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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket - 05/13/2009 - Parks and Recreation Committee AGENDA Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 13, 2009 McHenry Municipal Center 7:00pm Alderman's Conference Room 1. Public Input— 5 Minute Total 2. Disc Golf Development Discussion 3. Gypsy Moth Control Program for 2009 4. Fort McHenry— Future Renovation 5. Reports to Committee a. Ball field Lighting Update b. Grant Report—2 Pending IDCEO Grants c. IDNR Fisheries Annual Report— McCullom Lake d. Arbor Day Activities/Girl Scout Troop 590 Tree Planting 6. New Business Next Meeting: June 10, 2009 AGENDA ITEM #2— DISC GOLF DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION Staff has been working with the McHenry Kiwanis Club and local citizens interested in developing a Disc Golf Course in Cold Springs Park. We are working to put together a plan for the site cost estimates, volunteer work plan and secure access from Lillian Street to the park. Attached is a status report on some of the costs and work that has been completed. In an effort to keep this project moving forward, staff has targeted the June Parks and Recreation Committee meeting for presentation of this project. The committee can review this project plan and determine if a final recommendation should be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. One item in this planning process that may take some considerable time is the access to the park site from Lillian Street. There are two roadways that lead to the park from Lillian Street. One gravel roadway is on ComEd property and the other is an asphalt drive (row) leading to four homes. The use of either of these roadways will require permission to access the park site from ComEd. Staff has been in contact with ComEd real estate and facilities division to submit the documents needed to apply for this access. A map will be available at the committee meeting to illustrate this access issue. "' Staff will coordinate meetings in the next month to be able to work with all interested parties in bringing this project plan before the committee in June. 7;. Project Budget Budget to include all costs for development of site and installation of equipment. Costs Purchase of Equipment Targets (19) $ 6,000 Signage 2,400 Hole Sponsor Signage 1,500 Water Fountains (2) 3,000 Installation/contracted Work Lillian St. Parking Lot/Access - TBD - Utilities (Water/Electric) - TBD - Fencing (Split Rail/Woven Wire) - TBD - Brush Removal/Landscape Work - TBD - Materials and Supplies - TBD - Funding City of McHenry/Developer Donations $ McHenry Kiwanis Club - Contribution $10,000 Fundraising/Community Donations/Hole Sponsors Additional Equipment Provided from City Trash Receptacles - Steel Drums $ - 0 - Tables & Benches - Green Portable Tables 0 - City of McHenry (As of May 1, 2009) Department of Parks & Recreation Disc Golf Development Items to be completed for presentation to Parks and Recreation Committee. The committee will review all phases of project development and make a recommendation to the City Council for consideration. Upcoming Parks and Recreation Committee Meetings: May 13, 2009 - Deadline to submit agenda items, May 1' June 10, 2009 - Deadline to submit agenda items, June 1st Project components to be Completed: Status 1. Design Course Layout 1. Prelim. 9 holes layout complete a. 9 or 18 holes additional 9 holes 2. Purchase of Equipment 2. Estimated cost $8,400 from a. Targets, Tee Box Material, Innova Disc Golf Signs 3. Access/Parking Layout 3. Information being submitted to a. Lillian Street Access and ComEd for easement/lease. Cost Parking Design estimate to construct. i. Contracted work b. DePaul Court Parking Lot 4. Fencing 4. Need cost estimate based on a. Parking Lot distance of fence b. Adjacent Residential 5. Site Development/Brush Removal 5. A. Volunteer Effort a. Installation of Targets, T- B. Determine level of volunteer Boxes, Signs commitment and scope of work b. Brush Clearing/Removal C. City of McHenry has tables i. Volunteer Involvement and benches. ii. City- Parks & Recreation Department Staff iii. Landscape contractor c. Site Amenities (benches, tables, water fountain) 6. Signage 6. A. Install by City a. Directional sign to Facility B. Purchase with targets b. Course Layout/Rules and C. Construction and install of Regulations donor sign c. Donor Recognition 7. Utilities 7. A. Water Fountains purchase and a. Water Fountains (2) installation by City b. Electric - Security Lighting (?) B. Need for lighting? AGENDA ITEM #3 GYPSY MOTH CONTROL PROGRAM FOR 2009 At the March 18, 2009 Parks Committee meeting, the committee requested a survey of all the proposed gypsy moth treatment blocks be performed in an effort to help control costs for the program. Only two of the proposed areas will be treated this year, these represent the most severely infested areas. This brings down the total acreage from approximately 204 acres to 63.6 acres for the 2009 Gypsy Moth Aerial Spray Program for 2009. 