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Home My WebLink About3/22/99 . . MINUTES WATER BOARD March 22, 1999 1. The meeting was called to order by acting Chairman Krueger. Members Present: Acting Chair Krueger, Wier Also Present: Engineer Mann, Administrator Erar, ,Public Works ????, Rolfs ???? 2. Agenda Approved. 3. Motion to approve minutes of January 25, 1999 meeting by Krueger. Motion seconded by Wier. Motion carried. 4. Continued discussion items: a) Rental of water tower space to the city was discussed. Mr. Erar presented reasons why city should not be charged. Some extended discussion took place. No further action. b) Well #5 had some minor dynamiting done to create a water cavity. The loose material is being bailed from the cavity. c) The plans and specs for pumphouse #5 were presented as prepared. This is a temporary plan. No action, information only at this time. d) The request by US West to install an antenna on old water tower were discussed. No action taken at this time. e) A possible watering ban was discussed. No action taken at this time. f) The policy manual update was discussed. No action taken at this time. g) It has been determined that several existing commercial meters cannot be upgraded to radio read due to their age and must be replaced. These meters are 1" and larger. Total budget impact is to be presented at a later meeting. 5. a) Oak Place town houses. The water main here must be replaced since it is cast iron. Mr. Mann reported that City policy regarding costs will be followed. This means the developer pays 35%, City Water Board 65%. b) Enron Corporation requested a temporary easement to enter Water Board property on 190th Street West so that they may upgrade their equipment on adjacent property. A motion was made by Wier, Seconded by Krueger to allow this easement. Motion carried. c) There was a report concerning Well #3 from the Minnesota Department of Health. The report indicated water being pumped entered the ground prior to 1954. Information only. 6. A motion by Wier, seconded by Krueger to transfer $250,000.00 to the future construction fund was made. Motion carried. 7. No open forum items. 8. Information concerning possible agreement with US West for antenna on old water tower was presented showing they must agree to certain water board requests before this may happen. 9. Meeting Adjourned . Approved by Marvin J. Wier, Secretary