Laserfiche WebLink
Regular meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission <br /> October 8, 1996 <br /> Page 2 <br /> 5 . 3 Proposed Water Fountain in Town Square <br /> Murn Beck appeared to discuss the proposed installation of <br /> a handicapped accessible public drinking fountain, with a <br /> faucet, to be installed in the Town Square. Phil Hals <br /> appeared to voice his concerns regarding maintenance of the <br /> fountain and the possibility of vandalism. ERMU Staff also <br /> expressed these concerns . Mrs. Beck feels the fountain <br /> would not only be aesthetically pleasing, but a service to <br /> people using the Square. Mrs . Beck assured the Commission <br /> that maintenance would be provided by the River' s Edge <br /> Downtown Development Corporation, and that they would <br /> insure the fountain. It was the concensus of the Commission <br /> that it would be a pleasing addition to the Square, but <br /> they remain concerned about vandalism, maintenance and <br /> cleanliness . <br /> Mr. Tralle moved to allow the installation of the fountain <br /> in the Town Square, and to supply a meter and water usage <br /> for it, with the following provisions : <br /> The River's Edge Downtown Development will supply <br /> the copper line, back-flow preventer, a keyed box <br /> for the meter, a removable handle on the faucet, and <br /> to provide all daily and seasonal maintenance for <br /> the fountain. <br /> Mr. Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 . <br /> 5 .4 Water Main installation around Ice Arena <br /> The City has requested the Utilities to pay for the entire <br /> cost of the water main installation. The Commission <br /> looked back at their original motion in the minutes of <br /> 3-21-95, where they moved to pay for the 175' of water <br /> main to loop the system from the south end of the <br /> building to the cul-de-sac. <br /> Mr. Dietz moved to table further discussion until the <br /> 11-12-96 meeting, when the City Manager would be able <br /> to attend. Mr. Zabee seconded the motion. Motion <br /> carried 3-0 . <br /> 5 . 5 Consider MSA proposal for Watermain Extension and <br /> Wellhead Protection program <br /> The proposal for work scope and estimated costs to assist <br /> the Elk River Utilities to complete Elk River' s Wellhead <br /> Protection Plan was reviewed, with identification of tasks <br /> to be completed by MSA and Bruce A. Leisch Associates . <br />