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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 UC Documents• i (()I/ I/ (�f seyi'7ounl 1367 - 145TH ST. E. ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA 55068 612- 423 -4411 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was duly held on January 9, 1984 at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Walsh with member Westin absent. Joseph Walsh having been reapointed to the Commission by the City Council was sworn in at this time. MOTION by Walsh to approve the Minutes of the December 12, 1983 Regular Meeting as printed. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were two. NOTION by Hasbrouck to pay the following bills as presented. Second by Walsh. Ayes were two. American Payment Center 60.00 B & J Auto Supply 2.39 Curtis 1000 Inc. 540.48 Central Telephone Co. 64.30 Coast to Coast 40.04 Larry's Standard 5.50 Treasurer, St. of MN. 197.83 Metro Waste Control 6.785.00 N.S.P. 834.24 Peoples Natural Gas Co. 773.37 Postmaster 80.00 Util Comm. Fund Meter 59.25 Tom's Red Owl 1.50 Mary Vokoun 10.75 Dept of Revenue 195.43 Postmaster 113.63 TOTAL 9,763.71 Don Brown updated the Commission on the MWCC's progress in repair to the inflow probl ems on the interceptor line. The i r original report indicated that there were problems on 22 manholes and that 20 Manhole corrections have been made. Manholes 59 and 68 are not corrected, with Manhole 62 being questioned as to being corrected. Don Brown will continue to press for completion of their repair. Ed Barloon was in attendance requesting various information on the water system and its operation. His concerns were the water color and odor, variation in pressure, monthly billings and surcharge billing. The Commission responded to his concerns to his satisif action. President Walsh presented color pictures of the areas of the Water Tower where the paint has come off. It was noted that due to weather conditions a close inspection has not been made at this time. It was also noted that 1984 has been the target year for repainting of the tower. An inspection will be accomplished as soon as the weather will permit and plans and specifications will be drawn for painting of the structure this construction season. Don Brown reported that he has nothing to report on the Exterior Upgrading on the Lift Station other than he is working with the • Landscape Architect for the Downtown Project on this and has not had an opportunity to receive input from him as yet. This could come as early as tomorrow as the Beautification Committee will be meeting again and Don will be in attendance and will approach this subject at that meeting. REGULAR UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 9, 1984 PAGE TWO Don Brown represented an update on the Water Quality. He indicated that the g ptist Church has registered a complaint and that the West Broback A Rc�Itions are at their peak of complaints at this time. Areas that have had lots of complaints in the past do not seem to be experiencing as many problems as in the past. He advised the Commission that he will be directing Flushing efforts at every hydrant possible during the next few weeks. Weather conditions have not permitted adequate flushing efforts. MOTION by Walsh to adjourn. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes were two. Respectfully submitted, a 4" T Don F. Darling Secretary :7 • • �C�litliiWS C kAI'lIJ IIS 14 J I 1367 - 145TH ST. E. ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA 55068 612 - 423 -4411 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was duly held on February 13, 1984 at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Walsh with all members present. The agenda was amended to include items: 6c, Brockway Glass Company Industrial Waste Discharge: 7a, Request by New Vector for lease at Water Tower Site: 8b, Review of the Downtown 145th Street Utility and Street Improvement Plans and Specifications. MOTION by Walsh to approve the Minutes of the January 9, 1984 Regular Meeting as printed. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. MOTION by Westin to pay the bills as listed. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Don. Brown presented an update on the InterCity Water connection. The City of Apple Valley is including this connection project in a larger project of theirs and are discussing this project as part of an Assessment Hearing to be held on Thursday, February 23, 1984 at 8:00 p.m. at the Apple Valley City Hall. The Engineers estimate on the InterCity Connection is $ 15,000.00. Utility Commission members will endeavor to attend the Apple Valley Public Hearing to guarantee and protect the amount the City of Rosemount will be liable for with regard to this project. Paint conditions on the Water Tower were discussed. Complete repainting of tower will be accomplished in 1984 if at all possible. In preparation for this Don Brown will work with the Engineer and a Testing firm to determine what will be the best approach to take on this project. Testing to be done prior to writing the Specs for painting to allow consideration of what caused the massive peeling of paint from the tank during this past winter season. Delmar Schwanz was present to represent Lutheran Church of Our Saviour request for determination of availabiltiy of sewer and water to their site and to discuss the possible locations of service lines if indeed they are to hook up to City Utilities. MOTION by Walsh that the Utility Commission has determined that water and sewer is available to the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour Property. