8.2 SR 09-03-2024The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community
engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Request for Action
To
City Council
Item Number
8.2
Meeting Date
September 3, 2024
Prepared By
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Item Description
Orono Lake Improvement District Annual Update
and 2025 Budget
Reviewed by
Cal Portner
Tina Allard
Action Requested
Adopt, by motion, the resolution approving OLID Resolution 24-01 2025 OLID Annual Service and Activities
Charge Request.
Background/Discussion
By the Order Establishing Orono Lake Improvement District, the City Council shall review the OLID budget
annually after the Annual Meeting in July or August of each year.
The proposed 2025 OLID Budget was submitted by the Board of Directors on August 28, 2024. This includes
the OLID Annual Budget for Projects/Activities 1-8 detailed in the attachment for various projects costing
$17,250. OLID property owner's annual cost for 2025 is $100 per unit for these activities.
The OLID Board submitted Resolution 24-01 certifying the annual services and activities charge request.
City staff were provided with the following voting results from the OLID Annual Meeting below.
The 2025 OLID Annual Services and Activities Charge Request was approved unanimously by the 26 lake
property owners attending the annual meeting on August 27, 2024.
In addition, Charlie Blesener and Ben Carlson were elected to a three-year term on the OLID Board.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
City of Elk River Mission Statement
Attachments
1. Proposed Projects & Budget 2025
2. Resolution 24-01: 2025 Service Charge Request
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Orono Lake Improvement District To be voted on: August 27, 2024
Orono Lake Improvement District (OLID) Proposed Budget 2025
Project/Activity Description: OLID Annual Services and Activities Fee Budget
1
AIS Control
Curly-leaf
Pondweed
(CLP)
Continue surveying and treatment where needed of this invasive
species until CLP seed banks are eliminated. For 202 5 the estimated
acres requested to be treated is 32 to fit within the MN DNR maximum
allowable without a variance (15% of the littoral area). Herbicide,
mechanical and/or hand removal will all be considered. If MN DNR or
Sherburne AIS Grant funds remain available and are approved, costs to
OLID could be reduced or funds carried over for use the following year.
Also, a Sherburne SWCD AIS grant will be applied for to cover required
independent contractor CLP delineation costs.
$8,475
2
Sedimentation
Monitoring and
Management
Continue lake sonar surveys and baseline studies to monitor existing
conditions, sediment sources and baseline sediment levels. Monitoring
equipment and data processing. Conduct or contract for feasibility
studies and develop proposals for future dredging projects.
$2,000
3
Undesirable
Aquatic
Vegetation and
Organisms
Public Waters
Control
MN DNR staff have stated that Water star-grass, and the distribution
and density of any submerged aquatic plant, can vary significantly
from season to season, particularly in a reservoir system like Lake
Orono. Set-aside funds are needed to be prepared to act. Also, work
with the City of Elk River to secure existing funds or seek additional
funds through Minn. Statute 103G.625 for the control of CLP, harmful
or undesirable aquatic vegetation and organisms in public waters.
$2,000
4
Fisheries Survey,
Preservation
and/or Stocking
Continue to work with the DNR to determine fish stocking needs and
the most appropriate species to select to stock as available and
deemed appropriate. Also, assist with current awareness campaign for
the need to continue encouraging catch and release.
$2,000
5 Web Licensing
and Maintenance
OLID membership communication, official document repository,
director nomination forms, absentee election ballots, etc. $200
6 County Special
Assessment Fee
Fee for Cities, Townships and LIDS to certify special assessment on the
Sherburne County tax system ($5.00/parcel/year). $920
7
Office Supplies
and Organizational
Expenses
Annual meeting notice mailing, location rental or refundable deposit, building
staff supervision, P.O. Box, membership dues or other meeting-related or
general supplies.
$675
8 OLID Board
Liability Insurance Secure standard Liability Insurance for the OLID Board of Directors. $980
Total cost of goals 1 – 8 $17,250*
*OLID property owner annual cost for 2025 of $100.00 per unit.
Note: A carryover of funds from year-to-year may be allowed to accommodate cash flow.
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