acres  

Acres Number of Acres Treated Number of Acres Treated lbs/acre

Year Treated Sites Treated Per Site Sites Treated Per Site  

2001 82 25 36.5 1.5 35 45.5 1.3 100/175

2002 127.9 69 35.9 0.5 52 92 1.8 100/175

2003 147.5 37 49.5 1.3 36 98 2.7 100/175/200

2004 94 33 35 1.1 43 59 1.4 200

2005 103.5 37 32 0.9 63 71.5 1.1 200

Estimated Cost for ControlEstimated Cost for Control

• Pricing is dependant upon size and Pricing is dependant upon size and types.types.

Size TypesSize Types EWM 100# EWM/CU EWM200#EWM 100# EWM/CU EWM200#

• 8-25 acres $500 $549 $6378-25 acres $500 $549 $637

• 26-50 acres $384 $419 $61026-50 acres $384 $419 $610

Price per acre treated.Price per acre treated.

Safety Concerns of 2,4-D =Safety Concerns of 2,4-D = NONENONE (AquaKleen and (AquaKleen and Navigate)Navigate)

• All expert panels conclude that All expert panels conclude that continuedcontinued

use of the herbicide 2,4-D poses no use of the herbicide 2,4-D poses no unreasonable risk to humans or the unreasonable risk to humans or the enviroment. enviroment.

Industry Task Force IIIndustry Task Force II

Summary Summary

• 2,4-D used as directed on the labels 2,4-D used as directed on the labels for aquatic herbicide control poses for aquatic herbicide control poses little concern for causing adverse little concern for causing adverse health effects to people.health effects to people.

DuesDues

Balance on handBalance on hand $30,642$30,642 Harvesting cost estimateHarvesting cost estimate $20,000$20,000 LMVPLMVP $ 6,000$ 6,000 Suggested dues:Suggested dues:

Maintain balanceMaintain balance (80%)(80%) $325 $325 Decrease balance by $5,000Decrease balance by $5,000 $262 $262 Decrease balance by $10,000Decrease balance by $10,000 $200 $200