Park Conservation District
5242 Highway 89 South Livingston, MT 59047
Telephone (406) 222-2899x111
July 1, 2014
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
USDA Building, Conference Room, 5242 Hwy 89 South
Livingston, MT 59047
11:00 a.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Gayleen Malone, chair; Daryl Stutterheim; Dave Haug
NON-BOARD MEMBERS: Jessica Anderson, District Administrator; Buddy Drake, FWP
GUESTS: Buddy Drake, FWP; Scott Opitz, FWP; Barbara Woodbury, Park County Floodplain Administration;
Bob & Sally Hughes, Don & Jeanie Smith; Diane Stillman; Ron Hoaglund, NRCS
Gayleen Malone called the regular Park CD meeting to order at 11:12 a.m.
310 APPLICATIONS/SITE INSPECTION REPORTS/DECISIONS:
A.
PK-52-14 Withdrawn – Trib. of Little Mission Creek: Lee Freeman – Removal
of mud from pond and restore to pre-flood condition, rebuild dam, improve
drainage, create a spillway, restore pit, and re-seed entire area. Application was
withdrawn, Freeman will submit new application. No motion needed.
B.
PK-51-14 Approved – Shields River: Joe & Kris Lawellin – Repair of past bank
stabilization project through replacing rock rip rap to the location(s) of initial
placement. Following discussion, Haug made the motion to approve as
proposed and waive the 15-day. Malone seconded and the motion passed, 3-0.
C.
PK-50-14 Approved w/ modifications – Cottonwood Creek: Christin Broell
c/o Hogenson Construction – Bank stabilization of approximately
110 feet of stream bank in order to prevent further erosion and
potential loss of house. Suggested modifications include: rock
may not extend into water way more than 3-4’, rock may not
exceed present bank elevation, and must dig trench approximately
2’ deep next to bank before placing rock (bottom of rock will them
be 2’ below bed). Following review and discussion, Haug moved to
approve with suggested modifications. Stutterheim seconded and
the motion passed, 3-0.
D.
PK-53-14E Approved with modifications – Cottonwood Creek: Tom Bailey –
Emergency action was taken to stabilize the streambank through the placement
of five (5) cement blocks on the bank and three (3) cement block to divert water
into irrigation ditch. It is determined that applicant must submit Form 270 to
remove and place blocks annually. The top 4 blocks must be removed, 2 blocks
closest to headgate can stay or be removed at applicant’s discretion. Following
discussion, Stutterheim moved to approve with suggested modifications. Haug
seconded and the motion passed, 3-0.
E.
PK-49-14E Approved with modifications – Cottonwood Creek: Bob Boyd –
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F.
PK-48-14
Emergency action was taken to remove sediment and debris in order to restore
flow to irrigation diversion. Site inspection determined that no further work is
necessary. However, future recommendations include using cement blocks
(Form 270), 3-4 large barrier blocks for use on eroding bank next to pin &
plank diversion. Following discussion, Stutterheim moved to approve as
proposed. Haug seconded and the motion passed, 3-0.
Tabled – Unnamed tributary on Yellowstone River: Stephen
Potenburg – Improvement and replacement of existing road crossing through
replacing existing culvert with a 12” culvert and a 20’ bridge which will span the
channel and wetlands. Adjacent landowners were in attendance and expressed
concern with the accuracy and/or comprehensiveness of the application.
Following discussion and application review, Stutterheim made the motion to
table the application and require the applicant submit base flood elevations,
verification of landowner access to site, verification of site location, and a
complete list of adjacent landowners. Haug seconded and the motion passed, 30.
TREASURER’S REPORT & FINANCIAL ITEMS:
A. Approval of checks and financial reports: Following review, Haug made the motion to
approve the checks, invoices and financial reports. Malone seconded and the motion passed,
3-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. SVWG sprayer repairs: SVWG board members have incurred expenses associated with
the repair and/or maintenance of sprayers and inquired about possible reimbursement.
Stutterheim made the motion to reimburse and compensate on a case-by-case basis. Haug
seconded and the motion passed, 3-0.
B. 2014 Park CD 5th Grade Ag Fair: Anderson has been attempting to contact the Livingston
School District in order to select a date for the 2014 Park CD 5th Grade Ag Fair. Updates will
be provided as they develop.
C. Livingston Roundup Chicks ’n Chaps: Anderson remains on the Livingston Roundup
Chicks n Chaps fundraiser committee and requested the use of boot decorations again for
this year’s event. The board unanimously agreed to allow the committee to use them.
D. DNRC 6th Annual Floodplain Resource Seminar: July 21-24, Helena
E. Montana Conservation Month: August is Montana Conservation Month, relevant
information was distributed and reviewed.
F. Supervisor reimbursement checks: Anderson will have supervisor reimbursement checks
prepared next week and notified the board signatures will be needed.
G. 30W-13-338: Following the satisfaction of contractual obligations associated with
contract #30W-13-338, through DNRC’s Watershed Planning and Assistance program, the
contract has now achieved grant completion.
H. American Explorers: The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is selecting 30 Montana 8th
and 9th grade students to participate in a new leadership development program, American
Explorers. Information was distributed and reviewed.
I. Watershed Warriors – Arrowhead & Gardiner schools: Matt Wilhelm of the Invasive
Species Action Network is in the process of contacting both Arrowhead and Gardiner
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schools regarding the implementation of a Watershed Warriors program. The Park CD has
expressed willingness to sponsor a grant application for the 223 grant program through
DNRC. Applications are due at the end of the month, Anderson will submit an application
for the referenced program if both schools express interest.
CWMA UPDATE:
A. Next meeting: September 9th
B. Discussion/update of potential project locations
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD UPDATE
Gardiner meeting: Tour of gateway project included renovation project, determined to be over
budget. Changing streets will help economy through. No new subdivisions reported.
NRCS UPDATE:
Hoaglund will forward Anderson the email regarding office space descriptions. NRCS will have
programs and financial support to sign up for 2016 but landowners have to complete the
associated workbook in order to qualify.
WATERSHED BUSINESS:
A. Upper Yellowstone Watershed Basin Updates:
 Next meeting: TBD
B. Shields Valley Watershed Group Updates:
 Next meeting: TBD
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment.
MEETING ADJOURNED @ 1:20 PM
NEXT MEETING:
July 1, 2014
August 5, 2014 @ 11:00am
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