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MINUTES
WATER BOARD REGULAR MEETING
July 24, 2000 @ 7:00 PM
1. The meeting was called to order by President Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley, Krueger, Crawford
Staff Present: City Engineer Mann, Finance Director Roland
Also Present: Doug Bergstrom of North em Environmental, Dick Foster of Bonestroo & Associates
2. Agenda was approved as presented.
3. A motion was made by Krueger and seconded by Crawford to approve the minutes of June meeting. APIF,
motion carried.
4. Continued discussion items:
a) Update on Well #5. Anticipate finalization of the project by the August meeting.
b) Status of Well #3. Mr. Dick Foster of Bonestroo & Associates presented a course of action to hopefully
correct sanding problem. Well will probably have to be redeveloped. Motion by Crawford, second by
Krueger to have City Engineer obtain quotes for redevelopment of Well #3. APIF, motion carried.
c) Central Maintenance Facility - funding participation. The Board discussed with Finance Director
Roland and City Engineer Mann the correspondence from City Administrator Erar. The Board will delay
any decision of contributing to the Central Maintenance Facility's operating Costs. Motion by Shirley,
second by Crawford to approve Water Board participation in the Central Maintenance Facility costs in the
estimated amount of $70,500 per year, over the bond repayment period, contingent on the Water Board
receiving 15% ownership of the facility. Shirley - yes, Crawford - yes, Krueger - abstained, motion
carried.
d) Wellhead Protection Plan. Mr. Doug Bergstrom of Northern Environmental Technologies presented costs
and timelines for completion of Phase I of Farmington's Wellhead Protection Plan. Motion by Krueger, 2nd
by Crawford to complete Tasks 1,2 & 3 of the Plan. APIF, motion carried.
5. New discussion items:
. Meter Reading Contract. Upon recommendation of City Finance Director Roland, the Board will renew
the meter reading contract with TKDA. Motion by Krueger, second by Shirley to renew the water meter
contract with TKDA. APIF, motion carried.
6. A motion was made by Krueger, seconded by Shirley to approve current bills in the amount of $36,419.74.
APIF, motion carried.
7. The financial report as of June 30, 2000 was reviewed and accepted.
8. Open Forum -
a) Water Use Restrictions
b) 2000 Watermain acquisition update
c) Watermain replacement
9. Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 PM. Next meeting to be held August 28, 2000.
Submitted by,
Robert W. Shirley, President