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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 UC MinutesCITY OF ROSEMOUNT AGENDA • REGULAR UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1994 6:30 P.M. UPPER CONFERENCE ROOM 1. Call to Order 2. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes of December 13, 1993 Regular Meeting (Approved as corrected) 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Drainage District SHA -75 Study (MOTION to accept ......$80,000) b. Bijger Pond Update (Discussion) C. Billing Statement Design /Meter Reader (MOTION to approve billing......; MOTION to accept MR) d. Sewer /Water Mandatory Connection Letter (MOTION to approve .....) e. Well #7 Update (Discussion) f. Rosemount Senior Dining Agreement (MOTION to recommend to Council ..... • g. Drop Box Space Agreement (MOTION to approve......) 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Fund Transfer (MOTION to approve .....) b. Storm Water Utility /Environmental Engineer Discussion (Need for... Discussion) C. Ponding Dedication Discussion (Discussion..Draft Policy) d. Water Bypass Discussion (Discussion... Draft Letter) e. 6. PRESIDENT'S REPORT Add on a. MPCA Ground Water Handouts 7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Review Financial Report (Brief Discussion) b. Set Next Meeting Agenda (Set Agenda) C. Carrousel Plaza - Storm Water - Verbal (Discussion) Add on d. Meter Replacement, Non-entry (Discussion... Send Letter) iAdd on e. Carrollton 4th Addition (Discussion) Add on f. Dakota County Bike Stop (Chippendale & CR 42 Discussion) 8. ADJOURNMENT (Pity of Rosemount ISHONE (612) 4234411 2675 - 145th Street West, Rosemount, Minnesota FAX (612) 4235203 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 510, Rosemount, Minnesota 55066.0510 • c: UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES January 10, 1994 MAYOR Edward B. McMenomy COUNCILMEMBERS Joan Anderson Cathy Busho James (Red) Steals Dennis Wippermann INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR Ronald E. Wasmund Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Regular Utilities Commission Meeting of the City of Rosemount was duly held on January 10, 1994 at 6:30 p.m. in the Upper Level Conference Room of the City Hall. President Mulhern called the meeting to order with Commission Member Walsh, City Engineer /Assistant Public Works Director Osmundson, Finance Director May, Finance Accountant Korpela, Public Works Supervisor Widstrom and Recording Secretary Dorniden present. Additions to the agen MPCA Ground Water Commission Member Walsh posting of meetings to com4 MOTION by Walsh to a Commission meeting a: aea: Brian Bourassa of OSM Engineerin Shannon Drainage District. He listec a little more expensive and expan discussing each solution with Mr. 8 Replacement, non - entry; Item 6a.- , 1993 minutes to reflect the )er 13, 1993 regular Utility Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. presentation and an analysis of the :ions, which are in his study, each one D next. The Commission spent time MOTION by Walsh to accept the drainage study and recommend City Council order plans and specifications for Phase I Improvements of SHA 73 A & B at approximately $80,000. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Birger Pond Update A brief discussion took place regarding the study which was ordered at the same time the SHA 75 study was ordered. Preliminary calculations have been done. Also, at this time the City is negotiating easement acquisitions and the closure of the well on the Birger Farm site. Condemnation is always one option which can be followed. 6verylkings Coming (UP Rosemounl. l A rmycWd C]Plr. • UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES January 10, 1994 Billing Statement Design /Meter Reader These two items were listed on the agenda as a single item, however, the Commission took each one individually. MOTION by Walsh to approve new billing statements and envelopes to be implemented as of the April 1, 1994 billing. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. The major discussion around the meter reader agreement revolved around whether to read the first two weeks of the month versus the last two weeks. MOTION by Mulhern to accept RMR Services quote for meter reading services at $0.32 per meter for the 1994 billing year. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Rosemount Senior Dining Agreement • MOTION by Walsh to approve recommending to the City Council the agreement between the City of Rosemount and the Rosemount Senior Dining Organization (Senior Diners) for the stuffing of envelopes. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Drop Box Space Agreement MOTION by Mulhern to approve the Drop Box Space Agreement between the City of Rosemount and the Rosemount Center Association. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Sewer/Water Mandatory Letter This item was placed on the agenda for the discussion of residences which have the option of hooking up to water and /or sewer services but have not done so. Staff asked the Commission support to notice these properties to come into compliance. MOTION by Mulhern to approve notification letter form and format and to recommend City Council authorize enforcement action to proceed. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Well #7 Update • The Commission and Staff discussed the progress of the repairs on Well #7. The well should be up and running within a month after the work actually gets started. • UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES January 10, 1994 Public Works Supervisor Widstrom apprised the Commission that the chlorination injectors should be updated and possibly tie into the computer for monitoring. Fund Transfers Finance Director May led a brief discussion with the explanations for the transfers presented to the Commission. MOTION by Walsh to approve the 1994 principal and interest payments on the G.O. Storm Water Revenue Bonds, 1992B. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Review Financial Report The financial reports the Commission get each month are unaudited. If the Commission has any questions regarding these reports they are welcomed to call Finance Director May regarding these income statements. 0 Storm Water Utility /Environmental Engineer Discussion With the adoption of the Comprehensive Guide Plan comes the mandatory order to revise the City storm water plan through Metropolitan Council, thus the need for an Environmental Engineer. At this time however, the Commission doesn't feel this position is warranted. It will be brought back by Staff on the next agenda. Ponding Dedication Discussion Discussion regarding what a clear dedicated amount should be and what type of formula should be used in ponding dedication ensued. The Commission directed Staff to bring this item back to the Commission at the February 7, 1994 meeting after checking with different cities to see what their policies are. Water By -Pass Discussion Several homes in Rosemount have a by -pass valve before the meter to keep lines flowing during the winter months. It has been determined that these lines should be disconnected as they are creating unaccountable consumption for water and sewer. The Commission recommended that Staff draft a letter to the property owners to let them know that the City will be disconnecting the by- passes. is UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES January 10, 1994 President's Resort President Mulhern handed out material he'd received from the MPCA regarding ground water protection. Carrousel Plaza - Storm Water Staff informed the Commission that the storm drain pipe off Carousel Way will be taking water to a NURP pond (929 Contour) at the developers cost, but that there would be a Core cost of approximately $4,000 paid to the Developer for pipe and pond oversizing. Meter Replacement City Engineer Osmundson added this item to the agenda at this time. He wanted the Commission to know that only six (6) homes haven't received any type of outside reader to -date. Letters will be sent informing the property owners that they have to • have these installed or it may be possible their water will be shut off until they comply. Carrollton 4th Addition Again, City Engineer Osmundson added this item. This item went before Council in December and the Council ordered a Feasibility Report be done. Dakota County Bike Stop This item was added to advise the Commission that Dakota County is entertaining the idea of a Bike Stop at the intersection of County Road 42 and Chippendale. Commission Member Walsh feels the City should check with the lease agreement they have with U. S. West regarding the northeast corner. Set Next Meeting Agenda 1 Update Drainage Study 2 Birger Pond 3 Well #7 Update 4 Storm Water Utility /Environmental Engineer 5 Ponding Dedication • 6 Water By -Pass 7 Star Cable UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES January 10, 1994 MOTION by Walsh to adjourn. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted,V Cindy Dorniden Public Works Secretary C • CITY OF ROSEMOUNT WOKM 241-44 9- 7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT a. 8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Review Financial Report (No questions) • b. Drainage Studies - Update (None) C. MWCC - Letter (Brief Discussion) d. Set Next Meeting Agenda (Set Agenda) 9. ADJOURNMENT AGENDA • REGULAR UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1994 6:30 P.M. 1. Reorganization of Commission a. Swearing in Ceremonies b. Election of President 2. Call to Order 3. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda (None) 4. Approval of Minutes of January 10, 1994 Regular Meeting (Approved) 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Rate Study Discussion (Presentation, Discussion, MOTION to set Special Meeting 2/22) b. Well #7 Update (More Difficulties, Discussion, MOTION to authorize purchase of chemical feed equipment) C. Storm Water Utility /Environmental Engineer Discussion (Discussion, MOTION to approve) d. Storm Water Management Ordinance (Brief Discussion, Tabled for next regular meeting) e. Water By -pass Letter (MOTION to authorize ......) f. Star Cable Discussion (Discussion on Franchise, Susan Miles; DCTC request; JPA; MOTION to recommend to City Council...... 9• 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Equipment Purchases (MOTION to approve ...... b. C.I.P. - Water & Sewer Discussion (Tabled until Special Meeting) C. GTI - STAC Waiver Request (Discussion; MOTION to uphold policy...) d. Shannon Hills 6th Addition Feasibility Report (Discussion; MOTION to receive..... e. 145th Street Reconstruction -Chili Avenue to Cameo Avenue Feasibility Report (MOTION to receive .....) f. Fund Transfer (MOTION to approve ....... 9- 7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT a. 8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Review Financial Report (No questions) • b. Drainage Studies - Update (None) C. MWCC - Letter (Brief Discussion) d. Set Next Meeting Agenda (Set Agenda) 9. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF RO S E M O U N T 2875 1CI 45thi Street West P.O. Box 510 osemoun Everything's Coming U Rosemount!! g p 55068 -0510 0 55068-0510 Phone: 612 -423 -4411 Fax: 612- 423 -5203 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 1994 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Regular Utilities Commission Meeting of the City of Rosemount was duly held on February 7, 1994 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Interim City Administrator /Public Works Director Ron Wasmund administered the "Oath of Office" to Shawn Mulhern as reappointed Commission Member. Wasmund opened nominations for the President of the Utility Commission. MOTION by Oxborough to nominate Mulhern for President of the Utility Commission. SECOND by Walsh. Wasmund asked if there were anymore nominations. MOTION by Walsh to close nominations. SECOND by Oxborough. By unanimous Is Wasmund Shawn Mulhern was re- elected as President of the Utility Commission. Wasmund turned the meeting over to him. President Mulhern called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. with Commission Members Walsh, Oxborough, Interim Administrator /Public Works Director Wasmund, City Engineer Osmundson, Finance Director May, Finance Accountant Korpela, Public Works Supervisor Widstrom and Recording Secretary Dorniden were present. There were no additions or corrections to the agenda. MOTION by Walsh to approve the minutes of the January 10, 1994 regular Utility Commission meeting. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. OLD BUSINESS Rate Study Discussion Dave Simons from SEH, Inc. made a presentation regarding projections for water and sanitary sewer rates. Over 65% of total cost goes into operating the water services and 93% of total cost for sewer is paid out to MWCC. MOTION by Walsh to call for a special Utility Commission meeting on February 22, 40 1994 at 5:00 p.m. in the Upper Level Conference Room of City Hall for the further discussion of the Rate Study. