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REGULAR WATER BOARD MEETING
Monday, April 24, 2017
7:00 PM
Conference Room 169
City Hall 430 Third Street Farmington, MN
Members Present: Weierke, Gassert
Members Absent: Snobeck
Staff Present: Katy Gehler, Public Works Director/City Engineer; Sue Miller, Administrative Assistant
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chair Weierke at 7:00 p.m.
1. Approve Minutes - March 27, 2017 - Motion by Gassert, second by Weierke to approve the minutes as
presented. APIF, Motion Carried.
2. Continued Business –
a. 2017 Water Patrol Position – Director Gehler noted that we had received 7 applications for the position.
Motion by Weierke , second by Gassert to authorize the Director to commence with interviews and approve
staff’s recommendation for the position. APIF, Motion Carried.
3. New Business –
a. Garbage Truck Messaging Sign Pilot Program – Director Gehler shared a schematic of what the sign would
look like on the garbage trucks. Solid Waste would pay for the “frame” and Water Board funds would pay for
the sign. The purpose of this program is to educate residents on the odd/even watering restrictions. The
project will be implemented this spring to ensure the technique can be maintained.
b. Water Supply Plan Consultant Selection – Motion by Gassert second by Weierke to authorize up to $50,000
for the purpose of selecting a consultant to prepare the Water Supply System Plan update. APIF, Motion
Carried.
4. Approve Bills – Motion by Weierke, second by Gassert to approve the bills in the amount of $12,046.13.
APIF, Motion Carried.
5. Open Forum – None
6. Adjourn – Motion by Weierke, second by Gassert to adjourn at 7:38PM. APIF, Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Miller
Administrative Assistant