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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
August 24, 1998
1) The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Krueger.
Members Present: Wier
Also present: Engineer Mann, Finance Dir. Roland, Rep. from RMR services
2) The agenda was approved with additional discussion concerning the study done by Dakota
County of area ground water to be discussed.
3) The minutes for July 27, 1998 were approved as presented. Motion by Wier, second by
Krueger. Motion carried.
4) A motion was made by Wier and seconded by Krueger to approve a contract with Keys Well
Drilling Co. to construct a well at the new water reservoir site for a bid price of $183,470.
The project is to begin at a date determined by completion of water reservoir now under
construction. This bid is for well only as to specifications provided in Project Number 98-15.
Motion carried.
5) The water usage report dated August 24, 1998, was received and reviewed. Information was
accepted as presented.
6) Information concerning building permits in the City was presented and accepted by the Water
Board.
7) Continued discussion items:
· The water reservoir work is progressing, but is becoming critical insofar as time is
concerned. Contractor has been informed that damages may be assessed if not completed
on time. Also switches for the water reservoirs was discussed.
· Concerning a standby generator for well operations, a discussion about going ahead with
specification for bidding on a generator was discussed. Determined need for all members
to be present.
· Contracted with RMR Services to read meters for 49 cents per meter. Motion to approve
by Krueger, second by Wier. Motion carried.
· A motion was made by Wier to acquire property from Donnelly's for a well site.
Seconded by Krueger. Cost to be determined by amount of property acquired. Motion
carried.
· City Administrator Erar discussed meter reading technology. A motion was made by
Krueger to investigate pros and cons of the electronic technology for reading meters,
quotes on actual costs of meters and to continue investigation of the technology as it may
be applied in Farmington if adopted. Seconded by Wier. Motion carried.
8) The financial report was received and accepted from Finance Director Roland.
9) Bills in the amount of $18,012.26 were presented for payment. Moved by Krueger to pay,
second by Wier. Motion carried.
10) A discussion of a report delivered to the City Council by EMD of Dakota County was held.
The report dealt with some tests of wells in the northeast part of Farmington and indicated
certain contaminants were found in wells at these locations. There is some feeling by the
Water Board members that were present that this report, as well as notification to the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, be made, so that there can be something done to both
protect the wells tested and the source of water for the City of Farmington. It was decided to
look further at this issue.
11) Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by
Marvin J. Wier, Secretary