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REGULAR WATER BOARD MEETING
Monday, April 22, 2019
7:00 PM
Conference Room 169
City Hall 430 Third Street Farmington, MN
Members Present: Weierke, Gassert, Snobeck
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Katy Gehler, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Matt Decur, Assistant City Engineer, Sue
Miller, Administrative Assistant.
Others Present: None
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chair Weierke at 7:00 p.m.
Director Gehler asked to discuss Item (b) under New Business first.
1. Approve Minutes – February 25, 2019 - MOTION by Weierke second by Gassert to approve
minutes as presented. APIF, Motion Carried.
2. Water Citations – None
3. New Business –
a. Authorize a Dakota Electric commercial service agreement (Well 9) and service
relocation (WH 8) – Assistant Engineer Decur updated the board of ongoing
improvements. He also updated the Board on the estimated cost of relocating electrical
service at WH 8 and discussed the electrical service for Well 9. The cost for relocation is
$8,000. The service for Well 9 will be installed in the rear drainage and utility easements
of lots along Everhill Avenue, Excel Court and Exceptional Trail. The City’s required
contribution, after investment credits, is $136,938.92. Motion by Snobeck, second by
Gassert to authorize an agreement with Dakota Electric for commercial service
installation to Well 9 at a cost of $136,938.92 and relocation of the electrical service to
WH 8 at an estimated cost of $8,000, for a total of $144,938.92, which will be paid from
the Water Fund balance. APIF, Motion Carried.
Assistant Engineer Decur also brought up the city owned well site along 200th Street.
This property was deemed not to be a viable future well site within the siting study and
the Board has discussed sale of this lot. Water and sewer service had been included
with the bid to potentially make it a buildable site. An appraisal showed wetlands were
delineated on the site with the original plat and would limit the potential building site.
The wetland would have to be re-delineated and there is a potential that there would
be no change in the boundary. Given the cost of updating the wetland boundary and
cost of service connections, there is a marginal benefit for moving forward with this lot
as buildable. All members agreed to eliminate the extension of the water and sewer
services and pursue other options for sale of the property. The Charleswood
Townhomes HOA has expressed interest in this lot since it is adjacent to their
development. There was discussion regarding “trading” sites as Well #8 and the well
house is on property owned by the Charleswood Townhomes HOA with an easement to
the City for the well. Members would like staff to explore options and discuss at the
May meeting.
b. 2018 Consumer Confidence Report and Water Use Summary – Director Gehler
discussed the report with the Board members. Informational only.
Water Board Minutes April 22, 2019
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4. Approve Bills – Member Weierke asked about the Xcel Engery bill for bridge lights. Director
Gehler noted she will have that recoded to the correct account. Motion by Snobeck second by
Gassert to approve the bills, as amended, in the amount of $220,061.93. APIF, Motion Carried.
5. Open Forum – Project & Information Update
a. Water Tower Reconditioning - Hydrant flushing is completed which allowed the Daisy
Knoll standpipe to be brought back online. The cell carriers have relocated their
antennas to temporary facilities. The water tower contractor began steel repairs last
week and has started mobilizing components of the containment system.
b. Westview Acres Street Reconstruction – This project was awarded and work has begun.
c. Metering System Upgrade – Working with the utility billing vendor, LOGIS to create the
files needed to build the new software.
d. Irrigation controller upgrade program – Will continue through July.
e. Summer Seasonal – The position was advertised and the position was offered to a
candidate. It is anticipated that the intern will start mid-May.
f. Review of 2019 Financial Plan and CIP – Director Gehler reviewed the 2019 financial
plan and answered questions regarding the fee structure for the water fund, in
particular the fees associated with developments. The board indicated support for
incorporating the WTP fee into the other development related fees with the fee updates
associated with the comp plan update.
6. Adjourn – Motion by Snobeck, second by Weierke to adjourn at 8:10PM. APIF, Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Miller
Administrative Assistant