Lake Crookneck Improvement Association

May 26th, 2018 - Call to order

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■ Welcome and Introductions ■ Secretary’s Report ■ Treasurer's Report ■ Membership Drive ■ Membership Directory ■ July Boat Parade ■ 4th Annual Fishing Contest ■ Crookneck Lake Logoware ■ Boat Landing Clean Up ■ Project Ideas!!!! ■ Lake Shamineau Presentation ■ Crookneck LID Presentation ■ Acknowledgments ■ Doughnuts and Coffee

■ Adjournment

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LCIA Mission

■ The Lake Crookneck Improvement Association (LCIA) functions as a steward of Lake Crookneck in regards to shore-line conservation, fish and wildlife management, water quality, invasive and non-invasive aquatic vegetation control, and community bonding and outreach.

■ To enhance the value of the environmental and recreational quality of Crookneck Lake and its surrounding lakeshore properties.

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Welcome and Introductions

■ Board of Directors ■ JJ Parker ■ Amber Parker ■ Barb Prchal ■ Greg Kloss ■ Jim Herbst

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Secretary’s Report

■ Amber Parker

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Crookneck Lake Association

Meeting minutes: August 19, 2017

Meeting called to order at 10:15 AM

Meeting minutes from May 27th, 2017 were approved by John Snell, seconded by Leo Dombrovski. Motion carried.

Vote for open Treasurer position. Call for nominations. Barb Prchal nominated by Tina Snell, seconded by Dan Sanger. All in favor, motion carried. Barb P. appointed Treasurer for 2 year term.

Next meeting: May 26th, 2018.8:30 ~ social half hour9:00 ~ meeting begins

Motion to adjourn meeting made by Adolph Rabe, seconded by Tina Snell. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 AM.

Secretary’s Report

■ Motion to approve the minutes?

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Treasurer Report/Membership

■ Barb Prchal

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2017

Dues in: $800

Expense Out: $880

Balance: $10,149

Membership Drive

■ If you didn’t get your membership formwe have extras!

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Membership Directory

■ Updated for 2017/18

■ We will email it in a few weeks

■ Not posted publicly

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4th of July Parade Schedule !11

4th of July Parade Schedule

■ What Day?

■ Grand Marshall: Zack’s

■ GM picks the next year’s GM!

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4th Annual Fishing Contest !13

4th Annual Fishing Contest !14

■ Votes for:

■ Day/Time

■ Budget ($620 last year)

■ Volunteers for:

■ Hosting Location

■ Weight Official

■ Weight Recorder

■ Sign up coordinator

■ Prize Coordinator

■ Boat Valet ;)

4th Annual Fishing Contest !15

Crookneck Lake Logoware

■ Link will be posted and emailed

■ On demand printing from CafePress

■ More than just shirts :)

■ www.cafepress.com/crooknecklake

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Boat Landing Cleanup

■ Spring Volunteer (Today thru July)

■ Fall Volunteer (August thru September)

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Project Backlog

■ Ideas!!!!

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Lake Shamineau High Water Project (5.26.18)

Crookneck Lake Association Meeting 5/26/18

! High Water Project Need and Overview! Possible Effect on Crookneck Lake◦Cindy Kevern LSLID Board Member

! Project Timeline and Next Steps! Summary◦Rick Rosar LSLID Board Member

! Questions and Discussion

Lake Shamineau Lake Improvement District

! Project Purpose and Need◦ The purpose is to establish a maximum operating level of

Shamineau Lake for economic and natural resource benefits.

◦ The need for the project is to reduce future property damages, shoreline and riparian damages, reduce property owner costs, and provide more efficient strategic planning abilities for the LID, County and State.

Lake Shamineau High Water Project

! To satisfy the purpose and need statements recommend a permanent lake outlet◦ Pumped requirements● Topography, design discharge and filtration◦Reestablish westerly flows of surface water south of

Morrison CR 203! Increasing 20 year rainfall data charging

groundwater source; primary source of highwater on Shamineau ● Normal annual rainfall (1981-2010) = 28”● More recently =

Project Overview

1991-2016 2007-2016 2011-2016 2012-2016       

30.05 32.49 33.49 34.31

Project Overview

! Project Need◦ Approximately 400 parcels and over 10 miles of riparian shoreline will benefit from

the proposed lake outlet project◦ Lakeshore owners reported an estimated amount exceeding $1.23 million in

expenses to mitigate damages resulting from the high lake level conditions. ◦ Flooding of structures, septic systems, well water systems, public infrastructure and

other physical property interests adjacent to Shamineau Lake ◦ Shoreline damages due to significant variance of high water levels and ice jacking● include soil loss, lack of established vegetation, wildlife habitat destruction, tree loss, negative

impacts to nesting and riparian habitat sustainability. ● Stable water levels are critical to the success and sustainability of waterfowl habitat and nesting

◦ Lakeshore management difficulties, repair costs, and maintenance efforts including future dwelling construction/planning, management of public and private boat landings and private docks, ice jacking effects, and recreational beach limits

◦ Maintain consistent property values for economic interests of all lakeshore properties

Project description

! Alternative 1 – Do Nothing◦ Social, Economic and Environmental Review can take several years● Delay could create expedited project and inefficiencies if water continues to rise, and a solution is

developed under significant time constraints.