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AGENDA ITEM #4— FORT MCHENRY FUTURE RENOVATION The Fort McHenry playground was completed as a volunteer community build project in 1994. The city has maintained this unique playground with limited volunteer assistance since it was constructed. Most of the volunteer work has been work days scheduled to install additional playground mulch. This project was designed and developed with the assistance of Leathers & Associates, Ithaca, NY. This firm has continued to design, build, and provide consultation to client communities. We have contacted them over the years to discuss maintenance, repair and safety related issues. Leathers & Associates has developed a program to evaluate older playground sites and make recommendations on upgrades. There is no cost for the initial evaluation. Staff would provide a photo disc of the facility for review by Leathers & Associates. Any additional work by Leathers & Associates would be detailed in a proposal to the City of McHenry. These costs would be for on-site inspections, repairs, renovation, additions or replacements that require drawings or material lists. Staff would like to submit photographs to Leathers & Associates to receive an initial evaluation of this 15 year old playground. We would be interested in receiving information on potential renovations, revised safety guidelines and related costs for future budgeting. LEATHERS ASSOCIATES Is your Leathers playground 10, 15 or 20 years old? Is it showing its age? Are you falling behind on maintenance? Do you have a plan for your playground's future? Do you need expert advice? Let us help! RETROFIT RENOVATE REPAIR r- . , wo owe s r-r ra: � e ; _, s%� " 9 i WA 'yf�. r� { r�it# i f i i ,r �, �j^ 1 L'/ .*, _ t , i ..b _ ...,..-1 ,. 1 ,.... , _ .: UNIQUE PLAYGROUNDS, IMAGINED BY CHILDREN. BUILT BY COMMUNITY, 18 Eastlake Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 1-877-564-6464 (1-877-JOINING) www.leathersassociates.com Examples of Leathers & Associates Renovations Brentwood, TN: 1 it `s + i I vT I Following an L&A audit, ' 1 i ii!7`:7 the Parks & Rec t • ,i(Jkl. ' department chose to do 111V I itti, an extensive renovation of --L ,, _.. its playground, with some <` on-site Leathers guidance. . Y.., They rebuilt almost all of - • """ the apparatus, improved fall zones, updated and '' improved their Tot Lot, , — . and modernized their ,,,, ri trademark yellow-and-red Marlborough, CT: twisty slide! Originally built in 1989, Marlborough chose to renovate its playground - # , following a L&A audit. This r project was initiated by a ;�w,, member of the original i .a' r s playground committee and grew in scope as the community chimed in. Among other significant upgrades, they added a whole new plastic Tot Lot and increased accessibility. St. Paul, MN: A handful of volunteers and a one-man committee completed a small renovation that improved upon their old favorite pieces and included some exciting . :'" ' ., $ P new additions. uw F . may -, . ;4-. • t.. 2 Are you wondering how to get the ball rolling on a playground evaluation by Leathers & Associates? It's as easy as 1 ,2,3! 1. Define the scope of the work We can define the scope of your project if you send us a generous set (approximately 100) of high-resolution photographs of your playground. Try to include a few medium-range shots, each showing sizable sections to provide some context, but mostly we need 3 or 4 shots of each piece of apparatus. Mailing disc to us works best. Send us questions and concerns about your playground and the maintenance concerns that you have, too. 2. How much will it cost? It's FREE to get started! We will not charge to review photos and make initial recommendations. Our fees would kick in if we go further, as you may choose to bring us back for an on-site inspection or to do repairs, renovation, additions or replacements that require drawings or materials lists. However, we would first prepare a proposal for your approval. 