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Board recommends five‑year aquatic plant management plan and contract for Saratoga Lake to Common Council
Summary
The board recommended awarding a contract for a DNR-compliant aquatic plant management plan for Saratoga Lake; staff selected a consultant from the Wisconsin DNR's recommended list and said the plan is required every five years to obtain the harvesting permit.
The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board recommended a contract with a consultant to prepare a five‑year aquatic plant management plan for Saratoga Lake and forwarded the recommendation to the Common Council.
Staff explained the City must submit an aquatic plant management plan to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources every five years in order to obtain its aquatic plant harvesting permit. Staff said the listed vendor was among consultants recommended by the Wisconsin DNR; the department received multiple proposals and selected the lowest qualified quote.
Board members asked whether aquatic harvesting work relates to other local efforts such as dredging or dam discussions. Staff said the dredging/dam study is independent but that aquatic plant growth can accelerate as bed siltation raises plants closer to the surface; staff said the harvesting plan and DNR requirements will be provided to parties studying dredging or dam options.
The board moved and seconded a recommendation to award the contract and carried the recommendation to council.