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Discussion was held on the Memo from the Finance Department regarding continued collection of the Surcharge. Commission unanimously concurred that it would prudent at this time to recommend to the Council that this charge be eliminated until such time as it may need to be reimplemented in some form to cover ongoing development. At this time it was noted that sufficient funds are on hand to retire the Bonds that these funds have been pledged to support and it would be in the best interest of the City to discontinue collecting the surcharge. REGULAR UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1984 PAGE TWO • MOTION by Hasbrouck to recommend to the City Council that the City surcharge be discontinued effective January 1,1984. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Don Brown represented information regarding the revelation by Brockway Glass that they have repiped their plant and have been dumping Industrial Sewage into the Metro System for over a year now without our knowledge. Brown presented information from the Brockway Glass Company outlining what they felt would be an accurate estimate of their contribution to the flows into the Metro Plant. In that they are considerably higher than the estimates we are now using he recommended utilitzing their estimates immediately for monthly billing. Discussion was also held on Flow Meters verus Water Meters for the purpose of monitoring the flows they are producing. Metro Sewer is requesting that they install a Flow Meter at considerable cost and Brockway Glass is requesting that they be allowed to use Water Meters on those units producing industrial effluent instead of a Flow Meter. Don Brown recommended using Water Meters rather than Flow Meters. MOTION by Walsh to start charging Brockway Glass sewer service charges based on the formula they presented and further that the City concur in their request to install meters on the industrial waste producing units at their plant to meter the water going to the units as a means of monitoring the flows. Second by Westin. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Discussion was held on the request by New Vector to place a 170 foot • antenna on the Water Tower Site. This company has requested siting for this in the Broback Industrial Park and has met much opposition due to height and esthetics. Very little information was available but the Commission could see no reason that this use should not be allowed on a site that already has an overwhelming tower on it now. MOTION by Westin that the Utility Commission recommend to the City Council that they would support placement of the New Vector Tower on the Water Tower Site with the understanding that the Tenant be totally responsible for all maintenance and liability associated with their structure and that a guaranteed rental term and rate be obtained. Second by Westin. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Don Brown reported on a broken water service line at 4290 147th Street West and remedial action taken. The Plans and Specifications for the Downtown 145th Street Project were reviewed by the Commission. Chairman Walsh advised the Commission Members that the City Council Meeting of February 21st will be devote to indepth discussion of this project and he would urge all members of the Commission to attend. MOTION by Walsh to adjourn. Second by Westin. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, Don F. Darling 04 • r Vosem ®Z11 "I liters 6cn�2iaus.tiva� 1367 - 145TH ST. E. ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA 55068 612 - 423 -4411 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was duly held on March 12, 1984 at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Walsh with all members present. The agenda was amended to include items: 6a, Triangle Engineering Proposal. MOTION by Hasbrouck to approve the minutes of the February 13, 1984 Regular Meeting as printed. