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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR.
MAY 24, 1993
1. The meeting was called to order by Member Sauber.
Members Present: Wier, Sauber.
Members Absent: Shirley (arrived at 8:10 P.M.)
Also Present: Finance Director Henneke, Public Works Director/City Engineer Kaldunski.
2. The agenda was discussed and approved as presented.
3. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to approve the minutes of April 26, 1993
as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. The annual water report from the Minnesota Department of Health was discussed.
The recommendations were recognized but no action was taken.
5. MOTION by Shirley, second by Sauber to purchase a well site in Akin Park 2nd
at a cost of $4,200; to install curbing, road, etc (cost to be determined); and
to pay the cost of the trunk main oversizing in the amount of $34,505.00. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED. It was noted that the oversizing charges were not to be paid
until the work is completed.
6. The rebate of $5.00 for persons who have their water meters installed by June 1st
will be refunded through a credit on their municipal service bill in October.
The rebate will be given to all persons who have picked up their meters by June 1st
even though they are not inspected by that date. MOTION by Shirley, second by
Wier to approve the above credit rebate policy. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. The draft study from Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik was received and reviewed
with several comments regarding necessary changes. MOTION by Wier, second by
Shirley to set a billing fee in the amount of $8.50 plus $2.00 State fee for base
rate plus a fee per 1000 gallons (to be determined later) and a fee of $25.00
per month plus the State fee for those who do not have meters installed. These
fees will be effective on October 1, 1993. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. The water improvements for Wausau Supply were discussed with costs for oversizing
the lines and other related costs. The discussion indicated that the fees paid
for water to the Board could not be recovered by the Water Board in a reasonable
time, if ever. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to request the City Council
aid in this project in an amount equal to the development fee for the acreage
of the project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. The Board was reminded that sprinkling restrictions are now in effect.
10. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to pay bills in the amount of $30,595.15
I which includes $26,177.04 for meters. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. MOTION by Sauber, second by Wier to work with homeowner at 312 Main Street
as a hardship case with staff to take care of the details. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. There being no further business, the Board adjourned.
Submitted by,
Marv Wier
Secretary
Approved