! Alternative 2 – Northeast Bound Outlet◦ Significant fishery issues and high project cost (MnDNR)

! Alternative 3 – Southwest Bound Outlet ◦ Appears most likely historic outlet and appears practical alternative

! Alternative 4 – Property Buyout◦ Economics are less desirable than Alternative 3◦ Lack of permanence for future rising lake levels◦ No known homeowners requesting a buyout◦ Reduced tax base◦ Does not address shoreline and habitat stability

Alternatives Evaluation

Alignment and features

Environmental interests▪Cursory review of the following Social Economic and Environmental Items▪Receiving and Adjacent Waters▪Lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands▪Water Quality▪Channel or waterbody capacity▪Lake Levels▪Wildlife▪Plants, animals, fisheries ▪Threatened endangered

▪Cultural Resources▪Historical and Archaeological▪Public Facilities▪Highways, roadways, drainage systems

Environmental interests

▪Cursory water quality review of potential receiving water bodies▪Fish Trap Creek, Long Prairie River and Crow Wing River▪Fish Trap Lake data was used for Fish Trap Creek▪No data for Lena Lake, Cass County Lake, Fish Trap Creek▪The water quality in Shamineau Lake is either better than the water quality in these downstream waterbodies or meets the water quality standards of the constituents analyzed▪Further analysis will be conducted, but no apparent red flags were identified

Environmental interests▪Invasive Species▪Lake Shamineau is documented and listed as infested waters for Eurasian Watermilfoil▪This is a critical item and will require mitigation▪Mechanical filters or other methods will be investigated for effectiveness and economics to prohibit downstream infestation

▪Operating Plan▪Developed early in the process as part of environmental permitting to balance drawdown interests while minimizing risks of impacts downstream▪Capacity issues, habitat, private property, other interests

! Lake Outlet◦ Pump water at 20 cfs (9,000 gpm)◦ Wet well and Intake Structure◦ Dual Pumps – 3 phase motors◦ Mechanical Filter – EWM◦ Electric and Controls

! Piping◦ 30” Forcemain◦ 24” Bored Culvert – gravity◦ Various Culverts◦ Outlet Structure

! Ditching◦ Excavation and Channelizing

! Hydrology modifications south of CR 203◦ Culverts and Ditching

Project Description

Possible Effect on Crookneck Lake

! There is a correlation between the water levels on the two lakes

! Reducing water level on Lake Shamineau may reduce water level on Crookneck

Possible Effect on Crookneck Lake

Project Timeline and Next Steps▪Shamineau LID Board approved moving forward on April 21, 2018 at the conclusion of a Public Hearing▪Next Step is to gain County Board Approval in Summer/Fall 2018▪Phase 1 – Environmental and Permitting▪Estimate 3 to 9 months▪MnDNR Waters Permit▪MN Wetland Conservation Act▪USACOE - Federal Clean Water Act (Section 404)▪Coordinate project with Morrison County local water plan▪Todd County Drainage Authority▪Road Authority Permits▪MPCA▪SHPO – Historical and Cultural Reviews

▪Phase 2 – Right of Way Proceedings ▪Estimate 3 to 6 months

▪Phase 3 – Design, Plans and Specifications▪Estimate 4 months

▪Phase 4 – Bidding and Financing▪Estimate 2 to 3 months

▪Phase 5 – Construction Operations▪Estimate 10 months

▪Estimated Earliest Timeframe of Operation is 2020

Project process

! Conceptual Drawdown Scenarios Considered◦ Longer Term Drawdown● From Historic High Lake Level (1276.5) (10/03/2017) to 1’ below

OHW (1274.1)● Approximately 7 months of pumping● From a Lake Level (1276.0) to 1’ below OHW (1274.1)● Approximately 6 months of pumping● Includes average storm water runoff for drainage area● Lake level at 2017 freeze up appears above historic high as

reported by LID members

Proposed Drawdown

Project costs

Construction Items $2,020,000

Project Contingency (approx. 15%) $290,000

Engineering (environ., survey, design, construction, geotech) $285,000

Administration (Legal, RW, and Financing Processing) $75,000

Easement Acquisition $60,000Utility Accommodation and Services $20,000

Total OPC for the Project = $2,750,000

▪Preliminary Opinion of Project Cost

Most practical funding sources▪Local LID Assessments▪LID membership funded – MS 429

▪FDR or Flood Hazard Mitigation Funding▪50-50 match, state bonding, political effort in St Paul▪Applications annually

▪Clean Water Funds

! Project includes pumping water to lower the lake water level

! In process of seeking County Board Approval! Next steps include permitting, right of way

acquisition, final design, bidding, and construction! Earliest operation will be in 2020! Reduction of water level on Lake Shamineau may

effect the water level on Crookneck Lake! Cost will be borne by Lake Shamineau LID

members and may be offset by a grant! If you have concerns about the current water level,

the Morrison County commissioners would like to hear from you.

