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Ms. Frolik stated if you look at well-groomed fields you should see the grant at work. People should see what grants do. Chief Auspos commented on the $80,000 grant for riot control in Bird Island, Minnesota; some grants are of no value. Mr. Boos stated that a lot of the grants we have are inordinate. Mr. Jankowski stated he did not feel that anything we have applied for has not been needed. Mr. Schroeder stated we should remain cognizant to the fact - do we spend $4,500 to get $4,0O0. Sewer and Water Utilities - Mr. Boos stated there is no revenues projected. He explained the line items. The hydrant flags are for the remainder of the flags needed for 1995. He questioned the blank after the water study. Ms. Hart said she thought it was supposed to be complete this year. Mr. Boos stated that the telegraph charges are for the Gopher State One calls. We have to pay a charge for locates; $300 should be enough. Postage is for the money involved in special mailings before utility billings, etc. The money for building and structures is to refurbish Well #2; we are a ways away from Well #3. The equipment request is to rent a large air compressor for blowing out sand. Money for boiler inspection is annual. He also explained the dues. Relating to sewer - jet clean/televise sewer - he stated this needs to be done each year. Mr. Schroeder asked "do we have a scheduled time to talk about the CIP suggested in the water study. We need to do that." Mr. Boos touched on training, the lift station being the primary electric user and the increase in cost for the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, jgt Thieling ~ jRecording Secretary ~~~R~~o~r City Administrator Staff Budget Meeting/July 20, 1994 Page 8 of 8