3. Who will do the work? By far the best way to revitalize your playground is to organize a "Renovation Weekend" with parents, teachers, and community members to do the work — the more the merrier! 20+ volunteers for a Friday/Saturday/Sunday can accomplish wonders. You'll need one Leathers consultant to supervise them. Fees for consultation and travel would apply here. Yam, • r Ti Asm - 3 Frisco,CO:Built Fall 1990,re-built Fall 2005 Safety Audits & Maintenance Inspections The most thorough post-construction service we offer is a detailed maintenance inspection and safety audit of your playground which is performed be our own Certified Playground Safety Inspector. Upon completion of our r � visit, we write a comprehensive report, including recommendations for maintenance and repairs. After you review the report, you may choose to have us work with you to address our recommendations. If so, we will discuss and agree upon a scope of work, develop a - proposal, and work with you to prepare for construction. Give us a call if you're interested in an audit. We'll be glad to help! Do you think your playground is beyond repair? Do you want to build- NEW? Please give us a call. We're happy to chat about your options and share more information with you! Repairs and Retrofits We have helped many communities revive their playgrounds. It is likely that your playground is mostly wood. Cracking and splintering may be problems that can be easily fixed. Most of the apparatus can also be renovated or occasionally replaced. You might even add one or two items to make your playground "better than new"! itato J� , tt4, mot__a t c,. f x' ' i..'t i :1 4i. 4 AGENDA ITEM #5 — REPORTS TO COMMITTEE A. Ball Field Lighting Update —Verbal Report B. Grant Report— IDCEO Grant Project 1-0209 This grant was originally obligated 10/2/09. The city has requested grant extensions through this year. A bond sale needs to happen in order for the state to fund this program - $25,000 for the costs associated with a new park shelter at the McHenry Zone Skate Park and the installation of handicap accessible paths to the playgrounds at Kiwanis Tot Lot/Lakeland Park. C. IDNR Fisheries Annual Report — McCullom Lake Staff has received the annual reports from the IDNR staff for management activities conducted in 2008. The full report is attached to the agenda. D. Arbor Day Activities/Girl Scout Troop Planting Tom Schmidt will give a brief report on the Arbor Day Planting Program and a follow up planting program by area Girl Scouts. r • • ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Division of. Fisheries• Region 2 • District 6 =~ = 8916 Wilmot Road • Spring Grove, IL 60081 • 815-675-2386 x315 • FAX 815-675-010: March 4, 2009 Mr. Pete Merkel . McHenry Parks and Recreation . 333 South Green Street McHenry,IL 60050 Dear Pete: Enclosed are reports summarizing results and management recommendations developed from the surveys conducted at McCullom Lake during spring and fall 2008. If you have any questions regarding the information contained in the reports, please contact•me at the number above. Good luck with your management efforts and good fishing! Sincerely, • Vic Santucci District Fisheries Biologist Enclosures Lake Management Status Report Date of Report: 3/4/09 Fisheries Manager:Vic Santucci District: 6 Lake Name: McCullom Lake County: McHenry Water#: 0068 Ownership (STATE, PUBC, PUBO): PUBC Acreage: 244.0 LM STATUS REPORTS WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS: 1. Listing of the Sport Fish Regulations in Effect 2. Listing of Fisheries Management Activities Completed with Evaluation of Success 3. Lake Management Plan Progress Table 4. Recommendations for Observed Problem Trends 1. Listing of the Sport Fish Regulations in Effect. • Two pole and line fishing only. Largemouth Bass—15-inch minimum length limit; 1 fish daily creel limit. Channel Catfish -6 fish daily creel limit. Bluegill or Pumpkinseed-25 fish daily creel limit. 2. Listing of Fisheries Management Activities Completed. 3/21-23/07—Completed a northern pike spawning survey. 5/18/07—completed a shoreline estimate of black crappie spawning die-off. 7/19/07—Stocked 956 northern pike fingerlings(average length = 8.6 in.). 8/8/07—Stocked 4,874 largemouth bass fingerlings(average length=4.0 in.). 