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PRESS RELEASE: October 16, 2014
CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM
Since 2012, the City of Chanhassen has operated an enhanced program to combat the spread of aquatic
invasive species (AIS). Prior to formulating policy relating to the issue of AIS, the City Council, City
Commissions and staff obtained extensive input from the community, including lake associations and
individual citizens, the DNR and watershed districts. The City conducted a public information meeting
regarding Aquatic Invasive Species at the Chanhassen Recreation Center on October 29, 2011. At that
meeting, DNR experts and Lake Association representatives presented information. The City's AIS action
plan was approved by the City Council on February 27, 2012 and includes a watercraft inspection program,
the incorporation of updated DNR Best Management Practices (BMP) for water access at the three City -
owned public access points, collaboration with other project partners, public awareness and education, and
the preparation of an annual year -end report to consider future actions.
Funding partners for the watercraft inspection program include the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed
District, Lotus Lake Conservation Alliance, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the City of
Chanhassen.
The 2014 Aquatic Invasive Species Program included watercraft inspections at Lake Ann, Lake Susan and
Lotus Lake. Inbound and outbound inspections were conducted by trained MnDNR inspectors employed by
the city through a contract with Volt Workforce Solutions. Inspectors were on duty at city -owned public
water accesses on variable schedules from May through October. This past boating season, inspectors were
on -duty at Lake Ann and Lake Susan for 739 hours each and at Lotus Lake for 2,315 hours. Lotus Lake
watercraft inspections will continue 7 days a week through November 15.
The results of the City of Chanhassen 2014 Watercraft Inspection program through October 8 are shown in
the table below.
Total Inspections
Total
3662
Susan
546
Ann
Lotus
445
2671
Total Arrivals
2037
301
246
1490
Number arriving with plug in place
61
10
3
48
Percent arriving with plug in place
2.99%
3.32%
1.22%
3.22%
If plug was in, people were asked if it was in when they arrived:
Number who say they arrived with plug in
22
2
1
19
Percent who say they arrived with plug in
1.08%
0.66%
0.41%
1.28%
Number arriving with aquatic plants
35
8
2
25
Percent arriving with aquatic plants
1.72%
2.66%
0.81%
1.68%
Number arriving with zebra mussels
3
0
0
3
Percent arriving with zebra mussels
0.15%
0.00%
0.00%
0.20%
Number arriving with water on board
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6
Percent arriving with water on board
0.29%
0.00%
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0.40%
The three watercraft arriving at the Lotus Lake boat landing with zebra mussels attached were stopped on
June 8, August 5 and September 7, 2014. The boat arriving on June 8 at 8:23 am had last been on Prior
Lake. The boat arriving on August 5 at 7:18 pm had last been on Lake Minnetonka. The boat arriving on
September 7 at 12:41 pm had last been on Lake Minnetonka. The zebra mussel or mussels identified were
attached to the watercraft, watercraft trailer or vegetation attached to the trailer. Clean, drain and dry your
watercraft and trailer before every boating outing to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Zebra mussels have not been found in any of the three lakes being managed through the City of Chanhassen
watercraft inspection program.
Questions or input regarding the City's Aquatic Invasive Species Program may be directed to Terry Jeffery,
Water Resources Coordinator at tieffery( ci.clxanhassen.mn.us or 952 -227- 1168 or Todd Hoffman, Park
and Recreation Director at thotfhlan c ),ci.chanhasscn.mn.us or 952 -227 -1129.
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PICNIC EVALUATION
In order to better serve users of our picnic facilities, please take a few minutes to answer
the following questions and provide suggestions. Thank you!
Picnic Facilit Group Name (Optional)
Procedure for Reserving Picnic
Picnic Reservation Fee
Cleanliness of Facility
Sufficient Number of Tables and Grills
Fulfillment of Expectations
Overall Impression of Facility
Excellent Good Average Fair Poor
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What did you enjoy most about the facility?
(Evaluation Form continued on other side)
What amenities would you like added ?.
What improvements do you feel would enhance the facility ?,
®o you have any suggestions or ideas to better,the picnic reservation process?
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Additional Comments:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this evaluation.
Your input and comments are very important to us.
Please return this survey 1 week after receiving it to:
Chanhassen Parks and Recreation
7700 Market Blvd.
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
PICNIC EVALUATION
In order to better serve users of our picnic facilities, please take a few minutes to answer
the following questions and provide suggestions. Thank you!
Picnic Facility LE Group Name (Optional) j1
Procedure for Reserving Picnic
Picnic Reservation Fee
Cleanliness of Facility
Sufficient Number of Tables and Grills
Fulfillment of Expectations
Overall Impression of Facility
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Additional Comments:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this evaluation.
Your input and comments are very important to us.
Please return this survey 1 week after receiving it to:
Chanhassen Parks and Recreation
7700 Market Blvd.
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
CHANHASSEN PARKS AND RECREATION
7700 MARKET BLVD.
P.O. BOX 147
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
PHONE 952 - 227 -1121 (Jerry Ruegemer)
PICNIC EVALUATION
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the following questions and provide suggestions. Thank you!
Picnic Facility %�S Group Name (Optional)4 w r-
Procedure for Reserving Picnic
Picnic Reservation Fee
Cleanliness of Facility
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Fulfillment of Expectations
Overall Impression of Facility
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Additional Comments:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this evaluation.
Your input and comments are very important to us.
Please return this survey 1 week after receiving it to:
Chanhassen Parks and Recreation
7700 Market Blvd.
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Chanhassen, MN 55317