HomeMy WebLinkAbout19780109 UC MinutesROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION
ROSKNOYNT, MINN.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Maeting of the
Utility Commission of the City of Rosemount was duly held on
January 9, 1978, at the City Hall.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Jensen
with all members present.
Motion by Hasbrouck to appoint Arnie Jensen Commission President
for 1978. Second by Jones. Ayes were two Jensen abstained.
Motion by Jones to approve the minutes of the December 13, 1977
Regular Meeting as printed. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three.
Motion by Jones to pay the
following
bills: Second by
Jensen.
Ayes were three.
Thomas Koehler
25.15
Central Telephone
31.50
Mike Zipoy
17.42
Corcorans
4.46
Harley Swenson
28.50
Carlson Tractor
13.70
Pine Bend Paving
208.12
Don F. Darling
56.15
Short Elliot Hendrickson
140.64
Firestone Stores
87.92
NSP
925.55
Francis J. Goggin
31.80
Peoples Gas
234.12
Genz Ryan Plbg
9.50
Jeff Tabor
81.00
K -R Communications
51.25
Postmaster Bohnert 50.13 Lampert Yards 4.96
Scranton Publishing 20.00 Metro Waste Contool 3,142.00
State Treasurer 8.16 North Star Concrete 65.03
B & J Auto 6.78 Northwestern Aggreg 5.93
Corrigan Electric 9.00 Water Products 774.91
6,033.68
The secretary informed the Commission that budgets have not been
finalized. Will be available before the next regular meeting
along with income figures for 1977.
Don Brown reported that the damaged hydrant by the Liquor Store
has been replaced with a larger unit.
Don Brown presented two written quotes for repair to the damaged
garage door. Allstate American Concrete Co quoted $4,200.00. Ace
Incinerator Contractors 'quoted $800.00. Don Brown informed the
Commission that Ace Incinerator bid does not include all repairs
need and he could not at this time recommend awarding a contract
for this repair. He was instructed to continue seeking satisfactory
quotes.
Don Brown reported that Well #6 was reassembled and found to still
have a vibration when operating. Correcting procedures are still
under way.
Don Brown reported that the Eugene Duff sewer and water service
has been connected.
ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION
ROStMOUNT. MINN. January 9, 1978
Don Brown asked the Commission to consider and study the need for a
field foreman and possibly make a recommendation to the City Council.
He explained that this had come up at a Council meeting and input is
being sought. President Jensen added his input and stated his
position, that being in favor of a field foreman. The Commission
will be ready to make their recommendation at the next regular
meeting.
Don Brown presented proposed plans and specifications for Water
Tower Maintenance and Repair, requesting authorization to adver-
tise for sealed bids.
Motion by Jensen to authorize Don Brown to advertise for sealed
bids for Maintenance and Repair of the Water Tower using Specific
cations as presented, requiring bonding and use dates of May 1st
through October 15th as the time during which this work will be
completed. Second by Jones. Ayes were three.
Don Brown requested that Jerry Olson and Craig Fleming be
authorized to attend the Collection Systems Operators Seminar
to be held at the Thunderbird Motel in Bloomington on January
18 thru 20, 1978, at a cost of $30.00 per person for the
seminar.
• Motion by Jensen to authorize payment of Registration fees and
attendance by Jerry Olson and Craig Fleming at the Collection
Systems Operators Seminar on January 18th, 19th and 20th at the
Thunderbird Motel in Bloomington. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes
were three.
Don Brown reported that he had attended a pretrial conference
regarding the Freske sewer litigation and they have asked for
and have been granted a jury trial with no date set as yet.
Don Brown reported that the meter in the University of Minnesota
pit on Biscayne Way has been replaced w th a valve.
Motion by Jensen to adjourn. Second by Jones. Ayes were three.
Respectfully submitted,
i
Don F. Darling, Secretary
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