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REGULAR WATER BOARD MEETING
Monday, June 22, 2020
5:00 PM
Conference Room 169
City Hall 430 Third Street Farmington, MN
Members Present: Weierke, Snobeck
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Katy Gehler, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Sue Miller, Administrative Assistant.
Others Present: None
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chair Weierke at 5:00 p.m.
1. Approve Minutes – February 24, 2020 - MOTION by Snobeck second by Weierke to approve
minutes as presented. APIF, Motion Carried.
2. Water Citations – None
3. New Business – Water Efficiency Rebates – Director Gehler explained the program to the
members and noted that this will be ongoing for 2 years or until funds are depleted.
4. Approve Bills – Motion by Snobeck second by Weierke to approve the bills, as presented, in the
amount of $160823.19. APIF, Motion Carried.
5. Open Forum – Project & Information Update
a. COVID-19 Impacts to Operations – Director Gehler updated the members on what
essential services were provided during the shutdown. She also noted that our
Community Development Specialist would be doing the watering inspections/citations.
Just a reminder, we are giving out warnings first that are educational and informative.
b. Well #9 – Currently working through warranty issues.
c. Metering System Upgrade – Got the issues resolved and now training will occur. It was
noted that the system will read the entire city at each quarterly reading thereby giving
more complete and up to date information on the water use as a whole city.
d. New Water Tower Status – Discussion will resume in 2021 or sooner if development
increases and warrants earlier discussions.
e.
6. Adjourn – Motion by Snobeck, second by Weierke to adjourn at 6:33 PM. APIF, Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Miller
Administrative Assistant