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City Council Minutes <br />June 21, 2011 <br />Page 3 <br />who will be responsible for the operations of both systems. Pine River <br />Area Sanitary District ( PRASD) has offered their services on a temporary <br />basis. <br />The Clerk presented a draft temporary contract with PRASD. She <br />explained that the City Attorney is on vacation, but would be able to review <br />the contract on Friday. Council Member Sjoblad stated that he, Mike <br />Loven and the Clerk met with Lee Bundy, who is the PRASD Facility <br />Manager, to work out the details of what services the City will need from <br />PRASD on a temporary basis. <br />The Clerk noted that the cost to the City for these services is proposed to <br />be $35.00 per hour. It is anticipated that PRASD will provide <br />approximately two hours per day to complete the required duties. <br />COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO <br />ENTER INTO A TEMPORARY CONTRACT WITH PINE RIVER AREA <br />SANITARY DISTRICT TO ASSIST IN THE DAY -TO -DAY OPERATIONS <br />OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATIONS SUBJECT TO <br />THE CITY ATTORNEY'S REVIEW OF THE CONTRACT. COUNCIL <br />MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5- <br />0. <br />4.3. Future of Water/Wastewater Department <br />The Council discussed the options available to the water /wastewater <br />departments. Council Member Ryan reviewed the history of the water and <br />wastewater departments over the past several years. <br />Mayor Adams stated that she would like to see the City to return to the <br />Public Works Department concept. Council Member Sjoblad stated that he <br />felt it may be best to hire a person that would hold the licenses and would <br />still work with the maintenance department. Council Member Malecha <br />stated that it may be best to go back to the public works concept but hire a <br />water wastewater operator. She explained that this would entail Mike <br />Loven returning to the position of Public Works Supervisor. <br />Council Member Ryan concurred with the idea of a public works <br />department but would like to ensure that Mike Loven also concurs as his <br />existing position would be changed to Public Works Supervisor. Council <br />Member Malecha stated that she spoke with Mike Loven and he indicated <br />that he is agreeable. <br />