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Lake manager schedules weed treatment June 6; committee briefed on recreational precautions and algae monitoring
Summary
The lake manager said a weed treatment will occur June 6, advised precautions for swimmers and water use, and committee members discussed signage, kayak and fishing guidance and enhanced blue‑green algae monitoring.
The Fairview Park and Recreation Advisory Committee was notified that a lake weed treatment is scheduled for Friday, June 6, and staff described recommended precautions for recreational users.
A committee member who identified themself as the lake manager said, “He’s gonna treat the lake for weeds on Friday, June 6,” and explained label recommendations: the manager told the committee that the label recommends avoiding swimming for 24 hours after application and advised against drinking the water for several days. The manager also said kayaking is permitted and that there are no fishing restrictions for the treatment being used.
Committee members asked about public notice; the lake manager confirmed signs would be posted and said he had distributed notices to households and to Lakeshore Park before the meeting. Members discussed whether to post additional advisories for pet owners and irrigation users; the manager advised specific limits for irrigation and stock watering as described by product recommendations.
Staff said the city is working to upgrade blue‑green algae monitoring and that a more advanced monitoring program would be used going forward. Committee members requested that staff include posting and notification details in written form and return with monitoring updates at a future meeting.
