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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
APRIL 28, 1987
1. The regular meeting was called to order by President Shirley at 7:30 P.M.
in City Hall.
Members Present: Shirley, Bohm.
Members Absent: Juenemann.
Also Present: Engineer Kaldunski, City Administrator Thompson.
2. Discussion on painting the exterior of the water tower was held. The
low bid was submitted by H & H Watertower, Inc. of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota.
The bid was $4,750.00. The water tower will have to be out of service for
2 days to a week, during which time a complete sprinkling ban should and will
go into effect. The painting should start the first week of May. Motion by
Shirley, second by Bohm to award the contract to H & H Watertower, Inc. of
Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. APIF, motion carried.
3. There was discussion on moving the sprinkling ban starting date up to
May 1st due to current weather conditions. Motion by Bohm, second by Shirley
to move the sprinkling ban up to May 1st and that proper notices be sent to
residents as soon as possible. APIF, motion carried.
4. City Engineer Kaldunski reported that he had contacted Ace Blacktopping
regarding the surfacing at well house #4. Ace Blacktop has agreed to do the
resurfacing at a cost of $3,190 for a 3" surface. Motion by Shirley, second
by Bohm to approve the completion of the project. APIF, motion carried.
5. The installation of a manhole around the large valve on the water system
at Well #4 will be moved up on the "jobs to be done" list. City Engineer
Kaldunski estimated the cost of installation to be approximately $1,000.
6. The flushing of the City water mains has been completed.
7. It was reported that the chlorinators have been working as needed.
8. The City Administrator reported that the State Health Department had
rated our water operation among the best.
9. Discussion was held on a comprehensive water plan for the City. The
City Administrator agreed to discuss the subject and set up a step by step
plan with the City Engineer and the Water Board. The main priority will be
to set up a financial program to pay for an expansion program of the entire
water system as needed in the future.
10. Discussion regarding the hiring of a well qualified company to test
the water system equipment for wear and tear on pumps, shafts, electric motors
and so on and record data obtained. The Board felt this was a beneficial
project and authorized the Engineer to obtain estimates from several companies
and present his findings at the next meeting. This program would be done annually.
11. Motion by Bohm, second by Shirley to authorize the payment of bills
totalling $4,093.61. Motion carried.
12. All Water Board records are being stored in City Hall. The meeting was
adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Submitted by,
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Tack Bohm V
Secretary