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Page 5 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission August 22, 2006 Guardian Angels is proposing an addition to their facilities which will necessitate their water main being extended for fire protection and hydrants, and loop their internal water lines. Utilities proposes to extend the water main at our cost, estimated to be in the $55,000 range, thereby closing the water main loop and providing better fire protection to the commercial buildings adjacent to Guardian Angels. Due to Guardian Angels construction schedule, staff recommends authorization be given to proceed with this project for completion in 2006. The looping of the water main at 175' to improve Johnson Street water tower was also put on hold due to easement issues and additional funds needed for the Highland Road project. Wells #7 and #8 feed Treatment Plant #7 but the treatment plant has been experiencing high pressure issues when both wells run at the same time. When we construct Well # 11 this will intensify the problem. The solution is to construct another 12" water main from Treatment Plant #7 south to connect to the water main on County Road 12. This addition will also reinforce the flow through the 10" proposed main from 175' Avenue to Trott Brook Farms South Addition. We are proposing to do these projects together at an estimated cost of $270,000 for 4500' of water main. Staff is recommending this project start the engineering process this year for early 2007 construction and be complete by late May 2007 for the summer peak. These water mains will be directional bored in public right-of--way instead of private easements. Motion by James Tralle to proceed with the water main extension and loop for the Guardian Angels project, and the looping of the 175' Avenue water main to improve Johnson Street water tower. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Other Business John Dietz relayed the decision the City Council made regarding the assessment fees for the Highland Road area would be $15,000. This does not include the SAC and WAC fees along with the contractors fees to install the lines to the facility. This is an optional hook-up area and homeowners do not have to hook-up. The City has had complaints regarding having several utility boxes in their yards. This will be looked into for possible future policy mandates. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission will be Wednesday, September 20, 2006. President Jerry Takle adjourned the regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission at 4:50 p.m. spectfully s i Judy Mc padden Recording Clerk