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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
November 23,1998
1) The meeting was called to order by acting Chairman Krueger.
Members Present: Acting Chair Krueger, Wier
Also Present: Engineer Mann, Engineer Rolfs
2) The agenda was approved.
3) The minutes for October 26, 1998 were approved. Motion by Krueger, seconded by Wier. Motion
carried.
a) Report on reservoir. Action on liquidated damages deferred until next meeting. Painters are
still working. Site work is in progress. Floor is being poured. Electric work is to be
completed. There is power in the tank, but fixtures are needed.
b) The decision to discontinue issuance of old meters, regardless of the fact some builders have
paid for the old style meters was approved by consensus. The cost to the Water Board for
this decision is estimated to be approximately $7,500.
4) There was a request by Jay Christensen who farms on land adjacent to City property. He inquired as
to whether the city would allow him to farm the unoccupied City property adjacent to the water tower.
Concerns were raised by the Water Board about spraying weeds and proximity to the above ground pipe
being used during construction of well #5. Tentative approval to farm area south of well #5 discharge
pipe. Further details to be worked out by Public Works Director.
5) There was a request by U.S. West to be allowed to install antennas on the new tower. Staff is to get
further information and report back.
6) The financial report was reviewed.
7) A motion to approve bills as presented was made by Krueger, seconded by Wier. Total amount was
$33,274.99. Motion carried.
8) There is to be a meeting on December 7, 1998 to accept and approve a bid for a generator for water
department use next water board meeting to be 7 PM, December 22, 1998.
9) Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by
Marvin J. Wier, Secretary