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Stillwater, Minnesota, June 16, 2011
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday June
16, 2011 at 8:30 A.M.
All Commissioners were present, with President O’Brien presiding. Also present was
Tom Corman and George Vania
On motion of Commission Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all
voting “Aye”, the Agenda was accepted as presented.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all
voting “Aye, the minutes of the May 19, 2011 regular meeting were read and approved as
written.
On motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Speedling, all
voting “Aye”, Resolution No. 1426 was approved for payment.
Tom Corman reported to the Board that they are reading meters and that 100 Shut Off
Notices were hung. They are also are painting a pumphouse and have been repairing
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meters. The 2011 street project has started; also Millbrook 5 addition will start this
month, this will include 37 new services. The meter upgrades for the Charter Oaks
Townhomes will be completed today and two fire hydrants were hit and broken off at the
ground level and needed to be repaired.
Manager Benson handed out a copy of the Rate Study at the May Board Meeting for
their review. After much discussion, on motion of Commissioner Speedling, duly
seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye”, this will be tabled until the July
meeting.
Manager Benson provided the Board with two bids for the repair of a retaining wall at
the Laurel Street Pumphouse, using the existing blocks. This item was in the 2011
Capital Outlay Budget. The bids are as follows:
Abrahamson Nurseries $12,000.00
Leading Edge Outdoor Services $ 9,825.50
After much discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by
Commissioner Speedling, all voting “Aye”, this will be tabled until the July meeting.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken:
1.Accounts receivable balance as of May 31, 2011 was $134,654.95 with the actual
amount being $165,213.55; this total is $39,700.00 higher than last years.
2.One of the work trucks is in the shop for body repair due to an accident.
There being no further business, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by
Commissioner Speedling, all voting “Aye”, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest: Secretary