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. ®Printedon 0 paper con taining 3 30% % post<onsomer materials. UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES • FEBRUARY 7, 1994 Well #7 Update Staff shared with the Commission the many difficulties they are having with Well #7 repairs including the contractor getting the bailing tool stuck in the well. The Commission feels that the company doing the repairs should be responsible for anything above and beyond what they were hired for. Staff recommended that the Commission consider purchasing the replacement of the chemical feed equipment from Feed -Rite Controls. MOTION by Walsh to authorize the purchase of chemical feed equipment for Well #7 with a purchase price not to exceed $5,400. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Ayes: 0. Storm Water Utility /Environmental Engineer Staff presented the pro's of hiring a Storm Water Utility /Environmental Engineer. After • a brief discussion the Commission agreed with Staff. MOTION by Mulhern to approve the beginning of the hiring process for an environmental engineer with cost incurred to be paid from the Storm Water Utility Fee. SECOND by Walsh. A brief discussion took place realizing that this position would have to go before Council since the Utility Commission is not empowered to hire personnel. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Storm Water Management Ordinance The Commission went over the draft copy of the Storm Water Management Ordinance. It was a consensus that Staff needs further direction on the modifications to the Ordinance. It was agreed to table this item until the next regular Utility Commission meeting, but Staff will make a presentation to the Council prior to that to let them know that it is coming. Water By -Pass Letter 0 2 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES • FEBRUARY 7, 1994 MOTION by Walsh to authorize the Public Works Staff to send out the attached By- Pass letter. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Star Cable Discussion Susan Miles, an attorney specializing in cable franchises, discussed with the Commission the cable law changes and how some may apply to the City of Rosemount. Roger Norstead, Superintendent of District 917, Dakota County Technical College, addressed the Commission with his desires for the College to hook up to cable, as per the Franchise Agreement. Roy Schneider and Gary Aber were also in attendance from the College to offer their comments as to the service they used to have and what happened to it. When the Commission is listing their items of concerns for Marcus, the College will be one of the items on that list. • President Mulhern discussed the meeting he attended regarding the purchase from Star Cable to Marcus. The Commission discussed a joint powers agreement with the Cities of Lakeville, Farmington and Rosemount. Barnett & Moss Law Firm is handling these negotiations. Public Hearings have been scheduled for February 28, 1994 and March 8, 1994 in the Lakeville Council Chambers. MOTION by Walsh to recommend that the City Council enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with Farmington and Lakeville in pursuit of an updated Franchise Agreement for the Cable Commission. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. More discussion took place regarding the formal notice received December 22, 1993 regarding the sale of Star Cable. The Commission directed Staff to approach the City Council with their recommended action and let the City Council move for formal action making sure that they are aware the Technical College is looking for their needs to be updated. Possibly having the new franchise agreement defining a cable drop. A break was called by President Mulhern at 9:18 p.m. The meeting was resumed at 9:30 p.m. GTI - STAC Waiver Request 0 3 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES i FEBRUARY 7, 1994 A brief description of what STAC (Storm Sewer Availability Charge) is was presented to the Commission to refresh their memories. GTI Theaters, being built on the Carlson property in Carrousel Plaza Addition, had representatives in attendance to ask a waiver of said fees or at least a decrease. Mr. Guetschoff, owner of GTI Theaters, and Mr. Ron Carlson, one of the owners of Carlson properties, were in attendance to review their reasoning. The Commission was in agreement that if they should waiver fees for this particular parcel it would set a precedent for other additions. It was suggested by the Commission that the ordinance be reviewed to see how green space, ponding and impervious surfaces are addressed. MOTION by Walsh to uphold policy and deny waiver of Storm Water Availability Charge (STAG) to GTI. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 1. Motion passed. Equipment Purchases & Schooling City Engineer /Assistant Public Works Director Osmundson presented information on three pieces of equipment and a school he feels that the Utility Maintenance Staff . needs. MOTION by Oxborough to approve the expenditures as listed in memo's from Public Works Supervisor Widstrom for the cut -off saw, magnetic locator, air compressor for the rural water system and schooling for electrical troubleshooting. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. C.I.P. - Water & Sewer This item was tabled until the Special February 22, 1994 meeting. Receive Feasibility Report - Shannon Hills 6th Addition, Project #251 The feasibility report was reviewed giving a project overview. A brief discussion took place regarding the flooding that goes on in what will be Shannon Hills 6th Addition. The Commission was apprised of the Public Hearing for the project and that the residents on Copper Court in the Country Hills 3rd Addition were invited to that meeting because of the water problems. • 4 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES . FEBRUARY 7, 1994 MOTION by Walsh to receive the feasibility report for Shannon Hills 6th Addition Street and Utility Improvements, City Project #251 and place it on file. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Receive Feasibility Report - 145th Street from Chili Avenue to Cameo Avenue, Project #245 The feasibility report was reviewed providing a project overview. MOTION by Walsh to receive the feasibility report for 145th Street Improvements from Chili Avenue to Cameo Avenue, City Project #245, and place it on file. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Fund Transfer Finance Director May presented this transfer to the Commission. • MOTION by Walsh to approve the attached transfer for the balance needed to cover the 2/1/94 principal and interest payments on the G.O. Water Revenue Bonds, 1989A in the amount of $69,000. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Review Financial Report There were no questions on the financial report. Drainage Studies - Update No update presented at this time. MWCC Letter A letter was presented which showed the decrease of usage from 321 mg to 300 mg for our billing. Further adjustments will take place determined by actual flow. Update on Well #3 Staff apprised the Commission on malfunctions which occurred within Well #3. The mechanical problem is being worked on. A new clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing will be replaced. 0 5 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES • FEBRUARY 7, 1994 Set Agenda C.I.P. and Rate Study will be done at a Special meeting on February 22, 1994. March 7, 1994 Regular Agenda will be as follows: Receive Feasibility Report - West Ridge 5th Addition Receive Feasibility Report - Shannon Pond 2nd Addition Receive Feasibility Report - O'Leary's Hills 7th & 8th Addition Job Description - Environmental Engineer Storm Water Management Ordinance Dakota County Senior High Rise MOTION by Mulhern to adjourn. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. • 0 6 Respectfully Submitted, Cindy Dorniden Public Works Secretary CITY OF RO S E M O U N T 2875 -1IALL 45th Street West P.O. Box 510 Everything's Coming U Rosemount!! g p Rosemount, MN 55068 -0510 0 Phone: 612- 423 -4411 Fax: 612- 423 -5203 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 22, 1994 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Special Utilities Commission Meeting of the City of Rosemount was duly held on February 22, 1994 at 5:15 p.m. in the Upper Level Conference Room of the City Hall. President Mulhern called the meeting to order with Commission Member Walsh, Oxborough, City Engineer /Assistant Public Works Director Osmundson, Finance Director May, Finance Accountant Korpela and Recording Secretary Dorniden present. MOTION by Walsh to set a two (2) hour time limit on this special meeting. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. 5 Year C.I.P. - Water & Sewer Commission Members felt the way the C.I.P. was presented led to a false impression. A C.I.P. should be meant to reflect "new" items not replacements. The conversation went from "Capital" expense versus "Capital" improvement. City Engineer Osmundson took the Commission through each item of expense. It was a consensus on the Commissions part that the C.I.P. should be broke down further to place items in their proper perspective, so Staff will bring this breakdown back to the Commission. Rate Study Dave Simons from SEH, Inc. presented examples to the Commission. They discussed several different scenarios. No minimum usage, but still a minimum charge is being considered. The public has to remember there are depreciating expenses involved whether using water or not. The Commission summarized their meeting by having Staff further look into the C.I.P., promote water conservation and remembering that covering fixed expenses is the main idea of a rate change. Staff is directed to bring back the new numbers at the next regular meeting. MOTION by Mulhern to adjourn. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, &,�� Q A*-,� • Cindy Dorniden Public Works Secretary toPrinted on recycled paper containing 30% post< wm materials. CITY OF RO S E M O U N T 2875 CITY thiStreet West P.O. Box 510 Everything's Coming U Rosemount!! g p Rosemount, MN 55068 -0510 0 Phone: 612- 423 -4411 Fax: 612- 423 -5203 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 7, 1994 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Regular Utilities Commission Meeting of the City of Rosemount was duly held on March 7, 1994 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. President Mulhern called the meeting to order with Commission Member Walsh, Oxborough, Public Works Director Wasmund, City Engineer /Assistant Public Works Director Osmundson, Finance Director May, Finance Accountant Korpela and Recording Secretary Dorniden present. Additions to the agenda: Item 5h. Update on Meter Reading Program and Meter Installation. City Engineer requested that the Parks Director's item be moved up on the agenda • should he arrive at the meeting before the item is reached. MOTION by Walsh to approve the -minutes of the February 7, 1994 regular Utility Commission meeting. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to approve the minutes of the February 22, 1994 special Utility Commission meeting. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. OLD BUSINESS Rate Study Discussion Dave Simons from SEH, Inc. made a presentation regarding projections for water and sanitary sewer rates. Over 65% of total cost goes into operating the water services and 93% of total cost for sewer is paid out to MWCC. The Commission needs to reaffirm a comfort level on the fixed costs. MOTION by Walsh to set a special Utility Commission meeting on March 21, 1994 at 5:00 p.m. in the Upper Level Conference Room of City Hall for the further discussion of the Rate Study. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Ways to promote conservation were briefly discussed. • toPnnW-,ecycWpaW �&m ;ng3ox UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 7, 1994 Update on Meter Reading & Installation Finance Accountant Korpela gave an overview of how the first meter readings went with RMR Services. Several homes were found not to have outside remotes. Some policies are going to have to be established as to handle problem homes such as no remotes, remotes not accessible, dogs in yards, etc. The homes with no outside readers and readers with problems will be added to the March 21, 1994 agenda with a count of how many and an amount it will take to install or repair. 5 Year C.I.P. /C.R.P. - Water and Sewer Discussion A brief discussion took place regarding the C.I.P /C.R.P. C.I.P will be coming from Core Funds and the C.R.P. will be taken from the users fee. MOTION by Mulhern to approve the 5 Year Water and Sanitary Sewer Capital • Improvement Program (C.1.P.) and Capital Replacement Program (C.R.P.) as presented and place them on file. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Water By -Pass Problems /Policy for Thawing Frozen Water Lines City Engineer Osmundson led a discussion regarding the problems with the water by- passes and frozen water lines. Staff was directed to refine the policy for the next regular Utility Commission meeting. Star Cable Update A brief update was given on the sale of Star Cable and the public hearing which is going to be held on March 15, 1994 prior to the transfer. President Mulhern will attend the hearing. Discussion followed regarding businesses which are not connected to cable but would like to be. This is something the attorneys can bring up at the Public Hearing along with clarification of municipal buildings and drops. 