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MINUTES
WATER BOARD REGULAR MEETING
April 23, 2001
7:00 PM
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The meeting was called to order by Chairman Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley, Jensen, Krueger
Staff Present: City Engineer Mann, Interim City AdministratorlFinance Director Roland, Parks &
Recreation Director Bell, Solid Waste Supervisor Klotz, Public Works Administrative Assistant
Larson
2.
Agenda was approved with the addition of an item to discuss an extension of a water service to a
building at the Dakota County Fairgrounds.
3.
A motion was made by Shirley and seconded by Krueger to approve the minutes of the March 27,
2001 meeting. APIF, Motion carried.
4. Continued Discussion Items:
a) Well #3 status report. Well #3 reconstruction is complete and will be put on line the week of
April 29th.
b) Well Site Acquisition - Charleswood Development: The Developer and City staff have agreed on
three well sites for a cost of $64,500. Motion by Jensen, second by Shirley to purchase the three
well sites at:
. lot 19, block 1, Charleswood 4th Addition
. lot 1, block I, Charleswood 5th Addition
. common area easement, Charleswood 5th
APIF, Motion carried.
c) Daisy Knoll Tower - correspondence from Mark Rolfs of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Assoc.
was reviewed.
d) Well #4 Site - Cardboard Recycling Container. Discussion with Bell, Klotz and Larson about
moving the cardboard recycling container for aesthetic reasons. Staff will look into moving the
container to the northwest portion ofthe site and landscaping around the container. There have been
no residential complaints received about the present location, but the Board is concerned about the
appearance of the site.
5. New Business:
a) Water Use Restrictions Educational Efforts: A flyer outlining the use restrictions and
information on distribution was presented to the Board.
6. Bills were presented totaling $32,298.83. Motion by Krueger and seconded by Jensen authorizing
payment. APIF, Motion carried.
7. Finance Director Roland presented the March financial report, a statement of revenues and expenses,
a cash analysis for 1996 through 2000 and changes in retained earnings for the water utility for 1998
through 2000. Discussion was held on all items and reports were received and accepted.
Water Board Regular Meeting Minutes
April 23, 2001
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8.
Open Forum
a) Water Service Extension to the Fairgrounds. An inquiry about extending water to the Drug Store
building at Pioneer Village was made to Shirley. The Board views this as an extension of service to
an existing customer and has no objections. The parties will be asked to provide a written request.
b) Arsenic Levels in Water. Maximum contaminant level is 50 parts per billion. According to the
Minnesota Department of Health's Consumer Confidence Report for 2000, Farmington's water
contains an undetectable amount of arsenic (not detectable to 1.2 ppb).
c) Hydrant at 5th and Linden. In need of painting and to be cleared of brush.
d) Hydrant Flushing. The flushing of hydrants seemed to have stirred up the rust more than usual.
Flushing to be completed by April 27th.
9.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 pm. Next meeting to be held Tuesday, May 29, 2001 due
to Memorial Day Holiday.
Submitted by,
Robert Shirley
Chair
Water Board Regular Meeting Minutes
April 23, 2001
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