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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
SEPTEMBER 23, 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. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to approve the minutes of August 26, 1991
and September 9, 1991. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. The Silver Springs development plat was presented to the Board. About 80
lots are platted with proposed locations for water mains, hydrants, and so on
being shown. A well site for future use on one of the proposed lots was discussed.
4. The sand problem in Well No. 1 was discussed. It was reported that the amount
of sand in the system is acceptable for public health approval. Since the Air
Traffic Control Center reported the sand in the water and asked that it be removed,
it was decided that the Public Works Director send the FAA a letter stating
that they should install a filter to remove sand if this is a problem. MOTION
by Shirley, second by Sauber to direct the Public Works Director to send the
aforementioned letter. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. The Fall hydrant flushing schedule was presented. The Board requested reading
meters before and after to see approximately how much water is used for flushing.
6. MOTION by Sauber, second by Wier to approve the expenditure of $2,950.34
for the installation of alarms and controls in the water system. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
7. MOTION by Wier, second by Sauber to approve Change Order No. 6 for the Spruce
Street Improvement Project in the amount of $2,250.00. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. MOTION by Wier, second by Sauber to increase water rates by $5.00 per quarter
beginning with the first quarter of 1992. The increase is intended to provide
funds for operation, maintenance and repair of the water system. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
9. The Public Works Director informed the Water Board that the water and sewer
utilities in Whispering River Townhome Development will become the property
of the City. Necessary easements are to be provided.
10. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to order the preparation of plans and
specifications for the installation of manual outside reading water meters.
The specifications are to be presented to the Board for approval and/or further
discussion at the April, 1992 regular meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to approve payment of the bills in the
amount of $9,559.62. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Acting Secretary Approved