Shadow Creek Meeting summary held on Thursday, October 9, 2008</titl= e> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"City"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"Street"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"time"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"date"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"address"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PersonName"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"place"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PlaceName"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PlaceType"/>  <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=3DEN-US link=3Dblue vlink=3Dpurple style=3D'tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=3DSection1> <o:p> </o:p> Shadow Creek Meeti= ng summary held on <st1:date Year=3D"2008" Day=3D"9" Month=3D"10" w:st=3D"on">= Thursday, October 9, 2008</st1:date><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p></spa= n> Meeting Objecti= ve: To provide the residents of Shadow Creek with information on what RLAA has been doing and wants to do in the future to improve the condition of the lake for both recreational and natural/environmental purposes. RLAA recognizes that residents of Shadow Cr= eek are considered full-fledged association members just like the rest of <st1:= place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Rice</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType = w:st=3D"on">Lake</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and Elm Creek (proper). RLAA would like to invite residents of Shadow Creek= to join our association to help us reach our goals: <o:p></o:p> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in= '>To activate members toward improvement of w= ater condition<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in= '>To preserve our shore land<o:p></o:p></span= ></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in= '>To enjoy, but not destroy, our natural environment<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in= '>To keep open the lines of communication wit= h our members and the public<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in= '>To utilize fundraising as a source of reven= ue<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <o:p> </o:p></sp= an> Meeting Agenda = with comments<o:p></o:p> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>Meeting began approximately <st1:time Minut= e=3D"15" Hour=3D"19" w:st=3D"on">7:15 pm</st1:time> at the home of Barbara Engl= ish and Dennis Belanger on <st1:Street w:st=3D"on"><st1:address w:st=3D"on">86= 60 Terraceview Lane North</st1:address></st1:Stre= et> in <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:City w:st=3D"on">Maple Grove</st1:City></s= t1:place>. 22 people RSVP’d they would attend. = 11 people attended with 9 households represented from the Shadow Creek side of t= he lake. The Shadow Creek folks were very grateful for the introduction of and time from folks from the north side, George, Molly, Jim and Rick. Wonderful to have them at the meeting!<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>Who is RLAA?<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Board of Directors currently has 11 member= s, including our newest member, Barbara English. We can expand up to 20 = but our by-laws require a minimum of 5 members. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Dues-paying membership (currently we have = 47 out of a total of almost 200 lakeshore, lake view and creek residents). We would like to increase that membership to present a stronger organiza= tion with local governments and entities.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Volunteers - Anyone can help us reach our = goals without being a member.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>Who does RLAA work with?<o:p></o:p><= /b></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>City of <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:City w= :st=3D"on">Maple Grove</st1:City></st1:place><o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Engineering department<o:p></o:p><= /li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Parks department<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'><st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">Lake</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Quality</st1= :PlaceName></st1:place> Commission (LQC) - Visit the website at = <a href=3D"http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/143/199/568/default.= aspx">http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/143/199/568/default.aspx</a><= o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Three Rivers Park District<o:p></o:p></spa= n></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)<= o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Met Council (water sampling)<o:p></o:p></s= pan></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Minnesota DNR for permits and regulations<= o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Consultants<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Steve McComas from Blue Water Science (a.= k.a.: The Lake Detective)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>James Johnson from Freshwater Scientific Services (James has also been an integral part of the cleanup on <st= 1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Weaver</st1:PlaceName> <st1:P= laceType w:st=3D"on">Lake</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, where they have been = using experimental chemical treatments to reduce Curlyleaf Pondweed growth= )<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>Where does RLAA get funding/revenue to oper= ate?<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Membership dues comprise a large portion o= f our revenue<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Lake Improvement Project (LIP) funding for= valid projects through the LQC - up to 50% of total cost may be covered if = the projects are worthy.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>RLAA Recent Project List<o:p></o:p><= /b></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>NOTE: Most of the projects conducted in the recent past have only included the main part of the lake (excluding E= lm Creek and backwaters). This will change going forward as we learn more about those who live along Elm Creek and its proximate waterways.