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MINUTES
WATER BOARD MEETING
REGULAR
AUGUST 27, 1996
1. The meeting was called to order by Chair Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley, Chell, wier.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Public Works Director Kaldunski.
2. The agenda was approved with the addition of discussion of a well.
3. MOTION by Wier, second by Chell to approve the June 24, 1996. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
4. The Comprehensive Water Supply and Distribution Plan was reviewed at length.
The Plan is to include a) the emergency plan, b) the conservation plan, and c)
the wellhead protection plan. After adoption by the City Council, the Plan will
become part of the City's Comprehensive Plan. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley
to approve the Comprehensive Water Supply and Distribution Plan. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. The report on July's water usage was reviewed. No action was taken.
6. It was reported that the interconnection with the City of Lakeville along
pilot Knob Road has been completed and a manhole and water meter were installed.
MOTION by Shirley, second by Chell to pay one-half of total cost ($7,263.30) of
finishing and installing a metro vault manhole, fittings and valves for the
connection. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
7. The Board received an update on the reservoir site. After discussion, it was
felt there was a need for Mr. Wenzel to make a commitment by the next Water Board
meeting. No action was taken.
8. The Board reviewed a request to install antennae on the existing water tower.
It was felt more negotiation was needed. No action taken.
9. A request from C.G. Construction to relocate a water hydrant was discussed at
length. MOTION by Chell, second by Wier to approve moving the hydrant with all
associated costs to be paid by C.G. Construction. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. The Board reviewed requests from various property owners for a reduction in
their water bills. The bills were excessive due to a request from City personnel
to leave their water running to prevent their services from freezing. MOTION by
Shirley, second by Chell to approve reductions for Lamar Akin, Ethel Schroeder,
and James Hennan. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
11. The federal program to fund Rural Water projects was discussed. Public
Works Director Kaldunski was directed to gather information necessary to pursue
the funding.
12. The cost of reroofing Well House No.4 was presented.
approved the expenditure of $2,200 for the work previously,
cost came to $2,392. MOTION by Chell, second by Shirley to
of the project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
The Board had
however, the total
pay the full amount
13. A bid to pave the access road to the existing water reservoir was presented.
MOTION by Wier, second by Chell to approve the building and paving of the access
road by McNamara Contracting in their quoted amount of $24,695. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
14. Public Works Director Kaldunski presented a school and conference request
dealing with the AWWA. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to approve the request
in the amount of $440. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
15. The financial report was not received. It was to be mailed.
16. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier to pay current bills in the amount of
$11,216.34. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. It was noted that there were previously paid
bills in the amount of $4,074.88.
17. Member Wier requested that the item concerning a new well be tabled at this
time since it would be premature to go forward with discussion at this time.
18. There being no further business, the Board agreed to adjourn.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Secretary
Minutes
Water Board Meeting
September 23, 1996
Persons Present:
Water Board Member Marvin Wier
Public Works Director Thomas Kaldunski
The Water Board did not meet this date for lack of a quorum. This meeting
is rescheduled for September 30, 1996 at 7:00 PM.
Marvin J. Wier
Secretary