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Bayfield County
Aquatic Invasive Species
Committee
MINUTES
August 29, 2018
Present: Nan Olson-Chair, Jim Krueger-Vice Chair, Jeremy Oswald-Board of Supervisor District #5, Sally
Pease;
Andrew Teal-AIS Coordinator; Reed Saam-Red Cliff Natural Resources Dept., Gabrielle VanBergen-
Red Cliff Treaty Natural Resources Division Project Coordinator; Jim Giffin-Lake Minnesuing Sanitary
District/Douglas Co, Robert Liebermann-Washburn Ranger District Ecologist, Ramona Shackleford-
NCWMA Coordinator (9:25am); Melissa Kraft-LWCD Assistant
1. Call to Order: Nan called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Introductions: Brief introductions were conducted.
3. Public Comment: None.
4. Motion: Approve minutes from May 23rd, 2018. Pease/Jeremy – carried.
5. Grant Updates: Andy noted AIS Grant #5 has $22,896.80 remaining, which we anticipate will carry the
program through the end of 2018. We will begin the process of writing a new grant for 2019-2021 soon.
Letters of support are appreciated and may be necessary to land a grant award. Clean Boats Clean
Waters (CBCW) Iron River has $8,077.79 remaining. This will likely last until close to the end of
September at the current rate. Clean Boats Clean Waters-Lake Superior has $4,848.73. This will also
likely last until close to the end of September at the current rate. Andy requested an extension for Codi
Caracci’s employment until then or unless funding is exhausted. The Northwoods Cooperative Weed
Management Area grant for the Boat Wash Unit has $17,732.61. These funds are mostly for the
operation of the boat wash unit itself, though some can go to the Northwoods CWMA Coordinator for
coordinating, and to maintenance.
6. Discussion/possible action: Citizen Committee member search/confirmation-Still looking for a replacement
for this spot on the committee. Members will continue outreach.
7. Discussion/possible action: Review new draft of the No Transport Ordinance-Andy has been working on
revisions to the ordinance that hasn’t been updated in 9 years. He added more definitions; Title 16 hadn’t been
listed on Bayfield Co Ordinance webpage; added information on rentals; decontamination and new species and
pathways of introduction; and added enforcement information. Nan expressed concern that the changes may be
too lengthy now and should be kept simple and understandable. Jeremy noted to get the Sheriff’s Office opinion on
the section dealing with enforcement. Andy will continue to work on revising it and will keep the committee
updated when completed.
8. Discussion: Advocating for creation of full-time lakes specialist position in Bayfield County- Discussion
that a Lake Conservation Specialist position was presented in the LWCD 2019 Budget proposal and brought
before the LCC last week and was approved to pass on to full board. The AIS Committee would like an action
item for the next meeting on the issue for their support to be noted and a formal resolution of support stating this
AIS body supports establishment of the position. Meeting date set for Sept. 12th, 2018, at 9 am for action on these
items.
9. Discussion: Bayfield County AIS Grant application and seeking match to apply- Discussed need for letters
of support regarding match with specific type of match and specific amounts noted. Grant deadline is Dec. 10th,
2018. Discussion of possible contact groups for support.
10. AIS Coordinators Report-Andy Teal reviewed his report and is on file.
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11. Partner/Department Reports- Nan Olson noted their Lake Association recently held a 25th year anniversary. Jim
Giffin mentioned he participated in a lot of yellow iris removal. Jim Krueger stated they recently held their annual
meeting with 55 in attendance. He noted they discussed zebra mussel awareness. Sally reported she recruited a
couple new volunteers. She also reported diver was able to do some milfoil removal this summer. Sally and Andy
will participate in the upcoming fall LEEP day. Gabrielle and Reed have been working on a number of projects
including the phragmites project at the wastewater treatment plants, also conducted fishery surveys & collected
weed samples & tows that have been sent to labs. Gabrielle invited the committee to attend the Invasive Species
ID Days on Sept 21 & Oct 12th as she will be displaying the phragmites project. Robert Liebermann reported he
Ramona provided DNR grant updates, and noted she has been busy with garlic mustard, knotweed, mapping,
contacting landowners, budget review, and preparing her newsletter.
12. Future AIS Activities- A.) LEEP indoor labs and Field Day, Barnes, dates TBD. B.) Invasive Species ID Days,
NGLVC on Sept. 21st, and Oct. 12th (October’s date will be the Student Science Research Symposium). C.) Upper
Midwest Invasive Species Conference, Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN on Oct. 15th-18th, 2018. D.) Lake
Superior Collaborative Symposium, NGLVC on Oct 24-25th, 2018.
13. Other Business- Jim Giffin asked for suggestions on how to approach landowners unwilling to allow for
removal/and or treatment of invasive species on their property.
Brief discussion on the flood damage around Pigeon Lake area.
14. Adjournment- Meeting adjourned at 11:00 am. Motion to adjourn Pease/Olson.
15. Next meeting date: Special meeting date set for Wednesday, Sept. 12th, 2018 at 9AM, in EOC in the Bayfield
County Annex Building. Future regular AIS meeting date: Wednesday, Nov. 28th, 2018 at 9AM.