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REGULAR WATER BOARD MEETING
Monday, April 25, 2016
7:00 PM
Conference Room 170
City Hall 430 Third Street Farmington, MN
Members Present: Weierke, Jensen, Snobeck
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Kevin Schorzman, P.E., City Engineer, Sue Miller, Administrative Assistant, Jen Dullum, Natural
Resource Specialist and John Greer, Barr Engineering
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chair Weierke at 7:00 p.m.
1. Approve Minutes - March 28, 2016 – Motion by Jensen second by Weierke to approve the minutes as
presented. APIF, Motion Carried.
2. Continued Business –
a. 2016 Water Patrol Position – Motion by Weierke second by Snobeck to approve the hiring of
Domonique Wright for the 2016 season. APIF, Motion Carried.
3. New Business –
a. Public Input Meeting – Wellhead Protection Plan Update - John Greer with Barr Engineering
gave a presentation to the board and noted that the first part of the plan was to identify areas around
our wells that are vulnerable and/or susceptible to contamination. Discussion focused on report and
Mr. Greer answered questions.
b. Water Board Policy Update – Engineer Schorzman reviewed the policy and the proposed
amendments with the board. The amendments are specific to the “Water Meter Accuracy Check” as
follows:
A consumer may, by written request, have his their meter accuracy checked. by depositing the amount
stated below with the Utility Department. In case a test should show an error of over five percent
(5%) of the water consumed (Industry Standard), the deposit will be refunded to the consumer, a
correctly registered meter will be installed, and the bill will be adjusted accordingly. In the event that
the error is less than 5%, the owner will be charged a Meter Testing Fee consistent with the current
Fees & Charges Resolution. This testing fee will be added to owner’s next quarterly bill. The City
will retain the deposit to cover costs if the error is less than 5%. Adjustment shall not extend back
more than one billing period from the date of the written request. The charges for meter testing are in
the Fees & Charges Resolution, and shall be deposited into the Utility Operating Fund.
Motion by Jensen second by Snobeck to accept the amendments AND to add verbage to the Water Use
Restrictions Policy indicating the daily restriction on water time restrictions (noon to 6PM). APIF, Motion
Carried.
c. 2016 Water Conservation Education Plan – Motion by Snobeck second by Jensen to
approve the plan as presented. APIF, Motion Carried.
4. Approve Bills – Motion by Weierke second by Snobeck to approve the bills in the amount of $7,332.04
APIF, Motion Carried.
Water Board Minutes April 25, 2016
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5. Open Forum – Member Jensen updated the board on the water use issue for 19 Spruce Street. It turned out
that the resident’s water softener was the issue and it has been repaired by the resident.
6. Adjourn – Motion by Weierke second by Jensen to adjourn at 7:58PM. APIF, Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Miller
Administrative Assistant