Mid Lake Protection and Management District

Board Meeting 4/8/2026
2026-04-08 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago)
Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting

Who: Mid Lake Protection and Management District
What: Board Meeting
Where: Virtual meeting via Teams
When: 04/08/2026 @ 8:00pm CST.
Teams:
Direct link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23832223076541?p=dSKyQpjnO1UykSPWSe
Website: https://teams.live.com/free.
Click “Join a meeting”.
Meeting ID: 238 322 230 765 41
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Phone: 812-855-5585. Phone Conference ID: 117 884 830#
AGENDA:

Call meeting to order
Budget Report Update
Mid Lake Comprehensive Management Plan Implementation

o DNR Update on Grant Award
o Next Steps for beginning the project.

Waterway Marker Application and Permit

o Form 8700-058
o Options for Marker

Comments – Limited to two minutes per comment.
Set date for next Quarterly board meeting.

Board Meeting 2/11/2026
2026-02-11 20:00 - 21:30 UTC
Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting
Who: Mid Lake Protection and Management District
What: Board Meeting
Where: Virtual meeting via Teams
When: 02/11/2026 @ 8:00pm CST.
Teams:
Direct link https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28929970157642?p=DJ5lK0oJ7qGq2i7iBg
Website: https://teams.live.com/free.
Click “Join a meeting”.
Meeting ID: 289 299 701 576 42
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Phone: 812-855-5585. Phone Conference ID: 275 662 58#
AGENDA:

Call meeting to order
Approval of 2025 Annual Minutes
Budget Report Update
Water Sample Collection Update for 2025/2026
Mid Lake Comprehensive Management Plan Implementation

DNR Approval of 2026/27 APM Planning Project
Next Steps for beginning the project.

Waterway Marker Application and Permit

Form 8700-058
Approval for $700 budget from 2025 Annual Meeting

Boat Lift Removal/Installation
Comments – Limited to two minutes per comment.
Set date for next Quarterly board meeting.

Weed Harvesting Update 7/29/2025
2025-07-29
Due to a mechanical problem, the weed harvester is currently down, as of 7/26/2025. The crew is working to get things fixed ASAP as of this morning 7/29/2025. The initial indication is that the computer controlling the engine is not communicating with the engine. Aquarius has been called who manufactured the harvester to take the next steps. In the meantime, weeds will be a nuisance until the harvester is operational again.
The weed growth has increased from the last few years, as noted by the amount of loads we are taking out of the lake. This could be due to many factors, including the natural cycle of our lake, the increased rainfall this year with run off from lawns and the increase in temperatures recently. Due to the shallow nature of our lake, any increase in boat traffic over areas that are populated by weeds result floating weeds and after the harvester has been out, you will see an increase in floating cut weeds as well.
Please keep in mind that we have designated lanes to cut native weeds based on our permit from the DNR. And as we talked about during the annual meeting, the native weed population in our lake is most likely what is keeping the invasive species from getting a foothold in Mid Lake.
Harvester operators were out last night and noted that the for the most part the lanes were clear and the lake was as well. Floating cut weeds were still seen along the shores.
Thank you all for your patience as we work to get the harvester operational again.
MLPMD Board

Oneida County Comprehensive Management Plan Notice of Public Hearing
2025-07-14 17:00 - 19:00 UTC
See the following notice from Oneida county for more information.
Public Notice for Oneida County Comprehensive Management Plan

July 14, 2025 5:00 pm

Committee(s):
Planning & Development

Location
Community Room of the Sheriff’s Office
2000 East Winnebago St.
Rhinelander, WI 54501

Northwoods Six County Lakes and Rivers Meeting
2025-07-11 08:30 - 12:30 UTC
Sponsored by OCLRA and VCLRA
Date and time

Friday, July 11 · 8:30am – 12:30pm CDT

Location

Nicolet College
5364 College Drive Rhinelander, WI 54501
Get directions

Link to Tickets/Sign up

Board Position Assignment Meeting
2025-07-05 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Woodruff Town Hall, 1418 First Avenue, Woodruff, WI
Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting
July 5, 2025
Immediately Following Annual Meeting
Woodruff Town Hall

Call to Order
Assignment of Board Positions following the annual meeting.
Adjournment

Annual Meeting Notice - 7/5/2025
2025-07-05 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Woodruff Town Hall, 1418 First Avenue, Woodruff, WI
Mid Lake Protection and Management District
Annual Meeting
July 5, 2025
8:00am
Woodruff Town Hall
AGENDA