8/21/07—Stocked 1,576 channel catfish fingerlings (average length = 8.0 in.). 10/22/07—Electrofishing survey to capture and remove common carp. 4/2/08—Completed a northern pike spawning survey. 7/1/08—Stocked 20,000 largemouth bass fingerlings (average length = 1.5 in.). 7/10/08—Stocked 735 northern pike fingerlings (average length= 8.5 in.). 8/22/08—Stocked 5,000 largemouth bass fingerlings (average length=4.3 in.). 9/4/08—Stocked 3,450 channel catfish fingerlings (average length = 80 in.). 9/23-24/08—Completed a fall fish population survey. 10/21-22/08—Electrofishing survey to capture and remove common carp. • 2a. Evaluation of Activities Listed in Part 2. The spring 2007 survey for northern pike was initiated the week after ice out to assess the spawning population. The survey included three trap nets(4 x 6 ft., 1-in. mesh) set for two days for a total of 6 net- days of effort. We captured 167 pike (female:male sex ratio =2.5:1)that on average measured 23.2 in. long (range= 13.7-32.4 in.) and weighed 2.72 lbs. (range = 0.45-10.12 lbs.). The catch of 27.8 pike/net-day was over 5 times higher than the management goal of 5 pike/net-day. Size structure indices all were at or above desirable management goals (shown in parentheses). PSD was 81% (50-70%), RSD-24 was 36%.(15-30%), RSD-28 was 6% (5-10%), and RSD-32 was 1% (1-4%). Over a third of the captured pike were above the legal length limit of 24 in. Most size groups showed good or fair body condition or"plumpness" (average Wr = 91). The spring 2008 survey for northern pike included three trap nets(4 x 6 ft., 1-in. mesh) set for one day for a total of 3 net-days of effort. Late ice pushed this survey back into April instead of the more typical mid- March sample date. We captured only six pike (female:male sex ratio= 3.1:1)that on average measured 19.1 in. long (range = 13.4-23.7 in.) and weighed 1.48 lbs. (range= 0.46-2.62 lbs.), The late sample date in 2008 resulted in a catch of only 2 pike/net day compared to catches of 10-28 pike per net day in previous years. The low catch may be related to late ice out and a post spawn sample date. Northern pike in other • SI A 3 f q( District fisheries Manager Date Regional Fisheries Administrator Date FM 43.0 Lake Management Status Report (McCullom Lake continued.) (Page 2) 3. Lake Management Plan Progress Table. SPECIES CRITERIA LMP GOAL 2004 2006 2008 RATING* LMB Catch Rate 60/hr. 47 35 33 Fair PSD 40-60% 34% 56% 53% Good RSD-15 . 15-30% 24% 33% 32% Good RSD-18 1-5% 5% 11% 5% Good Relative Weight 90-105 89 95 90 Good Young:adult ratio 1-3 1.3 1.7 2.2 Good BLG Catch Rate 120/hr. 103 56 92 Fair PSD 15-30% 20% 36% 25% Good RSD-7 6-10% 3% 0% 0% Poor RSD-8 1-5% 0% 0% 0% Poor Relative Weight 90-105 84 88 92 Good BLC Total Catch >20 18 149 11 Fair PSD 40-60% 44% 2% 2% Poor. RSD-9 15-30% 6% 1%, 1% Poor RSD-10 1-10% 0% 0% ' 0% Poor Relative Weight 90-105 87 92 ,92 Good CCF Total Catch >20 3 49 18 , Fair PSD 50-70% NA 33% 31% Fair RSD-20 15-30% NA 15% 6% Fair RSD-24 5-10% NA 0% 0% . Poor • Relative Weight 90-105 88 91 78 Poor NOP Spring Catch Rate >5/net-day 16.2 9.7 2.0 Fair PSD 50-70% 78% 69% NA NA RSD-24 15-30% 17% 31% NA . NA RSD-28 5-10% 2% 7% NA NA RSD-32 1-4% 1% . 0% NA NA Relative Weight 90-105 94 .93 79 Poor *Except for NOP, index ratings are based on fall 2008 data. NOP ratings are based on spring trap net data. For abundance, size structure, and young:adult ratio(YAR) estimates"Good" indicates goal was met, "Fair" indicates goal was almost met, and "Poor" indicates goal was not met. For relative weight estimates"Good" indicates Wr values between 90-105, "Fair" indicates values between 80-89, and "Poor"indicates values< 80. NA indicates index could not be calculated due to insufficient catch. • 2a. Continued. lakes have been reported to spawn under the ice in years when ice out occurs later than normal. The 2007 sprinc surveys indicated an abundant pike population that should provide good action for intermediate-sized pike and bonus of the occasional large individual (>30 in. long). Common carp abundance has increased over the years since the lake was rehabilitated so we initiated fall coo water electrofishing in 2007 to better estimate carp abundance and remove unwanted carp from the lake. To date nearly 150 carp weighing a combined 719 lbs. have been captured and removed. Lower electrofishing catch rates i 2008 (9.9 carp/hr.) compared to 2007 (21.0 carp/hr.) may indicate