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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
MARCH 22, 1988
1. The meeting was opened by President Shirley at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall.
This meeting was originally scheduled for March 15, 1988 when there was a
lack of quorum.
Present: Shirley, Juenemann.
Absent: Board Vacancy.
Also Present: Thomas Kaldunski, City Engineer.
2. The Board agreed to meet with representatives of the Rosene, Anderlik
Engineering group to discuss preliminary data gathered as part of the comprehensive
water plan. A special meeting with the Board will take place on March 30, 1988
at 7:00 P.M. in City Hall.
3. Engineer Kaldunski reported that inspection and repair of Well No. 4 has
been completed satisfactorily. After a short discussion of the work completed,
a motion was made by Juenemann, seconded by Shirley to authorize payment of
$4,729.50 to the Layne Minnesota Company for inspection, cleaning and reinstallation
of the pump and motor of Well No. 4. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Juenemann,
second by Shirley to authorize payment of $12,309 to the Layne Minnesota Company
for repair of Well No. 4 and replacement of necessary parts. APIF, motion
carried.
4. The Board discussed Well No. 3 operation since it's recent refurbishment.
The well is pumping at a flow rate higher than expected, causing the pump motor
to heat up more than ideally, although the current drawn by the motor is within
specifications. It was subsequently discovered that faulty head data was used
when computing the size of the new pump that was installed. Engineer Kaldunski
noted that the pump impellers may have to be trimmed is some other means of
reducing the temperature, such as improved air handling, is ineffective. Kaldunski
also mentioned that the chlorine and fluoride injecting equipment may need to be
111 improved. Kaldunski advised that he will look into this matter further, and
provide estimates and recommendations at the next meeting. The Board mentioned
that they would like to maintain the present capacity if the overheat problem
can be addressed by some means other than trimming the impellers.
5. The Board reviewed the bills totalling $17,381 from the Layne Minnesota
Company for repair and refurbishment of Well No. 3. Motion by Juenemann, second
by Shirley to authorize payment of $3,715 to the Layne Minnesota Company for
• repair of Well No. 3. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Shirley, second by
Juenemann to authorize payment of $1,610 to the Layne Minnesota Company for
a televised inspection of Well No. 3. APIF, motion carried. Motion by Juenemann,
second by Shirley to authorize payment of $12,506 to the Layne Minnesota Company
for parts furnished and installed during the refurbishment of Well No. 3,
withholding 10% of the total payment ($1,783) , until the final inspection is
signed off by the City Engineer. APIF, motion carried.
6. The Board then discussed projects to be completed during 1988. Kaldunski
stated that the spring flushing will take place shortly after the street sweeping
is completed. Two hydrants will be installed on 8th Street, and a program to
inspect and paint all hydrants was discussed, perhaps as an ongoing program
where a select percentage of the total hydrant population will be inspected each
year. Engineer Kaldunski departed the meeting at this point.
7. The Board reviewed the Water Funds financial statement for calendar year 1987,
as furnished by City Finance Director Henneke. Included also were proposed
budget figures for the current year. The Board expressed interest in meeting
with the City Finance Director soon to finalize the 1988 budget.
8. The Board reviewed the monthly bills. Motion by Juenemann, second by Shirley
to authorize payment of all bills presented, totalling $3,397.53. APIF, motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert G. Juenemann