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- 3 - <br />The dominant aquatic plants with occurrences exceeding 10% were wild celery (52%), coontail (39%), <br />flat-stem pondweed (36%), white-stem pondweed (35%), water stargrass (34%), muskgrass (12%), large- <br />leaf pondweed (12%), and clasping-leaf pondweed (12%). Delineation and point-intercept surveys did not <br />detect Starry Stonewort. Purple loosestrife was observed on property adjacent to Carman Bay waters. <br />Detailed reports are available via hyperlinks. <br /> <br />Carman-Bay-2025-Aquatic-Plant-Survey <br />Carman-Bay-2025-Eurasian-Watermilfoil-Delineation-11Jun2025 <br />Carman-Bay-2025-Curlyleaf-Pondweed-Delineation-22Apr2025 <br /> <br />The Board is aware of aquatic herbicides regulated by Minnesota’s Department of Agriculture and <br />permitted by the DNR’s IAPM Program, as well as professional contractors with a long history of <br />successfully controlling large-scale infestations of curlyleaf pondweed and Eurasian watermilfoil. <br />Mechanical harvesting, hand pulling, diver-assisted suction harvesting, benthic barriers, biological control, <br />and water drawdown are not feasible and practicable methods for achieving the DNR’s and the District’s <br />objectives. The Board is not aware of a viable course of action to effectively manage invasive aquatic <br />species, such as carp, zebra mussels, and other organisms. <br /> <br />The Board of Directors relies on the Department of Natural Resources and independent professional <br />contractors for lake resource management, consultation, and compliance. Contractors are responsible for <br />all training, equipment, permits, and licensing. Contractors are responsible for interacting with the DNR, <br />recommending and applying a DNR-approved treatment project in accordance with applicable law and <br />generally accepted best practices, performing pre- and post-treatment surveys, and similar tasks. <br /> <br /> <br />Business Transacted by Carman Bay Lake Improvement District <br /> <br />Business transacted by the District was limited to reducing the abundance of invasive aquatic plant <br />species and providing administrative services. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.571, <br />subdivision 3, the District held its annual meeting during which property owners approved a budget for the <br />following fiscal year, approved projects costing more than $5,000, and addressed other business that <br />came before them, including an election. The meeting minutes are available via hyperlinks. <br /> <br />9-25-25 CBLID Annual Meeting Minutes DRAFT 10-6-25 <br />8-14-25 CBLID Board Meeting Minutes Approved 9-25-2025 <br />7-24-2025 CBLID Board Meeting Minutes Approved 8-14-2025