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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
May 26, 1998
1) The meeting was called to order by Chair Shirley.
Members Present: Wier, Krueger
Also present: Engineer Lee Mann, City Planner Lee Smick, Bill Weierke
2) The agenda was approved as presented.
3) Motion by Shirley, second by Krueger to approve the minutes for April 27, 1998 with correction in
item 9 typing needed. Should read "Motion to pay bills in.. ...". Motion carried.
4) A request was received from ENRON to relocate a small building onto City owned property at the
corner of 190th Street and new Pilot Knob Road for Water Board usage. It was moved by Krueger,
seconded by Shirley to permit Engineer Mann to negotiate terms of easement with ENRON keeping in
mind building to be used to be compatible with surrounding area and will not interfere with future use
of property by Water Board. Motion carried.
5) A request was received from Pine Ridge Forest development to use well site on Pilot Knob Road to
install a sign to advertise that development. A motion was made to allow a sign on the site with the
same terms as that granted to Nelsen Hills at a previous meeting. Included in the motion is a statement
that further signage will not be permitted, City must approve placement and the Water Board reserves
the right to remove signs without notice. Motion by Wier, second by Krueger. Motion carried.
6) Old business
a) Update given on water reservoir. Indicates that work is progressing as planned with many extra
workers being used.
b) The repair work on Well #4 is nearly complete.
c) The fence around existing reservoir is in place. Water Board visited the site earlier in evening.
d) Rates - The Board discussed the effect a watering ban would have on income. The proposals for a
ban should meet with City Attorney approval for legality. A motion was made by Krueger,
seconded by Shirley to direct Engineer Mann to initiate watering ban process by contacting the
City Attorney. Motion carried.
7) The financial report was received, reviewed and accepted.
8) A motion was made by Shirley and seconded by Krueger to pay bills in the amount of $25,787.14.
Motion carried.
9) City Planner Lee Smick talked with the Board concerning a comprehensive plan and of future
interviews of City personnel including boards, concerning visions of the future of the community. She
asked cooperation of the Water Board.
Further forum business. Engineer Mann asked the Board about the color of water tower desired by the
Board. This has not as yet been decided but will likely be either a very light blue color on white with the
word FARMINGTON placed on tower in two locations. A suggestion that the Farmington logo be put on
tower was presented. The Board had previously discussed this and it was left to anyone wishing to install
such a logo on tower to also pay for the logo. There was no agreement concerning what logo should be or
color of logo. It was felt Water Board would approve if requested by another City group.
Engineer Mann asked if anyone on Board knew if some sort of payment had been made by Tom Ryan in
relation to house owned by him on Second Street next to library. No one remembered such a payment. It
was suggested to go with City records.
The meeting started early this evening to observe the new reservoir and visit old reservoir site. Bill
Weierke, Lee Smick and Jim Bell as well as Engineer Mann accompanied group. New fence observed at
old site. Discussion of landscaping was held.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Secretary