9.d) Staff Report-Big Marine Lake Muskie stocking proposalmi-� €-,
SCANDIA
Staff RepoVt
Date of Meeting: December 15, 2015
To: City Council
From: Neil Soltis, City Administrator
Re: Big Marine Lake Muskie Stocking Proposal
Background:
The Minnesota DNR has proposed to stock muskie in Big Marine Lake. A public hearing on the
proposal was held in the Community Center on Monday, December 7. Public comments to be
proposal will be accepted through 12/31/2015 with the DNR expected to make a final decision in
February, 2016. For the lakes proposed for the expansion of muskie fishing, implementation is
expected to be completed by 2020.
Issue:
Is the comment period provided sufficient for the City and public to understand the impacts?
Should the City of Scandia take a position on the proposal?
Are there any issues related to the proposal that will negatively affect City or its residents.
Proposal Details:
See the attached information from the DNR
Options:
1) Remain neutral and submit no comments on the proposal
2) Submit comments in support of or in opposition to the proposal either in full or with
concerns
3) Request additional time before a final decision is made so the City can evaluate any
potential impacts
Recommendation:
Option 3 — The time frame provided for comments does not permit the Council sufficient time to
assess the impact on the community