<o:p= ></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level2 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>2004-2005<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Curlyleaf Pondweed (CLP) Drawdown<o:p></o= :p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level4 lfo5;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>This project drastically reduced the CLP problem on the main part of the lake</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level4 lfo5;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>All portions of the lake/creek were impacted by the drawdown</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level4 lfo5;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Native plant growth since that time has gradually improved, more in some a= reas than others.</li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level2 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>2005<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Citizen Monitoring Programs (CLMP, CSMP) = on main lake & Elm Creek north<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Algae Treatment with Copper Sulfate on ma= in lake & Elm Creek north<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Aquatic Plant Survey on main lake<o:p></o= :p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Install trees along I-94 south of norther= nmost bridge<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level2 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>2006<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Citizen Monitoring Programs (CLMP, CSMP) = on main lake & Elm Creek north<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Algae Treatment with Copper Sulfate on ma= in lake & Elm Creek north<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Aquatic Plant Survey on main lake<o:p></o= :p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level2 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>2007<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Citizen Monitoring Programs (CLMP, CSMP, = CAMP)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Algae Treatment with Copper Sulfate on ma= in lake & Elm Creek north<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Aquatic Plant Survey on main lake & E= lm Creek north<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> </ul> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Inflow Monitoring on Elm Creek (part of Im= paired Waters study)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>What Projects are being worked on in 2008?<= o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Citizen Monitoring Programs (CLMP, CSMP, C= AMP)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Aquatic Plant Survey<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>This is an annual program which is co-funded by the LQC</li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Fish Survey<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Last fish survey done in 1994 by DNR, who rejected requests to conduct any more on <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Rice</st1:= PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">Lake</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> since w= e are not considered a trailered Public Access= lake.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>RLAA and its consultants believe that rough fish are contributing to the = poor water quality; a fish survey will help us determine if that is true.= </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>RLAA has done it’s own fish stocking, the last one conducted in 199= 8</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Future stockings would be done only when the game fish can survive throug<s= pan style=3D'font-size:11.0pt'>h adulthood (carp have been known = to feed on game fish before they reach adult size)</li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Algae Reduction with Barley Straw in Stormwater Ponds<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>To find out if we can make a difference for water quality coming into t= he lake</li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Inflow Monitoring on Elm Creek (part of Im= paired Waters study)<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Required by the State (DNR and MPCA) to set water standard goals</li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>What Projects is RLAA planning for the futu= re?<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>2008-2009 <o:p></o:p></spa= n></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Quarterly Newsletter for all members/prospective members<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Contacts with the local news media (Osseo= -Maple Grove Press & Cable Ch. 12)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Learn more about Shadow Creek concerns and address them accordingly<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Weed problems – are these CLP infestations?</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Has the water level dropped since the last drawdown?</li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>City Engineering would say it has not</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>Could this be result of sediment buildup on the lake bottom?</li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Dredging – Can the bottom be dredged out?</li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>DNR would need to authorize a permit for any dredging project</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>Estimates for dredging (and removal) have typically run $10,000/acre</li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Is any testing being done specifically for frog or bird health related= to water quality?</li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>No specific testing being done at this time, but the various monitori= ng efforts should serve as an alert if different chemical or environmental levels are being exceeded.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>This would be a good topic for someone to lead some additional study on= </li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Citizen Monitoring Programs (CLMP, CSMP, = CAMP) on entire lake and creek<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Aquatic Plant Survey on entire lake and c= reek<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Algae Ultrasonic testing<o:p></o:p></span= ></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>What can residents of Shadow Creek do to he= lp?