2 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 7, 1994 MOTION by Walsh to support the March 15, 1994 Public Hearing to facilitate the Star /Marcus Cable Transfer. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. McCarthy Well #7 Invoice AQproval A brief discussion took place regarding an invoice in the amount of $35,130.28 from McCarthy Well. Staff felt there were charges on the invoice that were the responsibility of McCarthy and not the City. MOTION by Walsh to approve the bill from McCarthy Well for the repairs to Well #7 in the amount of $26,088. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Country Hills 6th Addition Watermain Core Cost • City Engineer Osmundson gave a brief overview of this project. MOTION by Mulhern to approve expenditures of $12,608 from Water Core Fund for oversizing of the watermain through Country Hills 6th Addition. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Payment for Rate Study Public Works Director Wasmund explained that at the time the Water and Sewer Rate Study was awarded to SEH, Inc. it was not decided how this study would be paid for. This item was on the agenda basically for clarification. MOTION by Oxborough to approve payment to Short, Elliott, Hendrickson, Inc. in the amount of $4,702.50 and to expend those funds from the Water and Sewer Core Funds. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. 3 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 7, 1994 NEW BUSINESS Birger Pond Grant Application Parks Director Bechtold gave a presentation to the Commission regarding a Grant Application which was submitted for Birger Pond. This could be a matching 50% Grant for acquisition of the property if approved. It was received as a park and storm water pond. MOTION by Oxborough to authorize the President of the Utility Commission to sign a letter of support for the Birger Pond Grant Application. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Acknowledgment of Fund Transfer • This item was on the agenda to apprise the Commission of the fund transfer which took place for the Armory Storm Water Project. The Commission discussed this transfer and felt that the Port Authority and other parties should help to pay this $ 21,000. 9 Receive Feasibility Reports - Shannon Pond 3rd Addition Street & Utility Improvements, City Project $248 and West Ridge 5th Addition Street & Utility Improvements, City Project #242 A brief presentation and discussion was made on these two projects explaining why they are being done jointly. MOTION by Walsh to receive the feasibility report for Shannon Pond 3rd Addition Street and Utility Improvements, City Project #248 and West Ridge 5th Addition Street and Utility Improvements, City Project #242 and place them on file. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. 4 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES . MARCH 7, 1994 Receive Feasibility Report- O'Leary's Hills 7th and 8th Addition Street & Utility Improvements, City Projects #253 & #254 A brief presentation and discussion was made on these two projects outlining why they are being done jointly. MOTION by Walsh to receive the feasibility report for O'leary's Hills 7th & 8th Addition Street and Utility Improvements, City Projects #253 & #254. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Dakota County Senior Housing Project Public Works Director Wasmund gave a presentation as to how the Dakota County Senior Housing Project was conceived and how the site was selected. Walsh and Oxborough had no comments because they felt they would be violating the City Code • of Ethics since they are in the effected area. Questions were brought out about the vacation of Birch Street which is located on the original plat. Also numerous questions regarding elevation, parking, flooding, etc. Business Park Ponding The Commission discussed the 80 acres the Rosemount Port Authority purchased for a business park. The development of this land will create the need for storm water pond development. Discussion included wetland protection with NURP ponds, quantity of storage and contribution from other properties that may be developing to the north. Review Financial Report This item will be discussed in greater detail at the April meeting. 5 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 7, 1994 MWCC - Letter The letter received from MWCC was an official notification of assignment of flows to show a readjustment in our monthly billing. The Commission discussed this adjustment and also problems that they can foresee with infiltration to the system, specifically the intersections of Lower 147th Street and Cambrian Avenue and Lower 147th Street and Canada Avenue. The Commission also reviewed an excerpt from Water Talk regarding climate and rainfall. The Commission received a copy of a Purchase Order which was written for the Chlorination Equipment for Well #7 and approved at the previous Utility Commission meeting. Set Next Meeting Agenda • Refine Policy - Water By -Pass • Star Cable Clarification of Municipal Buildings Clarification of Drop Lines • Remaining Storm Core on Armory Site • Review Financial Report in Detail- Quarterly Report • Rate Study -Final Draft • McCarthy Well - Well #7 • Job Description - Environmental Engineer • Storm Water Management Ordinance 0 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES 16 MARCH 7, 1994 • • Agenda for March 21, 1994 Special Meg ina_ • Rate Study • Cost for Water Meter Installation and Repairs MOTION by Mulhern to adjourn. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Meeting was adjourned at 10:29 p.m. 7 Respectfully submitted, Cindy Dorniden Public Works Secretary CITY OF ROSEMOU NT Everything's Coming Up Rosemount!! UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 21, 1994 CITY HALL 2875 — 145th Street West P.O. Box 510 Rosemount, MN 55068.0510 Phone: 612. 423 -4411 Fax: 612- 423 -5203 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Special Utilities Commission Meeting of the City of Rosemount was duly held on March 21, at 5 :20 p.m. in the Upper Level Conference Room of the City Hall. President Mulhern called the meeting to order with Commission Member Walsh, Public Works Director Wasmund, City Engineer /Assistant Public Works Director Osmundson, Finance Director May, Finance Accountant Korpela and Recording Secretary Stoffel present. RMR Quote Director Wasmund distributed quotes from Water Pro for the replacement of 70 ECR meters and touchpad, and for the repairing of 154 existing meters. MOTION by Walsh to have Water Pro install new ECR meters and touch pads on 70 meters and perform necessary work on 154 meters and funding to come from the core fund. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Rate Study Dave Simons from SEH, Inc. presented examples of rates for water and sewer to the Commission. They discussed several different scenarios. The Commission directed Simons to make changes to the rate structure presentation and bring these changes back to the Utilities Commission for their review. MOTION by Walsh to schedule a Special Utilities Commission meeting for 4 -11 -94 at 5:00 p.m. in the Upper Conference Lounge at City Hall to discuss the water and sewer study rate. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. MOTION by Mulhern to adjourn. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Maryann Stoffel Public Works Secretary • toPrinted on rttydedpaper containing 30% post-cons —materials. CITY OF ROSEMOUNT Wes; AGENDA 46 REGULAR UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1994 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda (Update Reading Prg & Meter Install) 3. Approval of Minutes of February 7, 1994 Regular Meeting (Motion to approve....) 4. Approval of Minutes of February 22, 1994 Special Meeting (Motion to approve....) 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Rate Study Discussion (Motion... Set Special Meeting 3- 21 -94) b. C.I. P.- Water & Sewer Discussion (Motion to approve .....) C. Water By -Pass Problems /Policy for Thawing Frozen Water Lines (Discussion, refine policy ....) d. Star Cable Update (Motion to support....) e. McCarthy Well #7 Invoice Approval (Motion to approve bill ...) f. Country Hills 6th Water Core Payment (Motion to approve ...... g. Payment for Rate Study (Motion to approve payment .....) h. Update on Meter Reading Program & Meter Installation (Add to March 21 special meeting) • 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Acknowledgment of Fund Transfer (More explanation at next regular meeting) b. West Ridge 5th /Shannon Pond 2nd Addition Feasibility Reports (Motion to receive ..... and place on file) C. O'Leary's Hills 7th & 8th Addition Feasibility Report (Motion to receive ... and place on file) d. Dakota County Senior High Rise (Presentation & Brief Discussion) e. Birger Pond Grant Application (Motion to authorize .....) f. Business Park Ponding (Discussion on concept) 7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT F-4 8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Review Financial Report (in Depth Review at April meeting) b. MWCC - Letter (Discussion on infiltration to system) C. Set Next Meeting Agenda (Agenda set) d. 9. ADJOURNMENT (Adjourned at 10:29 p.m.) CITY OF ROSEMOUNT AGENDA REGULAR UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1994 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes of March 7, 1994 Regular Meeting - PULLED 4. Approval of Minutes of March 21, 1994 Special Meeting (Approved) 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Refine Policy - Water By Pass - PULLED b. Star Cable - Clarification of Municipal Bldg (Discussion) C. Storm Core on Armory Site (change Orders, Monitor usage) d. Review Financial Report - Verbal e. Carrollton 4th Drainage (Overview of water problems) ADD f. McCarthy Well (MOTION to authorize payment .......) 9• h. 6. NEW BUSINESS • a. Water Main Break - Diamond Path (MOTION to prepare plans & spec's- Diamond Path Interconnect) ADD b. Resident Complaint (MOTION to uphold policy .......) (MOTION to include State Lead Test Fee - 1995 ..........) C. d. e. f. 7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT a. 8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Set Next Meeting Agenda (Set Agenda) ADD b. Costaka Complaint (Brief discussion, no action) ADD c. SEH Revisions (MOTION to authorize changes to Sewer/Water Rate Study) • ADD d. RMR Replacement Update (Discussion) 9. ADJOURNMENT (8:35 p.m.) CITY OF RO S E M O U N T 2875 C145thiStreet West P.O. Box 510 Everything's Coming U Rosemount!! g p Rosemount, MN 55068 -0510 0 Phone: 612- 423 -4411 Fax: 612.423 -5203 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 11, 1994 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Regular Utilities Commission Meeting of the City of Rosemount was duly held on April 11, 1994 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hail. President Mulhern called the meeting with Commission Members Oxborough and Walsh, Assistant Public Works Director /City Engineer Osmundson, Finance Director May, Accountant Korpela, and Recording Secretary Stoffel present. Items 3 and 5a were pulled from the agenda. Items - 5f McCarthy Well; 6b Resident Complaint; 8b Costaka Complaint; 8c SEH Revisions to Computer Rate Study; and 8d RIVIR Replacement Update were added to the agenda. • MOTION by Walsh to approve the minutes of the March 21, 1994 Special Utility Commission meeting. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. OLD BUSINESS Star Cable City Engineer Osmundson updated the Commission regarding the transfer of ownership of Star Metro Cable Inc. to Marcus Cable Partners. The Commission directed staff to ask the cable company to identify what areas of Rosemount were lacking service and direct their responses to the Commission. Storm Core on Armory Site The Commission was apprised of the change orders for the Community Center Project. Discussion ensued regarding this project. The Commission directed staff to monitor water usage for parks, Community Center and municipal buildings and report quarterly readings to the Commission. Review Financial Report • Finance Director May recapped the financial reports for the Commission. pdnted on mtycledp*p containing 30% postconsom r materials. • UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 11, 1994 Carrollton 4th Drainage City Engineer Osmundson presented an overview of the water problems at Carrollton Fourth Addition. Osmundson will update the Commission of any action taken by the City Council on this subdivision. McCarthy Well The Commission discussed the cost incurred for the repairs to well number seven. MOTION by Walsh to authorize payment to McCarthy Well in the amount of $29,197.51 for repair work to Well #7. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. NEW BUSINESS Water Main Break City Engineer Osmundson updated the Commission in reference to the water main break • which occurred on Diamond Path. Discussion ensued as to why it had occurred and what a possible solution would be. Osmundson advised that the insulation had been replaced and black topping of the surface would occur when the plants resumed operation in the spring. C, MOTION by Mulhern to direct Staff to prepare plans and specifications for the Apple Valley intra -City connection. