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BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD TUESDAY JULY 29, 2003
Tom Kies called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Those present were Deputy Commissioners Greg Burmeister,
Steve Wojnowski, and Tom Kies. Lakes Projects Coordinator Tom Zagar, Intern Wendy Multhauf, District
resident Leonard Pilak, and Randy Schumacher (DNR) were present.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Tom Kies stated that the meeting was posted in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING’S MINUTES – The Deputy Commissioners reviewed the minutes
for the June 19, 2003 meeting. A motion was made by Greg Burmeister to approve the minutes of the June 19,
2003 meeting. Seconded by Steve Wojnowski and carried by all.
VOUCHER APPROVAL – There were no vouchers to approve.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
STATUS OF REHABILITATION AND ONGOING PROJECTS –Tom Zagar mentioned the seven new Ospreys
that were received from the DNR for Big Muskego Lake. Greg Burmeister asked about the couple of Ospreys
that have been sited on BML. Tom Zagar believes that the couple of Ospreys did not lay any eggs this season.
Greg Burmeister noted the dense population of young Bullheads in Big Muskego Lake/Bass Bay.
DEVELOPMENT OF LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN- The Deputy Commissioners discussed the
recommendations of the draft management plan. All agreed that it is likely that future conditions may warrant a
draw down of Big Muskego Lake. Randy Schumacher said that the DNR is holding a “technical committee”
meeting on August 7, 2003 to discuss management recommendations for Big Muskego Lake. This group of DNR
personnel and consultants will try to reach a consensus on what conditions should trigger the decision to draw the
lake down. Of particular importance was when to conduct a drawdown without the need (and extra cost) to
chemically eradicate carp and restock the fishery.
The costs of conducting a drawdown were discussed, particularly how to cover the costs of developing a
sedimentation basin at the outlet and the development of additional waterfowl nesting islands. Leonard Pilak said
that he would contact Roy Calli from Ducks Unlimited for contributions and to see where the organization stands
on this issue.
DISCUSS FORMAT FOR OPEN HOUSE FOR PRESENTATION OF LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN- Tom
Zagar noted that this Open House Presentation of the Lake Management Plan is going to be held on August 28,
2003 at 6 pm, one hour before the beginning of the annual meeting. Tom Zagar stated that he needed to put
together a 1-2 page summary of the plan send to each resident with the meeting agenda. Tom will conduct a 20
minute powerpoint presentation and allow some time before and afterward to answer citizen questions. Greg
Burmeister said that the presentation should include pictures of the old state of the lake and new pictures of the
current milfoil problem in Big Muskego Lake. Tom Zagar said that he was going to modify last year’s power
point presentation adding new material.
2003 EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL CONTROL- Leonard Pilak suggested consideration of using a biocontrol
(weevils) to control the water milfoil problem within Bass Bay and Big Muskego Lake. The committee came to
the conclusion that this approach would not work on Bass Bay due to lack of over-wintering habitat along the
shorelines for the weevils.
OPERATION, USE, AND MAINTENANCE OF WEED HARVESTER- Steve Wojnowski stated that the Weed
Harvester is operational and no maintenance is needed at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2004 BUDGET
The Deputy Commissioners discussed a draft of the budget that was prepared by the City’s Finance Director,
Dawn Gunderson. As presented, the draft budget would deplete the unreserved fund balance and go into the “red”
by approximately $16,500. The Deputy Commissioners were asked to consider either recommending a Lake
District fee increase, or to budget smaller amounts in particular line items. Tom Kies made a motion to reduce
$5,000 from Land Conservancy, $5,000 from Dike Repair, and $3,250 from Outlet Monitoring. The remaining
$2, 250 could be trimmed from line items for legal fees and repair costs. Steve Wojnowski seconded. Carried by
all.
RECOMMENDED AGENDA ANNUAL MEETING- The Commissioners agreed that agenda items should carry
over from last year’s agenda.
DISCUSS LAKE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES- Tom Zagar said that properties in Big Muskego Estates
subdivision will be included in the Lake District. He reported that the Mayor and Planning staff is looking into
establishing a District boundary based on watershed rather than road boundaries.
COMMUNICATION AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
There was no business at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, Tom Kies moved to adjourn, and Leonard Pilak seconded. The meeting
adjourned at 9:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Kies/Tom Zagar