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GRASS LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION -OCTOBER 22, 2009 5 lake over a number of years is excessive. The Association has been paying approximately $40,000 a year. Mr. O'Connell agreed that the cost seems dramatically inflated. He would be happy to look at what the DNR would approve. He stated he has worked with the Association and would be happy to assist in any way he can from inspections and documentation to providing a work plan. Eckman asked if Mr. O'Connell's company does aquatic lake vegetation management. Mike answered, yes, and that he would be willing to submit a bid for a work plan. Mr. Roberts responded that the DNR is a big contributor to the process. It is useful to bring them to the table to make everything clear before decisions are made. The first step is to decide what to bid on. If Option 14 is the beginning, then there can be a discussion with the DNR of specifically what is needed. Another pressing issue is loading to the lake from the Central Park wetland. No one ever imagined that area was a contributor to phosphorous in Lake Owasso and no one has any idea how to address it. When the water rises again, there will be a heavy load to the lake. Ferrington stated the report and study done by Barr is helpful, but it is not a management plan. Another issue besides vegetation is carp management and the impact of carp on phosphorous. He asked residents to summarize in writing various issues that need to be addressed and send it to GLWMO. GLWMO will work with the Association. Mr. Bester stated that low water levels have increased mud that is kicked up from the bottom which does have an effect. The truth is that no one knows for sure if treating curly leaf pondweed will result in clearer, better quality water. Westerberg suggested inviting the DNR to a meeting. Eckman added that a series of educational sessions could be scheduled. Chair Eckman responded that there are cost-share programs available for these issues. She suggested having a DNR representative present at the November meeting. Mr. O'Connell stated that it is helpful to have people meet who have the experience on the lake. It would be valuable to get the DNR's contribution before the selection of a management program. Eckman suggested that more education is needed before a plan for the lake can be adopted. Over the winter, she would like to see a couple of open forums with discussion by educational panels of experts. It was agreed that the point of contact with the Association would be Joe Bester. At the request of the Board, Schwartz agreed to contact Cliff Aichinger, at the Ramsey/Washington County Watershed District, and Scott Sobiech, Barr Engineering, to attend the next meeting. Ferrington will contact Marcy Westrich at BOWSR. The