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Town staff reports increased summer lake maintenance and planned fish stocking at Lake Hilda and Lake Patricia
Summary
Staff said algae increased in summer and maintenance cycles were raised from two to three per month through September; fish stocking (bass) is planned and staff discussed chemicals, pH and aeration as management options.
Town staff told the council the town’s lakes saw increased algae this summer and described steps underway to mitigate conditions, including more frequent maintenance and planned fish stocking.
What staff reported: JP said Lake Patricia and Lake Hilda experienced an increase in algae this season and the town increased maintenance cycles from two to three per month for the summer, with the higher frequency continuing through September. He also said the town is planning to stock bass at both lakes "shortly in the next couple coming month." JP described the maintenance chemicals as primarily intended to control algae and to manage pH, but not intended to make the lakes suitable for swimming.
Council questions and technical options: Council members asked about species and methods; JP said he would confirm which bass species would be stocked (he suspected but did not confirm a specific strain) and noted that aeration—either bottom-mounted aerators or fountains—was a recommended measure for improving lake health over time.
Ending: Staff will follow up with species confirmation and continue the three-times-per-month maintenance schedule through September. Council members requested further details on long-term lake management options and costs.
