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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR.
AUGUST 23, 1993
1. The meeting was called to order by Chair Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley, Sauber, Wier.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Public Works Director Kaldunski.
2. The agenda was approved as presented.
3. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to approve the minutes of the July 26,
1993 regular meeting as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. A discussion regarding water meter inspectors was held. It was felt that
the Water Board needed at least one more inspector to help get inspections as
current as possible. MOTION by Shtrley, second by Wier to hire Marc Williams
as a temporary worker for the inspection of water meters. It was determined
that Mr. Williams is to be paid $15.00 per inspection completed. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. The members discussed the number of meters distributed and the number yet
to be picked up. A letter concerning persons who had not yet picked up meters
had been previously authorized and Mr. Kaldunski was directed to send the letter
to those persons. Waivers were also discussed for persons who needed help with
meter installation for one reason or another.
6. The rate study was discussed. It was the consensus of the members that,
even though the study was incomplete, it was necessary to adopt a fee for water
usage and to revise the rates later if experience proved it necessary. MOTION
by Shirley, second by Wier to adopt the following rates:
Basic Service Fee
Under 25,000 gpd
25,000 gpd and above
10.50/quarter
.95/1000 gallons
1.10/1000 gallons over 25,000 gpd
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. A proposed job description was presented for adoption by the Board for meter
readers. The Board reviewed the description, made revisions and approved the
position. MOTION by Wier, second by Sauber to approve the job description for
water meter reader as revised. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. Mr. Kaldunski presented a report concerning rusty water during recent weeks.
The possible reasons for this were discussed. One of the possible reasons for
the rusty water complaints was vague wording in the City ordinance regarding
use of water from hydrants and who was authorized to open hydrants for water
usage. It was recommended to reword Section 8-3-26 of the Waterworks ordinance.
The matter was tabled pending final wording of the revision by the Board.
9. A fee for persons wishing to connect to City water for fire protection sprinkling
was briefly discussed. No action was taken.
10. The wellhouse at Well No. 3 was discussed. There
of the doors, sills and cement work near the building.
were to inspect and make recommendations for repair.
is extensive deterioration
Members Wier and Sauber
Water Board Minutes - Page 2
11. The Elm Park project was discussed with potential costs to the Water Board
presented. No action was taken.
12. The Minnesota Department of Health results of quarterly flouride sampling
were discussed. No action was necessary.
13. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to approve payment of bills in the amount
of $16,942.63. A bill from Attorney Harmeyer in the amount of $17.00 was pulled
pending an explanation of the fee. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
14. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Secretary
Approved