Call to order – Introductions
Approval of 2024 Annual Meeting Minutes (7/6/2024)
Harvesting report and Weed Management
Lake Water Sampling Update

Shallow Lake Notice
DNR and Onterra Meeting
2025 Grant Application and 2026 Surveys
Approval of Treasurer’s Report
Approval of 2026 Proposed Budget
Election of New Board Members (# of Seats)
Public Comments
Set 2026 Meeting Date
Adjournment

Find attached below the budget proposal and the meeting minutes from the annual meeting last year for review.
Budget Proposal 2026
Budget Proposal Annual Meeting 2025
Mill Rates 2025
MLPMD 2024 annual meeting minutes

Weed Pick up for 4th of July week
2025-06-30 08:00 - 2025-07-03 17:00 UTC
Hello Mid Lake,
Our Harvester will be trying to pick up any weeds that you have on Thursday the 3rd. That is this Thursday.
Thank you for your patience this week with the holiday.
MLPMD Board

MLPMD Board Meeting 3/26/2025
2025-03-26 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting
Who: Mid Lake Protection and Management District
What: Board Meeting
Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom
When: 03/26/2025 @ 8:00pm CST.
Video:
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Meeting ID: 289 841 408 808
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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Phone conference ID: 940 358 62#

AGENDA:

Call meeting to order
Budget Report Update
Signage Update
Mid Lake Comprehensive Management Plan Implementation

Periodic Riparian Stakeholder Survey – Last Conducted 2019 –
Mid Lake (Oneida County) Lake Planning Grant Eligibility

Pre Application deadline September 15th 2025

Comments – Limited to two minutes per comment.
Set date for next Quarterly board meeting.

MLPMD Meeting 1/30/2025
2025-01-30 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago)
Please see below the information regarding the upcoming MLPMD Meeting Agenda
Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting
Who: Mid Lake Protection and Management District
What: Board Meeting
Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom
When: 01/30/2025 @ 8:00pm CST.
Zoom: Meeting ID Number = 864 3439 2453
Direct link – https://iu.zoom.us/j/86434392453
Website: www.zoom.com. Click “Join By Meeting ID”.
Phone: 312-626-6799. Enter Meeting ID Number hit #. No personal ID number required.
AGENDA:
1. Call meeting to order2. Approval of 2024 Annual Minutes
3. Budget Report Update
4. Water Sample Collection Update for 2024/2025
5. Mid Lake Comprehensive Management Plan Implementation
o Periodic Riparian Stakeholder Survey – Last Conducted 2019
o Mid Lake (Oneida County) Lake Planning Grant Eligibility
▪Pre Application deadline September 15th 2025
6. Woodruff Town Ordinance Signage – Chapter 323-1
7. Comments – Limited to two minutes per comment.
8. Set date for next Quarterly board meeting.

Last Weed Pick Up - 8/31/2024
2024-08-26 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Just a reminder for all lake district members, the last weed pickup for the summer will be on Saturday 8/31/2024.
Please keep all weeds on shore for pickup. If they are placed on docks, the crew will not pick them up for safety reasons.
Thanks to all the residents for a great summer and to those who have helped with weed pickup, cutting and lake monitoring.

Algae Bloom - Week of July 8th
2024-07-10 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Some residents recently expressed concern regarding the algae bloom happening on the lake currently. Luckily the lake district has some great contacts at the Wisconsin DNR and they were able to get back to us in less than a day regarding pictures that were sent.
Following is the information we received from the Statewide Harmful Algal Bloom Coordinator and Inland Beach Monitoring Coordinator, Gina LaLiberte:
“You are seeing some sort of filamentous green algae in Mid Lake. These algae are not hazardous so testing is not necessary. They begin to grow near the bottom in cool, clear water in early spring. As the algae photosynthesize they make oxygen, which can form bubbles within the clumps of filaments and lift them to the water’s surface where they form the floating mats in your photos. The strands of algae may feel slippery if you pick them up with your hand – that means they are most likely Spirogyra or a relative. You can also do the “stick test” illustrated on the second page of this DHS algae fact sheet to confirm that they are filamentous green algae.
Filamentous green algae do not make toxins and are not harmful. However, since they can serve as a surface for bacteria to grow and can create stagnant micro-habitats, vey localized areas with high bacteria levels can exist around accumulations of filamentous green algae, so it’s best to swim in areas away from these accumulations.
When filamentous green algae reach the floating mat part of their life cycle, they will start to decompose and become smelly. Depending on wind direction and strength, this accumulation might or might not decompose in the location in your photo.
Runoff from the frequent heavy rains this year may be playing a part in why you are seeing more of this compared to other years. If water levels are up, property owners should be sure they are pumping out and otherwise maintaining their septic systems on recommended schedules. Short ice duration during the past winter might be playing a role. And if winds have been primarily out of the west, that may be helping algae to accumulate and/or stay in place along the east shore.”
Follow the links in blue or see the attached items for identification.
p01888-Staying Safe and Healthy in Wisconsin’s Lakes-What you need to know about blue green algae
SpirogyraCycle

