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Board hears project updates — 400 tons of weeds removed; district starts wake-boat education campaign
Summary
Commissioners reported environmental and operations updates: about 400 tons of weeds harvested this year, lake elevation at 884.55 feet, fewer water-safety citations, and a wake-boat education campaign encouraging boats to stay 200 feet from shore and in water 20 feet deep or more; the minutes note the district cannot enact ordinances and can only recommend rules to the Town of LaGrange.
At its annual meeting, the Lauderdale Lakes Lake Management District reviewed a series of project updates and community items.
John Gilmartin reported that weed harvesting is proceeding well, with approximately 400 tons removed so far this year. Jim Kroeplin said the lake water elevation measured 884.55 feet and that water-safety citations are down, with no OWIs this year; citations remaining are primarily related to personal watercraft registration and required life jackets/throwable devices. Kroeplin also said the watershed consultant and district drove the top six areas and observed no issues for immediate concern.
Don Sukala reported Town of LaGrange items: a new road commissioner (Eric), new ATV/UTV signage on town roads and a townwide re-evaluation of property values next year. Jane Larsen said the Clean Boats Clean Waters program is doing well; she is coordinating with the Town to assure payment of launch fees and is planning new kiosks at boat launches. John Gilmartin also reported building-maintenance items including air-conditioning problems in the community center and a roof leak in the maintenance building; pier permits have slowed and the district thanked workers and new hires for weed-harvesting operations.
Under other business, the district described an education campaign asking wake boats to stay 200 feet from shore and operate in areas where the water is at least 20 feet deep; the minutes explicitly note the Lake District does not have ordinance authority and that any ordinance would be created by the Town, though the district can make a recommendation to the Town for consideration.
