Long Lake

Management District #21

Community Meeting

January 22, 2019

Lacey Community Center

Funding lake enhancements since 1983

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Thurston County Public Works Department

● Tim Wilson, Water Resources Division Manager

● Paula Cracknell, Aquatic Resource Specialist

● With guidance from the Steering Committee, are responsible for implementing & managing LMD activities

● Provide technical expertise to support LMD programs & projects

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Neighborhood Representatives

● Afflerbaugh Island

Ken Moller, John & Jane O’Brien

● Holmes Island

John Woodford, Richard Brantner

● Lake Forest

Kathleen Emmett, Vacant

● Lakeridge/Panorama Point

Jim Dunn, Steve Kalenius

● Long Lake Drive

Rocky VanScyoc, Joe Daniels

● Long Lake Drive South/Arbors

Chuck Ziegert, David Bell

● Mayes Road

Eric Moore, Vacant

● TimberlakeEric Casino, Vacant

● Reflection Point /20th Ave.

Vacant, Vacant

● Shorewood Villa/Carpenter RoadVickie Tuvey, Vacant

● Walthew Drive/Kyro RoadDoug Karman, Susan Draper

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Where to get Information

● Contact your Steering Committee Representative

● Informative newsletters published

● Spring & Fall

● Facebook page

● facebook.com/whatsuplonglake

● County Web Site

www.co.thurston.wa.us/tcweeds/lakes/lakes-home_nw.html

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2019 Long Lake Boat Ramp

Remodel/Reconstruction

Presenter:

Brian Mitchell

Washington State Dep’t of Fish & Wildlife

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Long Lake access site redevelopment

Needed Improvements

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Needed Improvements

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Long Lake Boat Ramp Redevelopment

1. New launch 2. Remove berm 3. New wall curb

4. Rain garden 5. New fence 6. New asphalt

7. New toilet 8. Pervious parking 9. New gate

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2017

August 2017Receive RCO funding

February 2018 Submit Permits

May 31, 2019 Award bids Hire contractors

July 1, 2019 Begin Construction

October 31, 2019 Project 90+% Complete

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Project Proposed Timeline

Readiness

2018

February 2019 Finalize Construction Documents

NOTE:Dates are approximate. If 2019 inwater window is missed due to permit delays, project may be delayed until 2020

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Our challenge is to:

● Monitor & Manage Noxious and Native Weed growth to Balance Recreational and Ecological needs

● Monitor Water Quality including Algae growth

● Act in the Interest of our Members with County Government.

● Education of our Members

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2018 Financial performance

Beginning Fund Balance $189,670

Revenue from Assessment and other fees 195,521

One time adjustment for vehicle accrual 22,876

Total Funds Available $408,067

Expenses:

Salaries & Payroll Expenses $ 26,893

Operating Expenses 7,301

Interfund Costs 25,201

Harvesting/Herbicide/Education 33,990

Total Expenses $ 93,388

Estimated Ending Fund Balance $314,679

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2019 Budget (est)

Beginning Fund Balance $314,679

Revenue from Assessment and other fees 199,558

Total Funds Available $514,237

Expenses:

Salaries & Payroll Expenses $ 47,291

Operating Expenses 7,301

Interfund Costs 10,190

Harvesting/Herbicide/Testing/Education 108,260

Total Expenses 173,034

Reserve fund (Alum Treatment 2027) 100,000

Total Expenses $273,034

Estimated Ending Fund Balance $241,203

Action Plans

What are LMD Plans?Continue Weed Mgmt●Initiate an expanded water testing Plan●Funds for an Alum treatment 2027-2030● Education

What Can You Do?● Septic Maintenance● Fertilizer Selection ● Slope of your yard● Downspout drainage●Pick up animal waste

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Long Lake Weed Report

Presenter:

Susan Draper

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Weeds in Long Lake

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Long Lake Water Quality Trends

Presenter:

Paula Cracknell

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Shallow Lake High Biological Productivity

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Increasing Chlorophyll and Phosphorus= Decreasing Water Clarity

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North BasinTrophic State Indices

Chlorophyll a TSI Phosphorus TSI Secchi TSI

Eutrophic

Mesotrophic

Oligotrophic

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Increasing Chlorophyll and Phosphorus= Decreasing Water Clarity

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South BasinTrophic State Indices

Chlorophyll a TSI Phosphorus TSI Secchi TSI

Eutrophic

Mesotrophic

Oligotrophic

Water Quality Testing - Eric Moore

●Water Temperature Changes●Nutrient Concentrations/changes●Storm water impact on nutrients●Quantify water chemistry during Blooms●Generate additional data for Alum treatment

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Shoreline Master Program

Presenter:

John Woodford

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Thurston County Shoreline Stakeholders Coalition

Coalition Steering Committee Members:● John Woodford – LMD-SC, Chair Coalition● Susan Draper – LMD-SC● Eric Casino – LMD-SC● Meredith Rafferty – Boston Harbor resident● Any Anderson – Past LMD-SC● Robert Lanouette – Long Lake Resident

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Representing Property Owners:

Long Lake

Pattison Lake

Lake Lawrence

Black LakeNisqually River

Boston Harbor

Coalition gains to date:

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●Got a seat at the table

●Rebuild in old footprint

●Maintained the 50ft setback vs going to 75ft

●Maintenance and repair can go forward without a Substantial Development Permit

KEY ISSUES

● Legally Constructed structures be labeled “Conforming”

● Reconstruction and Remodel in the existing footprint be added as an exemption from SDP

● Consider both positive and negative impacts of new Development

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KEY ISSUES

● Not use Marine requirements for Fresh Water Docks

● Set the exemption retail value for repair/replacement of existing fresh water dock at $20,000 vs $10,000.

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KEY ISSUES Continued

●Establish a list of maintenance, repair projects that can be done in the buffer under the exemption

●Language be added to protect existing uses

●Mitigation Banking to encourage voluntary improvements

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KEY ISSUES Continued

●Be less restrictive on bulkheads by Recognizing the significant damage 4 ft waves have on the shoreline

●Allow decks in the buffer

●Allow landward development in the buffer behind the legally constructed structure

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• Attend Planning Commissioners Meetings

• Attend SMP Open House• Send Letters to the

Planning Commissioners• Give us your email

address so we can keep you informed

We need your Help:

Miscellaneous Questions & Input

● Questions

● Discussion

Thank you for coming!

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