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Water Board Regular Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2005
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MINUTES
WATER BOARD REGULAR MEETING
Monday, September 26, 2005
7:00 PM
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The meeting was called to order at 7 :00 PM
Members Present: Shirley, Krueger, Jensen
Staff Present: City Engineer Mann, Public Works Supervisor Weierke
Others Present: Ms. Kimberly Donohue, Mr. Josh Forsman
The agenda was approved with the removal ofItem Sa - Well #8 and 4.0 MG GSR which was
discussed at the August meeting.
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A motion was made by Shirley and seconded by Krueger to approve the minutes of August 22,
2005 with the correction of Item 5b which should read, "Motion by Shirley to order plans and
specifications for Well #8. and the 4.0 MG Ground Storage Reservoir". APIF, motion passed.
4.
Water Use Restriction Appeals:
a) Ms. Kimberly Donohue, 19118 Dunbury Avenue: Ms. Donohue explained that they had
just moved into their home and had no information on the automatic lawn sprinkler. They are
still experimenting on it's operation. Appeal denied.
b) Mohammed Shakil, 4806 -187th Street West: Not present. Correspondence reviewed,
citation stands as issued.
c) Anna-Lena and Josh Forsman, 19298 Evening Star Way: Mr. Forsman explained that the
timer on their lawn sprinkler was set wrong. The appeal was denied. Mr. Forsman expressed
his opinion that the appeal process was misleading or flawed because of the few appeals
granted, giving false hope to the residents. The Board and the City Engineer will review the
process.
d) Steve Speiser, 19987 Everhill Avenue: Not present. Correspondence reviewed, citation
stands as issued.
5. Continued Discussion Items:
a) Use of hydrants/unmetered use: City Engineer and Public Works Supervisor will work with
other departments to ensure proper operation of hydrants. The Water Board is interested in the
amount of water used for watering public property and not in the monetary recovery. Portable
hydrant meters cost $3,000 each. Public Works Supervisor Weierke was instructed to
purchase additional portable meters if needed. The Board may look into a new water docking
station.
6. New Business: There was no new business.
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Bills: Krueger made a motion to approve bills in the amount of $55,639.92. Seconded by
Jensen. APIF, motion passed.
8. Financial Report - will be received at a future meeting.
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Water Board Regular Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2005
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9.
Open Forum:
a) Plantings around hydrants: There was discussion about residents planning flowers and
plants around hydrants. The City Engineer will research ordinances or policies to determine
what or if action is needed.
b) Kids Day America: City Engineer Mann reported that dye tablets to assist residents in
detecting toilet leaks were distributed at Kids Day America and were a big hit.
c) Water Use Policy Enforcement Procedures: The Board discussed enforcement procedures
submitted by Wendy Conboy. City Engineer Mann suggested that perhaps a camera would be
beneficial to the water patrol. The camera would also be available for the use of other
departments through the Engineering Division. Motion by Krueger to purchase a digital
camera not to exceed $500. Second by Jensen. APIF, motion carried.
10. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted by,
Robert Shirley
Water Board Chair