Steve Shute, Gardner’s mayor visited with our group prior to meeting start. Steve indicated the spillway repair/replacement has been approved by the city and is scheduled to start in spring of 2020. The cost of the spillway repair was now estimated at $766,053 up from the previous estimate of $310,000. The city will take financial responsibility and will need a general obligation bond- RFP to fund the project. DWR has received the spillway plans (confirmed). May 2019 Michael Kramer had submitted spillway plan and costing to Steve and the council for public notice. Olsen Engineering Design Comp. was responsible for the plan design which includes a new spillway with pedestrian/bicycle pathway (no car access since this causes excessive wear on the structure). The plan is to drop the lake level by 1 foot and a coffer dam will be built to temporarily hold the water back until the spillway can be completed. Should not have any effect or change on the flood zone.
Steve Shute, Gardner’s mayor visited
with our group prior to meeting start.
Steve indicated the spillway repair/replacement has been approved by the
city and is scheduled to start in spring of 2020. The cost of the spillway repair was now
estimated at $766,053 up from the previous estimate of $310,000. The city will
take financial responsibility and will need a general obligation bond- RFP to
fund the project. DWR has received the
spillway plans (confirmed). May 2019
Michael Cramer had submitted spillway plan and costing to Steve and the council
for public notice. Olsen Engineering
Design Company was responsible for the plan design which includes a new spillway
with pedestrian/bicycle pathway (no car access since this causes excessive wear
on the structure). The plan is to drop
the lake level by 1 foot and a coffer dam will be built to temporarily hold the
water back until the spillway can be completed.
Should not have any effect or change on the flood zone.
Dredging
the lake was discussed, the cost is estimated over 1.2 million and the city
will need to partner with the state and lake residence to find funding. The city could help with 60% of the cost but
needs help with the remaining amount. The south end of lake has several homes
that are no longer considered waterfront and pontoon boats can ot be docked in
these areas. Significant effect on
property values. The city is actively
looking for funding sources. Our representative Willie Dove is also keeping an
eye out for ways to help fund the dredging. The original grant that was
submitted to state required that the lake was a public water source. It was denied since it is not a source for
drinking water, nor would it being an emergency source work.
There
is significant silting coming from several inlets especially the south and east
(APAC Quarry, Copper Springs and other sources).
Algae
in the lake is still a major concern. Fertilizer run off from yards and other
neighborhood areas are a problem. Fish
& Wildlife has spot treated with a spray walking around the lake. This has not had any significant effect.
Questions
were raised about regular maintenance and long-term plans for a continuous
program to reduce silt build up and algae growth.
It
was suggested that the Lake association needs to file a formal petition with
the City and State to address the silt build up and algae. Willie Dove indicated folks could write to
their representative but after so many emails or phone calls these don’t have as
much of an impact as a formal signed petition.
Larry will work with the board to draft a petition and we may need an
action committee. The draft petition
would be circulated for comment/editing.
Then Lake members would be asked to sign (we have 200-300 folks). This would be sent to the Governor and state
representatives. Questions were asked of
Willie Dove about any precedence or how best to frame the petition so it would
be taken seriously. Buzz words would include any health hazards to or property
devaluation etc. There are areas of the
lake that get lots of mud runoff during heavy rains, residence could submit
these pictures. Residence also have
picture of large mounts of algae/plant growth removed from shorelines.
Lake
roads were briefly discussed that these are private roads that can’t be
blocked. Annexing by the city of Gardner is not being considered due to the
high cost of bringing the roads up to codes/paving.
A boat
wrap business from El Dorado, Mo talked briefly if anyone was interested in
shrink wrapping their boats, RV’s etc.
The cost is $10/ foot or approximately $200 for a 20 ft boat and takes 1
to 1 ½ hrs to complete. They would like
to do several at a time to save on travel expenses.
Meeting
was brought to order by Larry Desmarteau (President).
Melinda
Broward, secretary read previous meeting minutes. The minutes will be added to the new
association website.