reduced abundance of carp, but addition; samples are needed to verify this pattern of decreasing abundance. Lake Management Status Report (McCullom Lake continued.) (Page 3) 2a. Continued. • The fall population survey included sampling with a boat electroshocker (5,000 W DC), two 4 x 6 ft. trap nets (50 ft. leads; 1-in. mesh), and one 125-x 6-ft. experimental gill net that had five 25-ft. panels with 0.75-, 1.0-, 1.5-,2.0-, and 2.5-in. mesh. Electrofishing consisted of one run around the perimeter of most of the lake for 75 min., whereas the trap nets and gill net were each fished for about 24 hrs. Water quality measurements were made at a mid lake location at 10:45 pm on a sunny, warm, and calm day. Air temperature was 75°F, water temperature was 70°F, pH was 8.66 units, alkalinity was 120 ppm, Secchi transparency was 2.9 ft., and conductivity was 837 pS/cm. All measurements were within ranges that we consider typical for lakes in northeastern Illinois. We visually estimated that 20% of the lake's surface area contained submersed or floating vegetation. This represents a moderate increase in vegetation coverage compared to fall 2004 that was largely due to reestablishment of Eurasian milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum). Observations made during fish sampling indicated a plant community consisting of roughly equal amounts of water lily (Nymphaea tuberose) and Eurasian milfoil. The survey indicated that McCullom Lake continues to support an abundant and moderately diverse fish community. We caught 642 individuals from 10 species. Yellow bass(N=351) and bluegill (N=237) combined to make up 76% of the catch. Largemouth bass (N= 41), yellow perch (N= 35), and common carp (N= 29), golden shiner(N=.19), and channel catfish (N= 18) made up an additional 22% of the catch. Other species sampled were black crappie (IV = 11), northern pike (N= 3), and white sucker (N= 1). Largemouth bass abundance was fair and size structure and body condition was good in 2008. Over 50% of stock- sized bass (those over 7.9 in. long) were longer than 11.9 in., 32% of the stock was over the legal limit of 15 in., and 5% was larger than 18.0 in. long. Successful natural reproduction also was evident (YAR= 2.2), or these young-of- year bass represent survivors from the July stocking of 20,000 small bass fingerlings (1.5 in. long). The largest bass caught measured 18.6 in. long and weighed'lust over 3.5 lbs. Results from 2006 were consistent with samples from 2004 and 2006, and indicate a balanced and stable bass population that should support decent fishing. Bluegill abundance was fair and condition and size structure were fair in 2006. Compared to earlier years, bluegill abundance has increased,condition has improved, and the percentage of stock—sized fish (?3.0 in. long)that were >_6.0 in. long remained in the desirable range of 15-30% (2008 PSD=25%). However, no sampled bluegills were over 7.0 in. long in 2008. This represents a decrease in larger bluegills compared to 2004. Black crappies were far less abundant in 2008 than in 2006. Reduced abundance was a direct result of a stress- induced bacterial infection that caused a substantial die-off of crappies during the 2007 spawning season. Despite lower numbers,the size structure of the crappie population was similar in 2006 and 2008. The population was skewec toward intermediate-sized crappie 6.0-7.9 in. long. Only 2% of the crappies over 5 in. long were larger than 8 in., and only 1%was over 9 in. long. . The catch of 18 channel catfish and three northern pike in the fail survey suggests that stocking has been successful for both species. Catfish ranged in size from 9 to 21 in. long and the distribution of was balanced among several size groups. Although the catch of pike in the fall was lower than the targeted goal, results from past spring surveys (2004-07) indicated high overall abundance and good size structure for the population. Yellow perch were more abundant in 2008 than 2006, but they were less abundant than in 2004 when a population explosion was documented. We sampled 12 young-of-year perch (3.0-4.4 in. long) and 23 between 4.5 and 5.9 in. long. The perch population has expanded since 14 perch sampled in 2001,the first year that this species was recorded after the 1993 rehabilitation. Unfortunately,the population remains skewed toward small individuals with few harvestable-sized perch available to anglers. On the