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Members Present:
Member Absent:
Staff Present:
Members
Torn Jensen
Jeff Krueger
Allan Maguire
Citv Staff Reo.
Kevin
Schorzman, P .E.
City Engineer
MINUTES
REGULAR WATER BOARD MEETING
Monday, May 23, 2011
7:00 PM
Council Conference Room 170
City Hall · 430 Third Street · Farmington, MN
Jeff Krueger, Torn Jensen, Allan Maguire
None
City Engineer Schorzman
1) Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:02pm by Chair Krueger.
2) Approve Agenda: The agenda was approved with the addition of 5) b) and 5) c).
3) Approve Minutes - April 25, 2011: Motion by Maguire, second by Krueger to
approve the minutes of April 25, 2011. APIF, motion passed.
4) Continued Business:
a) Well #5 & Well #7 Maintenance: City Engineer Schorzman shared
information with the Board related to the sediment removal in Well #5 and the
sediment level in Well #7. The sediment level in Well #7 was within 16' of
the bottom of the casing. The staff recommendation was to bail the sediment
from Well #7 following the same method as Well #5 (remove 100 cubic yards,
check depth, and remove up to 320 additional cubic yards of material if
necessary).. Motion by Krueger, second by Maguire authorize the removal of
sediment in Well #7 following the same method and monetary constraints as
used at Well #5. APIF, motion passed.
5) New Business:
a) Outdoor Water Policy Enforcement: Motion by Jensen, second by Maguire
to authorize the CSO to engage in water patrol from Memorial Day through
Labor Day. APIF, motion passed.
b) Chemical Tank Replacement at Wells #1, #3, #4 and #5: City Engineer
Schorzman informed the Board that the fluoride and phosphate tanks at Wells
#1, #3, #4, and #5 were in need of replacement. The tanks have a typical life
of 8-10 years and they are over 15 years old. Motion by Krueger, second by
Jensen to authorize replacement of the tanks at a cost not to exceed $4000.00.
APIF, motion passed.
c) Recognize Resignation: Member Maguire informed the Board he is resigning
from the Board due to the fact that he is moving out ofthe City. Board
members thanked Member Maguire for his service to the Board and wished
him well.
6) Approve Bills - Finance: Motion by Maguire, second by Jensen to approve bills
in the amount of$29,080.31. APIF, motion passed.
7) Open Forum:
a) Member Jensen asked about a hydrant that is out of service near his house.
City Engineer Schorzman indicated that he would check on the hydrant and
Water Board Minutes
May 23,2011
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Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Schorzman
City Engineer
report back to member Jensen.
b) Member Maguire shared that the American Association of Life Support
Operators will hold a meeting next year in the Twin Cities. The group is
composed of operators of water systems used in zoos and aquariums.
Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 7:32pm.