Summary

COMMENTS/QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION

THANK YOU

CINDY KEVERN – CKEVERN@COMCAST.NETRICK ROSAR – RICK@RAPIDGLASS.COM

WEBSITE - HTTPS://MINNESOTAWATERS.ORG/LAKESHAMINEAU/

Crookneck Lake Improvement District (CLID) Update

26 May 2018

2017 Treatment Area

2018 Treatment Area

LCIA/CLID Initiatives to Improve the Crookneck Ecosystem

■ Water Quality Surveys ■ Weed Management ■ Native and Invasive Species Surveys ■ Invasive Species Treatment (Curley-Leaf) ■ Fishery Surveys ■ Aerial Surveys ■ Septic System Inspection Program ■ SWCD Shoreline Assessment

LCIA/CLID Initiatives to Improve the Crookneck Ecosystem (cont.)

■ Home Owner Initiatives ■ Rain Gardens ■ Buffer Zones ■ Shoreline Conservation: rip rap; aeration

LCIA/CLID Initiatives to Improve the Crookneck Ecosystem (cont.)

■ Lynchpin to healthy lake is adequate water and controlling the biomass in the lake

■ Critical to keep weed growth from “forming islands at surface of water” ■ Reduces gas exchanges between air and water,

resulting in oxygen depletion and pH fluctuations, impacting the fishery food chain and growth of a healthy fish population.

LCIA/CLID Initiatives to Improve the Crookneck Ecosystem (cont.)

■ Conclusion: ■ As the water declines the overall biomass

(weeds) increases ■ Increase in biomass, particularly at the

surface, is detrimental to the quality of the Crookneck Lake Ecosystem

Zebra Mussels■ Lake Carlos ■ Zebra mussels have significantly increased the water clarity ■ Littoral zone has increased in some areas from 14-15 ft to 18 ft

■ Morrison Cty funding Zebra mussel veliger and Spiny flea surveys this year

CLID 2017 Meeting■ Lake Shamineau High-Water Study ■ Residents have reported ~$1.230 million in

expenses due to high water level ■ SLID hired engineering firm to study causes

and solutions ■ Goal: lower Lake Shamineau to a level of 12

inches below OHWL (initially 18 inches) ■ Engineer (hydrologist) confirms Crookneck

and Shamineau Lakes water levels track over time with Crookneck being higher

CLID 2017 Meeting

■ Lake Shamineau High-Water Study (cont.) Shamineau Lake Crookneck Lake

OHWL 1275.1 ft 1275.6 ft Target (-12 inch) 1274.1 ft 1274.6 ft Target (-18 inch) 1273.6 ft 1274.1 ft Spring 2017 1276.09 ft 1277.26 ft 12 inch Target 1.99 ft 2.66 ft 18 inch Target 2.49 ft 3.16 ft Total of 253 readings since 1994 (174 above OHWL) Last reading below OHWL: 1 Nov 2010 Readings below 1274.6: 1994 (1274.28*); 2008 (1274.57, 1274.47, 1274.57, 1274.57); 2009 (1274.60, 1274.50, 1274.60).

CLID 2017 Meeting■ Lake Shamineau High-Water Study (cont.) ■ Initial feedback from ~35 CLID members ■ Range from “perhaps a foot from current

level” to “inches” to “leave nature be” ■ Concerns include: ■ High-water increases property value vs. swamp in

bays ■ Increased utilization of lake ■ Cost savings due to less weed harvesting ■ Less work removing cut off weeds ■ Eliminate majority of the east marsh habitat

CLID 2017 Meeting■ Lake Shamineau High-Water Study (cont.) ■ Already invested in shoreline erosion mitigation ■ Lower it now what happens when have a

drought lasting one or more years ■ Effect on shallow sand point wells ■ Effect on water quality as decrease volume ■ Native weeds are now at a manageable level ■ Effect on fish habitat … winter kill ■ Increased potential for ground water to leach

from Transfer Station into Crookneck as Lena Lake hydrostatic pressure increases/changes

CLID 2017 Meeting■ Lake Shamineau High-Water Study

(cont.) ■ High water is approaching my cabin ■ Increased ice jamming ■ Water in basement; filled in basement due to

high water few years ago ■ Dock is at its limit ■ Lost my sandy beach

Tid Bits■ County Proposal to Shamineau ■ Exception to permitting program allowing a

property owner to raise their property up without applying set-back rules

■ Funding may be available for property owners ■ Case by case determination

■ Project is deemed not to be eligible for grants

■ “Viewing Group” will determine who will benefit

Acknowledgements

■ Thanks to the Marsh’s for Doughnuts

■ Thanks to Adolph for the Coffee

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Adjournment

■ Motion to adjourn?

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