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. MOTION by Westin to pay the bills as listed. Second by Hasbrouck Ayes: 3. Nays 0. President Walsh reported on the Apple Valley Public Hearing he attended regarding the Inter /City Connection. Apple Valley is preparing a Joint Powers Agreement for consideration by Rosemount to allow this project to go forward as scheduled. Don Brown was instructed to cause review and presentation of the Joint Powers Agreement when received. The cost estimates have remained the same as noted before. Discussion was held on the New Vector Proposed Tower at the Water Tower location. Staff was requested to monitor the progress of the approvals on this project to insure that concerns are addressed as expressed by the Utility Commission and Staff. Mr. Bernier Bullart, PE, of Triangle Engineering was present to brief the Commission on the Energy Audit Service they provide in connection with Well Operations in an attempt to lower the pumping costs to the City. He presented a proposal for a full blown report at a quoted cost of $2,800.00 and a letter report at a quoted cost of $1,600.00. Commission directed that this be placed on the next Regular Agenda for further consideration. Staff to search the success of this program with other communities that have employed the services of the Company and report the findings at the next Regular Meeting. Chairman Walsh turned the chair over to Vice Chairman Hasbrouck at 7:00 p.m. and departed for another meeting in scheduling conflict with this meeting. Secretary reported that the City Council had accepted the recom mmendations of the Utility Commission on the surcharge fees and authorized discontinuing collection of this fee effective January 1, 1984. • Discussion was held on the Water Tower paint problems. Consideration was given to bringing the Engineer in on this problem for specification preparation to assist in obtaining the best paint job available. Regular Utility Commission Meeting March 12, 1984 Page Two • MOTION by Westin to request that the City Engineer be requested to be at the April Regular Meeting to discuss Water Tower Paint requirements. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Don Brown presented plans and information on the proposed hook up for Our Saviors Lutheran Church Addition. Commission members off erred comments on the proposal and directed that Don Brown pass on the informationl to the Representatives of Our Saviors. MOTION by Westin to adjourn. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Re tfully submitted, Don F. Dar 1 i ng Secretary • 0 N • C osemounl 1367 - 145TH ST. E. ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA 55068 612 - 423 -4411 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was duly held on April 9, 1984 at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Walsh with all members present. The agenda was amended to include items: 5d, Update on Grief Brothers Sewer reconnection: Item 5e, Update on Metro Interceptor infiltration corrections. NOTION by Westin to approve the minutes of the March 12, 1984 Regular Meeting as printed. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. President Walsh commented on the bills regarding purchasing methods that could possibly eliminate the need for repeated trips to the hardware or other vendors by having a stock pile of small copper parts or any other items that are used repeatedly in minor repairs. Don Brown will look into this possibility. Norm Hendrickson was present to discuss the Water Tower paint peeling problem. He presented a sample analysis of the paint chips form the paint vendor. They indicated that the problem is not in the paint but in the original shop blasting and original undercoat. They indicated that all painting done on the south side of the tower must have been done when the tower was exposed to hot sun. Hendrickson had with him a thickness guage and offerred this for City use in testing paint thinkness on the tower to see where problem spots are. Don Brown will attempt to have this testing accomplished as soon as possible. It was recommended that all research continue through the summer and final plans for painting be ready for an early fall paint application as the tower is going to be needed during the hot summer months and there is not sufficient time to get all plans and bidding requirements completed for a spring painting. The Utility Commission received and energy study proposal from Triangle Engineering outlining savings they would hope to provide the City in water pumping charges and the cost of the study. They are proposing to prepare an indepth study and report as presented for $2,800.00 or a brief letter report for $1,600.00. The proposal included an option for a five year annual follow up report at a cost of $560.00 per year. NOTION by Walsh to enter into an agreement with Triangle Engineering for a load management study at a cost of $2,800.00 with the 5 annual updates as an option. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Don Brown presented some rough sketches of exterior changes to the Lift Station as presented by Carl Dale, landscape architect doing the Downtown Beautification segement of the 145th Street Project. Estimated cost of the proposed changes were $200.00 to $ 300.00. MOTION by Walsh to authorize Don Brown to refurbish the exterior of the lift station as he see fit at a cost not to exceed $350.00. Second by Westin. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. REGULAR UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 9, 1984 PAGE TWO Don Brown advised the Commission that the Grief Brothers sewer reconnection was started today. Don Brown reported that he has received reports from the Metro waste Control Commission Staff that indicates that all infiltration corrections needed on the interceptor have been completed. Don Brown requested authorization to hire one part -time employee for the summer months to assist with maintenance work. He is planning to repaint as many fire hydrants as possible this summer using the paint color coding prescribed by the State. The color coding as explained by Brown denotes flow capacity available at the individual hydrants. MOTION by Hasbrouck to authorize the hiring of one part -time summer employee by the Utility Department to be used in the labor pool for the summer months. Second by Westin. