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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
OCTOBER 24, 1994
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley, Wier.
Members Absent: Chell.
Also Present: Public Works Director Kaldunski, Finance Director Henneke.
2. The agenda was approved as presented.
3. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to approve the minutes of the
September 26, 1994 meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. The members held a discussion with Finance Director Henneke. The
following were the topics discussed:
a. Establishing a savings account to set aside basic user fees so
that they will be available as needed. No action was taken.
b. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to authorize the Public Works
Director to prepare a feasibility study on the cost of a reservoir
and necessary funding sources. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. The policy concerning frozen water services was discussed. It
was the consensus of the members present that no changes were needed
at this time.
6. A proposed landscape plan for the Water Board property at 190th
Street and the future Pilot Knob Road was discussed. The plan, as
prepared by the City Planner, was reviewed. The following comments
were made:
a. plant maples and pines;
b. don't plant anything close to the proposed building;
c. add trees to delineate corners of the property;
d. add boulevard trees;
e. eliminate trees on current easements on the property;
f. no planting to be done without knowledge of the Public Works
Director.
MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to approve the plans with the
recommended changes and to add money for additional trees, with
the amount not to exceed $4,000.00. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to authorize expenditure of
$4,101.32 for a water meter test bench from Hydro Supply. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
8. The overhead water fill station was discussed. It was stated
that it should be a,.P.P:rO"~d. No action was needed.
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9. The hydrant flushing was discussed. The Board also reviewed the
report from the Minnesota Health Department on the status of
Farmington's water quality and recommended improvements. No action
was required.
10. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to pay the bills in the
amount of $10,450.21. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Secretary
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