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Resident Complaint Finance Director May informed the Commission of the City's responsibility to collect annually for the State Testing Fee. A complaint by Mr. Osborne was reviewed by the Commission. MOTION by Walsh to uphold the policy of charging the State Water Testing fee of $5.21 for the years of 1993 -94 and those who want to use their courtesy credit may do so. There was no second to the motion, motion withdrawn by Walsh. MOTION by Walsh to uphold our policy for the State Testing Fee of $5.21 for 1993 and 1994 and that those customers that were not full customers in 1993 would be allowed to use their one time courtesy credit to cover the cost. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. 2 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 11, 1994 Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to direct Staff to include State Lead Test Fee as part of operating budget for 1995 and direct SEH to update. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Set Agenda 1. Star Cable 2. Carrollton Fourth Update 3. Watermain Break - Diamond Path 4. Any Complaints Costaka Complaint Commission discussed Costaka Complaint. No action taken, discussion only. SEH Revisions MOTION by Walsh to authorize SEH to make necessary changes to the Sewer /Water Rate Study. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. RMR Replacement Update The Commission was updated with reference to the replacements made by RMR. To date 94 of 220 water meter changes have been done. The estimated completion date for the project is April 28, 1994. MOTION by Mulhern to adjourn. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Maryann offel Recording Secretary 3 . :'.a. r , ., . \ • ROSEMOUNT Everything's Coming Up Rosemount!! UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 11, 1994 CITY HALL 2875 — 145th Street West P.O. Box 510 Rosemount, MN 55068.0510 Phone: 612- 423 -4411 Fax: 612- 423 -5203 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Special Utilities Commission Meeting of the City of Rosemount was duly held on April 11, 1994 at 5:00 p.m. in the Upper Level Conference Room of the City Hall. President Mulhern called the meeting to order with Commission Member Walsh, Oxborough, City Engineer /Assistant Public Works Director Osmundson, Finance Director May, Finance Accountant Korpela and Recording Secretary Stoffel present. Rate Study Dave Simons from SEH, Inc. presented examples of rates for water and sewer to the Commission. The discussed several different scenarios. The Commission directed • Simons to finalize sewer and water rate packet information. MOTION by Walsh to request City Council to set a joint meeting with the Utility Commission on May 9, 1994 to discuss sewer /water rate structure. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to adjourn. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Maryann toffel Public Works Secretary 0 ®Nr*di, 3kd ca,tai.r,W Sox pogo wrre,m tr ialr. CITY OF ROSEMOUNT b AGENDA • JOINT SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL /UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING AND REGULAR UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, MAY 9, 1994 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order of Special Meeting a. Presentation By Staff Regarding Sewer and Water Rates b. Take Action 2. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING 8:30 P.M. 3. Call to Order of Regular Utility Commission Meeting 4. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda 5. OLD BUSINESS • a. Wachter 186A Outlet (Carrollton 4th) (Brief overview, MOTION to approve & take from Storm Water Core Fund.....) b. Rosemount Village Square STAC Charges (MOTION to request Council refer waivers ......) ADD c. Order Section 29 Storm Drain Feasibility Report (MOTION to authorize .....) 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Water Resources Education Plan (Tom Heran, Consultant for Water Resources, Draft copy of WREP) ADD b. Well House Roof Repair (MOTION to authorize repairs ......1 ADD c. Sidewalk area west of Total Gas Station (Discussion, Directed Staff ......I 7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT a. 8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Set Next Meeting Agenda (Set Agenda) • ADD b. Donation - Cable System (Jaycees donated $1,500 for install .....) 9. ADJOURNMENT (10:28 p.m.) CITY OF RO S E M O U N T 2875 C145thiStreet West P.O. Sox 510 Everything's Coming U Rosemount!! 9 !� Rosemount, MN 55068 -0510 0 Phone: 612- 423 -4411 Fax: 612.423 -5203 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 9, 1994 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Regular Utilities Commission Meeting of the City of Rosemount was duly held on May 9, 1994 at 8:28 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. President Mulhern called the meeting with Commission Members Oxborough and Walsh, Public Works Director Wasmund, Assistant Public Works Director /City Engineer Osmundson, and Recording Secretary Stoffel present. Items 5c Order Section 29 Storm Drain Feasibility Report, 6b Well House Roof Repair and 6c Sidewalk area west of Total Gas Station were added to the agenda. Water Resources Education Plan Commission began with item 6a to accommodate Tom Heran, Consultant for Water Resource. Heran presented to the Commission for their review a public comment draft of the WREP (Water Resource Education Plan). • OLD BUSINESS is Wachter Outlet City Engineer Osmundson presented the Commission with a brief overview of the Wachter 186A outlet City Project No. 257. MOTION by Walsh to approve Wachter Storm Water 186A outlet City Project 257 and funding to come out of Storm Water Core Fund. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Rosemount Village Square STAC Charges An informational update was presented to the Commission regarding City Council's action on the STAC charges for Rosemount Village Square. Discussion ensued at to why the City Council would negotiate a reduction in fees accorded the Commission. MOTION by Mulhern to request that City Council refers requests for waiver for availability charges to Utility Commission for consideration or action. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. INRin wn recycled paper containing 30§e post <on ,Wmaterials. • UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 9, 1994 Storm Drain Feasibility Report Osmundson presented a brief overview of the need for a Section 29 storm drainage feasibility report. MOTION by Mulhern to authorize the feasibility report for Section 29 Storm Drainage. SECOND by Walsh. Discussion ensued with Director Wasmund informing the Commission that the timing of the project necessitated City Council approval. VOTE ON MOTION Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. NEW BUSINESS Well House Roof Repair • City Engineer distributed copies of a quote from Superior Roofing for the repairs of well 3, 6, and 7's roofs. The estimate included a 20 year guarantee. • MOTION by Walsh to authorize repairs to the roofs of well 3, 6, and 7 to Superior Roofing not to exceed $2801.63 with funds coming form Water Core Fund. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Sidewalk Area Commissioner Oxborough brought the need to repair the sidewalk and boulevard on Lower 147th Street to the attention of the Commission. These repairs are needed as a direct result of Peoples Natural Gas working in the easement area. The Commission directed staff to check on the restoration and send letters to the resident affected. EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT Public Works Director Wasmund informed the Commission with regards to the JC's donation of $15,00 to be used for the installation of a cable system at City Hall. Director Wasmund will present a cable update and next Utility Commission meeting. 2 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 9, 1994 Set Agenda 1. Presentation of Feasibility Report 2. Letter to City Council prepared by Utility Commission. 3. Response from well house repair and sidewalk damage. 4. Inform public regarding rate resolution status. 5. Bill from SEH for all rate study revisions. 6. Bid results from Development Projects. MOTION by Mulhern to adjourn. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Meeting was adjourned at 10:28 p.m. 0 Respectfully submitted, Maryann S ffel Recording Secretary 3 CITY OF ROSEMOUNT AGENDA REGULAR UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING 0 MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1994 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes of March 7, 1994 Regular Meeting (APPROVED) 4. Approval of Minutes of April 11, 1994 Special Meeting (PULLED) 5. Approval of Minutes of April 11, 1994 Regular Meeting (PULLED) 6. Approval of Minutes of May 9, 1994 Special Joint Meeting (PULLED) 7. Approval of Minutes of May 9, 1994 Regular Meeting (PULLED) '4-1 8. OLD BUSINESS a. Update on Birger Pond (5 options, Much Discussion, Recommendation at next regular meeting) b. Update on Projects (Brief overview on each project) C. Invoice for Rate Study (Motion to approve .......) d. Amendment to Star Cable Franchise Agreement (Lisa Washa, Star Cable, presentation and discussion) e. Concerns of Utility Commission to City Council (Brief discussion, draft letter) f. • g. h. 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Resident Complaint - Ambrus (Motion to credit .......) b. Purchase of Utility Box and Crane (Motion to approve .....) C. d. e. f. 10. PRESIDENT'S REPORT a. 11. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Set Next Meeting Agenda (Agenda set) b. •C. d. 12. ADJOURNMENT (8:48 p.m.) CITY OF ROSEMOU NT 2875 C1I HALL 45th Street West P.O. Box 510 Everything's Coming U Rosemount!! g p Rosemount, MN 55068 -0510 0 Phone: 612.423 -4411 Fax: 612 -423 -5203 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 13, 1994 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Regular Utilities Commission Meeting of the City of Rosemount was duly held on June 13, 1994 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. President Mulhern called the meeting with Commission Member Walsh, Public Works Director Wasmund, City Engineer /Assistant Public Works Director Osmundson and Recording Secretary Dorniden present. Items 4, 5, 6 and 7 were pulled from the agenda. Item 8d.- Amendment to Star Cable Franchise Agreement was discussed at this time. Amendment to Star Cable Franchise Agreement Lisa Washa, manager of Star Cablevision Group, was in attendance. Ms. Washa gave a brief • presentation as to the acquisition of Star to Marcus Cable Partners, L.P. The amendment actually lowers the purchase price and extends the closing date to a period between July 15 through July 29. The Commission discussed with Ms. Washa the timing of cablecasting the Council meetings and other Commission /Committee meetings. Star /Marcus cannot provide this service until Fall 1995 because it has to install a new directional line from City Hall to the Star /Marcus offices and transmitter. Names and references were shared. Wednesday, June 15, Star will provide a representative /technician at a meeting scheduled to discuss the acoustical problems within the Council Chambers. MOTION by Walsh to approve the minutes of the March 7, 1994 regular Utility Commission meeting. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. OLD BUSINESS Update on Birger Pond A presentation was made by City Engineer Osmundson listing five different options to help solve the problem of raising water levels at Birger Pond. All Commission Members agreed the water can't be moved toward Apple Valley and three of the other solutions are only • temporary solutions, however at this time a temporary solution should possibly be reached by fall. Staff will bring back a recommendation at the next regular meeting. ImPmWW,0CKWPA— -OaWM 3a% ,w� — h. UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES • JUNE 13, 1994 Update on Projects West Ridge 5th and Shannon Pond 3rd are under construction with the sewer almost complete. Rosemount Market Square had their groundbreaking. 145th Street Improvements from Chili to Cameo Avenue were tabled and presented at a special Council meeting to award the project. Wensmann 6th Addition has all the utilities complete and awaiting the street to be constructed. Biscayne Avenue Improvements and the CIVIC plat are tied together. SEH, Inc. is looking into the storm sewer for the CIVIC "Eastbridge" preliminary plat. Country Hills 7th Addition have all the utilities in place but they have not passed the utility testing as of yet. • O'Leary's Hills 7th & 8th Addition won't start until West Ridge 5th Addition bituminous is in place. The developer cannot finance a "Letter of Credit ". • Shannon Pond 2nd Addition is complete. (1st lift of bituminous) Rosemount Business Park has a pre- construction meeting set for Monday, June 20, 1994 and one of the lots is possibly sold. Wachter 186A Outlet which will help the Carrollton 4th Addition needs to have easement acquisitions south to the O'Leary's Hills area. CSAH 42 and Canada Avenue turn lanes are going to the Council July 5th and the cost will be discussed. A petition was received from Independent School District 196 for Schwarz Pond Outlet. Country Hills 8th Addition has only 3 or 4 lots. The services were installed with the Shannon Parkway construction, however no platting has been done as of yet. Shannon Hills 6th Addition will start construction of streets and utilities next week. 2 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES • JUNE 13, 1994 Invoice for Rate Study MOTION by Walsh to approve payment as submitted by SEH, Inc. in the amount of $8,627.31 for the Sewer and Water Rate Study. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Concerns of Utility Commission to City Council The Commission and Staff discussed a draft letter President Mulhern had written regarding waiver of funds. Staff will format the letter for President Mulhern's signature then send to the Council. Amendment to Star Cable Franchise Agreement Re- addressed MOTION by Mulhern to recommend City Council approve of a resolution extending the time • for conclusion of the sale and transfer of cable franchise for another 60 days. SECOND by Walsh. Aye: 2. Nays: 0. NEW BUSINESS Resident Complaint - Ambrus Susan Ambrus, a new resident, was not contesting her water consumption, however she had been reading her meter wrong and her sewer consumption was extremely high the last billing period. She was asking some consideration for a sprinkler credit. MOTION by Walsh to credit the Ambrus Account #220093 in the amount of $79.55 for sewer usage on the April 1, 1994 billing. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Purchase of Utility Box and Crane The hoisting equipment the Utility Department has at the present time is not big enough or heavy enough to lift the newer lift station pumps for maintenance. Right now the work has to be sub - contracted if a pump would need pulled, to repair. Staff recommends the K, UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 13, 1994 Commission proceed with the purchase of the Utility Box and Crane that has been presented and budgeted for. MOTION by Mulhern to authorize the purchase of a utility box in the amount of $3,652.00 taken from the 1994 C.I.P. and the purchase of a crane in the amount of $7,991.00 taken from the Sewer Core Fund as quoted from Crysteel. SECOND by Walsh. Aye: 2. Nays: 0. Billing for Water on the Community Center /Armory The Commission discussed the water usage at the Community Center /Armory. This bill is not broken down between the Community Center versus the Armory. The meters monitor the building as a whole. The Commission feels that the Utility Billing should be sent to the Community Center and the Center should be responsible for collecting from the Armory what they feel is a fair equitable amount. • Set Next Meeting Agenda - July 11, 1994 1- Check By -Laws for authority of invoicing utilities to other Departments 2- Birger Pond Update 3- Items 4 through 7 (Minutes) 4- Reorganization Update 5- Project Update MOTION by Walsh to adjourn. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m. 4 Respectfully submitted, 0_'Lli Cindy Dorniden Public Works Secretary CITY OF ROSEMOUNT AGENDA REGULAR UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, JULY 11, 1994 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes of April 11, 1994 Special Meeting (Approved) 4. Approval of Minutes of April 11, 1994 Regular Meeting (PULLED) 5. Approval of Minutes of May 9, 1994 Special Joint Meeting (PULLED,Council item) 6. Approval of Minutes of May 9, 1994 Regular Meeting (PULLED) 7. Approval of Minutes of June 13, 1994 Regular Meeting (Approved) 8. OLD BUSINESS a. Update on Birger Pond (MOTION to recommend ........) b. Update on Projects (Brief & discussion overview of each project) C. By -laws regarding Invoicing (Discussion, bring back to next meeting) d. Reorganization Update (Bud explained) e. f. 9• is h. 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Review C.I.P. List (Draft C.I.P. touched on highlights) b. Fund Transfer (MOTION to approve .........1 C. Purchasing Policy (F.Y.I.) d. Erickson Community Square Master Plan (MOTION not to approve construction without Utility Commission review) e. f. 10. PRESIDENT'S REPORT ADD a. Water Consumption on Municipal Buildings (Discussion, bring back in August) 11. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Set Next Meeting Agenda (Set agenda) b. Audio Visual Equipment Purchase Update (Discussion, MOTION to establish ....) C. / d. 12. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF RO S E M O U N T 2875 CITY 145tHA Street West P.O. Box 510 Everything's Coming U Rosemount!! �` p Rosemount, MN 55068 -0510 0 Phone: 612 - 423 -4411 Fax: 612- 423 -5203 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 11, 1994 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Regular Utilities Commission Meeting of the City of Rosemount was duly held on July 11, 1994 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. President Mulhern called the meeting to order with Commission Members Oxborough and Walsh, Council Member Anderson, City Engineer /Public Works Director Osmundson and Recording Secretary Dorniden present. Item numbers 4, 5 and 6 were pulled from the Agenda. Item 5 was a Special Council meeting so that set of minutes will go before Council for approval. Nothing more was added to the agenda at this time. MOTION by Walsh to approve the minutes of the April 11, 1994 Special Utility Commission meeting. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. • MOTION by Walsh to approve the minutes of the June 13, 1994 regular Utility Commission meeting. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. OLD BUSINESS Update on Birger Pond City Engineer Osmundson discussed this item at some length with the Commission. A resident in the neighborhood, Marvin Skinner, addressed the Commission on some issues /concerns he had regarding the well, height of the pond and easements. He feels the City should be assessing all the cost back to U.S. Homes when it concerns the property around Birger Pond because they have changed the water levels. MOTION by Walsh to recommend sending study onto City Council and order feasibility report for the Birger Pond Outlet. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Update on Projects Wensmann 6th Addition - Blacktop Shannon Pond 3rd and West Ridge 5th Addition - Blacktop next week. Biscayne not in -house yet • CIVIC - moving along Shannon Hills 6th Addition - moving along containing eax postconwmer mahv;als. UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES • JULY 11, 1994 Country Hills 7th Addition - didn't pass street O'Leary's Hills 7th & 8th - on hold Rosemount Business Park - under construction Wachter 186A Outlet - Easement Acquisition from Mike McNamara (Partner) County Road 42 Turn Lanes - Public Hearing August 19, 1994 Schwarz Pond Outlet - Feasibility Report - pump to Armory storm pond then it would need an outlet from there. Country Hills 8th Addition - Nothing as of yet Embassy Homes - Strese, Burkhalter & Hawkins property - Problems with platting because of Hawkins Pond, Much discussion followed this Project regarding the land locked pond and solutions to the problems existing. By -laws regarding Invoicing The Commission had discussed billing other City owned entities for the use of water and sewer service. It was addressed that the Commission couldn't formally do this without having an "Agreement" between the Utility Commission and the City. aReorganization Update • A brief discussion took place about the City's reorganization and Bud Osmundson's appointment as the new Public Works Director. Bud hopes to keep up with the new and existing infrastructure. Review C.I.P. List The draft C.I.P. was discussed. A few of the items were highlighted and noted by the Commission. Fund Transfer MOTION by Walsh to approve the outlying funds on the worksheets presented. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Purchasing Policy A brief discussion was held on the Purchasing Policy which was adopted by the City Council at their regular June 21st meeting. It is presented as a more streamlined policy which allows the Department Heads to follow the budget and expend the funds. 4 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES • JULY 11, 1994 Erickson Community Square Master Plan A rather lengthy discussion took place regarding the Erickson Community Square Master Plan. The installation of water, sewer, storm sewer and cable would be needed since the building itself would be used year round. The Commission was in agreement that no building should be built until the Utility Commission takes care of the drainage of that storm water district. The way the plans show now would mean that part of the flower garden, part of the City Hall parking lot and walkway may have to be tore up due to possible replacement of the storm drain pipe. MOTION by Walsh that construction of the Erickson Community Square Building and any other grading should not be approved until the feasibility report is done for the drainage of Lower 147th Street and Burma Avenue within the Erickson Drainage District. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. A letter shall be sent to the Planning Commission, City Council and Park & Recreation Committee apprising them of this intention. • Audio Visual Equipment Purchase • City Engineer Osmundson apprised the Commission of the improvements which will be made to the Council Chambers regarding the cabling of meetings. A new podium with a 31 " TV screen will be installed to enhance the viewing of maps, charts, etc. by the members at the dias. Two 27" screens will be on each side of the room for audience viewing. Acoustics will be improved. These improvements and alterations should be completed by September and ready for use when the cable company is ready to telecast meetings. MOTION by Walsh to request City Council establish a cable TV access fund from Franchise fees. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. The Commission also directs Staff (Finance Department) to research how much the City has received in back Franchise Fees. Water Consumption The Commission was surprised by the amount of water consumption that was being consumed in the Parks and other governmental buildings. They feel these figures 3 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES • JULY 11, 1994 • • should be passed along to the City Council for their information and more discussion should be held at the August 8, 1994 regular Utility Commission meeting. Set Next Meeting Agenda 1. Letter to Council from Utility Commission regarding water consumption in the amounts of dollars and cents. 2. Update on Projects 3. Erickson Park Community Square 4. Cable Franchise Fees MOTION by Walsh to adjourn. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. H Respectfully Submitted, w Cindy Dorniden Public Works Secretary CITY OF ROSEMOUNT 400AM 4144 C. 8. PRESIDENT'S REPORT a. 9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Set Next Meeting Agenda (set agenda) b. Vac Trailer /Truck Use (verbal Update) C. Water Consumption by City Owned Entities (Revamp letter, more research) ADD d. Engineering Techician Hiring /Civil Engineer Position (Hired Mark Fremder, reviewing app ications for Civil Engineer) • ADD e. Easement Letter from Past City Attorney (Reviewed with Birger Pond Update) 10. ADJOURNMENT (8:08 p.m.) AGENDA • REGULAR UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1994 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes of April 11, 1994 Regular Meeting (Approved) 4. Approval of Minutes of May 9, 1994 Regular Meeting (Approved) 5. Approval of Minutes of July 11, 1994 Regular Meeting (Approved) 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Update on Birger Pond (Discussion, Response by Attorney) b. Update on Projects (Updated) C. Cable Franchise Fees (Discussion, Motion to request CC....) d. Erickson Community Square Master Plan (Representative from Committee, Discuss Waiver of Fees, Moving of Building) e. Copper & Lead Testing (Testing in Process) f. Biscayne Avenue Improvements, City Project #249 (Brief Discussion) g. Schwarz Pond Outlet Improvements, City Project #259 (Brief Discussion) • ADD h. Diamond Path Inter - Connect (Discussion) 7. i. NEW BUSINESS ADD a. Land Conveyance - Dr. Kurt Walter- Hansen (Informational) b. C. 8. PRESIDENT'S REPORT a. 9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Set Next Meeting Agenda (set agenda) b. Vac Trailer /Truck Use (verbal Update) C. Water Consumption by City Owned Entities (Revamp letter, more research) ADD d. Engineering Techician Hiring /Civil Engineer Position (Hired Mark Fremder, reviewing app ications for Civil Engineer) • ADD e. Easement Letter from Past City Attorney (Reviewed with Birger Pond Update) 10. ADJOURNMENT (8:08 p.m.) CITY OF ROSEMOUNT CITY HALL 2875 — I 45th Street West P.O. Box 510 Everything's Coming Up Rosemounffl Rosemount, MN 55068-0510 Phone: 612-423-4411 Fax: 612-423-5203 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 8, 1994 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Regular Utilities Commission Meeting of the City of Rosemount was duly held on August 8, 1994 at 6:30 p.m in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Acting President Walsh called the meeting to order with Commission Member Oxborough, City Engineer/Public Works Director Osmundson and Recording Secretary Dorniden present. Let the records show that President Mulhern was absent. Items added to the agenda were: 6h.