Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 10/24/1988

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LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT Advisory Committee Minutes 3 October 5, 1988 WETLANDS. This study will determine the best programs for wetland protection. Some cities are rigorous while others are lax. The Army Corps of Engineers (C/E) influence of wetland preservation will he compared with state and local plans. A need exists to determine when the C/E should be involved in wetland use reviews. The Minne►;aha Creek Watershed District wetland inventory will be analyzed. WATER QUALITY. Nutrient budget and transparency as related to water clarity will be the primary focus of this subcommittee. Pesticides and chemical influence will be assessed. A base for the lake's direction as to quality - improving or regressing - will be established. Long term influences will be identified. It was noted here that Hennepin Parks is developing its own water q.iality program accordii.g to Tim Marr. This could be a valuable resource. Winter Monitoring. This subcommittee will address: * Litter accumulation * User conflicts greater for winter recreation * Ice fishing houses - responsible use * Access points and private property trespassing * User's distance from shore, dependent on snow * Snow plowing disruption of snow cover • Wetland use and abuse * Deicing management Subcommittee organization, administration and provision of resource material is Arndorfer Associates' responsibility. Dave expects to facili- tate each meeting. LMCD will circulate meeting nctices. Each agency and city representative is reminded at this time to select his/her staff and other resource (Board) specialists for one or another of the subcossittees. The Preliminary Meeting Schedule of 9-29-88, mailed to all Advisory Committee members and re -enclosed, is the guide for participant involvement. 5. PUBLIC MEETINGS. The time frame for preparation, advance promotion and organization necessitates the five scheduled meetings co be held mid -January through February. Arndorfer noted this timing coincides with year -one data collection and analysis being complete, allowing outside com- ment before this decision -making process begins. Promoting public attendance was cited as a chief concern for the successful outcome: Dean Ribufoni, an environment feature writer for the Star Tribune, was suggested for news assistance. Cable TV, news features, and likely a few paid advertisements will he necessary Notices in city water/sewer bills was also suggested, as well as city newsletters where available. A budget and schedule of marketing priorities is needed to support this effort. Locations as previously identified -Ire city halls or public auditoriums in Excelsior, Mound, Wayzata, Ilootnington or Edina, and St. Louis Park.