positive side, perch are an excellent prey species for predators, such as northern pike and largemouth bass. Yellow bass remain abundant in the lake and most were intermediate-sized fish (5.0-6.9 in. long)from successful 2006 and 2007 year classes. Yellow bass were first sampled after the lake rehabilitation during fall 2001 and their numbers remained low until 2006 when high catches of young-of year were made in the fall survey (N= 276). Fortunately, only moderate numbers of young-of-year were captured this past fall (N= 15). Lake Management Status Report (McCullom Lake continued.) (Page 2) 3. Lake Management Plan Progress Table. SPECIES CRITERIA LMP GOAL 2004 2006 2008 RATING* LMB Catch Rate 60/hr. 47 35 33 Fair PSD 40-60% 34% 56% 53% Good RSD-15 15-30% 24% 33% 32% Good RSD-18 1-5% 5% 11% 5% Good Relative Weight 90-105 89 95 90 Good Young:adult ratio 1-3 1.3 1.7 2.2 Good BLG Catch Rate 120/hr. 103 56 92 Fair PSD 15-30% 20% 36% 25% Good RSD-7 6-10% 3% 0% 0% Poor RSD-8 1-5% 0% 0% 0% Poor Relative Weight 90-105 84 88 92 .Good BLC Total Catch >20 18 149 11 Fair PSD 40-60% 44% 2% 2% Poor. RSD-9 15-30% 6% 1% 1% Poor RSD-10 1-10% 0% 0% ' 0% Poor Relative Weight 90-105 87 92 ,92 Good CCF Total Catch >20 3 49 18 , Fair PSD 50-70% NA 33% 31% Fair RSD-20 15-30% NA 15% 6% Fair RSD-24 5-10% NA 0% 0% Poor Relative Weight 90-105 88 91 78 Poor NOP Spring Catch Rate >5/net-day 16.2 9.7 2.0 Fair PSD 50-70% 78% 69% NA NA RSD-24 15-30% 17% 31% NA NA RSD-28 5-10% 2% 7% NA NA RSD-32 1-4% 1% 0% NA NA Relative Weight 90-105 94 93 79 Poor * Except for NOP, index ratings are based on fall 2008 data. NOP ratings are based on spring trap net data. For abundance, size structure, and young:adult ratio (YAR) estimates"Good" indicates goal was met, "Fair" indicates goal was almost met, and"Poor" indicates goal was not met. For relative weight estimates"Good" indicates Wr values between 90-105, "Fair" indicates values between 80-89, and"Poor" indicates values< 80. • NA indicates index could not be calculated due to insufficient catch. 2a. Continued. lakes have been reported to spawn under the ice in years when ice out occurs later than normal. The 2007 spring surveys indicated an abundant pike population that should provide good action for intermediate-sized pike and a bonus of the occasional large individual (>30 in. long). Common carp abundance has increased over the years since the lake was rehabilitated so we initiated fall cool- water electrofishing in 2007 to better estimate carp abundance and remove unwanted carp from the lake. To date, nearly 150 carp weighing a combined 719 lbs. have been captured and removed. Lower electrofishing catch rates in 2008 (9.9 carp/hr.) compared to 2007 (21.0 carp/hr.) may indicate reduced abundance of carp, but additional samples are needed to verify this pattern of decreasing abundance. • Summary of Fish Survey Data Public Coop Lakes IDNR Region 2 Fisheries • MCCULLOM LAKE September 23-24, 2008 Effort: 75 min. DC boat electrofishing 2 trap nets (4 x 6 ft.; 1 in. mesh) 1 experimental gill net(6 x 125 ft. with 25 ft. panels . of 3/4, 1, 1.5, 2, and 2.5 in. mesh) Table 1. Catch Summary All Gears Number Total length(in.) Number Weight (lbs.) Species collected Average Min Max weighed Average Min Max Yellow bass 248 5.7 3.1 7.2 29 0.10 0.06 0.22 Bluegill 237 . 5.0 2.7 7.0 32. 0.11 0.04 0.26 Largemouth bass 41 8.3 2.4 18.6 32 0.73 0.03 3.56 Yellow perch 35 .4.6 3.1 5.9 12 0.04 . 0.02 0.07 Common carp 29 20.5 14.7 23.2 16 3.44 1.43 5.27 Golden shiner • 19 • 6.2 2.8 8.8 . 13 0.12 0.06 0.26 Channel catfish 18 14.3 9.2 21.2. 18 .0.92 0.20 2.82 Black crappie. 11 5.4 4.6 6.8 9 • 0.08 0.05 0.13 Northern pike 3 18.0 15.7 20.4 3 0.90 0.48 1.37 White sucker 1 16.5. 16.5 16.5 1 1.57 1.57 1.57 All species 642 • . • 165 Summary of Fish Survey Data Public Coop Lakes IDNR Region 2 Fisheries • McCULLOM LAKE September 23-24, 2008 Effort: 75 min. DC boat electrofishing 2 trap nets (4 x 6 ft.; 1 in. mesh) 1 experimental gill net (6 x 125 ft. with 25 ft. panels . of 3/4, 1, 1.5, 2, and 2.5 in. mesh) Table I. Catch Summary All Gears Number Total length(in.) Number Weight(lbs.) Species collected Average Min Max weighed Average Min Max Yellow bass 248 ' 5.7 3.1 7.2 29 0.10 0.06 0.22 Bluegill 237 5.0 2.7 7.0 32 0.11 0.04 0.26 Largemouth bass • 41 . 8.3 2.4 18.6 32 0.73 0.03 3.56 Yellow perch ' 35 4.6 3.1 5.9 12 0.04 0.02 0.07 Common carp 29 20.5 14.7 23.2 16 3.44 ' 1.43 5.27 Golden shiner 19 • 6.2 2.8 8.8 , 13 0.12 0.06 0.26 Channel catfish 18 . 