-Diamond Path Inter-Connect; 9d.-Engineer Technician Hiring & Civil Engineer Applications; 9e.-Easement Letter from Past City Attorney. MOTION by Oxborough to approve the minutes of the April 11, 1994 regular Utility Commission meeting. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. MOTION by Oxborough to approve the minutes of the May 9, 1994 regular Utility Commission meeting. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to approve the minutes of the July 11, 1994 regular Utility Commission meeting. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Erickson Community Square Master Plan John Howard, representative of the Erickson Community Square Committee, a subcommittee of the Park and Recreation Department, was in attendance to discuss the Community Square Building. He apprised the Commission that he was there on behalf of the Committee soliciting funds and asking for a waiver of hook-up fees for utilities for the shelter and also to answer any questions which the Commission might have regarding the project. Extensive discussion took place with Mr. Howard regarding the entire project such as moving of the building site a few feet, storm sewer lines, sanitary sewer lines, watermain, fill for amphitheater, etc. The Commission did inform Mr. Howard that they were in no position to take any action at this meeting. Update on Birger Pond City Engineer Osmundson apprised the Commission that Birger Pond had been lowered enough for the Well, to be closed and capped. The well closure was at the City's 2 ffinted w �yded p*� conWnim ?n�, Pt­­­ —le".. UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES is AUGUST 8, 1994 • cost. Discussion ensued regarding the four options for an outlet for Birger Pond with the possibility of adding a fifth. Update on Projects West Ridge 5th & Shannon Pond 3rd - 1st lift of Blacktop down Rosemount Market Square - Sewer and Water done 145th Street Reconstruction - all utility work done Wensmann 6th Addition - Utilities all done Biscayne Avenue Improvements - will discuss later CMC - A lot of stumbling blocks Shannon Hills 6th Addition - curb & gutter is done Country Hills 7th Addition - roll test finally passed O'Leary's Hills 7th & 8th Addition - just got started Shannon Pond 2nd Addition - done Rosemount Business Park - Grading being done Wachter 186A Outlet - Negotiating right -of -entry (Mike McNamara) CSAH 42 & Canada Turn Lanes - Plans today, Need easements Schwarz Pond Outlet - will discuss later Country Hills 8th Addition - Nothing yet Embassy Homes - In limbo Cable Franchise Fees The Commission discussed writing a letter to Council requesting them to have an account set up for Franchise Fees to be placed in. MOTION by Walsh to request the City Council establish a Cable Franchise Fee Fund and from research done by Staff should start that account out with $130,000 minus $5,000 already spent on camcorders, VCR's and other miscellaneous equipment as stated in attached memo. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Copper & Lead Testing EPA mandated testing is taking place this week. Staff will keep the Commission apprised and hopefully have the results next month. 2 • UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 8, 1994 Biscayne Avenue Improvements, City Project #249 A discussion took place regarding this 2.4 million dollar project. There are several obstacles setting in the way, such as railroad crossings, etc. The assessments are very costly at this time, however the City is looking into possibly some Federal safety funds or State Aid. A letter has been sent to MNDOT to pursue other alternatives. The railroad is not responsible for road improvements. Schwarz Pond Outlet, City Project #259 More discussion took place regarding the outlet for Schwarz Pond. As in the past, the Commission has been contemplating what to do about this pond, now the School District has approached the City about an outlet. The project will be bid in late September and constructed this fall. Diamond Path Interconnect • This water connection needs to be lowered. Quotes are high for this small project. A brief discussion took place, however no decision was made. Land Conveyance - Dr. Kurt Walter- Hansen This item was presented in an Executive Summary to the Utility Commission, however, it was not placed on the agenda. At this time it was placed on the agenda for discussion. The City Engineer apprised the Commission that the acquisition of the old Repairs, Inc. site was transferred over to Dr. Kurt Walter- Hansen. There were several questions, however all were reminded that this is just a conceptual plan nothing has been finalized. At this time, the Commission asked that President Mulhern should select someone to take the meetings when he is absent. This will be placed on the next regular agenda. Set Next Meeting Agenda Budget presentation Appointment of Acting President Birger Pond Cable Franchise Fees Project Updates • 3 • UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 8, 1994 is Erickson Community Square Site Certifications - Water Bills Water Consumption - City -owned entities Vac Trailer /Truck Use City Staff had borrowed the City of Eagan's vac trailer to clean out a couple catch basins. It was found that the vac trailer was not the route to go. A few days later a Vac Truck was demo'd and the crew was satisfied with that use. Water Consumption by City -Owned Entities The letter which was drafted for the Commission needs to be redrafted to include water and sewer for at least six of the City -owned entities. The first draft letter addressed water only. Engineering Technician Hired /Civil Engineer Applications City Engineer Osmundson announced the hiring of Mark Fremder as the new Engineering Technician. There were 57 applications and 5 interviewed. Staff is going through the Civil Engineer applications and hopefully by the first meeting in September there will be a recommendation. Land Sales The Commission had a brief discussion on cities opting out of the MUSA. MOTION by Walsh to adjourn. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. M Respectfully Submitted, Cindy Dorniden Public Works Secretary CITY OF ROSEMOUNT AGENDA • REGULAR UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes of August 8, 1994 Regular Meeting (Motion to approve....) 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Appointment of "Interim" President (Bring back amended By -Laws) b. Budget Presentation (Brief Discussion) C. Cable Franchise Fees (Brief Discussion, No Fund Set Up) d. Update on Projects (verbal Update on Highlights) e. Water Consumption - City -owned Entities (Shawn will revise letter) f. 9• h. • i. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Certifications - Water Bills (Information only, next month total) b. F -4, Utility Billing Procedures (Motion to approve .......) C. Appeal - Raschke (Motion to exempt from 1994 tax roll and flag balance $496.60..... - Letter to be sent) d. Business Park - Storm Water Drainage (Motion to charge "BP" zoning district 6. PRESIDENT'S REPORT ADD a. AWWA Handout 7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Set Next Meeting Agenda (Set Agenda) b. Hiring of Civil Engineer (Doug Litterer) C. d. • 8. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF RO S E M O U N T 2875 1CI 45thiStreet West P.O. Box 510 MN Everything's Comin U Rosemount!! g p osemoun 55068 -0510 0 55068-0510 Phone: 612- 423 -4411 Fax: 612- 423 -5203 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Regular Utilities Commission Meeting of the City of Rosemount was duly held on September 12, 1994 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. President Mulhern called the meeting to order with Commission Member Walsh, City Engineer /Public Works Director Osmundson, Finance Director May and Recording Secretary Dorniden present. Let the records show that Commission Member Oxborough was absent. Items added to the agenda were: 6a. -AWWA Handout. City Engineer Osmundson asked that the Commission address Item 5c. first. MOTION by Walsh to approve the minutes of the August 8, 1994 regular Utility Commission meeting. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. • Appeal - Raschke Finance Director May explained the appeal the Commission has before them. Mr. Richard Raschke of 4042 151 st Street consistently had the wrong reading because his meter was reading in cubic feet instead of cubic gallons. Since the City just caught the mistake and the bill would be anywhere from $900 to $1,400, Mr. Raschke is asking the bill be cut in half and he would have the same amount of time to pay the delinquent amount. There was much discussion regarding this request. Rashke agreed to pay $496.60 or have the remainder certified in September, 1995. MOTION by Walsh to exempt Raschkes from the 1994 Certification Tax Roll, flag the account "penalty exempt" from previous balance of $496.60 and accept payments on the account. If any current balance becomes delinquent throughout the year the City will manually do an adjustment to the account adding the penalty. Any unpaid previous or current balances at our certification deadline in September, 1995 . will be certified to the 1996 property taxes. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Letter of explanation will be sent to the Raschkes. Appointment of "Interim" President After a brief discussion as to whom should conduct the meeting if the "President" is • absent, it was decided that a By -Law amendment should be made and whoever has the most seniority on the Commission would be "Interim" President. This amendment ® ffinW recycled paper containing i(I post-consomer matermn. • UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 should be presented at the next regular Utility Commission meeting. Budget Presentation Commission Members would like to schedule a special meeting to discuss the 1994 Budget. So far the budget is always on contingent spending and the Commission would like to be a little more specific. There was general discussion over some highlighted items within the budget. A special meeting date will be set at the regular October 3, 1994 meeting. Cable Franchise Fees The Commission was apprised that the Cable Franchise Fees would not be set up into a separate account. It will remain within the General Account. • Update on Projects #257 Wachter 186A Outlet - The City is still trying to negotiate easements so as of now it appears that the project won't be constructed until next spring. • #258 County Road 42 Turn Lanes - Have to meet with Pizza Hut and McDonalds regarding easements. #259 Schwarz Pond Outlet - Alignment and easements have to be negotiated. #261 Embassy Homes ( Streee) - Proposed Development - 30 lots #262 Birger Pond Outlet - No further work has been completed. #263 Shannon Pond 4th Addition - East side of Shannon Parkway. #260 Country Hills 8th Addition - This has 3 lots with driveway accesses onto Shannon Parkway. #264 Wensmann 7th Addition 21 single family homes and 120 townhomes. The townhomes go all the way to Diamond Path and are one level townhomes. Diamond Path will eventually go to 160th Street. 2 • UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 #265 TH #52 Frontage Road - Requires no utility work. Water Consumption - City owned Entities Much discussion took place regarding this item. President Mulhern will rewrite the draft letter prepared by Staff addressing the items they wish to project to City Council. This will be discussed again at the October 3, 1994 regular meeting. Certification - Water Bills The Executive Summary was self - explanatory. As of this date, 550,000460,000 will be levied on individual property taxes. Utility Billing Procedures - F -4 Revision MOTION by Walsh to approve the Utility Billing Procedures Policy F -4 revisions as attached to the Executive Summary and said revisions would be effective immediately. • SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Business Park - Storm Water Drainage Fee Brief discussion. MOTION by Mulhern to charge "BP" Zoning Districts a Storm Water Utility Fee of $22.79 per acre for the remainder of the 1994 Billing periods. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Set Next Meeting Agenda Set Special Meeting - Budget Water Consumption Letter By -Law Changes - Interim President Update on Projects Certification Amount Appeals The Commission briefly discussed meters and readers. Hiring of Civil Engineer L r 3 • UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 Doug Litterer is the new Civil Engineer which was hired with a start date of October 3, 1994. He has been Assistant Civil Engineer with the City of Rock Island, Illinois for the past 4 years. City Engineer Osmundson pointed out to the Commission that in the packet is a letter from Metropolitan Council, who now is in charge of the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission, which states an estimated flow for next year. A letter was in the packet regarding the sale of Star Cablevision. The sale has been finalized and now Marcus Cable officially owns Star Cablevision. Also included within the packet was a letter from Vermillion River Watershed regarding new appointments. MOTION by Mulhern to adjourn. