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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 2-25-91 Page 3 . WATER MEI'ER CEID'IFICATION TESTING Council was referred to a memorandum fran Public Works SUperinterrlent winkel dated 2-21-91, relative to the quotations received for testing and certifying carrunercial water meters. Winkel advised two quotes were received for the project; noted the price differential f= the 10" meter at Bethel College. He recommended Munitech, Inc. be hired to test and certify the meters at an awroximate cost of $1,550.00. eouncilrnember Malone asked if either company had offered carrnnents relative to the meters contr:ibJting to the extreme water loss reflected in the city records. The Public Works SUperintendent stated both company representatives ~essed the opinion that such an extreme water loss would not be due solely to water meters. Councilrnember Mahowald questioned if the expenditure to test and certify the meters is worthwhile. Winkel stated the meters are worn and have reached the point where it would be a wise investment to test and also begin a replacement program; suggested testing be done on a regular basis, every three to five years. . Mahowald:moved, secon:ied by Malone, to approve the retention of Munitech, Inc., to test and certify the commercial/industrial water meters, and approve the expenditure of $1,550.00 from the 1991 Water utility b.J.dget. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) OJUNCIL ~S LIGHI'ING; BIG TEN SUPPER CilJB eouncilmernber Malone questioned the exterior lighting at the Big Ten SUpper Club. Deputy Clerk Iago advised Building Official David Kriesel has sent correspondence to the CMler regarding the lighting and a copy will be forwarded to Council. SIGNS & PARKING; ~ JOHNSONS Councilmernber Malone questioned when the Barmer Sign and parking spaces will be rerocwed fram Howard Jobnsons. Deputy Clerk Iago stated correspondence will be directed to the new Manager from staff regarding both items. S'Ia'IE AVENUE; IMPmVEMENT Councilmernber Malone suggested AttoI:TIeY Filla be directed to draft an Ordinance amendment which prohibits solicitation on private property at the owner's request. Councilmernber Malone questioned if the residents on stowe Avenue have contacted city staff regarding a petition f= street improvements. SOLICITATION ORDINANCE 'Ihe Clerk Administrator explained he has discussed the procedures with Char Wilmar, stowe Avenue resident, and no fonnal action has been taken to date. . Mayor Sather suggested staff contact Ramsey County Engineer Paul Kirkwald to determine the deadline for residents to suhnit a petition, if the project is to be included in the 1991 County improvement schedule. He further suggested staff contact Char Wilmar to infonn her of the deadlines.