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Don Brown reported on the progress of the chlorination of the water system. Rust is still very much with us at this time but there have been no calls or complaints regarding a smell problem as experienced prior to chlorination. Hopefully, with the spring months upon us and an opportunity to enjoy a vigorous flushing program we may end the rust problem He did advise the Commission that at present the chlorination rate is at 3 times what they started out at in an attempt to get the is chlorine to the outer extremities of the system. Testing has indicated that there are some outlying sections of the system that has not been reached as yet. When testing reveals that chlorine saturation has been reached the rate will be reduced back to the level just to maintain chlorination throughout the system. Don Brown reported that the Joint Powers Agreement with Apple Valley is in its final stages of negotiated changes. He has discussed his concerns with Apple Valley Staff who have indicated they have no objections to the changes Rosemount has submitted. This will be presented to the Council as soon as the final draft is prepared. MOTION by Westin to adjourn. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, Don F. Darling Secretary • • `(- ��) r i�.litu��ti 1 <nirirrr.5�u >rr 1367 - 145TH ST. E. ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA 55068 612- 423 -4411 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was duly held on May 7, 1984 at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Walsh with all members present. The agenda was amended to include items: 5d, New Vector Tower paint color selection. MOTION by Westin to approve the minutes of the April 9, 1984 Regular Meeting as printed. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to approve the bills as presented. Second by Westin. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Norm Hendrickson of SEH was present to review and recommend painting specifications for the water tower. Mr. Loyd Quinton of NewVector was also present to request color selection for the antennea they are erecting as set forth in the lease agreement with NewVector. He presented a sample of paint that they feel would be a good match. The sample presented was ITT Meyers- PNT3894 -Sky Haze Blue. Norm Hendrickson felt that this paint could be matched for the water tower when the specifications are written. SEH recommended that the tower be completely sandblasted, primed and painted in its entirety with a poly vinyl type paint as they are a 14 year paint instead of a 7 to 8 year paint. Commission members all agreed that the information presented to them indicated that the best way to proceed would be a complete repainting with a new system as recommended by SEH. MOTION by Westin to sandblast, prime and repaint with poly paints the entire exterior of the water tower using Sky Blue Haze or equivilent and to repair and recoat the interior of the tower as needed and recommended by the City Engineer. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to authorize SEH to prepare the plans and specifications, and advertisements for bids for the complete exterior repainting, interior coating and repair as need. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Don Brown advised the Commission that the Joint Powers Agreement with Apple Valley has been approved, signed and forwarded to Apple Valley for their signatures. The final plans and specifications for the Inter City Water Connections are not available this date but will be available tomorrow for review and approval. Commission requested that the City Engineer review these plans and be prepared to go before the Council at the May 15th meeting with their approval. • MOTION by Walsh to request that the City Council consider any recommendation from the City Engineer as a recommendation from the Utility Commission with regard to the final plans and specifications for the inter city water connection. Second by Westin. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. REGULAR UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MAY 7,1984 • PAGE TWO MOTION by Walsh to approve the color selection of Sky Haze Blue for the NewVector Tower. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Don Brown reported that the Grief Brothers sewer reconnection has been completed and is in service. Protections of the clean out will be provided soon. The Commission was advised that the Downtown Project is to get underway on or about May 15th. MOTION by Walsh to adjourn. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Re tfully s itted, Don F. Darling Secretary • • 014 L� • g ity 60i -Of semount q,Akhes �ynissu'm 1367 -145TH ST. E. - P. O. BOX 455 ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA 55068 612. 