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MINUTES
WATER BOARD MEETING
REGULAR
OCTOBER 29, 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 additions.
3. MOTION by Wier, second by Chell to approve the minutes of September with the
following changes:
. Item 4 - Correct 16 1/2 acres to be read 15 1/2 acres.
. Item 11 - to read as follows: MOTION by Shirley, second by Chell to authorize
plans and specifications and get necessary quotes for the purchase of a new
pickup truck and radio to replace truck purchased in 1987. The amount
budgeted for this purpose to be $22,000 for the truck and $1000 for the radio.
The 1987 truck is to be retained and used by the City. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. A plan for purchase of property from Lawrence Wenzel was presented to the
Board along with the description of the location of the property. An estimated
cost was given. MOTION by Shirley, second by Chell to approve the concept
presented for the purchase of the property. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by
Shirley, second by Chell to approve a survey by Jacobson Engineering to survey
the property after permission has been received from Mr. Wenzel. It was noted
this survey could take place even though contracts and agreements were not
completed. The cost of the survey is approved up to $1100. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
5. Charles Tooker, City Planner, presented an overview of the anticipated
development for the next 15 to 20 years. Mr. Kaldunski presented information on
possible water usage in the near future. No official action was needed.
6. An update on the lease for an antenna to be placed on the existing water
tower was given. No action was taken. Information tabled.
7. MOTION by Chell, second by Shirley to approve payment in the amount of
$3222.03 as Farmington's share of completing the interconnection of water mains
between the cities of Lakeville and Farmington. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to establish a budget of $2000 to funds for
reservoir site acquisition activities. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
9. MOTION by Shirley, second by Chell to approve payment of $22,225.50 to
McNamara contracting and $3704.25 to the City of Farmington as partial payment
for the new road to the existing water tower. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
10. No financial report was received.
11. MOTION by Chell, second by Shirley to authorize Engineer Kaldunski to
provide information to the Drinking Water Fund with the intent of making an
application for funding at a later date. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
12. The Board was notified that the DNR had been provided with the City's
Comprehensive Plan and that they had acknowledged its receipt. It will take
several months for the DNR to complete their review of the document.
13. The discharge of chlorinated water from hydrants was discussed. No action
was taken.
14. MOTION by Wier, second by Chell to approve payment of bills in the amount of
$6,635.77. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. It was noted that miscellaneous bills in the
amount of $2,235.37 were paid previously.
15. There being no further business, the Board agreed to adjourn.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Secretary