Minutes from the June 8th, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
The meeting of the Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District was held in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.
The meeting was called to order by Monica Dohmen at 5:05 p.m.
Members present: Monica Dohmen, John Sonstegard, Roger Krause, Frank Sindelir
Members absent: Nancy Dunnell
Others present: Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund; Resource Conservationist, Mike Hirst; NRCS Team Lead, Jody Peek; NRCS Soil Conservationist, William Lee; County Commissioner, Joe Grund; DNR Fisheries Supervisor, Matt Skoog
A motion was made by Sindelir to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Krause.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Sonstegard to approve the May 11th, 2023 minutes. The motion was seconded by Sindelir.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
The May 2023 Treasurer’s Report was reviewed.
A motion was made by Sonstegard to approve the bills as listed on the agenda. The motion was seconded by Krause.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Old Business – none
Special Reports
DNR Fisheries update – Matt Skoog, DNR Area Fisheries Supervisor. Skoog excused himself from the meeting following his report.
NRCS partner updates – Jody Peek, NRCS District Conservationist and William Lee, Soil Conservationist
New Business
Chiaverini and Brateng cost share application
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Sonstegard to approve the shoreline protection cost share contract applications for Chiaverini and Brateng at the following rates:
Chiaverini = Cost share maximum payment is $9,208.00 or 50% of the total project cost, whichever is less.
Brateng = Cost share maximum payment is $10,213.50, or 50% of the total project cost, whichever is less.
Funding will come from the LW Watershed Shoreline Projects Cost Share fund.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Arena cost share application
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sindelir, to approve the stormwater erosion control cost share contract for the LW International Arena Association at $8,642 or 100% of the total project cost. Funding will be allocated as 75% State Cost Share and 25% District Special Projects fund.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Weirsma cost share application
A motion was made by Sindelir, with a second by Sonstegard, to approve the Wiersma grassed waterway cost share application in the amount of $2,137.50 or 75% of the total practice cost, whichever is less. Funding will come from State Cost Share.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Supplemental Buffer funds – work plan revision
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize a work plan revision for the FY2022 Buffer Implementation Supplemental grant to utilize the funding towards the purchase of survey-grade GPS equipment in partnership with the Public Works Department.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Temporary authorization for $600 survey and design fee
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sonstegard, to authorize a $600 survey and design fee for shoreline protection projects where engineered riprap is being prescribed.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Resolution to Adopt and Implement the Roseau River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan
A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Krause to approve the following resolution:
Whereas, Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District has been notified by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources that the Roseau River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan has been approved according to Minnesota Statutes §103B.801:
Now; Therefore, Be it Resolved, Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District hereby adopts and will begin implementation of the approved Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan for the area of the county identified within the Plan.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Certificate of Deposit investment
A motion was made by Krause, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize the purchase of a $125,000 6-month certificate of deposit from Multi-Bank Securities.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Soil health workshop supplies
A motion was made by Sonstegard, with a second by Sindelir, to authorize expenses of approximately $400-$500 from LW WBIF funding for the Soil Health Field Day.
Affirmative: Sonstegard, Dohmen, Krause, Sindelir Opposed: None Motion carried.
Training and Travel Requests – none
Staff Reports – the board reviewed staff reports as presented with the agenda.
Committee Reports
General Information and Discussion
2023 Tree Sales Report – see attachment to the agenda
Registrations for Area VIII meeting in Bemidji on June 23rd
Correspondence from Giziibii RC&D – see attachment to the agenda
The next regular board meeting has been set for July 13th, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the County Government Center.
Adjourn: Krause Seconded: Sindelir
Meeting adjournment time: 6:36 p.m.
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