Mission Statement
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SPPA Connections-June 2003
100K Normal Speed
56K Dialup Speed
SPPA "Know Your Community"
100K Normal Speed
56K Dialup Speed
KARE 11 News - Mystery Barrels
256K Broadband Speed
100K Normal Speed
56K Dialup Speed
KRBI Radio Interview - June 2004
100K Normal Speed
Aerial photo courtesy pilot Theresa Johnson and photographer Jon Smithers.
The clear waters of Lake Hallett.
Sunset on Lake Hallett.
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Welcome to the Lake Hallett Association
St. Peter, MN
May Event. The Annual LHA Spring Lake Shore Clean Up Sunday, May 6, 2007, 1-3pm Pull out your gloves, grab a garbage bag and help clean-up the Lake Hallett shoreline with the Lake Hallett Asscociation.
Lake Hallett Monitoring Plan Activated. Partially sponsored through grants from Minnesota Waters and volunteers the plan has been in effect since acceptance January 9th, 2007. The plan and related collateral is publicly disclosed in our Membership Monitoring Plan page.
Lake Hallett Polar Plunge Highlights. Winterfest 2007 was a another great year for community awareness with the use of Lake Hallett for the Minnesota Special Olympic's Polar Plunge and the Annual Kid's Ice Fishing Contest.
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CITY COUNCIL UPDATES
City Offers Plan To Acquit Trees From Landscaping BeheadingsTree Donations. Before you cut down trees in your yard, why not consider donating them to the City? The City is interested in obtaining 4-6" diameter trees for replanting in City parks. The tree must be healthy and a species that the City Forester determines would be a benefit to the park. If the donation is accepted, the City will arrange for moving the tree and filling in the hole left behind. If you are interested in making a tree donation to the City, please give the Public Works Department a call at 934-0670. Source: City of St. Peter Hot Sheet - April 25, 2007.
City Educates Community On Stormwater PollutionThe series continues with "Stormwater Pollution Prevention: It's Up To Us". Depending on where you live in Saint Peter, the storm drains flow directly to the Minnesota River without any treatment. Degradation of stormwater is a serious problem for wildlife which is dependent on our waterways and for the people who use the waterways for recreation. Some common sources of contaminants in storm runoff include spilled oil, fuel, and fluids from vehicles and heavy equipment; construction debris; landscaping runoff containing pesticides or weed killers, and materials such as motor oil, antifreeze, and paint products that people pour or spill into a street or storm drain. Saint Peter has developed a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to educate local residents and businesses and to improve the quality of stormwater runoff. The plan contains recommended methods (referred to as Best Management Practices) for preventing pollutants from entering our waterways. If you would like to see a copy of the SWPPP, please visit the Public Works Department at 405 West St. Julien Street. Next week... Part 4 "What Can You Do? General Practices". Source: City of St. Peter Hot Sheet - April 25, 2007.
Storm Water Fee Modifications Announced by PrafkeStorm Water Fee Modifications. City Administrator Prafke indicated staff had reviewed the expenses associated with storm water management work in the right-of-way and recommended modifications to the stormwater fees to more accurately reflect the actual cost of staff time. Prafke indicated several of the fees would be decreased. In motion by Schultz, seconded by Pfeifer, Resolution No. 2007-40 entitled "Resolution Adopting Updated Permit Fees For Construction Work In The Right-Of-Way" was introduced. Upon roll call, with all in favor, the Resolution was declared passed and adopted. A complete copy of Resolution No. 2007-40 is contained in the City Administrator's book entitled Council Resolutions 16. Source: Minutes Of The City Council Meeting - March 26, 2007.
City Addresses Global Climate ChangeClimate Change. Public Works Director Giesking reported on the impact of global warming and the cycle of warming that has occurred over the past 450,000 years. Giesking also provided information on adaptation that may be necessary for our area to respond to sustained warmer temperatures and increased precipitation including modifications to production in electrical energy. Source: Minutes Of The City Council Meeting - March 26, 2007.
Stormwater Pollution Plan Calls 30% Reduction In PhosphorusStormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Adoption. Water Utilities Superintendent Moulton and Stormwater Foreman Kamm reviewed the process used to develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and provided information on the seven areas addressed by the SWPPP. Kamm pointed out the plan called for a 30% reduction in phosphorus in storm water. Councilmember Kvamme questioned whether staff had shared the SWPPP with the City of Mankato. Moulton indicated the SWPPP was based on minimum standards that all cities on impaired waters had to meet and the plans of both cities would be very similar. In motion by Kvamme, seconded by Vogel, Resolution No. 2007-18 entitled "Resolution Approving Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan And Authorizing Submission To The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency" was introduced. Upon roll call, with all in favor, the Resolution was declared passed and adopted. A complete copy of Resolution No. 2007-18 is contained in the City Administrator's book entitled Council Resolutions 16. Source: Minutes Of The City Council Meeting - Febuary 12, 2007.
Stormwater Management Creates Jobs in St. PeterStormwater Staffing Level Authorization. City Administrator Prafke recommended the authorized staffinglevel for the stormwater division of the Public Works Department be established at one Foreman, one Operator, and one Construction Operator. Prafke pointed out that the Construction Operator and Foreman position were already filled and staff would recruit for the Stormwater Operator position in the near future. In motion by Pfeifer, seconded by Kvamme, Resolution No. 2007-20 entitled "Resolution Approving Staffing Level For Stormwater Division Of Public Works Department" was introduced. Upon roll call, with all in favor, the Resolution was declared passed and adopted. A complete copy of Resolution No. 2007-20 is contained in the City Administrator's book entitled Council Resolutions 16 Source: Minutes Of The City Council Meeting - Febuary 12, 2007.
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For decades children and adults have discovered the joys of
Lake Hallett...
fishing, swimming, boating, floating, snorkeling, SCUBA dving and exploring this jewel in the midst of the city.
The Lake Hallett Association is working to provide this same opportunity to future generations.
Thank you for your continued support.
Check it out!
Lake Hallett is on the NASA website.NASA site "Testing the Waters".
Commentary and pictures of Lake Hallett on the 2nd page "Plumbing the Depths".
Mission Statement
Highlights from Past Projects
 Junk Dive 2002 |
 Barrel Dive 2002 |
