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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
JUNE 22, 1992
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley, Sauber, Wier.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: City Engineer Kaldunski.
2. Several visitors were present to ask questions about proposed metering. Chairman
Shirley updated them as to the history of water meter consideration by the Board.
Questions were asked by the visitors about the need for meters, how we may handle
hardship cases in installation, needs for future rates, needs for future storage.
The representative from Badger Meters explained what a meter does, how it affects
usage and how meters are read.
3. The agenda was approved as presented.
4. The minutes of March 23, 1992 and May 26, 1992 were approved as read. MOTION by
Wier, second by Shirley to approve the minutes as read. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. Water testing was discussed. MOTION by Shirley, second by Sauber to authorize
staff to use Minnesota Valley Test Laboratory (MVTL) for testing water. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
6. Water meter bids were discussed. It was found that the Sensus meter as bid
did not meet specifications even though that company had a meter which did meet
them. Bids were received from Hydro Supply Company on behalf of Badger Meter in
the amount of $159,682 and from WaterPro Supply Company on behalf of Sensus Meters
for $137,108. MOTION by Wier, second by Sauber that since the WaterPro bid did
not meet minimum specifications, the contract should be awarded to Hydro Supply
Company to provide meters in the amount of $159,682 with the condition that the
City Council approve the meter purchase and time specifications for installting
meters. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. The proposed revisions to the City water works ordinance were discussed. Since
these had been discussed and certain provisions had been revised, it was left to
Members Wier and Sauber to meet to put together the suggested changes as acted
upon by the Water Board.
8. The fee charged by the State for each water connection was discussed. Action
had previously been taken on this information.
9. Project 92-3 was discussed in relation to the leak at CSAH 31 and 180th Street.
It was the consensus of the members that Engineer Kaldunski get bids on this work
and have the work done in conjunction with Project 92-3. A motion was not considered
necessary since this work is needed maintenance on the system.
10. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to pay the bills in the amount of $5,284.46.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Secretary