BMLCommM20020509BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (Approved)
MINUTES OF QUARTERLY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were
Commissioners Slocomb, Le Doux, Patterson, Petfalski, Salentine, Sanders, and
Wichgers, Lakes Project Coordinator Zagar, Deputy Commissioners Burmeister and
Schweitzer, City Attorney Molter, Clerk -Treasurer Marenda, and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Clerk -Treasurer reported the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
Commissioner Slocomb moved for approval of minutes of the 1/22/2002 quarterly
meeting. Commissioner Le Doux seconded; motion carried.
Mayor De Angelis stated vouchers in the amount of $813.47 were previously approved.
No vouchers needed to be approved by the Commissioners at this meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Review Restoration Projects (Islands, Fish Restocking, Public Access, Carp
Barrier)
Mr. Burmeister stated there was great interest in how the lake would survive this winter
because of what happened last year. Fortunately, the winter was mild and there was
little ice cover. Some oxygen testing was done, which did not reveal any problems.
The islands will be inspected shortly in the next week or so to determine the status of
the woody growth, which needs to be kept in control. This must be done soon because
the nesting season will be starting quickly.
Mr. Zagar will be working on the beetle project and will be gathering loosestrife plants
and attempt to transplant some of the beetles on to the new plants. The deputy
commissioners also discussed the possibility of re-establishing some wild rice on the
lake. It is hoped that the rice would help with the open water condition. Another project
that will be looked at is duck blind removal. There are many posts and other
obstructions that could pose a hazard and need to be identified and removed. Mr.
Burmeister encouraged everyone to take advantage of viewing the wildlife on the lake
that are currently migrating through the area.
Mr. Zagar distributed photos from the purple loosestrife project done in 2001. It is
anticipated that beetles will be propagated on 40 plants this year. Each plant will
produce approximately 1,500 beetles. Lake Denoon is also participating in the project
this year and will grow 2b plants. Commissioner Sanders asked if any difference was
noticeable from last year's stocking of beetles. Mr. Zagar stated that we would need to
examine the release sites this summer.
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Discuss Future Projects
Mr. Zagar stated there was nothing else to add to what Mr. Burmeister already reported.
Status of Big Muskego Lake Wildlife Area - Land Acquisition by DNR
Mayor DeAngelis stated the DNR is still actively negotiating with Towne Realty
regarding Big Muskego Estates and is expected to close on the Ladwig/Weber property
(formerly Hendrickson) on Boxhorn Drive soon.
Development of Comprehensive Lake Management Plan
Mr. Zagar stated he is still in the process of developing the plan. He will receive
assistance on the project from the DNR and a new City intern.
NEW BUSINESS
Application for DNR Grant to Assist Development of Lake Management Plan
Mr. Zagar stated he submitted the materials by deadline but has not heard back yet.
Discuss 2002 Eurasian Watermilfoil Control:
Application to DNR and Hiring of Marine Biochemists
Mr. Zagar stated the agreement with Marine Biochemists for 2002 would cost $12,782,
which is slightly higher than the previous year ($12,169). He anticipates that less than
35 acres will be treated this year. The cost of the DNR permit is $20 plus $25 per acre
for a total cost of $895. Commissioner Salentine noted that notification to riparians was
now required by law. Mr. Zagar stated he would check into that, as he was not aware of
the requirement. Commissioner Salentine moved to approve the 2002 Eurasian
Watermilfoil Control project. Commisioner Slocomb seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Petfalski moved to adjourn at 7:46 p.m. Commissioner Wichgers
seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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K.Marenda, CIVIC
CI y Clerk -Treasurer
Secretary to the Board