HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. September 9, 2013 Minutes UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 9, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the regular Utility Commission meeting of the City of
Rosemount was called to order on September 9, 2013 at 5:34 p.m. in the Conference Room of the
City Hall,2875 145th Street West,Rosemount.
President Harmsen called the meeting to order with Commissioner Speich,Mayor Droste, City
Administrator Johnson, Executive Director Brotzler,Assistant City Engineer Olson, and Recording
Secretaries Kladar and Harrington attending. Commissioner Mulhern was absent.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
None
AUDIENCE INPUT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Speich. Second by Harmsen.
Motion to approve the minutes of the August 12,2013 Utility Commission meeting.
Ayes: 2
Nays: 0. Absent: Mulhern. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
6a. Authorize Development of Well 16
Executive Director Brotzler provided a summary of the staff report. Based on the development that
has occurred and approved development plans since the completion of Well 15, the city's water
supply system can support an additional 400 to 600 units of development before additional capacity
is required. Based on a lead time of at least 2 years to develop a well and well house and bring it
online,it is appropriate to consider the development of the next well,Well 16,at this time.
Discussion was held on who would be responsible the determination that one of the two abandoned
wells could serve as the City's third monitoring well. Initially a contractor would inspect and
evaluate the wells and make a recommendation,but that the Minnesota Department of Health
would make the final determination on suitability as a monitoring well.
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Currently a Minnesota Department of Health grant application in the amount of$10,000 has been
submitted to offset some of the costs involved in investigating the sealing records for wells one and
two. Cost estimates for the well investigation range from$50,000 to $60,000. Costs involved for
development of the well itself are approximately$1.2 million.
Discussion was held regarding the timing of the development of Well 16. Mayor Droste questioned
the manner in which projections were calculated and indicated he believes the process could be
delayed another year. Brotzler explained that projections used to determine additional units are
based on average daily use numbers. Administrator Johnson added that the funds have already been
set aside for the development of Well 16. And,upon consulting with Finance Director Mays,
determined the only cost of delaying the project is the interest earned on the funds - currently
0.25%,which should not be a deterrent to proceeding with the well development. Discussion
included the possibility of potential water shortages, conservation efforts, and the effects of both on
future community development if the project is delayed.
Concerns about obtaining the final appropriation permit for the well were discussed. Brotzler
shared information from his discussions with an area hydrologist on the permitting process; there is
no reason, ability, or history of denials at this point. And, the development of Well 16 is consistent
with comprehensive water plan currently on file with the Metropolitan Council.
Commissioner Harmsen concluded that proceeding with locating and constructing the third
monitoring well should move forward at this time. Phase 1 &2 on the schedule are primarily
requirements necessary to proceed with construction of Well 16. Pending authorization—this item
will move to council to approve the development of Well 16.
Motion by Harmsen. Second by Speich.
Motion to authorize the development of Well 16.
Ayes: 2
Nays: 0. Absent: Mulhern. Motion carried.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Harmsen did not have anything new to report.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
8a. City Projects Update
The attached report was reviewed.
8b. 2013 Well Pumping Report
The attached report was reviewed.
8c. Set Next Meeting Agenda for October 7, 2013
Project Tour and Antenna Lease Agreement
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PROJECT TOUR
Project tour was postponed until the next scheduled meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned by President Harmsen at 5:55
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Harrington
Recording Secretary
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