Leslie
Hind gave the treasurer’s report. Our account balance is $16,025.22 and
collected $600. We have 24 new
members. T-shirts profit $650.57,
advertising $1,214, raffle for Kaye race took in $395 (0with $352 in expenses
for net profit of $42).
Larry
asked the residence to take a few moments of silence and remembrance while
Susie Townley read off our Lake Residence who have passed away over the last
year. Lake road representatives and
residence were encouraged to let Susie or Larry know if they missed
anyone.
Amy Heaven updated us on upcoming events. Tonight’s Chili Cookoff/bonfire tickets are
on sale for $3/person or $10/family. So
far we have 14 contestants. Tokens and
wrist bands will be given out when paid.
Tokens can then be used to vote for contestants. Three winners will be announced once the
counting has been completed. Contestants
can setup starting from 5-6. Sampling
starts at 6. An off-duty police officer
will be present.
Susie
and Larry are checking information for the directory (send any changes to
emails or phone numbers).
Blake
went over changes on the Association website.
Meeting minutes and upcoming events /meetings are being added. There is a form if folks which to have the
board address an issue or want to speak to the board. Sponsors encouraged to check their
information on website and let him know of any corrections. The site will randomly show 5 sponsors. Website is www.gardnerlake.info.
Lake
road 1 needs a representative.
Lake
road 5 where there has been standing water and ice build-up on road for a
couple of years has been repaired. A
drainage trench was installed.
Meeting
was adjourned.
Larry
has visited with Michael Cramer with Gardner.
The city has indicated no new second tier docks will be allowed and the
topic can be brought up at the next city council meeting. They are also thinking of increasing dock fees
to $100/dock. This may be a hardship for
fixed income retires. Questions were brought up about any added value to lake
residence justifying the proposed increase.
Susie noted that Lake Lotawana residence pay ~$300 per year and those
funds help go toward their lake getting dredged yearly. The have their own dredger. The current year
dock fees have not gone out from the city the administrator has been out on
sick leave. The fees for these year are
the same $25.
Spill
way was approved to be fixed starting this fall and bids are being taken. The costs are more extensive from the
contractors and engineers and surveyors than anticipated. Larry indicated to them that a walkway was
not needed at this time and the focus should be getting the spill way
repaired. Gardner city council meeting
is April 1st at 7:00 PM, these topics may be covered.
Mr.
Cramer has indicated the city will treat the lake two times this year and they
will use Larry as a driver on his boat to get them around to treat the
lake. Reminder to not treat the areas
around you docks. Reduce or eliminate
fertilizer and herbicide usage in areas close to lake. Rain runoff puts those chemicals right into
the lake.
Gardner
does not have funds to clear/cut down the trees on the dam this year but have
given the go ahead to the association to have volunteers to do this. The roots need to stay intact. Larry
indicated the county will provide the stump treatment for us to use that is
safe for the lake. He needs to go pick
the chemical up. Members pointed out that it was horrible that the City shied
away from their duty to cut down the trees. Moving forward Todd and Larry are organizing
for the next Saturday if not raining or the next if we have a rainout. Todd
will bring his tractor to pile up bush.
The City will take care of the piles.
Suggest 7-8 AM start times.
Harold
commented that the Johnson County surveys are coming out and it would be an
opportunity to get comments out to them about dredging, etc. Folks could write and email Steve Shute and
Willie Dove and our other representatives about their concerns.
Discussed
the Lake Garage sale. Gardner City wide
is in May and it would be good to have it before. Folks were encouraged to come even if you
only have a few items to sale, it’s also a social event. It was voted and passed to have the garage sale
4/27/19. The group will ask the city to
cut the grass prior to the event.
Location is just off Gardner road down by the dam.
Jan
indicated that Dupont is reducing the use of anhydrous ammonia by 90% at the
facility in New Century.