<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Understand what contributes to poor water quality:<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>External sources (watershed)<o:p></o:p></= span></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Phosphorous – Fertilizers, animal = waste, lawn clippings, etc.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Internal sources (lake bottom, certain non-native plants, rough fish)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Become involved by becoming a member of RL= AA<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Although the vast majority of our current revenue comes from dues, we would like to work more with local busine= sses through fundraising efforts.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Spread the word about who we are and what = we do.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Attend meetings for RLAA and other local organizations who work with RLAA:<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>RLAA Annual Meeting for the membership is= in late April/early May each year<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Notices for this and other RLAA meetings= will be sent to all members<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Lake Quality Commission (<a href=3D"http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/143/199/568/default.= aspx">http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/143/199/568/default.aspx</a>)= <o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'><st1:time Minute=3D"0" Hour=3D"19" w:st=3D"on">7:00 pm</st1:time> the 3rd Wednesday each month= at <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Maple Grove</st1:PlaceName> = <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Government</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">= Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> in the Mayor's conference room<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>City Council meetings (<a href=3D"http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/143/440/213/default.= aspx">http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/143/440/213/default.aspx</a>)= <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission= (<a href=3D"http://www.elmcreekwatershed.org/">http://www.elmcreekwaters= hed.org</a>)<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Meets the 2nd Wednesday each = month at <st1:time Minute=3D"30" Hour=3D"11" w:st=3D"on">11:30 am</st1:ti= me> at the <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Emergency</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Operations</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">C= enter</st1:PlaceType> at the <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Maple Grov= e</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Government</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceTy= pe w:st=3D"on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><o:p></o:p></= li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Be a part of the quarterly RLAA newsletter= <o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>We need a name for our newsletter - any i= deas??<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Visit our website (<a href=3D"http://ricelakeassoc.homestead.com/">http://ricelakeassoc.hom= estead.com</a>)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Meet the Board and the RLAA members<o:p></= o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>More information to come about a Winter M= eeting on the lake for all members.<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Submit any ideas you have for a fun acti= vity<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Join a Committee/Team<o:p></o:p></= li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Media<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Fundraising<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Summer Picnic<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Other committees/teams we can consider organizing<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>Wetlands<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>Shoreline Erosion<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>Clean up<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>Wildlife<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>Fishing<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Be environmentally conscious!<o:p></o:p></= span></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Good lawn care practices<o:p></o:p></span= ></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Shoreline buffers and wetland protection<= o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Maintain the natural surroundings in alig= nment with Minnesota DNR recommendations<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>Questions/Comments/Suggestions?<o:p></o:p><= /span></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>The group liked the past clean up days; w= ould like to see more scheduled, a “restore your shore” effort= <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>The fence by the truck stop needs repair<= /span> = <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>We need a volunteer to head up the media committee-they like the electronic version<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Some didn’t get the email, Barb was= going to follow up to make sure their email is on the list<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Add Rick Stulac̵= 7;s name to the website for who and where to send checks to, people didn’t feel comfortable sending checks without a persons name</= span><o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Coordinate an RLAA activity with National = Night Out<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Get together on the ice over winter would = be fun<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>We would like to see Shadow Creek head up= a Wet Lands Committee <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>We need to send out an email for the city council meeting so that people can attend<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>NOTE: Check the City Website for when th= e City Council and other government meetings take place. You can also get o= n an "alert" to notify you for those meeting dates.