14.3 9.2 21.2. 18 0.92 0.20 2.82 Black crappie. 11 ' 5.4 4.6 6.8 9 0.08 0.05 0.13 Northern pike 3 18.0 ' 15.7 20.4 . 3 ' 0.90 .0.48 1.37 White sucker 1 ' 16.5 16.5 ' '16.5 1 1.57 1.57 1.57 All species 642 , 165 . Table 3. Length-Frequency Distribution and Body Condition. Yellow bass Total Total Average length length condition Plumpness (nun) (in.) Number (Wr) rating 76-88 3.0-3.4 15 NS NS 89-101 3.5-3.9 0 NS NS 102-113 4.0-4.4 0 -- -- 114-126 4.5-4.9 5 95 Good 127-139 5.0-5.4 41 90 Fair . 140-151 5.5-5.9 132 81 Fair 152-164 6.0-6.4 17 84 Fair 165-177 6.5-6.9 37 89 Fair 178-190 7.0-7.4 1 81 Fair All sizes 3.0-7.4 248 Bluegill Total Total Average length length condition plumpness (min) (in.) Number (Wr rating 64-75 2.5-2.9 5 NS NS 76-88 3:0-3.4 20 NS NS 89-101 3.5-3.9 38 NS NS 102-113 4.0-4.4 18 114 Good 114-126 4.5-4.9 40 93 Good 127-139 5.0-5.4 26 85 Fair 140-151 5.5-5.9 • 36 83 Fair 152-164 6.0-6.4 . 32 87 Fair. 165-177 6.5-6.9 22 93 Good All sizes 2.5-6.9 .237 NS indicates Wr is not suitable for bluegill <4.0 in. total length. Table 3. Continued. Largemouth bass Total Total Average length length condition Plumpness (mm) (in.) Number (Wr) rating 51-75 2.0-2.9 4 NS NS 76-101 3.0-3.9 1 NS NS 102-126 4.0-4.9 9 NS NS 127-151 5.0-5.9 8 NS NS 152-177. 6.0-6.9 0 -- -- 178-202 7.0-7.9 0 -- -- 203-228 8.0-8.9 2 85 Fair 229-253 9.0-9.9 5 99 Good 254-278 10.0-10.9 2 92 Good 279-304 11.0-11.9 1 79 Poor 305-329 . 12.0-12.9 0 -- -- 330-355 13.0-13.9 3 82 Fair 356-380 14.0-14.9 0 -- -- 381-405 15.0-15.9 0 -- -- 406-431 16.0-16.9 4 88 . Fair 432-456 17.0-17.9 1 88 Fair 457-482 18.0-18.9 1 96 Good All sizes 2.0-18.9 41 . NS indicates Wr is not suitable for largemouth bass<6.0 in. total length. Yellow perch Total Total Average length length condition Plumpness (mm) (in.) Number (Wr) rating 76-88 3.0-3.4 1 NS NS 89-101 • 3.5-3.9 10 NS • NS 102-113 4.0-4.4 1 74 Poor 114-126 4,5-4.9 16 81 Fair 127-139 5.0-5.4 5 78 Poor 140-151 5.5-5.9 2 74 Poor All sizes 3.0-5.9 35 NS indicates Wr is not suitable for yellow perch<4.0 in. total length. Table 3. Continued. Common carp Total Total Average length length condition Plumpness (mm) (in.) Number - (Wr) rating 356-380 14.0-14.9 1 88 Fair 381-405 15.0-15.9 3 85 Fair 406-431 16.0-16.9 0 -- -. 432-456 17.0-17.9 0 -- -- 457-482 18.0-18.9 1 100 Good 483-507. 19.0-19.9 3 88 Fair 508-532 20,0-20.9 4 84 Fair 533-558 21.0-21.9 . 10 85 Fair 559-583 22.0-22.9 4 81 Fair 584-609 23.0-23.9 3 85 Fair All sizes 14.0-23.9 , 29 Golden shiner Total Total Average length length condition Plumpness (mm) (in.) . Number (Wr) rating ' 64-75 2.5-2.9 • 2 NS NS 76-88 3.0-3.4 1 . NS NS 89-101 .3.5-3.9 1 NS NS 102-113 4.0-4.4 0 -- . -- 114-126 4.5-4.9 0 -- -- 127-139 5.0-5.4 0 -- 140-151 5.5-5.9 1 85 Fair 152-164 . 6.0-6.4 3 75 Poor 165-177 6.5-6.9 5 79 Poor 178-190 7.0-7.4 3 79 Poor 191-202 ' 7.5-7.9 1 71 Poor 203-215 8.0-8.4 1 . 79 Poor 216-228 8.5-8.9 1 81 Fair All sizes 2.5-8.9 19 • • Table 3. Continued. • Channel catfish Total Total Average length length condition Plumpness (nun) (in.) Number (Wr) • rating 229-253 '9.0-9.9 1 NS NS • 254-278 10.0-10.9 1 • NS NS 279-304 11.0-11.9 4. 79 Poor 305-329 12.0-12.9 1 79 Poor 330-355 .13.0-13.9 3 80 • Pooh 356-380 14.0-14.9 • 3 76 Poor . 381-405 15.0-15.9 0 -- • _- 406-431 16.0-16.9 1 76 Poor 432-456 17.0-17.9 . 0 -- . -- 457-482 18.0-18,9 0 -- • 483.-507 19.0-19.9 • 3 78. Poor 508-532 20.0-20.9 0 -- -- . 533-558 . 21.0-21.9 1 . • . 82 . Fair All sizes • 9.0-21.9 18 NS indicates Wr is not suitable for channel catfish<11.0 in:total length, Black crappie • • Total • Total Average length length condition , Plumpness (mm) (in.) . Number (Wr) rating 114-126 4.5-4.9 3 128 Good 127-139 • 5.0-5.4 2 102 Good 140-151 5.5-5,9 5 111 Good 152-164 6.0-6.4 0 -- 165-1.77 6.5-6.9. 1 79 • Poor All sizes 4.5-6.9 11 Table 3. Continued. Northern pike Total Total Average length length condition Plumpness (mm) (in.) Number (Wr) rating 381-405 15.0-15.9 1 53 Poor 406-431 16.0-16.9 0 -- -- 432-456 17.0-17.9 1 63 Poor 457-482 .18.0-18.9 0 -- 483-507 19.0-19.9 0 -- -- 508-532 20.0-20.9 1 67 Poor All sizes 15.0-20.9 3 White sucker Total Total Average • . length length condition Plumpness (mm) (in.) Number (Wr) rating 406-431. . 16.0-16.9 1 • 79 Poor McCullom Lake . McHenry County NW edge of McHenry off Surface Area (acres): 244.0 McCullom Lake Road Maximum Depth (ft.): 9.5 T45N R8E S21,22, 27, 28 Average Depth (ft.): 4.4 Owned by: Multiple including Volume(acre-feet): 1,073.6 The City of McHenry Shoreline Length (mi.): 2.45 Beach AdIW ti' co 5 ,o 7 3 55` 3 `j o L.9.5 \. ...._3 Gil net 1 -% 3 ew 3 AilII . 