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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
MARCH 19, 1991
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley, Sauber, Wier.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: City Engineer/Public Works Director Kaldunski.
2. The minutes of February 26th were amended as follows:
Paragraph 4 - delete "date for certifying delinquent accounts to the taxes"
and substitute "July 1, 1991."
The minutes were approved as amended.
3. There was a discussion of the upcoming fire rating and the various items which
may affect the rating. These issues included hydrants and their age, Fire Department,
size of water mains, distance between hydrants and possible plans for future improve-
ment of storage facilities. No action was taken at this time.
4. The matter of an overcharge to Peterson Flooring was discussed. It was moved,
seconded and carried to allow Peterson Flooring a credit of $90.00 for the past
overcharge.
5. An informal discussion about current rates and their effect on income for water
was held. The main item was the $.65/1000 gallons on metered accounts plus a $4.50
basic fee versus the flat $22.00 per quarter charge. No action was taken since a
study concerning meter installation and costs is to be presented by City staff at the
April meeting.
6. Sprinkling restrictions were adopted for the summer of 1991. It was moved,
seconded and carried to adopt the following policy:
- Sprinkling Ban Dates - June 1, 1991 to September 30, 1991.
- Schedule - Odd/Even days determined by house number.
- No sprinkling between 4:00 and 8:00 P.M. any day.
- Only one sprinkler to be allowed.
7. Hydrant flushing will be done April 22nd thru 25th. In case of bad weather,
the flushing will be postponed until April 29th thru May 2nd.
8. A request by Mr. Kaldunski to attend an U of M Water Utilities Management Institute
at a cost of $475.00 was discussed. MOTION by Shirley, second by Sauber to approve
the request. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. MOTION by Wier, second by Sauber to approve the change of Water Board meeting
nights to 7:00 P.M. on the fourth Monday of each month. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. There was discussion concerning costs of furnishing water to James C. Elvestad's
property at 509 1st Street (Lot 3, Block 6, Town of Farmington) . The City Engineer
was instructed to follow policy and fee structure previously adopted.
11. There was discussion of water usage by Farmington residents versus residents of
other Dakota County cities. The basis of the discussion was an informal study
requested by City Councilmember Leon Orr and prepared by City Engineer Kaldunski.
12. MOTION by Wier, second by Sauber to approve bills in the amount of $2,456.99.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. The City Engineer was asked to publicize metering of water as a voluntary project.
Further discussion of this issue will be held at a later date.
14. The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Acting Secretary