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Remember that we are a 501c3 organization;= your contributions to RLAA are tax-deductible.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Everyone thought the desserts were great!<= o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>Updated <st1:PersonName w:st=3D"= on">Mail</st1:PersonName>ing List has doubled on Shadow Creek side: Barbara has created a new mailing list for the Rice Lake Association = (with some email addresses) reflecting all of the homes on Quarles and Terraceview. Several addresses on Tarleton and = Shadow Creek are on the list and can be expanded yet. Homes on Elm Creek past Quar= les and Tarleton need to be researched and added. The new Shadow Creek mailing list now has 25 addresses with contact names and phone numbers compared to the original list of 17 addresses only. Barbara has forwarded this m= ailing list to George S.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>Elm Creek: Residents along Elm Creek are concerned a= bout losing their shoreline/bank due to the steep curve. George had some g= ood suggestions from the DNR as to how to maintain shoreline.<o:p></o:p><= /span></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>Most attendees did not know that the <st1:= place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Rice</st1:PlaceName> <st1:Plac= eType w:st=3D"on">Lake</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> Association existed</sp= an> because previous home owners did not pass= that information along. So the feedback from the meeting about George̵= 7;s presentation, and comments from Rick, Molly and Jim that the meeting = was really valuable. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>Interest Survey: Barbara collected an interest survey at t= he meeting from attendees. This survey is attached with responses from meeting attendees.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>New Action Team: George and Barbara have discussed creatin= g an Action Team that would include Spring Clean up and Education efforts = with team members from both sides of the lake. George has suggested several= names from the north side and Barbara is calling people on the Shadow Creek side to create this new entity. We’ll try to embrace the histor= y of what these efforts have been in the past on the north side, so we can continue any important traditions or carry forth concerns.<o:p></o:p>= </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>Dues Paying<= /span> folks: George – how many people sent in checks or paid that night to become members? I know Johnsons and us are two new homes to the Association, but I was hoping there were others? (Barbara - as of = last weekend, we had you and Luke & Randine Johnson send in dues checks. There may have been others since last weekend, but th= at's the last update I got from Rick Stulac.)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>Follow-up efforts with Shadow Cr= eek folks: Barbara is sending an = email as a follow-up. The email will include attachments from George (copy = of annual meeting agenda spring 08 and copy of committee list informatio= n). Barbara will attach a copy of the interest survey, asking for commitments. Depending on response, she will call key neighbors asking for help on the Action Team for Spring Clean up and Education and for= ward names on to George for other committee chairs to make contacts of Sha= dow Creek folks.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>Buckthorn is a concern &= #8211; we should tie that to the Wetlands Committee initiatives<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>Many of the attendees wa= nted to know about treatments and testing on this side of the lake. One resident asked what it would take to for us to be considered and to g= et some help with treatments. The comment was made that if all of the households represented at the meeting paid dues (7 homes), that would= be enough to start some treatment activity on this side of the lake. That was great news to several folks who seemed relieved to get this news.= <o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <o:p> </o:p> RESOURCES:<o:p></o= :p> Rice <st1:place w:st= =3D"on"><st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">Lake</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Association</s= t1:PlaceName></st1:place> - <a href=3D"http://ricelakeassoc.homestead.com/">http://ricelakeassoc.home= stead.com</a><o:p></o:p> E-mail for Rice Lake = Area Association - <a href=3D"mailto:ricelakeassoc@comcast.net">ricelakeassoc@co= mcast.net</a><o:p></o:p> City of <st1:place w:= st=3D"on"><st1:City w:st=3D"on">Maple Grove</st1:City></st1:place> - <a href=3D"http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/3332/71/default.aspx">http:= //www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/3332/71/default.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></spa= n> City of <st1:place w:= st=3D"on"><st1:City w:st=3D"on">Maple Grove Lake Quality Commission</st1:City></st1:place> - <a href=3D"http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/143/199/568/default.aspx">h= ttp://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/143/199/568/default.aspx</a><o:p></o= :p> <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:City w:st=3D"on">Maple Grove</st1:City></st1:place> shoreline and dock regulations: <a href=3D"http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/141/181/5716.aspx">http://w= ww.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/141/181/5716.aspx</a><o:p></o:p> MN DNR: <a href=3D"http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/index.html">http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/i= ndex.html</a><o:p></o:p> Contact Rick Lestina ((763) 494-6354 or <a href=3D"mailto:RLestina@ci.maple-grove.mn.us">RLestina@ci.maple-grove.mn.us= </a>) Maple Grove Water Resource Engineer for dock, water and wetland/shoreland questions<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p></sp= an> </div> </body> </html>

MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Location: file:///C:/A2ED3A38/ShadowCreekMinutes10-9-08.htm Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Shadow Creek Meeting summary held on Thursday, October 9, 2008</titl= e> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"City"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"Street"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"time"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"date"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"address"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PersonName"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"place"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PlaceName"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PlaceType"/>  <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=3DEN-US link=3Dblue vlink=3Dpurple style=3D'tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=3DSection1> <o:p> </o:p> Shadow Creek Meeti= ng summary held on <st1:date Year=3D"2008" Day=3D"9" Month=3D"10" w:st=3D"on">= Thursday, October 9, 2008</st1:date><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p></spa= n> Meeting Objecti= ve: To provide the residents of Shadow Creek with information on what RLAA has been doing and wants to do in the future to improve the condition of the lake for both recreational and natural/environmental purposes. RLAA recognizes that residents of Shadow Cr= eek are considered full-fledged association members just like the rest of <st1:= place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Rice</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType = w:st=3D"on">Lake</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and Elm Creek (proper). RLAA would like to invite residents of Shadow Creek= to join our association to help us reach our goals: <o:p></o:p> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in= '>To activate members toward improvement of w= ater condition<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in= '>To preserve our shore land<o:p></o:p></span= ></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in= '>To enjoy, but not destroy, our natural environment<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in= '>To keep open the lines of communication wit= h our members and the public<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in= '>To utilize fundraising as a source of reven= ue<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <o:p> </o:p></sp= an> Meeting Agenda = with comments<o:p></o:p> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>Meeting began approximately <st1:time Minut= e=3D"15" Hour=3D"19" w:st=3D"on">7:15 pm</st1:time> at the home of Barbara Engl= ish and Dennis Belanger on <st1:Street w:st=3D"on"><st1:address w:st=3D"on">86= 60 Terraceview Lane North</st1:address></st1:Stre= et> in <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:City w:st=3D"on">Maple Grove</st1:City></s= t1:place>. 22 people RSVP’d they would attend. = 11 people attended with 9 households represented from the Shadow Creek side of t= he lake. The Shadow Creek folks were very grateful for the introduction of and time from folks from the north side, George, Molly, Jim and Rick. Wonderful to have them at the meeting!<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>Who is RLAA?<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Board of Directors currently has 11 member= s, including our newest member, Barbara English. We can expand up to 20 = but our by-laws require a minimum of 5 members. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Dues-paying membership (currently we have = 47 out of a total of almost 200 lakeshore, lake view and creek residents). We would like to increase that membership to present a stronger organiza= tion with local governments and entities.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Volunteers - Anyone can help us reach our = goals without being a member.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>Who does RLAA work with?<o:p></o:p><= /b></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>City of <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:City w= :st=3D"on">Maple Grove</st1:City></st1:place><o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Engineering department<o:p></o:p><= /li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Parks department<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'><st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">Lake</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Quality</st1= :PlaceName></st1:place> Commission (LQC) - Visit the website at = <a href=3D"http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/143/199/568/default.= aspx">http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/143/199/568/default.aspx</a><= o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Three Rivers Park District<o:p></o:p></spa= n></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)<= o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Met Council (water sampling)<o:p></o:p></s= pan></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Minnesota DNR for permits and regulations<= o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Consultants<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Steve McComas from Blue Water Science (a.= k.a.: The Lake Detective)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>James Johnson from Freshwater Scientific Services (James has also been an integral part of the cleanup on <st= 1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Weaver</st1:PlaceName> <st1:P= laceType w:st=3D"on">Lake</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, where they have been = using experimental chemical treatments to reduce Curlyleaf Pondweed growth= )<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>Where does RLAA get funding/revenue to oper= ate?<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Membership dues comprise a large portion o= f our revenue<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Lake Improvement Project (LIP) funding for= valid projects through the LQC - up to 50% of total cost may be covered if = the projects are worthy.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>RLAA Recent Project List<o:p></o:p><= /b></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>NOTE: Most of the projects conducted in the recent past have only included the main part of the lake (excluding E= lm Creek and backwaters). This will change going forward as we learn more about those who live along Elm Creek and its proximate waterways.