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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
AUGUST 25, 1997
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Shirley.
Members Present: Shirley, Wier
Also present: Finance Director Roland, Engineer Mark Rolfs, Engineer Lee Mann,
Jerry Bauer, Jay Christensen
2. Agenda approved as presented.
3. The minutes were approved with the following changes: 1) in item number 7, the next to last
sentence is to read "The board had previously authorized the utility director to make the needed
contacts to install meters and make charges to pay for the installation." 2) Item number 9 in last
sentence should read "Discussion at next meeting about communication received from Finance
Director Roland concerning allocation of funds to be paid by the Water Board. 3) Item 10 should
read "Regular bills in the amount of $11,226.62 for the month were approved as presented."
4. The issue concerning the 6th Addition to Nelsen Hills where Mr. Ka1dunski had calculated a credit
of $5,360 to the developer for a well site was not really resolved, but since no developer agreement
had been signed, if the Water Board wishes to purchase the site the price must be negotiated. If the
board does not purchase the site the credit allowed the developer should be deleted from the
agreement and regular charges as otherwise agreed are to be paid. Other items in the
communication were settled prior to the meeting.
5. The Water Board authorized a feasibility study for a well to be installed at new reservoir site and
for a controls system that meets needs of the water system. Motion by Shirley, second by Wier,
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
; 6. a) Reimbursement request by Jay Christensen. Denied on basis that easement was allowed by
Mr. Wenzel making him responsible.
b) Water reservoir information received, no action needed.
c) The Water Board authorized installation of water hydrant markers as needed. These are to
be purchased from Minnesota Pipe at an estimated cost of about $15.00 plus tax per each marker.
Motion by Wier, second by Shirley, APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
d) A motion was made to see to it that residences without meters are to have 90 days in which
to install them. At that time, the fee for non-conforming residences will be $75.00 per month.
Motion by Wier, second by Shirley, APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
e) The Empire Township interconnection had been decided at a previous meeting.
7. The financial report was received and noted along with a budget proposal. The budget is to be
discussed at September meeting.
8. Bills in the amount of $14,738.00 were approved. Motion by Shirley, second by Wier. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
9. Meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Secretary