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Lake George Improvement District seeks continued city support after survey shows milfoil under control
Summary
The Lake George Improvement District updated the council on plant mapping and lake management, reported no curly‑leaf pondweed this season and requested the city’s 2025 annual funding commitment to support treatment and landing inspection hours.
The Lake George Improvement District delivered its annual update and financial request to the Oak Grove City Council, reporting results from a spring aquatic vegetation survey and seeking the city’s continued financial support for 2025 treatment and lake‑management activities.
Key points from the update - Vegetation survey: The spring plant mapping (survey conducted April 24) identified milfoil in typical locations; the district reported no curly‑leaf pondweed this year, a species it treated aggressively in recent years. - Treatment approach: The district said it has focused on early-season monitoring and targeted treatment using an approved herbicide (diquat) and worked with an applicator to calibrate timing and application techniques. - Boat landing inspection: The district asked for expanded county park inspection hours at the public boat landing (ideally weekend coverage from Memorial Day through Labor Day); the district said it is pursuing a cost‑share with the county parks staff to increase coverage. - Volunteers and education: Volunteers monitor for zebra mussels and the district supports park programming, safety and ecology education; the district also donated materials for park day camps.
Financial request and governance The board presented its financial report and asked the city to renew its annual contribution for 2025 to be applied to treatment costs. The council voted 5–0 to approve the district’s request and motioned to authorize the district’s annual funding contribution.
Why it matters Lake George is a central natural asset for the community; the district’s monitoring and treatment program aims to keep invasive species in check and preserve lake use. The council and district discussed coordination with Anoka County Parks and state permitting through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for treatment acreage.
Ending The district scheduled its annual meeting for Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. at City Hall and said it will continue working with county and state partners while seeking grant funding to extend inspection coverage.