<o:p= ></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level2 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>2004-2005<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Curlyleaf Pondweed (CLP) Drawdown<o:p></o= :p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level4 lfo5;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>This project drastically reduced the CLP problem on the main part of the lake</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level4 lfo5;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>All portions of the lake/creek were impacted by the drawdown</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level4 lfo5;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Native plant growth since that time has gradually improved, more in some a= reas than others.</li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level2 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>2005<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Citizen Monitoring Programs (CLMP, CSMP) = on main lake & Elm Creek north<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Algae Treatment with Copper Sulfate on ma= in lake & Elm Creek north<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Aquatic Plant Survey on main lake<o:p></o= :p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Install trees along I-94 south of norther= nmost bridge<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level2 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>2006<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Citizen Monitoring Programs (CLMP, CSMP) = on main lake & Elm Creek north<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Algae Treatment with Copper Sulfate on ma= in lake & Elm Creek north<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Aquatic Plant Survey on main lake<o:p></o= :p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level2 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>2007<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Citizen Monitoring Programs (CLMP, CSMP, = CAMP)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Algae Treatment with Copper Sulfate on ma= in lake & Elm Creek north<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l3 level3 lfo5;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Aquatic Plant Survey on main lake & E= lm Creek north<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> </ul> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Inflow Monitoring on Elm Creek (part of Im= paired Waters study)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>What Projects are being worked on in 2008?<= o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Citizen Monitoring Programs (CLMP, CSMP, C= AMP)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Aquatic Plant Survey<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>This is an annual program which is co-funded by the LQC</li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Fish Survey<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Last fish survey done in 1994 by DNR, who rejected requests to conduct any more on <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Rice</st1:= PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">Lake</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> since w= e are not considered a trailered Public Access= lake.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>RLAA and its consultants believe that rough fish are contributing to the = poor water quality; a fish survey will help us determine if that is true.= </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>RLAA has done it’s own fish stocking, the last one conducted in 199= 8</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Future stockings would be done only when the game fish can survive throug<s= pan style=3D'font-size:11.0pt'>h adulthood (carp have been known = to feed on game fish before they reach adult size)</li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Algae Reduction with Barley Straw in Stormwater Ponds<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>To find out if we can make a difference for water quality coming into t= he lake</li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Inflow Monitoring on Elm Creek (part of Im= paired Waters study)<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Required by the State (DNR and MPCA) to set water standard goals</li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>What Projects is RLAA planning for the futu= re?<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>2008-2009 <o:p></o:p></spa= n></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Quarterly Newsletter for all members/prospective members<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Contacts with the local news media (Osseo= -Maple Grove Press & Cable Ch. 12)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Learn more about Shadow Creek concerns and address them accordingly<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Weed problems – are these CLP infestations?</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Has the water level dropped since the last drawdown?</li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>City Engineering would say it has not</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>Could this be result of sediment buildup on the lake bottom?</li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Dredging – Can the bottom be dredged out?</li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>DNR would need to authorize a permit for any dredging project</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>Estimates for dredging (and removal) have typically run $10,000/acre</li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Is any testing being done specifically for frog or bird health related= to water quality?</li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>No specific testing being done at this time, but the various monitori= ng efforts should serve as an alert if different chemical or environmental levels are being exceeded.</li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>This would be a good topic for someone to lead some additional study on= </li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Citizen Monitoring Programs (CLMP, CSMP, = CAMP) on entire lake and creek<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Aquatic Plant Survey on entire lake and c= reek<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Algae Ultrasonic testing<o:p></o:p></span= ></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>What can residents of Shadow Creek do to he= lp?