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Stillwater, Minnesota October 8, 2015
Regular Meeting:
The regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on Thursday
October 8, 2015 at 8:30 A.M.
All Commissioners were present, with President Speedling presiding. Also present was
Tom Corman, Council Member Menikheim, Jay Riggs and Laurie Schneider
On motion of President Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting
“Aye”, the Agenda was accepted as presented.
Laurie Schneider with Pollinator Friendly Alliance talked to the Board about installing a
bee lawn and a prairie section at the Laurel Street Station, on the corner of Laurel Street
and Owen Street. This would be a demonstration area where citizens could look at, and
see how it’s done and learn the process. After discussion, on motion of Commissioner
Vania, duly seconded by Commissioner Nyberg, all voting “Aye”, Laurie will talk with
the business owners and the surrounding neighbors and report back to Manager Benson,
he will then bring the information back to the next Board Meeting for approval.
On motion of President Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner Vania, all voting
“Aye, the minutes of the September 10, 2015 regular meeting were read and approved as
written.
On motion of President Speedling, duly seconded by Commissioner Vania, all voting
“Aye”, Resolution No. 1481 was approved for payment.
Tom Corman reported to the Board that meter reading is finished for the quarter; they
have started to flush hydrants along with the Fire Department and are turning off
irrigation systems and completing building maintenance.
Manager Benson informed the Board that he was contacted by Larry Lappi wondering if
water was available to a vacant lot on the corner of First Street N and Elm Street E.
Seeing that the closest watermain is 450 feet away, Mr. Lappi asked if he could drill his
own private well and Manager Benson informed Mr. Lampi that if watermain was ever
installed in First Street N., he would have to connect to the city water system upon sale or
transfer of title to the property, (See Resolution No. 1331). After discussion on motion of
Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Vania, all voting “Aye”, Mr. Lappi can drill a
private well if approved by the Minnesota Department of Health, the Department of
Natural Resources and the City of Stillwater Building Department when a residential
structure is built. (No changes were made to Resolution No. 1331).
Tom Corman asked the Board if he would be able to attend one day of the three day
2016 AWWA Conference in Duluth for their 100 hundredth year conference. After
discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by President Speedling,
all voting “Aye”, Commissioner Vania and Tom Corman will be added to the list of
people attending the 2016 AWWA Conference in Duluth, Minnesota.
Manager Benson provided the Board with a quote from Northwestern Power and
Equipment to replace a 4" Golden Anderson Valve with a 4" Cal-Val reduced port. After
discussion, on motion of Commissioner Nyberg, duly seconded by Commissioner Vania,
all voting “Aye”, the valve was approved not to exceed a cost $4,000.00.
The following items were discussed, with no action taken:
1. Accounts receivable balance as of September 30, 2015 was ($4,721.13) with the
actual amount being $63,724.22 this is $3l, 000.00 less than last years.
2. Jay Riggs with the Washington Conservation District explained to the Board how
their organization works and how they work with other organizations like,
Brown’s Creek, Met Council, Department of Natural Resources and the
Minnesota Department of Health.
3. IT Support with the City of Stillwater was unable to attend the meeting; they will
be put on the Agenda for November 2015.
4. Tom Corman and Commissioner Vania updated the Board on the AWWA
Conference in Duluth, MN.
5. Discussion was held about the 2016 Water Conservation Plan.
6. Manager Benson informed the Board that there was a low level of lead found in
the paint sample from the outside of the Lily Lake Tank, this information will be
included with the bid packet for the painting of the tank. He also questioned the
build-up of mold and if the Board wanted to have the tank washed prior to the
repainting. After discussion, the tank will not be cleaned prior to the repainting.
7. Manager Benson informed the Board that he will be in contact with Bolton &
Menk and approve the GIS contract.
8. The Thursday November 12, 2015 meeting will be rescheduled to Friday,
November 13, 2015 at 8:30 A.M.
Attest: Secretary