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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19781113 UC Minutes• U ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION RossNOUNT. MINN. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission of the City of Rosemount was duly held on November 13, 1978, at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Jensen who introduced Dale Westin the newly appointed member of the Utility Commission. Dale Westin was sworn in by the Secretary and assumed his chair with the Utility Commission. Motion by Hasbrouck to approve the minutes of the October 10, 1978 Regular Meeting as printed. Second by Jensen. Ayes were three. Motion by Jensen to pay the following bills: Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. A & B Cement Constr 100.00 Auto Garage Door Co 8.47 Consolidated Electric 82.14 Central Telephone 31.50 Coast to Coast 46.26 Joe Graeve Motors 5.84 Corcorans 4.32 Goodin Co 57.44 Carlson Tractor 28.67 Jack Henke 18.89 Dakota County Tribune 60.20 James Helmuth 7.35 Lamperts 41.37 Healy Labs 8.10 Healy Laboratories, Inc 16.20 Jerry F. Jones 21.57 Larry's Standard 8.20 Larry's Standard 6.00 Sterling Electric 17.48 Leedon Inc 7.10 Swanson Bros Co 36.00 Metro Waste Control 3,142.00 W W Grainger 69.01 Jeff Nivala 12.09 First Federal Saving 65,000.00 Professional Writers 18.00 NSP 470.64 Rosemount Research Cent 175.00 NSP 1,659.52 Charles Simpson 32.78 People Natural Gas 34.49 Dept of Rev 503.88 Don F. Darling 48.70 Water Products 70.39 Francis J. Goggin 40.95 NSP 420.39 70,658.86 The secretary presented a letter from Mary Hynes requesting waiver of penalty for not returning water meter reading card. Don Brown reported that this was the first time that Mary Hynes had not returned the water meter reading card and has always been timely in paying her water bill. Motion by Jensen to waive the $5.00 penalty for not returning the water meter reading card and further that the secretary send a letter to that effect to Mary Hynes and include in the letter the rationale behind the $5.00 penalty. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION ROSEMOUNT. MINN. November 13, 1978 Joe Walsh was present to discuss the proposed radio system for the City. His reason for being present was to ask the Utility Commission to decide how much radio equipment they will be purchasing at this time and also if the antenna could be placed on the water tower with the base unit inside Wellhouse V. The Utility Commission agreed to allow the placement of the base and antenna at the Well #7 site if this is the best location for it. Further discussion followed regarding the number of and what kinds of radios are to be purchased with Utility Funds. Motion by Hasbrouck to authorize purchase of two mobile radios for the pickups and a proportionate share of the base unit out of Utility Funds. Second by Westin. Ayes were three. Motion by Jensen to authorize purchase of one remote unit to be installed at the Utility Garage Location. Second by Westin,, Ayes were three. Don Brown reported that the Utility Garage, both the old and new ,sections, have been sealed and painted. There was a lot of sealer left over from the garage painting project therefore he obtained a quote of $250.00 from the painting contractor for painting Well • house #3 and authorized this painting to be done. He further reported that the Wellhouse has been sealed but it is now to cold to paint. Completion of the painting may have to be delayed until spring unless we have a few days of warm weather at this time. Don Brown asked direction from the Utility Commisson on the last house in the sewered area not hooked up. The Utility Commission directed Don Brown and Doc Darling to research the ownership status at this time and report back at the next regular meeting. Don Brown reported that Well #6 is down again due to excessive vibration. Keys Well Co has removed the motor and has reported they feel they have found the trouble and will reinstall it as soon as possible. Don Brown informed the Utility Commission that George Romo has completed his probationary period and he requests that the Utility Commission consider recommending to the City Council that George Romo be removed from probationary status and given a $50.00 per month increase. Motion by Hasbrouck to recommend to the City Council that George Romo be removed from probationary status and given a $50.00 per month increase. Second by Jensen. Ayes were three. • ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION R09KNOUNT. MINN. November 13, 1978 Don Brown reported that his is still researching the Poly Pig process for cleaning water mains and has now expanded his research to include the possible use of the jetter to accomplish the cleaning of the water mains. Don Brown presented the State Health Departments report on the City Wells, commenting that they have checked out satisfactorily. Motion by Jensen to adjourn. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Respectfully submitted, aa Don F. Darling, Secretary is •