<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Understand what contributes to poor water quality:<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>External sources (watershed)<o:p></o:p></= span></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Phosphorous – Fertilizers, animal = waste, lawn clippings, etc.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Internal sources (lake bottom, certain non-native plants, rough fish)<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Become involved by becoming a member of RL= AA<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Although the vast majority of our current revenue comes from dues, we would like to work more with local busine= sses through fundraising efforts.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Spread the word about who we are and what = we do.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Attend meetings for RLAA and other local organizations who work with RLAA:<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>RLAA Annual Meeting for the membership is= in late April/early May each year<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Notices for this and other RLAA meetings= will be sent to all members<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Lake Quality Commission (<a href=3D"http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/143/199/568/default.= aspx">http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/143/199/568/default.aspx</a>)= <o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'><st1:time Minute=3D"0" Hour=3D"19" w:st=3D"on">7:00 pm</st1:time> the 3rd Wednesday each month= at <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Maple Grove</st1:PlaceName> = <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Government</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">= Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> in the Mayor's conference room<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>City Council meetings (<a href=3D"http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/143/440/213/default.= aspx">http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/143/440/213/default.aspx</a>)= <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission= (<a href=3D"http://www.elmcreekwatershed.org/">http://www.elmcreekwaters= hed.org</a>)<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Meets the 2nd Wednesday each = month at <st1:time Minute=3D"30" Hour=3D"11" w:st=3D"on">11:30 am</st1:ti= me> at the <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Emergency</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Operations</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">C= enter</st1:PlaceType> at the <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Maple Grov= e</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Government</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceTy= pe w:st=3D"on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><o:p></o:p></= li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Be a part of the quarterly RLAA newsletter= <o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>We need a name for our newsletter - any i= deas??<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Visit our website (<a href=3D"http://ricelakeassoc.homestead.com/">http://ricelakeassoc.hom= estead.com</a>)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Meet the Board and the RLAA members<o:p></= o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>More information to come about a Winter M= eeting on the lake for all members.<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Submit any ideas you have for a fun acti= vity<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Join a Committee/Team<o:p></o:p></= li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Media<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Fundraising<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Summer Picnic<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level4 lfo4;tab-stops:list 2= .0in'>Other committees/teams we can consider organizing<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>Wetlands<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>Shoreline Erosion<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>Clean up<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>Wildlife<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level5 lfo4;tab-stops:list = 2.5in'>Fishing<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Be environmentally conscious!<o:p></o:p></= span></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Good lawn care practices<o:p></o:p></span= ></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Shoreline buffers and wetland protection<= o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>Maintain the natural surroundings in alig= nment with Minnesota DNR recommendations<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in= '>Questions/Comments/Suggestions?<o:p></o:p><= /span></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dcircle> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>The group liked the past clean up days; w= ould like to see more scheduled, a “restore your shore” effort= <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>The fence by the truck stop needs repair<= /span> = <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>We need a volunteer to head up the media committee-they like the electronic version<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Some didn’t get the email, Barb was= going to follow up to make sure their email is on the list<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Add Rick Stulac̵= 7;s name to the website for who and where to send checks to, people didn’t feel comfortable sending checks without a persons name</= span><o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Coordinate an RLAA activity with National = Night Out<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Get together on the ice over winter would = be fun<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>We would like to see Shadow Creek head up= a Wet Lands Committee <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>We need to send out an email for the city council meeting so that people can attend<o:p></o:p></li> <ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Dsquare> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level3 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.