423.4411 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was duly held on June 11, 1984 at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Walsh with all members present. ON by Westin to approve the minutes of the May 7, 1984 Regular ing as printed. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Tr1 angle En'gi neering prese!n prepared;. and reviewed the cc will use this report in an e costs of water pumping. e load management study the' with the Commission. City to control and reduce the el The preliminary plat prepared for Ron and Kathy Carlson was presented for Commission Approval and Recommendation. MOTION by Walsh to recommend to the City Council that they approve the plat presented by Ron and Kathy Carlson as it can be served by City Utilities, further that the lot line between Lot 3 and Lot 4 be altered to allow the sewer service to Lot 4 to approach the lot in a straight line and that the Developers extend the Utilities to the property lines per City Engineer approved plans and specifications. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. MOTION by Westin to adjourn. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Res ectfully s mitted, Don F. Daryl ing Secretary *A • s o C(/Ltild ies (1-Dom missmu 1367 -145TH ST. E. - P. O. BOX 455 ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA 55068 612- 423.4411 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was duly held on July 9, 1984 at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Walsh with member Westin absent. The agenda was amended to include Item 5a, Our Saviours Luthern Church request to delay sewer hook up. MOTION by Walsh to authorize the repair to the well house roofs as requested and to award the contract to Cannon Valley Roofing as recommended. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Don Brown reported that the pump motor at well # 7 has been failing during the hot weather. The building has been super insulated and acould be air conditioned very efficiently or possible cooled by water in some fashion. He was instructed to continue investigating solutions to the failure problems at well # 7. Don Brown reviewed with the Commission the reports on the wells prepared by McCarthy Well. He advised that everything looked about the same as last year now that the electric power has been corrected by changing our the transformer at well # 3. The Utility Commission accepted the McCarthy Well Co. reports on the wells and ordered them placed on file. The Commission received information and asked for guidance on the use of poly phosphates to alleviate the red water problem. They were advised that injection of poly phosphates will certainly reduce the incidents of red water in the system. UTILITY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING, JULY 9, 1984 PAGE TWO It may not completely control the problem but will reduce it to a manageable inconvenience. Estimated costs of such a program for Rosemount was presented by both parties presenting the information. Don Brown was instructed to investigate further the use of poly phosphates and cause the introduction of this chemical into the system at well # 7 on a trail basis and report back at a future meeting. Don Brown reported that the Inter City Water Connection is now complete except for the installation of the flow meter at the connection point. Diamond Path School and District 196 Offices are now customers of Apple Valley. Don Brown reported on the progress of Coded Painting of the City Fire Hydrants explaining the coding indicators by color. Don Brown reported that the City Engineer will have the plans an6t specifications for the water tower painting project ready for the next regular meeting. Don Brown presented the Testing Company's report on the cause of the multiple failure of the by pass valve at the service locations that have a problem of freeze up. They report that using Brass Valves should be discontinued as the failures are caused by high volumes of water passing through a soft metal (brass) valve. They recommended replacing these valves with stainless steel valves. MOTION by Walsh to adjourn. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. P,espectf u l ly submitted, I r Don 4Daing., Secretary • llvloseni ou "f �C /�ii�i�w.5 C,cnv�ai�T�s.Su�ra 1367 - 145TH ST. E. ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA 55068 612 - 423 -4411 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was duly held on August 13, 1984 at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Walsh with all members present. The agenda was amended to include Item 6a, Water Hydrant for Our Saviours; 8c, Test results on Bypass Value and Item 5f was deleted. MOTION by Hasbrouck to approve the minutes of the July 9, 1984 Regular Meeting as printed. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. MOTION by Westin to approve the bills as presented. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Discussion /action on Highpointe Addition Lift Station Agreement was laid over to the September 1984 meeting, when it will be discussed in detail. MOTION by Walsh to approve a 6,000 gallon reduction on the water bill • for 14906 Cimarron Avenue due to problems encountered with the water as indicated in customer's letter of July 18, 1984 and that Don Brown contact customer and attempt to resolve problems. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to accept the bids for the painting of the elevated storage tank dated August 3, 1984. Second by Westin. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to reject all bids for painting of the elevated storage tank because of excessive costs. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to authorize Don Brown to obtain quotes for this fall re- waxing & cleaning of the inside of the elevated storage tank if costs are not too excessive, cost to be approved by President Walsh, and ratified at the next Regular Meeting. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Engineers be instructed to prepare new specifications for the painting of the elevated storage tank and be prepared to go out for bids in the spring of 1985 to insure receipt & awarding of bids for a mid - summer 1985 completion. Don Brown presented a request from Our Saviours Lutheran Church for one • of the hydrants removed from the Downtown Project for use at the church. UTILITY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 13, 1984 PAGE TWO MOTION by Hasbrouck to permit the usage of one of the hydrants removed • from the Downtown Project by Our Saviours Lutheran Church with the church paying for labor and parts necessary for the repairing of the seats. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Don Brown requested direction and comments from the Commission on the possibility of approaching Apple Valley for possible consideration of a second inter connection somewhere in the 142nd & Diamond Path area. The Commission didn't feel this connection should be considered at this time. Don Brown informed the Commmission that the repairs on the roofs of all buildings have been completed, with Well House # 6 needing a new roof. Don Brown reported to the Commission on the results received from Twin City Testing on the leakage from by -pass valves. Results indicating an erosion in the metal. The Commission instructed Don Brown to further pursue this problem for a possible solution, looking into using steel instead of brass. MOTION by Westin to adjourn. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, M Francis J. Gogg i n Acting Secretary • • U �(_�Lia vEu�� <ni2i�rt.stiu >ir 1367 - 145TH ST. E. ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA 55068 612- 423 -4411 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was duly held on September 10, 1984 at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Walsh with all members present. The agenda was amended to include Item 5d, New Vector Tower Site, Item 7a, Past Due Water Bills. MOTION by Walsh to approve the minutes of the August 13, 1984 Regular Meeting as printed. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. MOTION by Hasbrouck to approve the bills as presented. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Discussion was held on the Highpointe Addition Lift Station Agreement as it has evolved to date. Inasmuch as the work has stopped on this addition the Utility Commission will not be changing this agreement without direct discussion with the Developer. No other action was taken. Don Brown advised that he is still waiting for the Contractor to make a proposal on the interior coating of the water tower. Don Brown updated the Commission on the condition of Well # 6 noting that every year the well inspection indicates that the vibration is getting worse. Commission directed that a submersible unit be included in the 1985 budget for this well in case the well fails in the near future. Commissioner Westin presented his concerns regarding the quality of the grading and blacktopping job at the New Vector Site. Don Brown advised that he has already met with the Engineer in charge of the construction on this site and he assured Mr. Brown that his work will be redone to the City's satisfaction. Discussion was held on the Brockway Glass billing formula and their suggested rationale for future billing. They have started dumping all cooling water and plant effluent now and this should reflect in the billing. They suggest using 70% of the usage on their water meters as a basis for billing. Commission directed that Don Brown research the availability of a meter to place in the outf all line at Brockway to determine amount of sewage pumped. This information and the pumping records from Brockway's water system should provide a satisfactory method of developing a mutually agreeable billing formula. President Walsh informed the Commission that the Past Due Bills have been prepared for Certification to the County for collection with a slight increase in numbers over the past years. UTILITY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 10, 1984 PAGE TWO MOTION by Walsh to change the October Regular Meeting to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 1984 due to the holiday on Monday, October 8, 1984. MOTION by Walsh to adjourn. Second by Westin. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, Don F. Darling Secretary :7 • 044 • • V, 01 yY! ri 1367 - 145TH ST. E. ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA 55068 612 - 423 -4411 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was duly held on October 9, 1984 at the City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Walsh with member Westin absent. The agenda was amended to include Item 5a, Update on Water Tower Interior Painting; Item 6a, Cindy Corcoran water quality complaint; Item 6b, Richard Mullen Water Billing; Item 8a, Dennis Heinzen street problem. MOTION by Walsh to approve the minutes of the September 10, 1984 Regular Meeting as printed. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to approve the bills as presented. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Don Brown reported that the Dairyland Tank Repair Company representative that has been working in Apple Valley and promising to come to Rosemount and prepare an estimate for the interior work needed on the water tower has left the work site in Apple Valley and still not arrived at Rosemount to prepare the estimate. He will continue to pursue this avenue until he determines that Dairyland is not interested or available and then other alternates will be pursued. President Walsh referenced a letter from Cindy Corcoran who lives in Rahn's 7th Addition regarding water quality. She experienced much rust up to the time that poly phosphates were introduced into the system and has experienced little problem since. Don Brown advised that the incidents of rust problems have been greatly reduced since the introduction of poly phosphates. Monitoring of problem calls has and will continue, with periodic reports to the Commission. Flushing has been reduced since the introduction of poly phosphates but before winter sets in a complete system flushing will be accomplished. President Walsh presented information on a past due billing where the ownership of a house had changed and the previous owner is denying any responsibility for his renters past due billing. The Secretary reported that he became involved in this billing dispute and advised the Commission that collection is being handled through the title insurance company who handled the closing with the new owners. This information was available to the title insurance company at the time of closing and payment will be forthcoming from them in the very near future. The Secretary explained that the policy that is being followed regarding unpaid billings is to certify those amounts to the County for collection. This includes renters failing to pay billings as well as owners. UTILITIES COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 1984 PAGE TWO iDon Brown reviewed the water damage problem to 146th Street between Danbury and Danville Ave. This occurred several years ago and over the years there has been settling of the roadway and curbing. This creates a puddling problem across the entire width of Dennis Heinzen's driveway. He has repeatly asked that repair be made to this area to eliminate the puddling problem. Estimated cost of repair to the curb, driveway panel and street is $800.00 to $1,000.00. Commission directed that City Staff proceed with repair by replacement of curbing, the first driveway panel and patching of the street with any further replacement of driveway left to the homeowner. 0 • The Commission expressed a concern for the closing of the Brockway Plant noting that they have been an avid supporter of Rosemount during their stay here. With the closing scheduled for late this year no further studies of their sewage flow will be undertaken. MOTION by Walsh to adjourn. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, 4 Don F. Darling Secretary • r: �W,oseniounl 1367 - 145TH ST, E. ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA 55068 612 - 423 -4411 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was duly held on Tuesday, November 13, 1984 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Walsh with all members present. The agenda was amended to include Item 6a, Dakota Central Office Request for 6 inch water service. MOTION by Hasbrouck to approve the minutes of the October 9, 1984 Regular Meeting as printed. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to approve the bills as presented. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Discussion was held on the effects of Poly Phosphate being added to the water supply. All agreed that the results have been very positive in reducing the rust complaints throughout the system. It was noted that an occassional complaint is received yet, but when questioned the individuals have to agree that they have not experienced the problems as in the past. Staff presented a request to consider purchase of Poly Phosphate equipment for all three wells along with chlorination equipment for Well #6 as it will be brought back from standby status to on line for the winter months and should have chlorination equipment also. MOTION by Hasbrouck to authorize Staff to seek quotes for the furnishing of Poly Phosphate injection equipment for Wells #3, #6 and #7 and Chlorine Injection equipment for Well #6. Second by Westin. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Ed McMenomy was present to represent the Dakota Central Office request for a 6 inch water service. He advised the Commission that his firm has commitments from two of their current tenants to occupy the lower level space when it has been improved. Prior to making the improvements to the lower level an adequate water supply has to be provided to allow sprinkling of the lower level. He asked that the Commission consider his request to provide the service he needs and further that the review of this project should take into account the conditions and activities of the other property owners and the City property adjacent to their site. McMenomy reviewed with the Commission some of the discussions he has had with neighbors of Dakota Central Offices as well as City Staff regarding future uses of surrounding properties and feels that water main extensions as presented in his proposal would be of benefit to much of the property in this area. • • UTILITY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 13, 1984 PAGE 2 MOTION by Hasbrouck to concur with Dakota Central Office request for Water Main extension and recommend to the City Council that they authorize review of this proposal by Council, H.R.A., City Staff and Professional Staff for recommendations on this proposed project. Second by Westin. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Richman Cook presented an update on the Dennis Heinzen Curb and driveway repair noting that Heinzen wishes to wait until spring before this project goes forward. Commission concurred in the suggested project starting time. Richman Cook presented an update on the Interior Coating of the Water Tower informing the Commission that the Company that was being pursued to provide a quote on this delayed presenting any information on the cost estimates for this project until just recently and when received the estimates were considered out of line. Information on file indicates that the tank coating will not exceed its expected life span for a year or more and Staff recommends this project be made a part of the exterior repair scheduled for 1985. Commission concurred with this recommendation. MOTION by Westin to adjourn. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, s 4�L Don F. Darling Secretary ilitW's 6cnviill2.s. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof Utility Commission was duly held on Monday, Council Chambers of the City Hall. 1367 - 145TH ST. E. ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA 55068 612- 423 -4411 a Regular Meeting of the December 10, 1984 in the The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Walsh with all members present. The agenda was amended to include Item 6b, Labor Negotiation Update, Item 6c, Dakota Central Office water service. MOTION by Westin to approve the minutes of the November 13, 1984 Regular Meeting as printed. Second by Hasbrouck. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. MOTION by Hasbrouck to approve the bills as presented. Second by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Don Brown presented pencil quotes on the furnishing of Polyphosphate and Chlorine Injection Equipment for Wells #3, #6 and # 7. Feed -Rite Controls quote was $910.00 and $3,385.00 respectively. Western Chemical quote was $ 1,156.00 for Polyphosphate and no quote on the Chlorine Equipment. Feed -Rite Control quote includes installation where Western Chemical does not. Don Brown recommended purchase of three Polyphosphate and one Chlorine Injection Systems from Feed -Rite Controls. MOTION by Walsh to award the contract to Feed -Rite Controls, Inc., for the furnishing and installation of Polyphosphate Injection Equipment on Wells #3, # 6 and # 7 at the quoted price of $910.00 each installed and furnishing and installation of Chlorine Injection Equipment for Well # 6 at the quoted price of $3,385.00 installed for a total quoted cost of $6,115.00. Second by Westin. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Don Brown presented a brief update on the progress of the Labor Negotiation to date along with an update on the strike contingency plan being prepared for the City. President Walsh advised the Commission that the Council unanimously voted to deny the Dakota Central Office request for increased water supply at their regular meeting on December 4, 1984. After reviewing the Council action he felt that what had taken place was in error and • he will be asking the Council to reconsider their action and cause action to be taken to indicate that the City is not interested in participating in this proposed water service but Dakota Central Offices could undertake the project on their own. UTILITY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 10, 1984 PAGE 2 • Minnesota Health Department Annual report on the wells was presented to the Commission. They congratulated the superintendent on a good report and ordered the report placed on file. President Walsh commented positively on a management letter he had received a copy of noting his agreement with this type of direction. MOTION by Walsh to adjourn. Second by Westin. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Respectfully submitted, Don F. Darling Secretary C] •