MLPMD Commissioner Assignment Meeting
2024-07-06 10:00 - 10:30 UTC | Woodruff Town Hall, 1418 First Avenue, Woodruff, WI
Mid Lake Protection and Management District
July 6, 2024
Immediately Following Annual Meeting
Woodruff Town Hall
AGENDA

Call to order
Board of Commissioners Assignments
Adjournment

MLPMD Annual Meeting
2024-07-06 08:00 - 11:00 UTC | Woodruff Town Hall, 1418 First Avenue, Woodruff, WI
Mid Lake Protection and Management District
Annual Meeting
July 6, 2024
8:00am
Woodruff Town Hall
AGENDA
1. Call to order – Introductions
2. Approval of 2023 Annual Meeting Minutes (7/6/2024)
3. Harvesting report and Weed Management
4. Lake Water Sampling Update
5. Approval of Treasurers Report
6. Comprehensive Management Plan Activities
● Grant Update
● Riparian Stakeholder Survey
7. Ordinance 323-1(C): Mid Lake and Enhanced Wakes on Mid Lake
8. Approval of 2025 Proposed Budget
9. Election of New Board Members (1 seat) by secret ballot
10. Public Comments (2 min. Time Limit)
11. Set 2025 Meeting Date
12. Adjournment
For review below find out annual meeting minutes from 2023
MLPMD 2023 annual meeting minutes.docx

MLPMD Board Meeting 5/22/2024
2024-05-22 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting
Who: Mid Lake Protection and Management District
What: Board Meeting
Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom
When: 5/22/2024 @ 7:30pm CST.
Zoom: Accessible in 3 different ways (direct link/website/phone).
Direct Link –https://iu.zoom.us/j/89376551566 or
Website – https://zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID number (893 7655 1566)
Phone – 646-931-3860 and enter meeting ID number (893 7655 1566)

AGENDA:

Call meeting to order
Budget Report Update
Water Sample Collection Training Update
Onterra and Aquatic Plant Management Update
Woodruff Town Wake Height Ordinance
Mid Lake Comprehensive Management Plan Implementation

Update on Periodic Riparian Stakeholder Survey – Last Conducted 2019

Comments – Limited to two minutes per comment.
Set date and time for Annual Meeting

NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD APPROVES MINOCQUA WALLEYE EMERGENCY RULE
2024-05-16
Important information for those who are fishing Mid Lake and the Chain. Follow the link below to find out more information.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new walleye regulation will go into effect on the Minocqua Chain of Lakes beginning May 7, 2024.

MLPMD Board Meeting 4/1/2024
2024-04-01 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting
Who: Mid Lake Protection and Management District
What: Board Meeting
Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom
When: 4/1/2024 @ 7:30pm CST.
Zoom: Accessible in 3 different ways (direct link/website/phone).
Direct Link –https://iu.zoom.us/j/89983467317 or
Website – https://zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID number (899 8346 7317)
Phone – 646-931-3860 and enter meeting ID number(899 8346 7317)

AGENDA:

Call meeting to order
Budget Report Update
Oneida County Lakes Classification Advisory Group – Meeting 2 held 3/25/24 @ 1pm central
Water Sample Collection Update for 2024
Weed Harvesting Update and Summer Operations
Mid Lake Water Level Fluctuations
Oneida County Resolution on Enhanced Wake Regulations and Enhanced Wakes on Mid Lake
Mid Lake Comprehensive Management Plan Implementation

Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention, April 10-12, 2024, Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point
Update on Periodic Riparian Stakeholder Survey – Last Conducted 2019
Surface Water Grant Application and Eligibility

Comments – Limited to two minutes per comment.
Set date for next Quarterly board meeting.