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. 4 Respectfully submittgd, Cindy Dorniden Public Works Secretary CITY OF RO S E M O U N T 2875 C145th{Street West P.O. Box 510 Rosemount, MN Everything's Coming Up Rosemount!! 55068 -0510 Phone: 612 - 423 -4411 Fax: 612- 423 -5203 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 24, 1994 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Special Utility Commission meeting of the City of Rosemount was duly held on October 24, 1994 at 5:30 p.m. in the Upper Level Conference Room of the City Hall. President Mulhern called the meeting to order with Commission Members Walsh, Oxborough, Finance Director May, Public Works Supervisor Widstrom and Recording Secretary Dorniden present. 1995 Budget Finance Director May presented the updated budget which the Commission requested. A lengthy discussion took place. Some of the highlights of the discussion were: 1. Mandated items and how they should be listed 2. Purchase of another pump instead of renting 3. Staffing 4. Tower Inspections 5. Equipment Certificates Finance Director May will make the changes the Commission discussed and bring the 1995 Budget back at the regular November 7, 1994 meeting for adoption. By -Law Discussion Article VI, Section 1 was alright as presented. Article VI, Section 3 was discussed as presented and the Commission would like to leave in the portion of "City of Rosemount" instead of deleting it. Article VII, Section 2 was alright as presented. Article V, Section 1 was alright as presented. These changes will be brought back at the November 7, 1994 regular meeting to vote on as amendments to the By -Laws. Then they will be forwarded to the City Council for their approval. MOTION by Walsh to adjourn. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cindy D'®rden • Public Works Director Printed m recycledpape< containing 30% post-consumer materials. CITY OF ROSEMOUNT C. d. 6. PRESIDENT'S REPORT ADD a. AWWA Show - Mankato (Brief Update) 7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Set Next Meeting Agenda (Set agenda) ADD b. Birchview Terrace (Discussion on septic, wells & street costs) C. d. • 8. ADJOURNMENT 8:20 p.m. AGENDA • REGULAR UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1994 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes of September 12, 1994 Regular Meeting (MOTION to approve......) 4. OLD BUSINESS a. By -Law Change; Appointment of "Interim" President (No action, Much discussion) b. Set Special Meeting - Budget Discussion (MOTION to set .... 10 -24 -94 @ 5:30) C. Water Consumption - City -owned Entities (MOTION to send letter.....) d. Annual Certification of Water Bills (Discussion) e. Update on Projects (Update on Schwarz Pond outlet, Little Discussion) f. Lead /Copper Testing Results (Brief Discussion) ADD g. Lower 147th Street Drainage (MOTION to order Feasibility Study ..... • h I. 5. NEW BUSINESS ADD a. Larry Olson Adjustment Letter (MOTION to mail ...... ADD b. Discussion on Attendance (Discussion & Alternatives) C. d. 6. PRESIDENT'S REPORT ADD a. AWWA Show - Mankato (Brief Update) 7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Set Next Meeting Agenda (Set agenda) ADD b. Birchview Terrace (Discussion on septic, wells & street costs) C. d. • 8. ADJOURNMENT 8:20 p.m. CITY OF RO S E M O U N T 2875 1CI 45thiStreet West P.O. Box 510 Rosemount, MN Everything's Comin U Rosemount!! g p 0 55068 -0510 Phone: 612- 423 -4411 Fax: 612- 423 -5203 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the regular Utilities Commission Meeting of the City of Rosemount was duly held on October 3, 1994 at 6:30 p.m, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. President Mulhern called the meeting to order with Commission Members Oxborough, Walsh, City Engineer /Public Works Director Osmundson and Recording Secretary Dorniden present. Items added to the agenda were: 5a. -Larry Olson Adjustment Letter; 4g. -Lower 147th Street Drainage; 5b.- Discussion on Attendance; 6a.- AWWA Show; and, 7b.- Birchview Terrace. MOTION by Walsh to approve the minutes of the September 12, 1994 regular Utility Commisson meeting. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. OLD BUSINESS By -Law Change; Appointment of "Interim" President • It was acknowledged that any By -law changes which are to be voted on would have to be presented in writing to the Commission two weeks prior to voting on the change. The Commission discussed several ideas they had for changes within the By -laws. Appointing the "Interim" President was one of the topics of change, also setting the regular meeting dates was addressed. The Commission also feels they should have more say in the selection of the Executive Director and Recording Secretary. These Articles pertaining to these topics will be brought up again. Set Special Meeting - Budget Discussion MOTION by Walsh to set a Special Utility Commission meeting on October 24, 1994 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the 1995 Budget and possible changes to the By -Laws. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. The meeting will be held in the Upper Level Conference Room. Water Consumption - Ci1y Owned Entities MOTION by Walsh to send the Utility Commission approved letter to the Mayor and City Council concerning water consumption of City -owned entities.. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. toPrinted on recycled paper containing 30% post - consumer materials. • UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 3, 1994 • Annual Certification - Water Bills Discussion as to whether it would be possible to publish the names and delinquencies of the water accounts which are certified. This would have to be a budgeted item and a dollar limit on the accounts published should be established. Update on Projects Schwarz Pond Outlet Improvements was bid. The Diamond Path Interconnect was added to this project with Richard Knutson, Inc. being apparent low bidder. A brief discussion took place regarding the project itself and the cost of the project. Lead /Copper Testing Results The results of the testing came back. There were three residences with high levels of lead or copper. These residents have been educated by our Utility personnel as to the proper procedure to follow to clear the lead or copper before using the water. Lower 147th Street Drainage Commission Members are very concerned with the long standing problem of the drainage on Lower 147th Street and Cameo Avenue. It is becoming a safety factor now because cars are starting to come up on the sidewalks and yards in order not to drive through the water in the street. MOTION by Walsh to authorize Staff to prepare a Feasibility Study for the area going from Lower 147th Street, Cameo Avenue, Burma Avenue to Erickson Park. This Study would be for Storm Water Only. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. NEW BUSINESS Larry Olson Adjustment Letter The Finance Office had written a letter to a customer which hasn't been receiving a water bill since 1988. Somehow the residence was hooked up to water and sewer and never registered. It has just been noted through our meter readers (another good reason to have meter readers) that this home, although not on the system, has a digital readout and is registering consumption. The Finance Department is looking to the Utility Commission for direction on this matter. 2 • UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 3, 1994 MOTION by Mulhern to mail the letter to Mr. Larry Olson which was attached to the Executive Summary from the Finance Department. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Discussion on Attendance In a very brief discussion, it was noted that if a Commission Member is not going to be in attendance at the regular meeting, he /she should let either the Recording Secretary or the Public Works Director know. PRESIDENT'S REPORT AWWA Show President Mulhern spoke briefly about the AWWA show which was held in Mankato. He feels that the Public Works Director should attend some of these shows in the future and if any of the Commission Members would like to go he apprised them that • he felt it would be worth their time. He also informed them that there were no major changes in the laws last year. • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Next Regular Meeting Agenda Update on Projects Lower 147th Street Drainage Set Hearing Dates for January & February, 1995 By -Laws Birchview Terrace Some people of Birchview Terrace have approached the Public Works Director about petitioning the City for sewer and water again, however they would like the option of not having to hook -up and defer assessments until they want to hook -up. It is felt by the Commission that the streets and storm sewer need to be done. A draft letter should be done and spell it out to the people exactly what needs to be done. The City wants to promote good maintenance practices and conforming septic systems and working at a cleaner environment. 3 • UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 3, 1994 Birger Pond water level is up again. A grant application has been submitted, however nothing has been heard as of yet. This pond is going to need to be pumped before winter, otherwise, Birchview Terrace will start suffering again. The Commission discussed different options of how to manage this water. MOTION by Mulhern to adjourn. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. 9 Respectfully submitted, at�� 10av"k-- Cindy Dorniden Public Works Secretary CITY OF ROSEMOUNT 114 AGENDA REGULAR UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1994 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes of October 3, 1994 Regular Meeting (Approved) 4. Approval of Minutes of October 24, 1994 Sepcial Meeting (Approved) 5. Introduce Doug Litterer -Civil Engineer (Tabled) 6. OLD BUSINESS a. By -Law Changes (Motion to recommend ......) b. 1995 Budget (Motion to approve ......) C. Set Meeting Dates for January & February, 1995 (Motion to set ....) d. Update on Projects (Discussion on Schwarz & Birger) e. f. 9• h. • i. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Purchase of 2nd Interrogator (Motion to purchase .....) b. Utility Bill Adjustment - Vought (Motion to send letter .....) C. Appeals (Motion to table, however Staff to continue study .....) d. 8. PRESIDENT'S REPORT a. 9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Set Next Meeting Agenda for December 12, 1994 (set) b. C. d. • 10. ADJOURNMENT 9:08 p.m. CITY OF ROSEMOU NT Everything's Coming Up Rosemount!! UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 1994 CITY HALL 2875 — 145th Street West P.O. Box 510 Rosemount, MN 55068 -0510 Phone: 612- 423 -4411 Fax: 612- 423 -5203 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the regular Utilities Commission Meeting of the City of Rosemount was duly held on November 7, 1994 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. President Mulhern called the meeting to order with Commission Member Walsh, Community Development Director Wasmund, Finance Director May, Deputy Registrar Werner and Recording Secretary Dorniden present. The introduction of Doug Litterer was tabled due to a family emergency. President Mulhern moved Item 7c. and the rest of New Business to the top of the agenda. There were no additional items added to the agenda. • MOTION by Walsh to approve the minutes of the October 3, 1994 regular Utility Commission meeting. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to approve the minutes of the October 24, 1994 special Utility Commission meeting. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. 7c. Appeals Finance Director May handed out one more appeal other than what was listed on the Executive Summary. Commission Member Oxborough joined the meeting. Finance Director May apprised the Commission he didn't feel that his Staff had near as many complaints or questions as they felt they might. All in all it was felt the new rates were well received. President Mulhern opened the floor to the residents in the audience. Listed below are the residents who were present and expressed their concerns about the new billing system: 0 1 common nrycW paper containitg 30% pooK $timer material& • UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 1994 Craig Boehne - 4103 153rd Street West Layne & Denise Chapple - 14291 Cranberry Way Roger Arnsdorf - 14254 Cranberry Way Phyllis Quinn - 14297 Cranberry Way The main concern appeared to be fixed charges versus usage charges. All were in agreement that they would pay whatever it took for the water because they actually did use the water. The sewer was the major concern. Community Development Director Wasmund explained about Metropolitan Council and what used to be Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. The annual charges from the sewer charges are about 64% of the Sanitary Sewer Operating Budget. These are basically fixed charges that vary from year to year. Finance Director May apprised the audience that there would be no surplus because • the funds are allocated for old infrastructure. Community Development Director Wasmund summed up what he felt the options for the Commission were: 1. Motion to uphold the policy - no changes 2. Motion to table the discussion until Staff could look at changes and adjustments 3. Adjustment tonight on individuals present The purpose of the policy is to promote conservation. A couple options were discussed such as new home credit and installation of irrigation meter. Residential customers present did not realize they could install a separate meter for irrigation. MOTION by Walsh to table any further action on residents concerns and direct Staff to review suggestions in regards to changes to policy. