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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
JANUARY 22, 1996
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley, Wier, Chell.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: City Engineer Kaldunski.
2. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to approve the minutes of the
December 18, 1995 meeting. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
3. The 1995 Water Report was received with recommendation to approve
a payment of $867.78 to the Minnesota DNR for water use. MOTION
by Wier, second by Chell to accept the report and approve the payment.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. The Board reviewed the reservoir feasibility report.
Chell, second by Shirley to accept the feasiblity report.
MOTION CARRIED. It was noted that the study was intended
planning tool and should be presented to the City Council
they are aware of actions along this line.
MOTION by
APIF,
as a
so that
5. City Engineer Kaldunski provided an update on the negotiations
taking place to secure a site for a new reservoir. Mr.. Kaldunski
noted the pros and cons of several sites and the costs involved.
6. Water main construction along CSAH 31 was discussed. The
proposed sizes and costs of the main were given. No action was
needed.
7. The Board discussed the costs incurred in conjunction with
the southeast sanitary sewer project and annexation of homes
affected by the project. Although the actual costs of connecting
the homes to municipal water exceeded the 1995 fee schedule amounts,
it was the consensus of the Board to let the charges stand, however,
discussion took place regarding raising the fees for 1996. MOTION
by Wier, second by Shirley to raise the Water Service Stub Out fee
from $1030 to $1,250 per connection beginning immediately. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
8. The Board received information regarding the water usage for
temporary water connections made during the construction of the
Southeast Storm Sewer project. Action regarding payment for this
water usage is pending.
9. The financial report for the month was received.
10. The City Council annual workshop and retreat was discussed.
The workshop will be held February 17th. It was noted that a
report was expected from the Water Board. Members Shirley and
Chell will both be absent on that date, therefore, Member Wier
was appointed to give the report. He will work with City Engineer
Kaldunski on this item.
11. MOTION by Shirley, second by Chell to pay bills in the
amount of $30,074.76. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. It was requested
that any bills paid for utilities prior to approval of the
Water Board should be noted on the monthly bill report.
12. There being no further business, the meetinq was adjourned.
Submitted by,
Marvin J. Wier
Secretary