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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
DECEMBER 27, 1993
I. The meeting was called to order by Chair Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley, Sauber, Wier.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Finance Director Henneke, Public Works Director Kaldunski.
2. The agenda was approved with discussion concerning statements
concerning where money comes to the Water Board and expenses are paid
by the Water Board. A statement is now issued with bills on expenditures.
3. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to approve the November 22, 1993
minutes with the amendment to add the approval of budgeting for a trench
shoring box. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. An update on water meter progress was discussed. An extension was
approved for installation of the water meter at 720 3rd Street since
the property is vacant and not using water and is for sale. MOTION
by Shirley, second by Wier to extend the deadline for meter installation
at 720 3rd Street. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. A question was raised about
whether reading of meters was being done. It was affirmed that they
are being read.
5. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to approve the 1994 Water Board
Budget of $310,850, which does not include the Capital Improvement Plan.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6. The study made of 200 metered accounts was presented and reviewed.
It was noted that the average metered amount of water used by these
accounts was approximately equal to the present water cost.
7. The City fees for various activities was reviewed. Those relating
to the Water Board were approved. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier
to recommend that engineering costs not be charged on construction
projects paid for by the Water Board since the Board pays hourly rates
for work done by City personnel. This appears to be a double charge.
The Secretary was directed to send a letter to the City Council before
the first meeting in January regarding this matter. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. A letter was received from Evergreen Investments requesting the
Board to share costs in relocating a fire hydrant in Dakota County
Estates 7th Addition. No action was taken.
9. The Metropolitan Council Water Supply Inventory was received and
noted. No action was taken.
10. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to approve the bills presented
in the amount of $6,789.64. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
II. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by,
Marv Wier, Secretary