Motion to approve CREP field plans: Dahl/Boettcher.  Motion carried.

The Chair changed the agenda order.

Item #4 - Review Status and Activity Schedule for Kemper’s Woods Project; Authorize Grant Applications.

J. Sazama summarized a report titled:  Appraisal Report on Dr. Kemper Property (Vacant Land), 50^th Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 as of October 18, 2006; Anderson-Moessner Appraisals, Inc. (on file, mailed to the Committee 11/10/06).

M. Dahlby distributed and the Committee reviewed a table titled:  Schedule of Activity Towards Potential Acquisition of Kemper’s Woods Wildlife Area - Nov. Through Dec., 2006, (LCD 11/16/06).  The table outlines a schedule of activities to pursue the funding needed to exercise an option to purchase, which has been  secured for the property.

There was general discussion regarding the appraisal and the proposed activity schedule.

Motion to authorize County staff representatives to apply for State, Federal, and Corporate grants to be applied towards the acquisition of Kemper’s Woods Wildlife Area: Licht/Dahl.  Motion carried.

Motion to authorize County staff representatives to contact Dr. Kemper and his attorney to discuss further negotiations towards the acquisition of Kemper’s Woods Wildlife Area: Licht/Holte.  Motion carried.   

Item #2 - Review Request for Proposals; Recycling Service Contract.

R. Yohnk introduced a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for recycling services (mailed to the Committee 11/10/06).  The RFP has been developed to solicit an independent contractor to provide professional services in support of the Chippewa County Recycling Program.

R. Yohnk presented a Power Point report (11/16/06 on file).  The report provides a detailed outline of the RFP and the scope of the intended contract.

There was general discussion. 

Additional reports will be provided during the course of the RFP and contracting process.

Item #3 - Consider and Advance Recommendation for Use of Arrowhead-Weston Transmission Line Corridor Mitigation Funds.

D. Masterpole distributed and the Committee reviewed correspondence from K. Walker (WI DOA), to the Chippewa County Clerk, (5/18/06).  The correspondence:

1.         Conveys a One-Time Environmental Impact Fee to compensate Chippewa County for environmental impacts associated with construction of the Arrowhead-Weston Transmission Line through a portion of northeastern Chippewa County.

2.         Explains that the funds ($107,019), are intended to be used for environmental programs to remediate environmental impacts.

3.         Outlines limitations regarding how the funds can be used and provides examples of acceptable applications.

4.         Requests that the County inform DOA of its intended use of the funds before 4/1/07.

D. Masterpole reported that he had met with D. Richards (Co. Forest and Parks Administrator), to discuss applying the allocation toward a public land acquisition, or toward securing a conservation/public access easement on private parcels adjoining County Forest or park lands. 

There was general discussion regarding the intended purpose and possible uses of this allocation.

The Committee requested that staff study and further analyze the options and schedule the item for possible action on a future agenda.

Item #5 - Review Components of Chippewa Falls Urban Area Stormwater Management Plan.

D. Masterpole introduced and the Committee reviewed the core elements of a draft plan titled:  Chippewa Falls Urban Area Stormwater Management Plan, (LCD 11/14/06). 

Committee review focused on the following sections:

1.         Stormwater Management Recommendations, Common Management Principals and Guidelines. 

2.         Implementation Plan.

There was general discussion. 

Revised working drafts will be systematically presented to the Committee, as revisions are made, with the intent of completing a public hearing draft before 1/15/07.

Item #6 - Discuss Service Requests and Scope of Support for Lake District and Lake Association Programs.

D. Masterpole introduced P. Andress, Chair, Lower Long Lake Protection Rehabilitation District (LLLPRD).

P. Andress thanked the Committee for the technical assistance provided by the LCD in support of the LLLPRD planning process which was conducted in 2006 (authorized through LCC action 10/20/05). 

To help implement one component of the plan, the LLLPRD has requested that the County provide additional administrative and technical support (correspondence 11/16/07), to assist the District to:

1.         Apply for a DNR lake planning/protection grant, and

2.         Contract a third-party service provider to implement a pilot project to introduce community-based performance standards which will be implemented to restore shorelines and to reduce runoff and nonpoint pollution from selected shoreline properties.

There was general discussion regarding the request and current staff limitations.

There was general agreement by members of the LLLPRD and LCC that additional support would be beneficial by serving to further build the administrative capabilities and independent technical capacity of the LLLPRD.

Motion to authorize the LCD to assist the Lower Long Lake Protection Rehabilitation District to:

1.         Apply for and manage a DNR lake planning/protection grant to implement a pilot project, based on LLLPRD community standards.

2.         Contract a third-party service provider to implement the project:

Dahl/Marquardt.  Motion carried.

Item #7 - Committee Communication.

There was no communication from other committees.

Item #8 - Public Wishing to be Heard.

There was no public wishing to be heard.

The next LCC meeting was scheduled for Thursday, December 21, 2006, at 3:30 p.m.

Motion to adjourn: Willkom/Dahl.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 5:55 p.m.