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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR.
APRIL 26, 1993
1. The meeting was called to order by President Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley. Sauber, Wier.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: City Engineer Kaldunski.
2. The agenda was approved with some add on items.
3. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to approve the minutes of March 22, 1993
as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. It was reported that 814 meters have been distributed. The comment was
made that the City Hall staff are helpful about meters and are to be thanked
for this.
5. The Board approved the change of meter location for Rod Heikkila.
6. The public relations campaign with regard to water meter installation was
discussed. No action was taken.
7. The request that the metering
present time because of the costs
meter any watering that was done.
meter requirements at this time.
of the Rambling River Park be waived at the
involved. The Parks Department agreed to
MOTION by Shirley, second by Sauber to waive
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. MOTION by Wier. second by Shirley to authorize five local plumbers to do
inspections and sealing of meters after an agreement is signed. Mr. Sauber
is to discuss the agreement with Mr. Kaldunski. Five sealers are to be purchased
for this purpose. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. The five plumbers named were: Farmington
Plumbing and Heating, Sauber Plumbing and Heating, Tom Tix, State Mechanical
and Peine Plumbing and Heating.
9. Replacement of the existing water meters at Farmington Elementary School
were discussed. The following points were made:
a. the meters are the board's responsibility;
b. installation should be by property owners unless done by City employees.
MOTION by Sauber, second by Wier to replace the meters with the board responsible
for replacement and installation. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. A water service for the Amoco Station located at Townsedge Shopping Center
was discussed with information supplied by Mr. Kaldunski. MOTION by Shirley,
second by Wier to permit a stub out connection to be installed with a connection
fee of $45.00 and a stub out fee at cost of installation to be charged. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
11. The Board discussed the water main repairs and dewatering at 180th Street
and Pilot Knob Road. The City crew is to do the labor and Northern Dewatering
is to do the dewatering at the bid amount of $1,500.00. MOTION by Wier, second
by Shirley to authorize the repair of the water main at 180th Street and Pilot
Knob Road. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. The project in Akin Park 2nd Addition was discussed. It was determined
that the price for the well site was out of line and a counter offer should
be considered. The proposed 24" main was discussed insofar as a possible change
to English Avenue. No action was taken.
13. The proposed City Capital Improvement Plan was discussed. A suggestion
was made that some plan be included which would make water connections possible
to Empire and Castle Rock Townships where their water mains are near to Farmington.
14. The water main for Wausau Supply was discussed. No action was taken.
15. The shallow water service to the Lundquist property was discussed. City
Engineer Kaldunski was directed to get some cost estimates to take care of insulatin~
the mains at this location. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to direct the
City Engineer to obtain the required estimates. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
16. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to pay the bills submitted in the amount
of $29,223.46. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
17. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to adjourn. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Secretary