7C..\'-/ City Beach f 5 3 Be a06 Boat Launch N Scale(ft.) i 0 1,000 Soundings(ft.)—1958 Illinois Department of Natural Resources Illinois Natural History Survey Division of Fisheries 2006-V.S. • n ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES County McHenry DIVISION OF FISHERIES T45N R 8E S21&22 Directions: 2.0 mi. NW of SUPPLEMENTAL SURVEY McHenry on McCullom Lake Rd. Date of inspection: 4/2/08 Water(Name) McCullom Lake Owner Multiple including the City of McHenry Address of Owner See contact below. Phone of owner See contact belo) Lessee NA • Persons(s) contacted Pete Merkel Identification Parks and Rec. Direc Address of contact 333 S. Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050 Phone of contact 815-363-2160 Water classification (check) State Pub-Coop XX Pub Organ Priv Commer 1: Survey initiated by: Vic Santucci 2. Water size: 244.0 Acres or Miles. 3. Date of last inspection or work on water: 10/22/2007 4. Purpose of survey: Northern Pike Stocking Evaluation 5. Observations, comments, recommendations: A spring survey for northern pike was initiated the week after ice out to assess the spawning population. Late ice pushed the trap net survey back in to April instead of the more typical mid-March sample date. The survey included three trap nets (4 x 6 ft., 1-in. mesh) set for one day for a total of 3 net-days of effort. . We captured six pike (female:male sex ratio = 3.1:1) that on average measured 19.1'in. long (range = 13.4-23.7 in.) and weighed 1.48 lbs. (range = 0.46-2.62 lbs.). The late sample date in 2008 resulted in a catch of only 2 pike/net day compared to catches of 10-28 pike per net day in previous years. The low catch may be related to late ice out and a post spawn sample date. Northern pike spawning in other lakes has been reported to,occur under the ice in years when ice out occurs later than normal. Recommendations: • Continue stocking about 800 advanced northern pike fingerlings annually (IDNR). • Continue to assess the northern pike spawning population with spring trap net surveys. 6. Biologist: Vic Santucci (assisted by S. Bartell and F. Jakubicek) Date of Report: 3/, F.M. 5.0 Northern Pike Stocking Evaluation Public Coop Lakes IDNR Region 2 Fisheries McCULLOM LAKE April 2-3, 2008 Effort: 3 trap nets (4 x 6 ft.; 1 in. mesh)fished one day; 3 net-days total Table 1. Catch Summary All Gears Number Total length(in.) Number Weight(lbs.) Species collected Average Min Max weighed Average Min Max Northern pipe -female 3 22.1 19.8 23.7 3:. 2.21 1.61 2.62 Northern pike -male 1 19.5 19.5 19.5 1 1.13 1.13 1.13 Northern pike-immature 2 14.3 13.4 15.2 2 0.5 .0.5 0.6 Northern pike - all genders 6 19.1 13.4 23.7 6 1.48 0.46 2.62 Table 2, Fish Population Indices Survey. • Desirable Species and Index estimate goal Northern pike catch rate (all fish) •2/net-d 5/net-d . Proportional Stock Density NA 50 - 70% Relative Stock Density(24 in.) NA 15 - 30% Relative Stock Density(28 in.) NA 5 - 10% Relative Stock Density(32 in.) NA 1 - 4% Sex ratio (female:male) 3:1 1:1 . NA indicates not applicable due to low catches of appropriae sized fish. Table 3. Length-Frequency Distribution and Body Condition. Northern pike- all genders Total Total Average length length condition Plumpness (rnm) (in.) Number. (Wr) rating 330-355 . 13.0-13.9 1 82 Fair 356-380 14.0-14.9 0 -- -- 381-405 15.0-15.9 1 77 Poor 406-431 16.0-16.9 0 - ' -- . . 432-456 17.0-17.9 0 -- -- 457-482 18.0-18.9 0 -- -- 483-507 19.0-19.9 2 75 Poor , 508-532 20.0-20.9 0 -- -- 533-558 21.0-21.9 0 -- -- 559-583 22.0-22.9 1 93 Good 584-609 23.0-23.9 1 75 Poor 79.2 All sizes 13.0-23.9 6 Northern pike- female •• . Total Total .Average length length condition Plumpness (mm) . ' (in.) . . Number (Wr) rating 483-507 19.0-19.9 1 86 Fair 508-532 20.0-20.9 0 -- -- 533-558 21.0-21.9 0 -- 559-583 22.0-22.9 1 93 Good 584-609 23.0-23.9 1 75 Poor All sizes 19.0-23.9 3 84.4 Northern pike- male Total Total Average length length condition Plumpness • (mm) (in.) Number (Wr) rating 483-507 19.0-19.9 1 64 . Poor Table 3. Continued. Northern pike- immature Total Total Average length length condition Plumpness • (mm) (in.) Number (Wr) rating 330-355 13.0-13.9 1 82 Fair 356-380 14.0-14,9 0 -- -- 381-405 15.0-15.9 1. 77 Poor All sizes 13.0-15.9 2 70.3