Blake
discussed the new website and the host will be Go Daddy. Most of the information from the old website
has been captured and updated on Blake’s domain site. Blake is temporarily hosting the site and
will be getting the permanent site setup shortly. Larry was able to finally get into Rick’s old
site (last year of subscription) and Blake pull off the important information
for the new site. Susie’s monthly
updates will be on site, lake rules and regulations, speed limits, the Lake Facebook
connection, meeting minutes, photos. Lake
news will be added chronologically
Meeting
adjourned.
Dredging
the lake was discussed, the cost is estimated over 1.2 million and the city
will need to partner with the state and lake residence to find funding. The city could help with 60% of the cost but
need help with the remaining amount. The south end of lake has several homes
that are no longer considered waterfront and pontoon boats cannot be docked in
these areas. Significant effect on
property values. The city is actively
looking for funding sources. Our representative Willie Dove is also keeping an
eye out for ways to help fund the dredging. The original grant that was
submitted to state required that the lake was a public water source. It was denied since it is not a source for
drinking water, nor would it being an emergency source work.
There
is significant silting coming from several inlets especially the south and east
(APAC Quarry, Copper Springs and other sources).
Algae
in the lake is still a major concern. Fertilizer run off from yards and other
neighborhoods area problem. Fish &
Wildlife has spot treated with a spray walking around the lake. This has not had any significant effect.
Questions
were raised about regular maintenance and long term plan for continuous program
to reduce silt build up and algae growth.
It
was suggested that the Lake association needs to file a formal petition with
the City and State to address the silt build up and algae. Willie Dove indicated folks could write to
their representative but after so many emails or phone calls these don’t have a
much of an impact as a formal signed petition.
Larry will work with the board to draft a petition and we may need an
action committee. The draft petition
would be circulated for comment/editing.
Then Lake members would be asked to sign (we have 200-300 folks). This would be sent to the Governor and state
representative. Questions were asked of
Willie Dove about any precedence or how best to frame the petition so it would
be taken seriously. Buzz words would include any health hazards to or property
devaluation etc. There are areas of the
lake that get lots of mud runoff during heavy rains, residence could submit
these pictures. Residence also have
picture of large mounts of algae/plant growth removed from shorelines.
Lake
roads were briefly discussed that these are private roads that can’t be
blocked. Annexing by the city of Gardner is not being considered due to the
high cost of bringing the roads up to codes/paving.
Boat
wrap business from El Dorado, Mo talked briefly if anyone was interested in
shrink wrapping their boats, RV’s etc.
The cost is $10/ foot or approximately $200 for a 20 ft boat and takes 1
to 1 1/hrs to complete. They would like
to do several at a time to save on travel expenses.
Meeting
was brought to order for Larry.
Melinda
Broward read previous meeting minutes.
The minutes will be added to the new association website.
Leslie
gave the treasurer’s report. Our account balance is $16,025.22. We have 24 new members. T-shirts profit $650.57 and advertising
$2000.92 Raffle for Kayak race took in $395 with $352 in expenses for net
profit of $42.
Larry
asked the residents to take a few moments of silence and remembrance while
Susie Townley read off our Lake Residence who have passed away over the last
year. Lake road representatives and
residence were encouraged to let Susie or Larry know if they missed
anyone.
Amy
updated us on upcoming events. Tonight’s
Chili Cookoff/bonfire tickets are on sale for $3/person or $10/family. So far we have 14 contestants. Tokens and wrist bands will be given out when
paid. Tokens can then be used to vote
for contestants. Three winners will be
announced once the counting has been completed.
Contestants can setup starting from 5-6.
Sampling starts at 6. An off duty
police officer will be present.
Susie
and Larry are checking information for directory (send any changes to emails or
phone numbers).
Blake
went over changes on the Association website.
Meeting minutes and upcoming events /meetings are being added. There is a form if folks which to have the
board address an issue or want to speak to the board. Sponsors encouraged to check their
information on website and let him know of any corrections. The site will randomly show 5 sponsors. Website is www.gardnerlake.info.
Lake
road 1 needs a representative.
Lake
road 5 where there has been standing water and ice build-up on road for a
couple of years has been repaired. A
drainage trench was installed.
Meeting
was adjourned.