MLPMD Board Meeting 11/27/2023
2023-11-27 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting
Who: Mid Lake Protection and Management District
What: Board Meeting
Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom
When: 11/27/2023 @ 7:30pm CST.
Zoom: Accessible in 3 different ways (direct link/website/phone).
Direct Link –https://iu.zoom.us/j/87180970073 or
Website – https://zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID number (871 8097 0073)
Phone – 646-931-3860 and enter meeting ID number(871 8097 0073)
AGENDA:

Call meeting to order
Approval of 2023 Annual Minutes
Budget Report Update
PC-505 form filing update
Oneida County Lakes Classification Advisory Group – Meeting 1 held 11/14/23 @ 1pm central
Water Sample Collection Update for 2024
Invasive Species Update – Example of Member Monitoring
Weed Harvesting Update – Equipment and 2023 season
Mid Lake Comprehensive Management Plan Implementation

Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention, April 10-12, 2024, Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point
Periodic Riparian Stakeholder Survey – Last Conducted 2019
Continued Education through Website

Comments – Limited to two minutes per comment.
Set date for next Quarterly board meeting,

Find below the Annual Meeting Minutes from 2023 for review.
MLPMD 2023 annual meeting minutes.docx

Weed Pick Up - Last Day August 26th
2023-08-16 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Thank you to all those who volunteered to help with the weed harvester this summer.
As the summer comes to a close, we want to inform everyone that the last day for weed pickup will be August 26th.
And thank you for continuing to keep your weeds on shore for the crews to get to more easily. We know it can be difficult to see on occasion, so if your property was missed please reach out.
Enjoy the rest of the summer.

2023 Annual Meeting
2023-07-01 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Woodruff Town Hall, 1418 First Avenue, Woodruff, WI
Mid Lake Protection and Management District
Annual Meeting
July 1, 2023
8:00am
Woodruff Town Hall
AGENDA
1. Call to order – Introductions
2. Approval of 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes (7/2/2022)
3. Harvesting report and Weed Management
4. Education Opportunity with Stephanie Boismenue 7/6/2023 at the boat landing on Mid
Lake(Look for the Weed Harvester Elevator)
5. Lake Water Sampling
6. Approval of Treasurer’s Report
7. Approval of 2024 Proposed Budget and Levy
8. Bylaw Amendment Proposal – Representation by Board Members
9. Election of New Board Members (2 seats)
9. Public Comments (2 min. Time Limit)
10. Set 2024 Meeting Date
11. Adjournment
See below the 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes for review and the Final Lake Management Plan. All PDFs will automatically download
MLPMD-2022-annual-meeting
Mid Lake Comprehensive Management Plan Final
Mid Lake Comprehensive Management Plan Final Appendices
Find below the 2023 Budget Proposal and related documents for 2021 and 2022/2023
Budget Proposal 2023 Annual Meeting
Midlake Protection and Management 2021 Budget
Midlake Protection and Management 2022-2023 Budget
In addition, the PDF form of Protecting your Waterfront investment is available at the following link.
Protecting your Waterfront Investment

Board Meeting
2023-05-11 07:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting
Who: Mid Lake Protection and Management District
What: Board Meeting
Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom
When: 5/11/2023 @ 7:00pm CST.
Zoom: Accessible in 3 different ways (direct link/website/phone).
Direct Link – https://iu.zoom.us/j/82410697495 or
Website – https://zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID number (824 1069 7495)
Phone – 646-931-3860 and enter meeting ID number (824 1069 7495)
AGENDA:
1. Call meeting to order
2. Budget Report Update
3. Board member approval requirements to represent the district at any
organization or government body. Postponed from 3/30/23 meeting.
4. In person Aquatic Invasive Species Workshop with Stephanie
Boismenue Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator and
Conservation Technician Oneida County Land & Water
Conservation
5. Water Sample Collection for next Summer
6. Onterra proposal update
7. Comments – Limited to two minutes per comment.
8. Set date for next board meeting.

Board Meeting
2023-03-30 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting
Who: Mid Lake Protection and Management District
What: Board Meeting
Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom
When: 3/30/2023 @ 7:00pm CST.
Zoom: Accessible in 3 different ways (direct link/website/phone).
Direct Link – https://iu.zoom.us/j/85737959352 or
Website – https://zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID number (857 3795 9352)
Phone – 646-931-3860 and enter meeting ID number (857 3795 9352)
AGENDA:
1. Call meeting to order
2. Budget Report Update
3. Board member approval requirements to represent the district at any organization or government body.
4. Vilas County Local Regulation of Hazardous Wakes WorkShop
5. 2023 Onterra proposal
6. Comments – Limited to two minutes per comment.
7. Set Date for Annual Meeting.
8. Set Date for next meeting.

Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting
2023-03-07 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago)
Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting
Who: Mid Lake Protection and Management District
What: Board Meeting
Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom
When: 3/07/2023 @ 5:30pm CST.
Zoom: Accessible in 3 different ways (direct link/website/phone).
Direct Link – https://iu.zoom.us/j/82788234928 or
Website – https://zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID number (827 8823 4928)
Phone – 646-931-3860 and enter meeting ID number (827 8823 4928)
AGENDA:
1. Call meeting to order
2. Budget Report Update
3. Board member approval requirements to represent the district at any organization or
government body.
4. Vilas County Local Regulation of Hazardous Wakes WorkShop
5. Comments – Limited to two minutes per comment.
6. Set Date for Annual Meeting.
7. Set Date for next meeting.
Meeting canceled, quorum unable to be reached. Will reschedule as soon as possible.

Board Meeting
2023-02-28 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago)
CANCELED
Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting
Who: Mid Lake Protection and Management District
What: Board Meeting
Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom
When: 2/28/2023 @ 5:30pm CST.
Zoom link: https://iu.zoom.us/j/88408221860 or https://zoom.us/join – enter meeting ID number
Meeting ID: 884 0822 1860
Phone: 646-931-3860
AGENDA:

Call meeting to order
Budget Report Update
Board member endorsement to approach the Town of Woodruff without additional board members present.
Vilas County Local Regulation of Hazardous Wakes WorkShop
Comments – Limited to two minutes per comment.
Set Date for Annual Meeting.
Set Date for next meeting.

UPDATE: Due to technical difficulties with Zoom this meeting did not occur.

Board Meeting
2022-12-19 17:30 - 18:30 UTC
Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting
Who: Mid Lake Protection and Management District
What: Board Meeting
Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom
When: 12/19/2022 @ 5:30pm CST.
Zoom link: https://iu.zoom.us/j/88408221860 or https://zoom.us/join – enter meeting ID number
Meeting ID: 884 0822 1860
Phone: 646-931-3860
AGENDA:
1. Call meeting to order
2. Weed Harvester Report.
3. Review of Mid Lake Protection and Management District (MLPMD) Comprehensive
Management Plan for Mid Lake finalized in October 2022.
4. Review of expenses for final submission to Grant Mid Lake AIS Control & Prevention
Project phase 2, 2014-2017
5. Discussion of current ordinance regarding wakeboat/boat operation on Mid Lake
6. Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention SAVE THE DATE April 19-21, 2023 Holiday
Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point
7. Set date for next meeting

Board Meeting
2022-12-13 17:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Due to a posting error this meeting was rescheduled. See next new post for date and time.
Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting
Who: Mid Lake Protection and Management District
What: Board Meeting
Where: Woodruff Town Hall/Conference Call or Zoom meeting
When: 12/13/2022 @ 5:30pm CST.
Zoom link: https://iu.zoom.us/j/85126081315
Phone: 646-931-3860
Meeting ID: 851 2608 1315

AGENDA:

Call meeting to order
Weed Harvester Report.
Review & Communication of Mid Lake Protection and Management District (MLPMD) Comprehensive Management Plan for Mid Lake finalized in October 2022.
Review of expenses for final submission to Grant Mid Lake AIS Control & Prevention Project phase 2, 2014-2017
Discussion of current ordinance regarding wakeboat/boat operation on Mid Lake
Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention SAVE THE DATE April 19-21, 2023 Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point
Set date for next meeting

Board Meeting
2022-06-12 17:00 UTC
Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting
Who: Mid Lake Protection and Management District
What: Board Meeting
Where: Zoom meeting
When: 6/12/22 5:00pm
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88543285626?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 885 4328 5626
Passcode: [REDACTED]
AGENDA:
– Call meeting to order
– Mil Rate discussion and consensus for discussion at annual meeting
– Review and approve 2023 budget for discussion at annual meeting
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION:

Board Meeting
2022-06-08
Agenda – Mid Lake Protection and Management District Meeting
Who: Mid Lake Protection and Management District
What: Board Meeting
Where: Woodruff Town Hall/Conference Call or Zoom meeting
When: 6/8/2022 @ 7:30pm CST.
Zoom link.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88543285626?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 885 4328 5626
Passcode: [REDACTED]
AGENDA:
1. Call meeting to order
2. Approve current agenda with order of agenda items at chairs discretion.
3. Consider approval of minutes from 7/?/2021
4. Weed cutting operations and staffing
5. Treasury update
6. Extension and Scope Amendment of WI Grant ACEI-147-11
7. Open Discussion
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION:
Discussion of continuing to aggressively hand pull AIS when possible this summer following survey. Continuing active surveys to manage AIS. Discussion of future plans for boat landing monitoring and Clean Boats, Clean Waters. Discussion of Education portal online education/video education and informing membership.
