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92-071 ~ " ~ . . . . RESOLUTION NO. 71 -92 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL PROGRAM FOR CHRISTMAS LAKE WHEREAS, the city of Shorewood and the Christmas Lake Homeowners Association have worked together in a Eurasian Water Milfoil inspection program; and WHEREAS, in 1992, for the first time, Eurasian Water Milfoil was discovered and treated in Christmas Lake; and WHEREAS, early detection and treatment is most effective in controlling Eurasian Water Milfoil; and WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has provided the Hennepin Conservation District with funds to combat infestations of Eurasian Water Milfoil. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Shorewood City Council that the City of Shorewood hereby submits a grant application for the Hennepin County Eurasian Water M~lfoil Control program, hereto attached and made a part of this resolution, for and on behalf of the Christmas Lake Homeowners Association. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL this 10th day of August, 1992. ATTEST: '" . . . Hennepin County Eurasian Water Milfoil Control Program I. Statement of Purpose The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has provided the Hennepin Conservation District with funds to combat infestations of Eurasian Water Milfoi!. These funds will be used to provide fmancial assistance to local governments and community groups in Hennepin County for milfoi! control activities. The fIrst application period for these funds is August 3 through August 14, 1992. Additional application periods may be established depending upon the number of applications received and the availability of funds. II. How to Apply Applicants must submit a grant application and supporting materials to the Hennepin Conservation District by August 14, 1992. Supporting materi~s include: a cover letter describing the existing conditions and the need for assistance; quotations for services, materials and other related cost estimates; anticipated start and completion dates for milfoil control activities; copies of DNR permits for the proposed activities1; names, addresses and telephone numbers of persons authorized to sign grant agreements and submit requests for reimbursements; and other materials related to project scope and anticipated outcomes the applicant feels will facilitate the review of the application. If advance payment of grant funds is requested, documentation describing why an advance is necessary must be submitted. III. Eligible Milfoi! Control Activities Eligible milfoil control activities include: · Chemical treatments for milfoil control; · Harvesting of milfoil; and . Innovative or experimental methods of milfoil control as scientifIcally reviewed and accepted by the interagency Eurasian Water Milfoi! Task Force. Application for grant funds may be made for eligible milfoil control activities scheduled from September 1, 1992 through August 31, 1993. Requests for,reimbursement for activities prior to September 1, 1992 will not be accepted. lCopies of DNR permit applications may be submitted in lieu of the actual permit to facilitate the grant application process. No grant funds will be provided to a project that has not received the necessary DNR permits. . . . ~ IV. Eligible Expenses Eligible expenses include expenditures for: · Personnel for equipment operation and delineation of infested areas; · Equipment; and · Commercial Vendors-Professional Services. Administrative costs are not an eligible expense. V. Grant Review Criteria · Priority will be given to applications that are deemed to have a high probability of successfully controlling Eurasian Water Milioi!. · Priority will be given to grant applications that demonstrate a coordinated, cooperative effort between community organizations, the private sector and state and local governments. · Priority will be given to grant applications that have state and/or local matching funds. · Priority will be given to applications concerning water bodies that have exceptional value for public recreation and other related public uses. VI. Approval of Applications and A warding of Grants The Hennepin Conservation District Board of Supervisors will approve applications and award grants to local governments and community organizations. VII. Grant Administration Approved applicants will receive for signature a cost-share agreement specifying the terms and conditions of the grant. VII. Advance and Reimbursement Request Procedures Approved applicants shall submit a letter with supporting documentation to the Hennepin Conservation District requesting reimbursement for eligible project costs. Supporting documentation includes copies of bills, invoices, canceled checks, payroll registers and other documents related to eligible project costs. An advance payment may be requested. .. . . . AUG-06-'92 FRI 10:58 ID:KUESTER GROUP t:t641 P02 August 6, 1992 Jim Hurm City Man,ger Ci ty of Shorewood 5155 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 Dear Jim: Enclosed, as we discussed, is the application for the Hennepin Conservation District grant which offers funding for the treatment of Eurasian milfoil. They would prefer that the official applicant be the City of Shorewood rather than our homeowners association. Christmas Lake has had two one acre treatments up to this point and will possibly need a third in August/September. We also, as referenced in the application have a fairly aggressive preventative program in place. As I mentioned, Jim, I will be more than willing to serve as the contact person for the logistics of managing this grant, should it be awarded. The enclosed application needs to arrive at the Hennepin Conservation District no later than Aujtllst IS. Thank you! The City of Shorewood has been tremendously supportive in the effort to eradicate and control the infestation of Eurasian milfoil in Christmas Lake. Please send to: Carol yn Di ndorf Hennepin Consel'Vation District 12450 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 205 M: neconka, MN 55343 ern uester Cha.irperson - Christmas Lake milfoil committee 338-6030 or 470-9083 \ . >- ~ . . . AUG-06-'92 FRI 11:01 ID:KUESTER GROUP 1:1641 P06 Grant Application for . Eurasian Water Milfoi! Control Water Body . Christman Lake - , Applicant's Name Phon~ City of Shorewood 474-3236 Contact Person Phone Gerri Kuester - W-338-6030 H-470-908 Address 5885 Christmas Lake ROB,d Shorewood, MN 55331 '1 I Bstimate of Acreage Infested ~. u~ ~ I - 1 acre. Proposed Activity Current and Proposed Activity Is: 1. Monitor programs at public acces: .......'--~.... Chistmas Lake Association has hired monitors for the duration ~'---_----.r, of May thru Sept. to inspect all incoming boats and trailers .--..--- ... for removal of Eurasian Milfoil, educate boaters, etc. 2. Christmas Lake residents have formed a.n II adopt a shoreline~' program where they inspect a designated area of the shoreline every 2-3 weeks. 3. We have proposed another 1 acre treatment for Eurasian Milfoil ..."'..-.... using Aqua Kleen 2, 4D. We have had two this season, to date. J 'VJ'" _____... 4. We abo have proposed another lake-wide inspection conducted by J~ake Restoration in September - currently the City of Shorewood [unds two inspections annually. Additionally :3 access and bay r _ area i.l1spections have been. performed. Project Cost: $2,bOO, not including City of Shorewood's funded inspections Amount Requested: $ 2 t 600 \ . . . . AUG-06-'92 FRI 11:01 ID:KUESTER GROUP ~641 P07 r,?,;<;9."9<: liOl;;l9. :s 612 474 01~::,; \,; 1 I. N ::. Ii u 1<1:. 1,/ U II L. ~ . U'... .- .. Does the waterbody have a public access? Yes X No Description of Activity See Proposed Activity . - . Persons;V endor Performing Work Lake Restoration, Hamel, MN Cooperating Agencies and Contributing Sponsors Name Type of Contribution Amount City of Shorewood inspections only $1,400 (approx1 .. - .... . ...- - . ~G~ Sign of Applicant 'gj/ ~qJ - ate