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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 UC MinutesROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION ROSKMOUNT. MINN. January 12, 1976 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission of the City of Rosemount was duly held on January 12, 1976, at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Acting President Jensen with all members present. The City Clerk s ore in Wesley Hasbrouck for a three year term as Commissioner and Arnie Jensen for a two year term as commissioner. Motion by Jones to appoint Arnie Jensen as President of --the Utility Commission for 1976. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were two. Jensen abstained, t Motion by Jones to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Decemeber 8, 1975 as printed. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Motion by Jensen to pay the following bills: Se mnd by Jones. Ayes were three. Postmaster Bohnert 46.13 W. W. Granger . .6.12 Stauffer Accounting 248.72 Metro Waste Control 1,808.31 Rosemount Dodge 3,685.92 Northern States 442.68 City of Lakeville 4.25 SERCO Labs 25.50 State Treasurer 6.24 Water Products 1,727.46 Metro Waste Control 4608.,75 Waterous Company 21.94 Donald Backes 19.19 9,682.71 Central Telephone 31.50 The Central Supervisory Control relocation was discussed. Pres Jensen has inspected the new fire hall with regard to placing the control at that location reporting that he could find no suitable location in -the fire hall for the control. It was agreed to delay further discussion on this until the plans and specifications are ordered for the new well house, discussing the possibility of placing the control in the new well house. An in house computer as discussed with the Secretary recommending delaying any decision on this until the commission has reviewed the budget later in the meeting. Tom Donahue presented Erickson Bros request to change the specifications on the Broback 10th Addition Utility Contract from Clay sewer pipe to PVC plastic pipe. Erickson Bros change order request would reduce the contract cost by approximately $240.00. The Commission instructed Tom Donahue to inform Erickson Bros that they would not recommend the change order to the City Council as the difference in cost was not significant and that Clay pipe has a very good track record and further they instructed Don Brown to research the use of plastic pipe and make recommendations to the City Council as to which he would recommend using in plans and specifications in future improve - ments. ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION • ROMMOUNT. MINN. January 12, 1976 Art Broback was present to ask the Utility Commission to consider recommending to the City Council an amendment to Resolutions 1973 -1 and 1973 -5 allowing builders to delay payment of the hookup charges on new homes until the meter is set. The Commission took this under advisement and will discuss it further at their next regular meeting. Don Brown informed the Commission that he has discussed the sewer problem at the Rose Ryan residence with Jack Ryan and they have agreed that as soon as the frost goes out this spring Jack Ryan will uncover the connection to our line and they will jointly inspect the house connection and the city lateral and determine what the necessary repairs will be at that time. Breckner's Standard Station water problem was discussed. Don Brown reported that the problem is very acute and an attempt will be made to correct it. Don Brown presented a brochure on the "Home Sewage Treatment Workshops" to be presented by the University of Minnesota Agricultural Extension Service at the Sheraton Motor Inn N.W. in Plymouth on January 27, 28 and 29. He informed the Commission that he has discussed this with the Building Inspector who in • turn informed him that Farmington has indicated an interest in his attendance at this workshop also. Don Brown recommended that someone from Rosemount attend,.._further recommending that the Building Inspector be the one to attend. Motion by Jones to authorize the necessary expenditure from Utility funds to pay the Rosemount portion of Alan Knudson's attendance at the "Home Sewarge Treatment Workshops" on January 27 - 29. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Jerry Olson presented the 1976 budget as prepared. All items were discussed at length. Water and sewer rate increases were discussed as they relate to the budget. It was determined that water and sewer rate increases are necessary to meet the increased costs imposed by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and the budget as presented. Motion by Jensen to recommend to the City Council that they adopt a resolution increasing the water rate to a 50 cent per thousand gallon flat rate and the sewer rate to a 45 cent per thousand gallon flat rate with no minimums on either water or sewer. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION • ROSEMOUNT. MINN. January 12, 1976 Don Brown discussed the possibility of purchasing a jetter for sewer line maintenance. Commission ordered this placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting instructing Don Brown to obtain prices on a used truck of sufficient size to accept a truck mounted jetting machine. Further discussion was heard regarding the Utility Commission's participation in a joint purchase of an in house computer. Motion by Jensen that the City Council be advised that the Utility Commission would pay 1/3 of the cost of purchasing an in house computer with the capabilities of a Burrough's L8900 as well as 1/3 of the maintenance cost of said computer. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Motion by Jones to adjourn. Second by Jensen. Ayes were three. Respectfully submitted, • Don F. Darling, Secretary C: ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION ROSEMOUNT. MINN. February 9, 1976 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission of the City Of Rosemount was duly held on February 9, 1976, at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Jensen with all members present. MOTION by Hasbrouck to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 12, 1976.as printed. Second by Jensen. Ayes were three. Art Broback's request to look at the required payment schedule on hook up charges was discussed. The Commission unanimously agreed that the schedule was fair to all as presently set up and would not recommend any changes to it. Don Brown reported that the testing of Breckner's Standard Station water service indicated that the problem was on their property. They arranged for and have made the necessary repairs to the service. President Jensen informed the Commission that the City Council has authorized a bid opening date on a computer and that they have recommended that one third of the cost come from the Utility Fund. . Motion by Jones to pay the following bills: Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. B & J Auto 47.00 Genz Ryan 15.11 Postmaster Bohnert 26.55 Metro Waste Contr _1808.31 Surplus Office Supplies 450.00 Matter Tank Service 4500.00 Lamperts 10.85 NSP 667.19 Genz -Ryan 112.17 SFRCO Labs 40.70 Minn Conservation Dept 5.00 S eve Schimming 35 00 Postmaster Bohnert 26.82 MArk Storo 25.53 Stauffer Accounting 320.00 Peoples Gas 95.50 State of Minn 1.92-.,State Sales Tax 187.80 Auto Garage Door Co 37.50 Williams Stl & Hwde 88.76 Richard Boucher 11.48 Transport Clearings 18.19 Feedrite Controls Inc 256.48 8,787.86 The Secretary presented a letter from City Attorney Grannis showing the letter content, date of mailing and listing of those mailed to, who have not hooked up to the city sewer system. Frank Goggin reported that with the cooperation of Don Brown and Jerry Olson his department has streamlined the budget accounting system for the Utility Funds in preparation for input to the computer when and if the city purchases one. r� ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION RostmouNT. MINN. February 9, 1976 Don Brown and Tom Donahue reported that tests taken in the new water main serving Kane's Place Addition and the County Garage indicate the presence of iron bacteria. Don Brown is preparing to chlorinate these lines to kill the bacteria and will try altering the valve arrangements on the mains and hydrant flushing to insure movement of water thru these lines as at the present there are so few connections to these lines that very little flow is realized. President Jensen reported that representatives from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission were to be present at this meeting to report as to what has to happen before title to the old sewer plant property may be reassigned to Rosemount. Due to a schedule conflict they have delayed their appearance to tomorrow at 10am. They will be giving this information to Don Brown and any other Commission members who can be present. Don Brown requested he be allowed to obtain quotes for a sandblasting unit for use in maintaining utility equipment. His estimate of the cost of a unit of sufficient capacity to fulfill..our needs would be $800.00. The Commission instructed Don Brown to rent a sandblaster for a trid period and if possible have the rental contract cost applied to the purchase price should we decide purchase a unit. Don Brown presented a'.letter from Dr. Mardell requesting he be paid for damages to his office basement caused by sewer backing up due to stoppage in our main. MOTION by Jensen to pay Dr. Mardell $37.50 as requested in his letter for damages to his basement. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Don Brown presented cost estimates on trucks as information needed in considering the purchase of a jetter in the future. MOTION by Jensen to adjourn. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Respectfully submitted, Don F. Darling, Secretary • ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION RosamouNT, MINN. March 8, 1976 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission of the City of Rosemount was duly held on March 8, 1976, at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Jensen with all members present. Motion by Hasbrouck to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 9, 1976 as printed. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Motion by Jensen to pay the following bills: Second by Jones. Ayes were three. State of Minnesota 8.00 Corrigan Electric 87.80 Bernier Motor Co 44.85 First State Bank 18.78 Central Miphone 31.50 Metro Waste Control 1,808.31 Corrigan Electric 86.06 NSP 696.28 Air Comm 108.47 NB Products 128.32 B & J Auto Supply 13.72 Peoples Natural Gas 59.82 Corcoran's 2.99 State of Minn 129.16 Rosemount Auto 8.74 SERCO Labs 25.50 Stauffer Accounting 135.00 Charles Terry 29.44 Raymond Mardell 37.50 Charles Terry 5.56 • Central Telephone 31.50 Vic's Welding 11.40 3,508.20 President Jensen reviewed with the commission members the informal meeting with representatives of the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission regarding the return of the old sewer plant to the City. The Metro Waste Control Commission advises that the City must ask the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission in writing to include sufficient funds in their budget to demolish the sewer plant. Motion by Jensen directing the Secretary to write a letter to the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission directing them to include in their 1977 budget, adequate funds to accomplish complete demolition and removal of the old sewer plant. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three;: Don Brown reported that he had rented a sandblaster on a trial basis. He explained that it was a very usefull and efficient piece of equipment but they could not use it in the lift station pits without an air supplied helmet. This helmet would cost approximately $125.00. Don Brown was instructed to look into the cost of a sandblaster with helmet. Don Brown presented a proposal that may allow the Utility Commission to pir<chase a jetting machine. He has researched the possibility of renting a machine on a five year lease purchase agreement. Don Brown was instructed to draw up specifications and is bid forms, presenting them to the City Attorney for his opinion and returning to the next regular meeting for further action. ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION • ROSSNOYNT, MINN. March 8, 1976 Don Brown was instructed to continue checking on used trucks that could accommodate the jetter if a lease arrangement can be worked out. The Secretary reported on the possibility of utilizing pass book savings accounts by the City. The Commission instructed the Secretary to pursue this possibility. Secretary requested a raise for the plumbing inspector. The request was for a $2.00 increase per inspection or $10.00 per inspection. The secretary further requested that the Commission recommend inereasing the permit charges to offset this raise. Don Brown raised a concern that permit charges should reflect the number of inspections required, i.e., new construction requires two inspections where repair to existing installations requires but one inspection. Motion by Jones to increase Pete Jorgensen's compensation to $10.00 per inspection and further that the secretary and Don Brown put together recommended permit charges for the next regular meeting. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. • Frank Goggin reported on the response to the letters sent by the City Attorney to those property owners not hooked up to the sewer as yet. He reported that all but six have responded in a satis- factory manor. The commission instructed the staff to contact those six once by phone and obtain their intentions. Those not responding in the affirmative will be dealt with thru the attorney to affect hook -up. Don Brown reported on the Advance Water Treatment School scheduled for April 6 thru 8 at the Thunderbird Motel in Bloomington. He further reported that he is not sure if he can arrange to attend but would ask that approval of his attendance be authorized now and should he be able to schedule attendance he would attend. Motion by Jensen to authorize Don Brown to attend the Advance Water Supply System Operators Seminar on April 6 thru 8 at the Thunderbird Motel in Bloomington and further authorize the expenditure of $25.00 from the Utility Fund to cover the advance registration fee. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Don Brown requested permission to engage in discussion with Apple Valley regarding an intercity water connection. This had been discussed in the past but at that time the Apple Valley lines adjacent to Rosemount were dry. These lines are now charged and in use. The Commission agreed that Don Brown and Tom Donahue • should meet with Apple Valley representatives to discuss the feasibility of this intercity connection and return to the next regular meeting with as much information as they can put together. 11 ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION RosamouNT. MINN. March 8, 1976 President Jensen briefed the Commission on the Council action authorizing Don Brown to obtain bids for a tractor to be used for mowing weeds. He explained that Don Brown's request for this tractor included as one of the reasons for needing this tractor was to allow the backhoe to remain mounted on the John Deere presently owned by the City. He further explained that the backhoe is owned by the Utility Commission but the tractor is owned by the General Account° and the council will be dividing the cost of this tractor if purchased between the General Utility, Parks & Recre$tion and Utility Revenue Fund. The Commission unanimously agreed that they would support the purchase and pay their share of a 50 horsepower tractor as requested by Don Brown. Tom Donahue presented sketches for a new well house for well number seven. He requested and received direction regarding building shape, window placement and exterior surface. He was instructed to peesent this to the City Council for their action. Motion by Jensen to adjourn. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Respectfully submitted, 'E 4 Don F. Darling, Secreta ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION RosamouNT, MINN. April 12, 1976 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission of the City of Rosemount was duly held on April 12, 1976, at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Jensen with all members present. Motion by Hasbrouck to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 8, 1976 as printed. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Motion by Jones to pay the following bills: Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. NC Sec Am Water Works Assn 25.00 William Emo 26.07 Corcoran Hdwe 14.26 William Emo 8.93 Coast to Coast 8.48 Glen Gust 13.20 Carlson Tractor 4.71 Glen Gust 21.80 Postmaster Bohnert 40.23 Hayden- Murphy 70.00 Postmaster Bohnert 45.00 Metro Waste Conti 1,808.31 B -T -U Mix 18.00 Daryl Nelson 16.53 Coast to Coast 34.86 Daryl Nelson 18.47 Lamperts 27.70 NSP 447.86 Metro Waste Control 1,732.50 Peoples Gas 48.96 Advance Shoring Co 30.24 Stauffer Accounting 231.25 Aquarius Pools 52.10 Water Products 31.39 Corrigan Electric 21.50 4,797.35 Discussion was heard on the letter from the fiscal consultant regarding water surcharge and water connections fees. Motion by Jones to recommend to the City Council that the surcharge be retained as recommended by the fiscal consultant. Second by Jensen. Ayes were three. Frank Goggin reported on the progress of sewer connection completions. He reported that there are four multiples and six singles remaining who have not arranged to make their hook ups. Motion by Jensen directing the attorney to proceed with court action to ensure that all hook ups are accomplished in accordance with City of Rosemount Ordinances. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Don Brown and Tom Donahue reported they had met with representatives from Apple Valley to discuss a possible inter -city water connection. They recommended to the Commission that the connection should be accomplished by joining the two systems with an eight inch line under County Road 33 -S thru a meter pit with a double flow meter and gate valves on both-, sidesof the meter. They further noted that this • project would cost between $10,000.00 and $15,000.00 and recommended a 50 -50 split of the project cost. They also reported that the Apple Valley representatives were going to present this to the Apple Valley City Council. ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION ROSEMOUNT. MINN. April 12, 1976 Tom Donahue reported that Well #7 tested out at a high of 1600 gallons per minute during a twelve hour test run and they feel that this well will be a 1,000 to 1,200 gallon per minute well. Don Brown requested that he be allowed to wait a while before pursuing the acquisition of a sandblaster to allow time to see what the new water and sewer rates will do to increase the income of the Utility Commission. Don Brown reported that he has the plans and specifications and a lease agreement ready for bids on a jetter, advising that the attorney has reviewed them and recommended changes he felt were needed. Motion by Jensen to authorize advertising for bids for a jetter, as outlined in the plans and specifications and bid forms prepared by Don Brown. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Motion by Jensen to authorize Don Brown to obtain quotes on a truck to mount the jetting machine on and have the quotes avail- able at the next regular meeting. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. The Type of heat to be used in Well House No. 7 was discussed;, The Engineer was directed to figure both gas and electric as alternates. Permit charges were discussed and recommendations were made. Motion by Hasbrouck to recommend to the Council to change the plumbing and sewer permit fee schedule to be $15.00 for repair to existing facilities and $30.00 for new construction as recommended. Second by Jensen. Ayes were three. Motion by Jensen to adjourn. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Respectfully submitted, Don F. Darling Secretary ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION RossmouNT. MINN. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission of the City of Rosemount was duly held on May 10, 1976, at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Jensen with Commissioner Jones absent. Motion by Hasbrouck to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 12, 1976 as printed. Second by Jenseu. Ayes were two. Commissioner Jones arrived at 7:34pm. Motion by Jensen to pay the following bills: Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Strese Union 76 6.50 Stauffer Accounting 181.25 Tom's Red Owl 27.00 Postmaster Bohnert 26.91 Carlson Tractor 4.00 Dept of Taxation 242.15 NCR Corp 183.84 Central Telephone 31.50 Green Tree Agency 611.73 Metro aste Control 1,808.31 Corcoran Hardware 9.42 Serco abs 65.50 Genz -Ryan 3.50 McCarthy Well Co 50.00 B & J Auto 10.88 Peoples Gas Co 37.42 NCR Corp 457.54 NSP 268.32. 4,025.77 Don Brown presented bid tabulations and recommendations on the jetting machine. He recommended accepting the low bid from Flexible Pipe Tool Co for $13,846.00. He further recommended that we accept the suppliers offer to reduce the cost by $100.00 provided we not require our paint color. Motion by Jones to enter into a lease agreement with Flexible Pipe Tool Co of Minneapolis for the furnishing of a jetting machine as specified and taking advantage of the $100.00 reduction in cost by not requiring the special paint color, for a total lease purchase cost of $13,746.00. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Don Brown presented pencil quotes for a used truck to mount the jetting machine on. He recommended purchase of the 1968 IHC Model 1600, quoted by Astleford Equipment at $1,850.00. Motion by Hasbrouck to accept Don Brown's recommendations on the purchase of a truck to mount the jetting machine on and authorize purchase of the 1968 IHC Model 1600 from Astleford Equipment for $1,850.00. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION ROSEMOUNT. MINN. May 10, 1976 Don Brown informed the Commission that he had authorized installation of a 6" sewer service and a 2" water service to the property line of the Nowicki property on Cimarron Ave. He explained that he felt this would be needed in the very near future and that installation at this time would reduce the cost of these services when they are requested and would eliminate disturbing the street again at that time. Motion by Jensen to authorize payment for the installation of the sewer and water services to the Nowicki property and further to check with the Engineer, Attorney and Fiscal Agent as to the possible reclaiming of the expense from the property owner. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Discussion was heard regarding the Red Owl proposal with respect to wells and sewer lines in the area of this development. Don Brown reported that deflection inspection on the PVC sewer lines in Rosemount will be accomplished on May 18th. Don Brown requested the Commission to consider placing the Supervisory Control Panel in the new well house. Tom Donahue and Don Brown were instructed to present plans and estimated costs and recommendations • for this move at the next regular meeting. The Commission was informed that Apple Valley will be discussing the intercity water connection at their meeting on May 18th. Jerry Olson will arrange to attend this meeting and report back at the next regular meeting. Metropolitan Waste Control Commission letter requesting updates of the Comprehensive Sewer Plan was discussed. Motion by Jensen that the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission letter be forwarded to the City Council for their action and recommendations. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Hasbrouck informed the commission that he would be out of town all of the month of June. Motion by Jones to adjourn. Second by Jensen. Ayes were three. Respectfully submitted, Don F. lii�tary • • ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION ROSEMOUNT. MINN. June 7, 1976 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission of the City of Rosemount was duly held on June 7, 1976, at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Jensen with Commissioner Hasbrouck absent. Motion by Jensen to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 10, 1976 as printed. Second by Jones. Ayes were two... Motion by Jones to pay the following bills: Ayes were two.. Metro Waste Control 346.50 Erickson B State Treasurer 7.68 Feed -Rite Coast to Coast 6.93 Genz Ryan Dak Cty Tribune 18.74 Linkert La Grannis & Grannis 260.00 McCarthy W City of Rosemount 100,200.00 NSP State Treasurer 7.68 Peoples Na Metro Waste Control 346.50 SERCO Labs City of Lakeville 4.25 Water Prod Astleford Equipment 1,850.00 Don Brown and Tom Donahue reported that Apple preliminary study of the intercity connection which has not been recieved yet. Second by Jensen. os Contg 410.00 ontrols 246.58 24.81 dscaping 5.25 11 Co 50.92 359.41 ural Gas 193.02 27.75 cts Co 232.98 104,599.00 Valley has approved a by their engineer, Don Brown presented the Ervasti petition for utilities for the Bridges and the new house proposed to be built on their property. The Commission directed the Engineer to determine if we could install a sever line under Dodd Blvd and place a manhole on the south side of Dodd Blvd and install one or more one inch water services within the same