Lake Lansing Special Assessment District
Summaries of
SAD Advisory Committee Meetings
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The Advisory Committee Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 5:30 pm in the Meridian Town Hall Meeting Room
Members of the Advisory Committee:
Terms through April 30, 2010
Marvin Johansen - 6236 W Reynolds - Tier One
Joseph Sheahan - 6150 Columbia - Tier One
Steven Culling - 6193 Columbia - Tier Two
Terms through April 30, 2011
Robert Hollenshead - 6068 Columbia - Tier One
Helen Shipley - 6369 W Reynolds - Tier One
Larry Wagenknecht - 6097 Partridge - Tier Two
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Other Documents of Interest Concerning the Lake Lansing Watershed
Lake Lansing and It's Watershed - December 5, 1994
a Report from the Ingham County Drain Commissioner and the Ingham County Environmental health Director. |
The Lake Lansing Watershed Management Special Assessment District has been in existence since 1998. It provides funding to manage and improve the quality of Lake Lansing.
A "Management Plan" and an advisory committee provide the basis for decisions made by the Meridian Township Board. An initial “Management Plan for Lake Lansing and its Watershed” was completed in 2002. That plan has been updated for 2007 - 2009. In turn, the Lake Lansing watershed is located in the Red Cedar River Watershed. The goals and program for the Lake Lansing Watershed support those established for the Red Cedar River Watershed.
Among other things, the Special Assessment District provides a basis for funding weed control in the lake and addressing other water quality issues. As a result of these efforts, the Lake condition is improving. Funding for the Special Assessment District comes from annual assessments against the approximately 304 parcels of those living on the lake (Tier 1) and those living in the next tier of approximately 318 parcels (Tier 2). In addition, Meridian Township, Ingham County and Michigan State University have contributed to the funding.
The SAD from 2003 thru 2007 provided $60,000 annually for lake quality and maintenance expenses.
A renewal of the SAD for a 10 year period (2008-2017) provides for a total annual assessment of $80,000. The approximate annual assessments per parcel beginning in 2008 would be $130, $65, and $32.50 respectively for Tiers 1, 2, & 3. These assessments would be slightly reduced if contributions from Meridian Township, Ingham County, and Michigan State University continue. The proposed increase is to cover the costs to investigate and possibly utilize biological treatment of weeds, and to address water quality in the several drains that flow into the lake from Tiers 1, 2, and 3.
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