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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/26/06 . . . Water Board Regular Meeting Minutes June 26, 2006 page I of 3 MINUTES WATER BOARD REGULAR MEETING Monday, June 26, 2006 7:00 PM 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM Members Present: Robert Shirley, Jeff Krueger, Tom Jensen Member Absent: none Staff Present: City Engineer Mann, Public Works Supervisor Weierke, Administrative Assistant Larson, City Administrator Peter Herlofsky Others Present: Howard Glad, 20063 Heathrow Way - Charleswood Homeowners Association; Brian McDonald, l8406 Everest Circle; Dale Scheffler, 5189 203rd Court West, Councilmember Steve Wilson The agenda was approved as presented. 2. 3. A motion was made by Shirley and seconded by Jensen to approve the minutes of May 22, 2006. APIF, Motion passed. Item 6a) Resident Comments at 6/5/06 City Council meeting: Brian McDonald explained that he is in favor of the water use restrictions but feels it is unfair to those who live on the even side - the three hottest months of the year have 3l days. He suggested that either everyone or no one be able to water on the 3lst day of those months. Member Krueger acknowledged Mr. McDonald's concerns and explained that the policy was designed to be simple. Mr. McDonald's second concern was enforcement of the policy and there was a discussion about how the policy is enforced. Coucilmember Wilson commented that the phone master message wasn't perfectly clear and it sounded like the penalty for a first time offender was $5 instead of $25. The Board thanked Mr. McDonald for his comments and taking the time to attend the meeting. 4. Water Use Restriction Appeals: a) Jason Hartfiel, 4814 187th Street West: Not present. Correspondence reviewed, citation stands as issued. b) Farmington Family Townhomes, 949 Catalina Way: Not present. Correspondence reviewed, citation stands as issued. c) Septimia Filip, 412 14th Street: Not present. Correspondence reviewed, citation stands as issued. d) Ryan Real Estate Company, 4810 187th Street West: Second citation issued before first citation was received in the mail. Motion by Krueger, second by Jensen to waive. APIF, motion carried. e) Thomas & Suzanne Yauch, 4346 207th Street: Not present. Correspondence reviewed, citation stands as issued. --- ----- Water Board Regular Meeting Minutes June 26, 2006 page 2 of 3 f) Dale & Tammy Scheffler, 5189 203rd Court West: Mr. Scheffler was present and complained of dark and discolored water. There was discussion about the City's water and Public Works Supervisor Weierke shared comments made by Bassam Banat of the Minnesota . Department of Health that the City essentially has two options. They can flush hydrants more often or treat the water. Mr. Scheffler asked what criteria was necessary before a water treatment plan would be constructed. Some general guidelines were discussed including a minimum population of 20,000 as a rule of thumb and that it is based on complaints. Public Works Supervisor Weierke suggested that Mr. Scheffler clear his water by running an outside line without a hose for a couple of minutes when he notices it is dark. The citation stands as issued. g) Mark Cornell, 5278 187th Street West: Not present. Correspondence reviewed, citation stands as issued. h) Janet Janssen, 1012 8th Street: Not present. Correspondence reviewed, citation stands as issued. 5. Continued discussion items: a) Well #8 Update: City Engineer Mann reported that Well #8 is completed and has a 2000 gpm pumping capacity. There was a discussion regarding Pumphouse #8. Bids will be taken on July 20 and the project will be awarded on July 24. Member Shirley inquired about the installation and cost of an irrigation system for Pumphouse #8. Mr. Glad indicated that there is a connection and irrigation zones already there. City Engineer Mann will investigate. 6. New Business: . a) (see 6a) discussion above between items 3 and 4) b) Trunk Watermain Issues: City Engineer Mann asked the Water Board for input regarding participating in the cost of looping the watermain to the new high school site on Flagstaff Avenue. A 50/50 cost split is being proposed for the main that would go north on Flagstaff from the high school site to 195 Street and then east of 195th Street to Meadowview Elementary. 2005 estimates indicate that the cost would be roughly $l to $1.2 million, split with the school. Member Shirley asked if the school and the Water Board would be reimbursed for their contributions in the construction with future development assessments. Engineer Mann indicated that it was likely. The consensus of the Board was they see the benefit of looping the main and are open to further exploration and discussions regarding participating in the cost. 7. Finance Report: The finance report will be received after the second quarter. 8. Motion by Krueger second by Shirley to approve bills in the amount of $47,450.45. APIF, motion carried. 9. Open Forum a) Member Shirley noted that on June 5 the water in the tower dropped l7 feet from 6pm-lOpm. It appears that the bulk of water usage is for outdoor irrigation. . b) Engineer Mann gave the Board a brief city project update. . . . 10. Motion by Shirley, second by Krueger to adjourn at 8:30pm. Respectfully submitted by, Lena Larson Public Works Administrative Assistant Water Board Regular Meeting Minutes June 26, 2006 page 3 of 3