ditch with this cost being offset by the sewer and water lateral benefit charges that will be assessed. If this is feasible then this offer is to be presented to the Ervasti's. Don Brown reported that the deflection tests on the PVC sewer lines have been accomplished but the written report has not been received. Don Brown reported that he and Tom :Donahue have done some preliminary research on the moving of the supervisory control panel to the new well house. Final reports and recommendations should be available at the next regular commission meeting. The Secretary was instructed to contact Brockway Glass Co to discuss their water needs. Motion by Jensen to adjourn. Second by Jones. Ayes were two. Respectfully submitted, Don F. Darling, Secretar ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION • Jul y 12 1976 ROfSMOUNT, MINN. , Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission of the City of Rosemount was duly held on July 12, 1976, at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Jensen with all members present. Motion by Hasbrouck to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 7, 1976 as printed. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Motion by Jones to pay the following bills: Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Postmaster Bohnert 44.19 Firestone Stores 337.58 McCarthy Well Co 50.92 Don Flaherty 22.69 Feed Rite Controls 246.58 Don Flaherty 12.31 City of Lakeville 2.00 Don Getz 14.47 Dept of Revenue 118.53 Don Getz 20.53 Central Telephone 31.50 Charles Hames 14.66 Corcoran Hardware 4.14 Charles Hames 20.34 Corcoran Hardware 8.07 John's Machine Shop 51.00 Green Tree Agency 1,061.28 Pete Landmark 17.14 NCR Corp 132.21 Pete Landmark 17.86 Hayden Murphy Equip 2.88 City of Lakeville 116.92 • Pine Bend Paving 97.09 Metro Waste Control 1,808.31 Home Federal 100,000.00 NSP 396.87 Postmaster Bohnert 46.71 James Norton 29.66 Comm of Revenue 178.21 James Norton 5.34 General Industrial 13.50 Peoples Natural Gas 22.06 NCR Corp 5,072.08 Henry.Porter 16.94 B & J Auto 43.02 Henry Porter 18.06 State Trea 4.80 SERCO Labs 27.75 F. H. Bathke 25.33 Taylor Rentals 29.00 Consolidated Elec 133.10 Waterous Co 88.40 161.15 Corrigan Elec 28.13 Water Products Co 110,623.25 Central Telephone 31.50 Tom Donahue presented rough drafts and cost estimates for sanitary sewer extension as requested for the Ervasti property. (The Bridges) Motion by Jensen to authorize the Engineer to draw up specifications for the Ervasti home and Day Care Center water and sewer as outlined in alternate #1 of the drawings and further authorize the Attorney to draft an agreement between the City of Rosemount and Ervasti whereby they will pay all costs for said utility extension. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Tom Donahue reported on Lester Freske sewer problem regarding excessive digging required to place the sewer line to the house. • Don Brown was instructed to locate the sewer service and report back at the next regular meeting. ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION • RossmoumT, M1NN. July 12, 1976 Tom Donahue reported on moving the Central Supervisory Control to the new well house at Well V. He recommends going directly to Consolidated Electric Co on a time and materials basis to accomplish this move at the least expense. Motion by Jensen to authorize the Engineer to use Consolidated Electric on a time and materials basis to move the Central Supervisory Control. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Tom Donahue reported that Apple Valley will have a report on the intercity connection back to us by the next regular meeting. Mr. Wayne Hatt from Brockway Glass Co was present to discuss a possible water hook up for Brockway Glass Co. Motion by Jensen to authorize the Engineer to prepare d preliminary study to provide an 8 inch water main to Brockway Glass Co. Report to include operating, hookup and standby costs. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Don Brown reported that the jetting machine company has asked for and he has tentatively granted a 15 day extension to July 30, 1976. Commission advised Don Brown to grant the extension. • Don Brown reported on PVC versus Clay Pipe as the standard pipe to be used in specifications for future city utility improvements. Don Brown presented the results of the deflection tests and recommends using PVC in future improvements using SRD35 pipe with a wall thick- ness of 240 thousands. Motion by Jensen to recommend that PVC pipe be used wherever feasible for new development within the City of Rosemount as the Engineer and Superintendent have researched and recommended. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Don Brown reported that he would like to negotiate an agreement with the City of Lakeville to trade sewer cleaning work with Lakeville as they have a nodding machine that we will need from time to time and they will have need of our jetter. Motion by Jensen to authorize Don Brown to meet with the Utility Director, City of Lakeville to negotiate an agreement to allow for trading sewer cleaning work between the two cities and report back to the commission. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Don Brown reported that Well #6 has had engine problems. Engine has been repaired and will be reinstalled and operational on July 13th. • South Rose Park Addition preliminary plat was presented for discussion. ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION • ROSEMOUNT, MINN. July 12, 1976 Motion by Jensen recommending approval of the preliminary plat of South Rose Park Addition provided that all water line extensions in and along Chippendale Ave be 16 inch in size and further that all interior water lines be 8 inches or greater in size. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Commission requested a report showing the status of sanitary sewer hook ups in the newly sewered area. Motion by Jensaito adjourn. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Respectfully submitted, Don F• Darling, Secretary .. • 0 ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION • ROSEMOUNT, MINN. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission of the City of Rosemount was duly held on August 9, 1976, at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Jensen with all members present. Motion by Hasbrouck to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 12, 1976 as printed. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Motion by Jensen to pay the following bills: Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Postmaster Bohnert 28.71 Genz Ryan 7.01 I. A. Balto 650.00 Green Tree Agency 453.75 NCR Corp 39.68 John's Machine Shop 36.00 Corcoran Hardware 6.45 McCarthy Well Co 44.00 Cash Box 9.50 Metro Waste Control3,616.62 Curtis 1000 65.92 Northern States Power907.66 Postmaster Bohnert 26.82 Pine Bend Paving 71.24 State Treasurer 2.40 State Sales & Use Tax351.71 Alexander Construction 296.00 SERCO Laboratories 27.75 Corrigan Electric 87.21 Water Products Co 1,232.01 • Commonwealth Electric General Industrial Supply 198.27 7.85 McCarthy Well Co 77.84 8,243.40 Frank Goggin gave a detailed report on the status of hook ups to the sewer system. Motion by Hasbrouck to hold a public hearing at 7:00 o'clock p.m. September 13, 1976, to hear Bruce Braithwaite owner of the High Site Apartments, cause for refusing to hook up to sewer as required by City of Rosemount Ordinance XI.1. Second by Jensen. Ayes were three. Don Brown presented the draft of an agreement between Lakeville and Rosemount providing reciprocal use of the rodder owned by Lakeville and the jetter owned by Rosemount. He noted changes requested by both parties, further noting that these changes have been discussed and are agreeable to both parties. Motion by Jones to authorize preparation of a final draft agreement and authorize the necessary signatures to enter into an agreement with the City of Lakeville to provide reciprocal use of the rodder and jetter per Don Browns recommendations. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Don Brown reported that the Rose Ryan connection was opened up and found to be clogged. Repair has been made. 40 ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION ROSEMOUNT, MINN. August 9, 1976 Don Brown reported on the Lester Freske connection. This connection has been located where the as built plans indicate it to be. Motion by Jensen that the Secm tary send Lester Freske a letter indicating that the sewer connection is located where requested and he is expected to accomplish connection per City of Rosemount Ordinance No. XI.1. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Don Brown reported that demolition plans and specifications for the old sewer plant have been received. Plans and Specifications cover work requested in 1974 and do not include the 1976 request. Motion by Jensen directing the Secretary to follow up with the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission asking that they include the 1976 request in the old sewer plant demolition plans and specifications. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Tom Donahue reported on the Brockway Water Main report. President Jensen made the Utility Commission aware of a one day Public Works Seminar to be held in Chicago, sponsored by the NLC, on the Public Works Employment Act of 1976. • Motion by Jones to authorize attendance at the Chicago meeting on September 2nd by either Don Darling or Frank Goggin. Second by Jensen. Ayes were three. Motion by Jensen to adjourn. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Res ctfully submitted, Don F. Darling, Secretary • ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION • Ros[MOUNT, MINN. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Special Meeting of the Utility Commission of the City of Rosemount was duly held on September 13, 1976 at 7:00 o'clock pm at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Jensen with all members present. The purpose of this meeting was to hear the reasons for not having hooked up to the sewer as required the fourplese:: apartment buildings commonly known as High Site Apartments, owned by Bruce Braithwaite and managed by News Realty Co. The Secretary stated he had the affidavit of Publication of the hearing notice and also the affidavit of Mailed notice available at the meeting. President Jensen outlined the purpose of the meeting and opened the meeting to comments from the audience. The Owners representative was not aware of his reason for being at the meeting therefore could not provide any information as to why the properties were not hooked up. • President Jensen closed the hearing. Motion by Jensen that Attorney Grannis write the owner and his representative and advise them they have thirty (30) days to arrange for the connection of all their property, advising the City when connection will be effected. Further that no response within thirty (30) days will cause the City to notify them of the date that water service to these dwellings will be discontinued. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Motion by Jensen to adjourn the special meeting. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Respectfully submitted, Don F. Darling, Secretary • • ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION RouRNOYNT, MINN. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission of the City of Rosemount was duly held on September 13, 1976, at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Jensen with all members present. Motion by Jones to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 9, 1976 as printed. Second by Jensen. Ayes were three. Motion by Hasbrouck Ayes were three. Delmar Violett NCR Corp Corcoran Hardware W. W. Grainger Coast to Coast Northwest Airlines Liq Store Rev Fund Natl Leag of Cities Flex Pipe Tool Co Clayton Rand_. City of Rosemount NCR Corp to pay the following bills: Second by Jones. Automatic Garage Door 103.44 F. H. Bathke Co 12.00 469.83 .Central We 31.50 4.59 Davies Water Equip 104.48 32.66 Feed -Rite C6ntrols 183.50 3.58 Richard Hanson 32.00 96.00 Duane Michalski 26.20 76.57 Metro Waste Control 1,808.31 25.00 NCR Corp 217.16 4,900.00 NSP 1,406.71 5.84 SERCO Labs 27.75 34,600.00 Dept of Revenue 197.37 200.68 Don F. Darling 10.00 6.75 44,581.92 Kevin Ervasti and Edward McMenomy were present to discuss hooking up the Bridges and a proposed new house to enable them to obtain the permit to build the proposed house. McMenomy presented a new utility layout that had not previously been discussed. After discussion of the proposed utility layout, McMenomy requested they be allowed to follow this layout and asked that the Engineer prepare final plans and specifications to allow installation of the utilities as requested. Motion by Jensen to approve the plans as submitted by Ed McMenomy for hooking up the Bridges and the proposed new house with McMenomy to obtain all legal agreements and guarantee payment, further authorizing the Engineer to prepare final plans and specifications for the project. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Don Brown reported that Jerry Olson had been hurt in an accident and will be unavailable for work for an indeffinite period. He further reported that he would like to receive authorization at this time to hire some part time help but did not feel that he would need the extra help right away. The Commission instructed him to use his best judgement in obtaining part time help when needed. ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION • ROSISMOUNT, MINN. September 13, 1976 Tom Donahue reported on the progress of Well V. • • Tom Donahue reported on the Brockway Water Main report. Not having received a response from Brockway Glass he had nothing to report. Motion by Jensen that all water bills not paid by September 30, 1976 be certified to the Dakota County Auditor to be placed on the tax rolls for properties addressed as unpaid. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Motion by Hasbrouck to authorize the hiring of an OEA student to be utilized in Utility Work at the City Offices. Second by Jensen. Ayes were three. Motion by Jones to adjourn. Second by Jensen. Ayes were three. Respectfully submitted, (a - Don F. Darling, Secretar 0 • ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION ROSSNOUNT, MINN. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission of the City of Rosemount was duly held on October 12, 1976, at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Jensen with all members present. Motion by Hasbrouck to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 13, 1976 as printed. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Motion by Jones to pay Ayes were three. Strese Union 76 Lampert Yards Genz =Ryan Carlson Tractor Coast to Coast Corcoran's Central Telephone B & J Auto Postmaster Bohnert Commission of Revenue State Treasurer Mark Adelmann Aquarius Swimming Pool Roger Bulgren Buettner Welding Corrigan Electric the following bills: Second by Hasbrouck. 90.00 Central Telephone 31.25 25 53 Terry Danielson 21.87 28.00 Francis J. Goggin 25.30 33.78 Green Tree Agency 85.00 1.98 Gigstad Painting 150.00 4.55 Edward Howard 6.39 31.50 Gary Jonson .32 66.19 Metro Waste Control 1,808.31 44.46 William Morgan 15.82 28.16 Roger Rebling 22.85 13.44 Northern States Power 1,217.75 14.02 SERCO Labs 27.75 27.10 Richard Tanberg 1.10 17.88 Van Waters & Rogers 58.40 6.00 Water Products Co 393.27 10.80 Don F. Darling 26.45 4,335.22 Frank Goggin reported the lack of progress in hooking up the four fourplexes that the hearing was held on in September. Motion by Hasbrouck to.set December 1, 1976 as the date for discontinuing water service to the four fourplexes causing notice be sent to all concerned, further notifying the three individuals still not hooked up be notified that action will be taken in,the very near future to accomplish these connections. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Don Brown reported that Jerry Olson is back at work on a limited basis and will be limited for at least another three weeks. Don Brown reported that the purchaser of the Old City Hall and Fire Hall may delay removal of these old buildings which may cause some problems with the abandonment of the wells at this location. He recommends that the service be cut and ended in highway No. 3 at the main. • It was pointed out that budgets will be prepared before the next regular meeting and the staff requested direction from the Commission. Several areas of concern were discussed, one being the area around the new well house and water tower. The Commission directed that the Vo -Tech be contracted regarding landscaping of this area. ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION ROSEMOUNT. MINN. October 12, 1976 Motion by Hasbrouck to adjourn. Second by Jensen. Ayes were three. Res ectfully s itted, Don F. Darling, Secretary U • ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION ROMMOYNT, MINN. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission of the City of Rosemount was duly held on November 8, 1976, at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Jensen with all members present. lotion by Jones to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of ctober 12, 1976 as printed. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Motion by Jensen to pay the following bills: Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. Marv's Radiator 20.00 Consol Electric 185.35 Green Tree Agency 424.54 Waterous Co 27.84 General Indust Supply 26.37 Corrigan Electric 291.67 Genz -Ryan 15.75 Don F. Darling 89.35 Corcoran Hardware 8.58 Francis J. Goggin 27.50 Coast to Coast 19.60 Metro Waste Contol 1,808.31 B & J Auto 28.00 Peoples Gas Co 8.79 Northern States Power 253.30 SERCO Labs 27.75 Postmaster Bohnert 26.82 Vic's Welding 12.24 Darrell Wellik 35.00 State Treasurer 3.36 • Dept of Revenue 595.43 3,936.05 The Secretary reported that he had attended and testified at a hearing brought about by a suit put together by the tennants of the fourplexes against the owner and News Realty. The tennants have petitioned the court to appoint an adminiitrator to receive the rents and make repair to the buildings and affect the hook up of the sewers. They won their suit by default as the defen- dant did not show up. The Secretary further requested a delay in the shut off date to allow the appointed administrator the opportunity to perform. The Commission instructed those present to delay shutting off the water and to place this item on the agenda for the December meeting. Motion by Jensen to reply to the letter from News Realty addressed to Grannis & Grannis, stating that their suggested schedule of connection is not acceptable. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Preliminary budget was presented by Jerry Olson. Further discussion will be held when the Clerk's office has the income figures for the year. Tom Donahue reviewed the rough draft of the feasibility report • for utilities and streets in the South Rosepark Addition. ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION ROscNOUNT, MINN. November 8, 1976 Don Brown presented his recommendations for refinement of the alarm system for the wells. He recommended an alarm at the Police Department, City Offices and three homes (Brown, Olson and Cook) as the ideal system. This system would monitor the building temperature at Well #7 also as this building is electrically heated and could be a problem should a circuit breaker fail. Motion by Jensen to authorize Don Brown to have installed on his and Jerry Olson's phones an alarm system for the wells. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Don Brown presented a bill from Sauber Plumbing for cleaning a service line for a resident; that latter proved to be a problem in the lateral that our forces took care of. He recommended not paying this bill as he was not notified of the problem before action was taken by the resident. Motion by Jensen to return the bill unpaid, stating that is is not a bill against the City. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Don Brown reported that Well #7 has been started. There are a few final adjustments to be made before it becomes a part of the system. Jerry Olson reported on water lines needed at the new hockey rinks. Motion by Hasbrouck to adjourn. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Res ctfully submitted, '7 Don F. Darling, Secretary • • • • ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION ROSEMOUNT. MINN. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utilities Commission of the City of Rosemount was duly held on December 13, 1976, at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Jensen with all members present. Motion by Jones to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 8, 1976, as printed. Second by $ensen. Ayes were three. Motion by Hasbrouck Ayes were three. Postmaster Bohnert Don F. Darling Frank J. Goggin Postmaster Bohnert Arnie Jensen Paul Jones Wesley Hasbrouck Billie Jean Anderson Dan Harfknecht Ronald Beck Buettner Welding Sup Central Telephone The preliminary plat to pay the following bills. Second by Jones 150.00 Truck Tire Center 18.00 61.25 Kenneth Friesen 21.43 33.75 Fairfax Construction 26.00 42.48 Flexible Pipe Co. 69.45 120.00 John Iverson 23.97 120.00 NSP 84.55 120.00 Peoples Natural Gas 24.70 21.92 SERCO 27.75 32.85 Dept of Revenue 221.51 23.75: Feed Rite Controls 223.65 ly 14.26 Metro Waste Control 1,948.90 31.50 3,461.67 of Rosemount Hills was presented for review. Motion by Jensen to recommend to the Planning Commission and the Council that they approve this plat without municipal utilities. Secodid by Jones. Ayes were three. The Secretary requested the Commission to consider the purchase of a new typewriter for the City Offices. The Secretary recommended that Utilities purchase this typewriter as they were not required to participate in the purchase of furniture for the new offices. Motion by Jensen to purchase a new typewriter as recommended by the Secretary for $341.00 with trade. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Commission was updated on the 'looping of the downtown water system. Tom Donahue presented the final draft of the South Rose Park Addition feasibility study that has been discussed from the rough draft at the last regular meeting. Tom Donahue reported on the request of the Rose Garden to provide municipal utilities to their property. ROSEMOUNT UTIL I TIES COMMISSION ROSEMOUNT, MINN. December 13, 1976 The Attorney for and the President of News Realty was present to discuss the hooking up of the fourplexes known as the High Site Apartments. Discussion was heard on their proposals and requests for assistance in hooking these units to the sewer system. Motion by Jensen that the Secretary contact Dave Grannis III regarding an agreement to allow the hooking up of these units allowing a reasonable time fox payment of the City Charges, with a reasonable time being no longer than onths. Hook up is to be effected immediately of all the units after the agreement has beehsigned. Further a rate schedule is to be worked out between the attorneys for payment of the hook up charges. All Metro SAC charges and permit charges are to be paid prior to hooking up these units with pnly payment of the City Charges being delayed. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. ' Don Brown requested authorization for Jerry Olson's attendance at the Collection System Operators Seminar to be held at the Thunderbird Motel in Bloomington on January 19 -21, 1977, further requesting the Commission to authorize payment of the $30.00 preregistration fee. Motion by Hasbrouck to authorize Jerry Olson's attendance at the Collection System Operators Seminar and the $30.00 preregistration fee. Second by Jensen. Ayes were three. • Don Brown reported that the Freight Company that delivered the jetter has paid a claim for exterior paint damage to the machine in the amount of $155.00. He further requested that rather than have the exterior of the machine spot painted at this time we hold this money in the account, The Commission instructed the Secretary to show this recommendation in the records. Don Brown reported that the Supt of the U of M Research Center has approached him about using the jetter on U of M sewer problems with them paying a fee for such use. Discussion was delayed to a future date when more information is available. Don Brown reported on a meeting regarding the Safe Water Drinking Act to be held at the St Paul VoTech School in January requesting he be authorized to attend this meeting. The Commission directed Don Brown to attend this meeting. Don Brown recommended a $75.00 per month salary increase for Jerald Olson effective December 1, 1976. Motion by Jensen to increase Jerald Olson's salary by $75.00 per month as recommended. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were three. ROSEMOUNT UTILITIES COMMISSION • ROSKMOUNT, MINN. December 13, 1976 Don Brown reported on smelly water conditions that have recurred. He was directed to do sampling and build data on this problem using various methods to pinpoint the problem area. The Secretary requested that the supplier be contacted about a payoff figure for the jetter, stating the penalties if any and that he be allowed to pay for the jetter in 1976. Motion by Jensen to pay off the jetter if there is no excessive penalties involved from the firm holding the mortage. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Motion by Jensen to adjourn. Second by Jones. Ayes were three. Respectfully submitted, Don F. Darling, 6ecretary E P-J