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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/26/07 . Water Board Regular Meeting Minutes March 26, 2007 Page 1 of2 MINUTES REGULAR WATER BOARD MEETING Monday, March 26,2007 7:00 PM Farmington City Hall, Conference Room A Tom Jensen, Allan Maguire, Jeff Krueger Kevin Schorzman, Assistant City Engineer; Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director; Bill Weierke, Public Works Supervisor; Randy Distad, Parks & Recreation Director; Mark Rolfs, Bonestroo; Lena Larson, Public Works Administrative Assistant Members Present: Staff Present: Members 1) Tom Jensen 2) Jeff Krueger 3) Allan Maguire Citv Staff Reo. . Lee M. Mann, P.E. Director of Public Works/City Engineer . Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm. The agenda was approved. A motion was made by Jensen and seconded by Krueger to approve the minutes of February 26 with the following changes: 4) Krueger abstained from the vote nominating him from Commission President. Revise the last sentence of 5d) The Board will consider whether or not to increase their level of participation as requested bv the school district when the bids are received. APIF, Motion passed. 4) Continued Business a) Daisy Knoll Master Plan Improvement Costs: Parks & Recreation Director Distad presented detailed cost estimates for improvements to Daisy Knoll Park. There was discussion of how city staff and contractors could access the water tower if there were locked gates and it was determined that it would be keyed appropriately and keys would be issued to those who required them. There was also discussion about the security light. Maguire made a motion to approve the request to fund $1491 for the metal bollards, $600 for the gates, $4,500 for the boulders and landscape rock and $1200 towards the cost of the security lighting plus $200 for the fixture. Second by Jensen. APIF, motion passed. b) Water Board Employee: Human Resources Director Wendlandt presented information on the benefits of hiring a Maintenance Worker dedicated to the water utility. There was a brief discussion of the logistics of this proposal and the Board determined that it would be necessary to obtain a lawn mower. Krueger made a motion to approve moving forward with the position as outlined ih HR Director Wendlandt's memo and the motion was seconded by Maguire. APIF, motion passed. c) Water Reservoir Draft Report: Engineer Rolfs distributed a draft report. Once the developer presents the cost to acquire the land it can be completed. At this time it is recommended that a ground water storage reservoir be constructed. Engineer Rolfs requested that the Board review the report and bring it back to the April meeting for discussion. Assistant Engineer Schorzman indicated that an update on the status of the NewlandlFairhill development can also be given to the Board at that time. Water Board Minutes March 26, 2007 Page 2 of2 5) Water Use Restrictions: a) The policy should be actively enforced from Memorial Day through Labor Day I prior to or after that time at the discretion of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, in addition to staff verified complaints. 6) New Business - a) T-Mobile Lease Request: Motion by Krueger, second by Jensen to deny T-Mobile's request to revise the lease. APIF, motion passed. 7) Approve Bills -Motion by Krueger, second by Maguire to approve bills in the amount of$72., 771.96. APIF, motion passed. 8) Open Forum - a) Engineer Rolfs presented an update for Well No.8. b) Administrative Assistant Larson informed the Board that staffwould be promoting water conservation and the Water Use Policy at the Home & Garden Show being held at the Schmitz-Maki Arena on Saturday, March 31. c) Assistant Engineer Schorzman announced that the cost of the Charleswood Marketplace well site was negotiated down from $122,185 to $100,000. 9) Motion by Krueger, second by Maguire to adjourn at 8:30pm. APIF, motion passe. Respectfully submitted, Lena Larson Public Works Administrative Assistant .