Various jurisdictions, including the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Water Patrol (Water Patrol), the municipality in which an event is taking place, as well as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) all issue special event permits that take place on Lake Minnetonka.  The Water Patrol issues their permit on behalf of themselves, as well as the LMCD.  This partnership provides for the Water Patrol to handle all public safety aspects of a special event, while the LMCD addresses the continued need to provide for proper management and prevention of aquatic invasive species (AIS).  Special event AIS management and prevention procedures are addressed by the event coordinator(s); working closely with the LMCD and other established partnerships.  LMCD Code Section 3.09 (Subdivisions 3-9) outlines the efforts involved in assuring all procedures are addressed.  The procedures outlined within the Code, as well as a list of currently infested AIS waters (as of April, 2013) and educational materials from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are provided herein.  The LMCD asks all coordinator(s) to please read through the material offered and contact the LMCD for assistance in meeting any pending needs, i.e., the scheduling of the LMCD’s sprayer at no cost, etc.   Please call Executive Director Gregory Nybeck for this assistance, or to answer any of your questions.  He can be reached at 952-745-0789 or gnybeck@lmcd.org.

• 2013 Special Event Coordinator(s) AIS Prevention and Management Packet

The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) is accepting applications for a part-time, seasonal position to assist a full-time staff member on fieldwork for the 2013 Proactive Code Enforcement Program on Lake Minnetonka.  The program is estimated to start June 3, 2013 and will end in late August; providing for a flexible schedule of up to 20 hours per week.  The hourly rate is $12, with no benefits.  Position description and application provided herein.  If you would like a set mailed to you, or to answer any questions, feel free to call the office at 952-745-0789.   Please send cover letter and completed application to Executive Director Gregory Nybeck, LMCD, 23505 Smithtown Road, Suite 120, Shorewood, MN  55331.  Completed applications will be received on an on-going basis until the position is filled.

• Seasonal Code Enforcement Position Description
• Application for Employment

The LMCD declared “Low Water Conditions” from April 12^th to June 15^th of 2012.  Dock extensions installed relative to that declaration were to be removed by last November.  The LMCD will continue to monitor water level readings this year, which is provided by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.  However, until such time another ”Low Water Conditions” declaration may be considered, all docks installed on Lake Minnetonka are subject to the rules and regulations under normal water level conditions.

The adopted ordinance, outlining the process involved to lawfully extend a dock once a declaration is made, is provided herein.  For further information or to answer any of your questions, please feel free to contact Executive Director Greg Nybeck at 952-745-0789 or gnybeck@lmcd.org.

• Ordinance #211

LMCD Contract for Trucking Service 2013

The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) is accepting applications for full time, seasonal positions to operate EWM harvesting equipment and to perform other activities in conjunction with the 2013 EWM Harvesting Program on Lake Minnetonka. The program starts in early to mid-June and ends in mid-August. The planned weekly schedule is four, ten hour work days, Monday through Thursday. Hourly rate is $12.00 per hour, with no benefits.  Send completed application to the EWM Project Manager, LMCD, 23505 Smithtown Road, Suite 120, Shorewood, MN 55331.  Completed applications will be received on an on-going basis until the positions are filled.

• 2013 Seasonal Employment Position Announcement
• EWM Seasonal Employee Position Description
• LMCD Application for Employment

• LMCD Comprehensive EWM and Curly-Leaf Pondweed Plan (pdf)

The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) is accepting applications for a full time, seasonal site supervisor for the 2013 Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) Harvesting Program on Lake Minnetonka. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours outdoors from June through August.  The planned weekly harvesting schedule is four, ten hour work days, Monday through Thursday. Hourly rate is $14.00 to $18.00 per hour DOQ, with no benefits. Send completed application to the EWM Project Manager, LMCD, 23505 Smithtown Road, Suite 120, Shorewood, MN 55331. Completed applications will be received on an on-going basis until the position is filled.

• 2013 Site Supervsior Position Announcement
• EWM Site Supervisor Position Description
• LMCD Application for Employment

The banquet is $55 per person; providing for an RSVP by February 11th.  The invitation (provided within) outlines the evening’s program.  Reservations can be made by submitting the perforated portion of the invitation, along with your check, to the LMCD’s office.  Questions can be directed to the LMCD office at 952-745-0789.

• 46th Anniversary Save the Lake Recognition Banquet Invitation

For further information, contact LMCD Executive Director Greg Nybeck at (952) 745-0789 or gnybeck@lmcd.org.

• Draft EWM and CLP Plan (pdf)

• November 2012 Solicitation Letter