The council discussed the repairs needed for the shutoff valves on Morin Street. Maintenance operator Andy Flatness explained the city’s water supply will need to be shut off to repair the valves. Clerk Krueger asked if they could schedule a day that the water would be shut off to make the necessary repairs and if it could be included in the next water bills. Flatness stated they would not be able to schedule a date due to unpredictable weather conditions.
Flatness reported that the tank on the iron filter has a hole in it. Currently, sand bags are keeping the water from flowing out of the tank. The only way to fix the tank is to replace it. The USDA/Rural Development has been contacted with hopes that they could move our paperwork through the system quickly, to obtain funding for this repair. Prices for the repair are coming in around $270,000. Reed has been talking with some of the people he works with on his tanks and will see if there is a less expensive fix.
The creamery well needs to be repaired. Flatness suggested new well casing. The council advised him to call Martin’s to get estimates for the repair.
The council approved the contract for Central Tank & Coating to replace the frost jacket on the water tower. The bills paid for the month of June and accounts payable were approved as presented.
Council member Reed was approved as an authorized signature for checks.
