4.12 SR 10-07-2024The 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
4.12
Meeting Date
October 7, 2024
Prepared By
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Item Description
Resolution 24-60 Authorizing OLID Assessment
Reviewed by
Cal Portner
Lori Stich
Tina Allard
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, Resolution 24-60 authorizing OLID Assessment.
Background/Discussion
The Orono Lake Improvement District provided its annual report to the City Council on September 3, 2024.
Following the annual update and budget presentation, the City Council approved their budget and their
assessment request but a resolution was not approved authorizing the assessment.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
Elk River Mission
Attachments
1. OLID Proposed 2025 Budget
2. OLID 2025 Annual Serivces Charge Request Resolution
3. 2025 OLID Budget Assessment RESOLUTION
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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 2025 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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City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 24-60
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River approving the
Orono Lake Improvement District Annual Budget for the Year 2025.
WHEREAS,in accordance with the Order Establishing the Orono Lake Improvement
District (OLID), the City of Elk River (City) shall review the OLID budget annually
following the Annual Meeting which is held in July or August each year; and
WHEREAS,as referenced in the OLID Resolution 24-01, OLID Board of Directors has
provided proper notice, met, and certified the assessment roll for the 2025 OLID services
and activities charge; and
WHEREAS,OLID Board of Directors has requested, pursuant to Minnesota Statute
Section 103B.555, that the City impose a service charge on all eligible parcels within the
OLID as per the 2025 Service Charge List in the amount of $100.00 per full unit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows: that the Orono Lake Improvement District Annual Budget
and Service Chage for the year 2025 is approved.
Passed and adopted this 7th day of October 2024.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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