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MINUTES
WATER BOARD MEETING
REGULAR
NOVEMBER 25, 1996
1. The meeting was called to order by Chair Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley, Chell, Wier.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Administrator John Erar and Finance Director Robin Roland.
2. The agenda was approved.
3. Minutes were approved as presented.
4. A) MOTION by Chell, second by Shirley to approve agreements with City on purchase with
intent to resell to City with revisions to be studied and agreed to prior to finalization. Revisions
were as follows:
1) Control of land to be by City title.
2) The City must agree to any differential of costs to Water Board between sites with
credit being granted for differences.
3) City to agree to share cost on water main difference in cost.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Agreements to be discussed and settled at special meeting.
B) MOTION by Shirley, second by Chell for City Engineer to negotiate a lease with City
departments for installation of antenna and a storage building at new water tower site
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
C) MOTION was made by Chell, second by Wier to direct City Engineer to submit an
application for a Conditional Use Permit for the 1.5 million gallon reservoir. A request
waiver of fee was to be made as well.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
D) MOTION by Wier, second by Shirley to authorize preparation of an abstractors list of
properties near water reservoir site in accordance with 350 foot code requirement.
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
E) MOTION by Shirley, second by Chell to hire Braun Intertec to conduct soil borings
at proposed reservoir site. Fees to amount to $1,800.00. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5) MOTION made by Wier, second by Shirley to authorize $22,031.64 to purchase a new
pickup truck from Apple Valley Ford. Reason lowest bid was not taken, Apple Valley Ford
promised immediate delivery. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
6) Received comments concerning Comprehensive Water Supply Plan and Water Emergency
and Conservation Plan. No action taken - none needed.
7) Hydrant installation in Dakota County Lumber Yard was discussed. There is no easement
through yard. This must be granted first. Even with easement hydrant cannot be guaranteed.
Request tabled pending further discussion.
8) The financial report was not prepared at this time, will be presented at Dec. 23, 1996 meeting.
9) MOTION by Shirley, second by Chell to have Mr. Kaldunski approve regular bills for month
and authorized payment of same. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Submitted by,
Marvin Weir
Secretary