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Finance Director May apprised the residents that his Staff would keep them abreast of what Staff determines. 7b. Vought Letter • 2 • UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 1994 • MOTION by Walsh to authorize Staff to mail the letter to Voughts and let them file an appeal if they feel it is necessary, however the arrears in the amount of $516.54 should be exempt from additional penalties until certification in September, 1995. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. For the record it was noted that having the water meters read has been identifying most of the problems the City didn't know existed. They are being corrected when identified. 7a. Purchase of 2nd Interrogator There was a brief discussion on the purchase of the second interrogator. MOTION by Walsh to purchase an interrogator, touchgun and charging stand from Water Pro in the amount of $4,640.00 plus tax per price quote, money to be expended from the Water Core Fund. SECOND by Mulhern. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. 6a. By -Law Changes MOTION by Oxborough to recommend the amendments to the By -Laws of the Public Utilities Commission to the City Council. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. 6b. 1995 Budget Commission Member Walsh didn't feel the budget should be adopted without input from the Executive Director. Recording Secretary Dorniden apprised the Commission that everything presented to them by Finance Director May was given to him by Executive Director Osmundson. Also, any changes that were made were directed by the Commission themselves. There was some concerns expressed about the mandated charges. MOTION by Mulhern to approve the 1995 Water, Sewer and Storm Water Utility Budgets. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Staff was directed to put the narratives together within the Budget, identifying which charges were mandatory. 6c. Set Meeting Dates for January & February, 1995 K3 • UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 1994 MOTION by Walsh to set the regular meeting dates for January 9, 1995 and February 13, 1995. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. 6d. Update on Projects The Commission discussed the Schwarz Pond Project. Some concern was shared as to whether the Park Committee was aware of the project and how it was ending up at Erickson Park if the Master Park Plan allowed for this. Community Development Director Wasmund informed the Commission the project is basically on hold now waiting for the necessary easements from NHD Properties (Rosemount Woods Mobile Home Park) and Alliance Landscaping. A brief discussion took place regarding the elevation of Birger Pond. The options for outlets are being looked into. 9a. Set Next Meeting Agenda for December 2, 1994 Introduce Doug Litterer Update on Projects Update on Sewer Rates Council Approval /Disapproval - Bylaws Narrative for Budget CRP /CIP Update Lower 147th Street Drainage MOTION by Mulhern to adjourn. SECOND by Walsh. Ayes: 3. Nays: 0. Meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. 0 Respectfully submitted, � 4 Cindy Dorniden Public Works Secretary CITY OF ROSEMOUNT AGENDA REGULAR UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1994 6:30 P.M. -I 1. Call to Order 2. Additions or Corrections to the Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes of November 7, 1994 Regular Meeting (Approved) 4. Introduce Doug Litterer -Civil Engineer (introduced & Welcomed) 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Appeal - Vought (Motion to reduce bill .......exempt penalties...) b. Update on Sewer Rates (Commission rejected Staff recommendation....) C. Update on Projects (Done for Winter, White Lake Acres survey) d. By -Law Changes Update (Bring back at January meeting) e. Lower 147th Street Drainage (Motion to direct Staff to do cost estimate..) f. CRP /CIP Update (Brief Discussion) 9• 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Marcotte Drainage Request (Discussion, Motion to direct Staff....... provide $4,000....) b. Storm Drainage Proposal Presentation (Bonestroo presentation & Discussion) C. Fund Transfer (Motion to approve......) d. Storm Water Utility - Rate Adjustments (Motion to recommend .......) e. 7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT a. 8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Set Next Meeting Agenda for January 9, 1995 (Set) b. Narrative for Budget (Print out presented) C. Dakota Electric /NSP Franchise Agreement - September 1995 (F.Y.l.) d. Lift Station #4 Control Change (Replaced controller) e. RMR Meter Reading Agreement (Meeting set to negotiate) ADD. f. O'Rourke Property (Discussion for purchasing, Bring back next meeting) ADD g. Rex's Rich Valley Estates (Hook -up to rural water, Discussion) 9. ADJOURNMENT 9:55 p.m. CITY OF ROSEMOUNT Everything's Coming Up Rosemount!! UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 CITY WAIL 2875 - 145th Street West P.O. Box 510 Rosemount, MN 55068 -0510 Phone: 612.423 -4411 Fax: 612- 423 -5203 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the regular Utilities Commission Meeting of the City of Rosemount was duly held on December 12, 1994 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Commission Member Walsh called the meeting to order in the absence of President Mulhern. Commission Member Oxborough, City Engineer /Public Works Director Osmundson, Finance Director May and Recording Secretary Dorniden were present. Additions to the agenda were: Item 8f.- Discussion, O'Rourke Property; Item 8g.- Rex's Rich Valley Estates. MOTION by Walsh to approve the minutes of the November 7, 1994 regular Utility is Commission meeting. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Introduction of Doug Litterer • City Engineer /Public Works Director Osmundson introduced Doug Litterer, the new Civil Engineer, to the Commission. They welcomed him aboard. OLD BUSINESS 5a. Appeal - Vought William and Susan Vought of 3458 Upper 143rd Street had filed an appeal regarding a high water bill. Discussion took place regarding the bill with Mr. Vought present to present his case. The mistake in the bill was partially the City's responsibility. MOTION by Walsh to flag the account of Vought "penalty exempt" from previous balance of $234.95, which the Commission lowered from the original amount of $469.90, and accept payments on the account. If any current balance becomes delinquent throughout the year the City will manually do an adjustment to the account adding the penalty. Any unpaid previous or current balances at our certification deadline in September, 1995 will be certified to the 1996 property taxes. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. ®Pirinted recycled papas tonubing roining 30% pasttonsu materials. • UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 • Mr. Vought apprised the Commission he still doesn't agree with the way the bill was arrived at and the Commission advised him to come in and have Staff sit down and explain it to him. 6b. Storm Drainage Proposal Dan Edgerton and Keith Yapp of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates made a presentation regarding a proposal for storm drainage. They covered various points and then opened the subject up to the Commission regarding the topic. The study would include water quantity, water quality and wetlands. 6a. Marcotte Drainage Request Ken Marcotte of 12931 Shannon Parkway brought a proposal to the Commission for some excavating which he feels needs to be done to the pond on his property abutting Shannon Parkway. Staff recommended that this plan would definitely help the City Maintenance Crews. MOTION by Walsh to direct Staff to work with Marcotte's dredging project and provide the Marcotte's with $4,000 of assistance. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. 6c. Fund Transfer Finance Director May spoke briefly on the fund transfers which will be used for upcoming payments. MOTION by Walsh to approve the attached fund transfers as listed within the Executive Summary. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. 5b. Update on Sewer Rates Much discussion regarding the sewer rates took place. The major question was Flat Rate versus Sprinkler Credit. Staff's recommendation was to continue the present system for a one year period and then re- evaluate. The Commission rejected Staff recommendation and would like a further review done prior to the next billing period. 4 • UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 5c. Update on Projects All projects are pretty much closed for the year. A survey is still necessary on White Lake Acres ponding and drainage. 5d. By -Law Changes - Update A brief discussion took place regarding the By -laws, however since President Mulhern wasn't in attendance the Commission would like this item brought back at the January meeting for more input on Article VI, Section 1. 5e. Lower 147th Street Drainage Discussion took place regarding the Feasibility Study for the Lower 147th Street Drainage. The study shows the pipe is vastly undersized and possibly the Commission should address a strong letter to Council letting them know this needs to be done. • MOTION by Walsh to receive the Feasibility Report for Erickson 190 Drainage District. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. MOTION by Walsh to direct Staff to do a cost estimate on Phase I of 145th Street north into ponding area, including some of line into Burnley. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. 5f. CRP /CIP Update A very brief discussion took place regarding the CRP and CIP. Right now there are no Storm Drain Capital Improvements listed, however the CRP's are listed on the final draft of the budget. A CIP list will be brought back to the Utility Commission for prioritization. 6d. Storm Water Utility- Rate Adjustment Discussion prevailed regarding prioritizing projects, debt allocations and making the Council aware that a lot more revenue is needed in this area. MOTION by Walsh to recommend that the Storm Water Utility fees and the Connection Fees, as described within the attached Fee Resolution, be forwarded to 3 UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 Council making note that a minimum of $ 1.00 for Agricultural and undeveloped lots be made. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. 8a. Set Meeting Agenda Sprinkler Credit By -Laws Estimate on Erickson 190 Phase I AEC Tower Inspection Reports Storm Drainage Proposal RMR Meter Reading Agreement Copies of Budget, as adopted 8b. Narrative for Budget Commission had received a print out of the narratives which will be with the adopted • budget. • 8c. Dakota Electric /NSP Franchise Agreements The City Attorney has copies of the Franchise Agreements. Both need to be renegotiated before September, 1995. Commission Member Walsh asked about a Cooperative Power Agreement. Staff was directed to research and see if such an Agreement is in place. 8d. Lift Station #4 Control Change The sanitary sewer lift station by Hawkins Pond had the controller replaced. 8e. RMR Meter Reading Agreement This meter reading agreement needs to be renegotiated. City Engineer /Public Works Director Osmundson will get together with RMR after the holidays to renegotiate a new Agreement. The Commission discussed Commission Member Oxborough's term. He will have to reapply. 0 • UTILITY COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 The Finance Department gave the Commission a dollar amount as to publishing delinquent water accounts. 8f. O'Rourke Property - (Wolfson) This topic is regarding 10 acres east of White Lake Acres and Bacardi Avenue. Staff feels the City should purchase this parcel ($12,000) since it would be needed for an easement anyway and it is landlocked. The Commission feels the City should make an offer from the Storm Sewer Core Fund and let the surrounding neighbors know the situation. 8g. Rex's Rich Valley Estates Marlin and Joanne Rechtzigel are in the process of platting what is known as Rex's Rich Valley Estates. It would be zoned Rural Residential, 2% acre lots. They want to hook up to the rural water system. This would be the first addition to tap into the rural water system which is not a fire line, but is only for potable use. Discussion regarding the size of the line needed in the proposed addition. The Commission decided that they need to plan for the future. MOTION by Walsh to adjourn. SECOND by Oxborough. Ayes: 2. Nays: 0. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. 4-1 Respectfully Submitted, Cindy Dorniden Public Works Secretary