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* The spring hydrant flushing program went smoothly (but then I was out of <br /> town) this year. Less time and water were needed to clean up the mains. The <br /> crew started on Sunday by turning valves, and finish up on Wednesday. <br /> Approximately 4 million gallons of water were used. <br /> * On Monday night the City had a water main break at the Greenfield Ponds <br /> Addition. It was caused by an excavator driving over the water main while <br /> performing a minor ditch cleaning effort. This was not the City's operator or <br /> equipment, it was JMS Construction performing clean up of the ditch and pond <br /> as per a punch list item. They have been informed that the repair is their <br /> responsibility and they will be billed for the 1.3 million gallons of water that was <br /> lost. Kathryn Harstad has also been reminded that the final completion date for <br /> the project is July 1, 1994, at which time the City will use the cash deposit of $ <br /> 75,000 to finish the work. <br /> * Final inspection and punch lists will be conducted this week on the two water <br /> treatment plants. Things are running very smoothly, with good quality results. <br /> * Larry and Wally are working to clean the storm sewer on Greenfield Place that <br /> runs into the swap, (ditch) in Greenfield Park. They have found a vast amount <br /> of roots in some of the first joints, blocking any cleaning efforts. A root cutter <br /> for that size pipe is in route. <br /> * The MPWA spring conference was very informative, with this year's topic of <br /> customer service. The weather also cooperated. <br /> * Crack sealing of various streets will begin next week. <br /> * I just received a report from MWCC with our first quarter billing amount. It was <br /> 122 million gallons, up by nearly 7 million gallons. I would also like to note that <br /> our two lift stations are operating more than previous years also. I am going to <br /> do some quick research into what other cities are doing about sump pumps <br /> discharging into the sanitary sewer. I believe that our ordinance does not allow <br /> this and can require an inspection of the building to verify compliance. <br /> Mike <br />