= 5in'>NOTE: Check the City Website for when th= e City Council and other government meetings take place. You can also get o= n an "alert" to notify you for those meeting dates.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Remember that we are a 501c3 organization;= your contributions to RLAA are tax-deductible.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-stops:list 1.0= in'>Everyone thought the desserts were great!<= o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>Updated <st1:PersonName w:st=3D"= on">Mail</st1:PersonName>ing List has doubled on Shadow Creek side: Barbara has created a new mailing list for the Rice Lake Association = (with some email addresses) reflecting all of the homes on Quarles and Terraceview. Several addresses on Tarleton and = Shadow Creek are on the list and can be expanded yet. Homes on Elm Creek past Quar= les and Tarleton need to be researched and added. The new Shadow Creek mailing list now has 25 addresses with contact names and phone numbers compared to the original list of 17 addresses only. Barbara has forwarded this m= ailing list to George S.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>Elm Creek: Residents along Elm Creek are concerned a= bout losing their shoreline/bank due to the steep curve. George had some g= ood suggestions from the DNR as to how to maintain shoreline.<o:p></o:p><= /span></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>Most attendees did not know that the <st1:= place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Rice</st1:PlaceName> <st1:Plac= eType w:st=3D"on">Lake</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> Association existed</sp= an> because previous home owners did not pass= that information along. So the feedback from the meeting about George̵= 7;s presentation, and comments from Rick, Molly and Jim that the meeting = was really valuable. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>Interest Survey: Barbara collected an interest survey at t= he meeting from attendees. This survey is attached with responses from meeting attendees.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>New Action Team: George and Barbara have discussed creatin= g an Action Team that would include Spring Clean up and Education efforts = with team members from both sides of the lake. George has suggested several= names from the north side and Barbara is calling people on the Shadow Creek side to create this new entity. We’ll try to embrace the histor= y of what these efforts have been in the past on the north side, so we can continue any important traditions or carry forth concerns.<o:p></o:p>= </li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>Dues Paying<= /span> folks: George – how many people sent in checks or paid that night to become members? I know Johnsons and us are two new homes to the Association, but I was hoping there were others? (Barbara - as of = last weekend, we had you and Luke & Randine Johnson send in dues checks. There may have been others since last weekend, but th= at's the last update I got from Rick Stulac.)<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>Follow-up efforts with Shadow Cr= eek folks: Barbara is sending an = email as a follow-up. The email will include attachments from George (copy = of annual meeting agenda spring 08 and copy of committee list informatio= n). Barbara will attach a copy of the interest survey, asking for commitments. Depending on response, she will call key neighbors asking for help on the Action Team for Spring Clean up and Education and for= ward names on to George for other committee chairs to make contacts of Sha= dow Creek folks.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>Buckthorn is a concern &= #8211; we should tie that to the Wetlands Committee initiatives<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'color:blue;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo4;tab-sto= ps:list 1.0in'>Many of the attendees wa= nted to know about treatments and testing on this side of the lake. One resident asked what it would take to for us to be considered and to g= et some help with treatments. The comment was made that if all of the households represented at the meeting paid dues (7 homes), that would= be enough to start some treatment activity on this side of the lake. That was great news to several folks who seemed relieved to get this news.= <o:p></o:p></li> </ul> </ul> <o:p> </o:p> RESOURCES:<o:p></o= :p> Rice <st1:place w:st= =3D"on"><st1:PlaceType w:st=3D"on">Lake</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Association</s= t1:PlaceName></st1:place> - <a href=3D"http://ricelakeassoc.homestead.com/">http://ricelakeassoc.home= stead.com</a><o:p></o:p> E-mail for Rice Lake = Area Association - <a href=3D"mailto:ricelakeassoc@comcast.net">ricelakeassoc@co= mcast.net</a><o:p></o:p> City of <st1:place w:= st=3D"on"><st1:City w:st=3D"on">Maple Grove</st1:City></st1:place> - <a href=3D"http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/3332/71/default.aspx">http:= //www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/3332/71/default.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></spa= n> City of <st1:place w:= st=3D"on"><st1:City w:st=3D"on">Maple Grove Lake Quality Commission</st1:City></st1:place> - <a href=3D"http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/143/199/568/default.aspx">h= ttp://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/143/199/568/default.aspx</a><o:p></o= :p> <st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:City w:st=3D"on">Maple Grove</st1:City></st1:place> shoreline and dock regulations: <a href=3D"http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/141/181/5716.aspx">http://w= ww.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/141/181/5716.aspx</a><o:p></o:p> MN DNR: <a href=3D"http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/index.html">http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/i= ndex.html</a><o:p></o:p> Contact Rick Lestina ((763) 494-6354 or <a href=3D"mailto:RLestina@ci.maple-grove.mn.us">RLestina@ci.maple-grove.mn.us= </a>) Maple Grove Water Resource Engineer for dock, water and wetland/shoreland questions<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p></sp= an> </div> </body> </html>