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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
APRIL 18, 1989
1. The meeting was called to order by President Shirley at 7:30 P.M in
City Hall.
Present: Shirley, Sauber, Juenemann.
Absent: None.
Also Present: General Services Superintendent Kaldunski.
2. Superintendent Kaldunski began the meeting with a report on the findings
resulting from the recent inspection of Well No. 1 by the Layne Minnesota
Co. He said all tests were run against the new standards in effect and the
well appeared to be in good shape. The well was pumped at maximum capacity
for several hours with no adverse effects noted. Kaldunski noted that the
specifications will have to be approved by the State Health Department before
they can be issued. MOTION by Shirley, second by Sauber to enjoin the City
Engineer to prepare bid specifications for refurbishment of Well No. 1,
including replacement of the motor and pump, electrical work and installation
of water conditioning equipment. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. The Board discussed imposing a sprinkling ban again as in past years.
Mr. Kaldunski stressed that the total ban during the heavy use period from
4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. was essential in order to permit the reservoir to be
partially recharged. MOTION by Shirley to impose a sprinkling ban on an
odd-even basis from June 1st through September 30th, with a total ban during
the hours from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. A thirty day exemption from the odd/even
restrictions is allowed for new sod or newly seeded lawns. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. Kaldunski recommended that the Board reconsider allowing a study be prepared
looking into the use of residential water meters for the Farmington system.
The Board again declined. Mr. Kaldunski departed the meeting after a general
discussion of water meters.
5. The Board reviewed a memo from City Finance Director Henneke where he
reports that he will be present at the next Water Board meeting to review
the most recent auditors report. Mr. Henneke also advocated the use of water
meters, stating that sewer usage fees could be based upon water consumption.
The Board reveiwed the accompanying financial report, noting the current cash
balance of $38,246.97 and the WAC fund balance of $16,020.
6. The Board reviewed the monthly bills and questioned the bill from
Bonestroo, Rosene for services in the amount of $57.00 that were not ordered
by the Board. MOTION by Juenemann, second by Shirley to pay the bills
totalling $1,885.79 and disallowing the bill from Bonestroo, Rosene for $57.00
and delaying the payment to Pannell, Kerr, Forster until the Board is in receipt
of the audit report. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert G. Juenemann