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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.b. Amendment to Utilities Commission CodeTO: FROM: DATE: RE: Gentlemen: P.O. BOX 510 Ity p • ROSEMOUNT, 2875 -145TH ST. W. �Se�A�uM� MINNESOTA 55068 L , b 612---423-4411 Mayor Hoke Councilmembers: Napper Oxborough Walsh Wippermann Stephan Jilk, Administrator/Clerk March 10, 1988 -ZX" -S-160 Utilities Commission City Code Amendments Attached is a copy of the proposed ordinance to adopt to amend City Code Title 2, Chapter 4, outlining authority/responsibilities of the Rosemount Utilities Commission. These amendments and the resulting'' revised code sections reflect the discussions and conclusions arrived at by the Utilities Commission in an attempt to clarify the scope of responsibilities and authority vested in the commission by the city council of Rosemount. The changes were mostly clarifying what was already set out in the code. It would seem that the original code referenced state statute quite extensively and allowed many questions as to responsibility and authority unanswered when applied to the local level (Rosemount). If I may go through each revision, you will see, I'm sure, the necessity of such revisions and additions. Please refer to the attached new code section for review purposes. Section 2-4-1: a. 1st paragraph - no change. b. 4th through 6th paragraphs - all new, added. Purpose was to designate what person would act as staff director of operations for commission operations. This was not done before. Also recognized, as is done for standing commissions the status of the chief executive officer (mayor and the chief administrative officer (City Administrator) in regards to being ex officio members of all committees. C. 7th paragraph - added second sentence to recognize these, as is required by law, as public meetings. Section 2-4-2: No change. Council Memo March 10, 1988 Page 2 Section 2-4-3: a. Compensation. Salary was set at $300.00 per year which would be $25.00 per month. Commission recommends $25.per meeting. At the present time the commission meets once a month for no increase. Special meetings would mean additional pay. b. 2nd paragraph - this was added to reflect any future decision to consider additional pay for staff position. No consideration at this time. Section 2-4-4: This section was completely revised to clarify and set out more accurately the powers and duties. No additional duties or responsibilities - just clarification. Please refer to original code section attached to see changes. Specific areas of responsibilities such as budgeting, expenditures, development review and rate changes were added so the scope of the charge of this commission is clear. The commission approved these changes and recommends that the city council adopt this ordinance amending the code Attachments lj i I 'sI ORDINANCE NO. VII.5 CITY OF ROSEMOUNT DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 CHAPTER 4, PERTAINING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION f The City Council of the City of Rosemount, Minnesota, ordains as i follows: i Section 1: Title 2, Chapter 4, of the Rosemount City code is { amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 4 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION i SECTION: 2-4-1: Establish of Commission j 2-4-2: Organization 2-4-3: Compensation 2-4-4: Powers and Duties, Jurisdiction 2-4-1: ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION: The Public Utilities Commission of the City as authorized by Minnesota Statues, sections 412.321 through 412.391, which sections are hereby expressly accepted, is hereby established. The Commission shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the City Council. The three (3) initial terms shall commence on February 2, 1971. Thereafter,.the City Council shall appoint one new member each year, said appointment to be made for a three (3) year term to commence on February 1 of the year appointed. Ex officio members of the Commission shall be the City Administrator/Clerk and the Mayor. The Public Works Director for the City of Rosemount will act as the Executive Director for the Utilities Commission. In that capacity the Executive Director will take direction from the Commission, report to the Commission with information and recommendations on all matters at the direction of the Commission or on his/her own initiative. ORDINANCE NO. VII.S (con't) Page 2 Secretarial service to the Commission shall be provided by City Staff as directed by the Commission Executive Director. The Commission will meet at least once monthly at a time and place set by majority vote of the Commission. These will be considered public meetings. 2-4-2: ORGANIZATION: The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 412.321 shall apply to the composition, terms, appointment, qualifications and removal of members of the Commission. (Ord. VII, 2-2-71) 2-4-3: COMPENSATION: Each member shall receive a salary of twenty-five ($25.00) per meeting, payable at such times as may be prescribed by the Council. The City Council hereby reserves the right to regulate said salary and to adjust or abolish the same at any time.(Ord. VII -1, 2-2-71; amd. 1983 Code) Compensation to the Executive Director and Support Staff will be determined by motion passed by the Commission and approval granted by the City Council. 2-4-4: POWERS AND DUTIES, JURISDICTION: The Public Utilities Commission shall have responsibility over the following public utilities of the City of Rosemount: A.) City Operated Water Systems B.) City Operated Sanitary Sewer Systems C.) City Operated Storm Water Systems D.) Other Utility Systems serving the general public in Rosemount where the City has a determined part in determining the need and level of such service. E.) Any Public Buildings owned and operated by the City for functions directly relating to items A -D above. With respect to the Public Utilities Commission areas of jurisdiction enumerated above, the Public Utilities Commission shall have the powers prescribed by Law (Ord. VII -1, 2-2-71) and more specifically as follows: 1.) To review and adopt operating budgets and authorize expenditures for funds specifically set out for use in the operation and maintenance of the above referenced utilities. 2.) To make recommendations to the City Council on the hiring of personnel, -- construction of new infrastructure, purchase of additional equipment and construction of new buildings for the operation and maintenance of the above referenced utilities. ORDINANCE NO. VII.5 (con't) �... Page 3 3.) To review all proposed developments in the City including residential, industrial and commercial in nature and make recommendations, as part of that review process, to the City Council on these proposed developments as they relate to the needs of the community in all areas of the above referenced utilities. These reviews being a required part of the approval process for proposed developments. 4.) At least annually, at the Commissions' regularly scheduled January meeting, or more frequently if deemed necessary by the Commission, review all user fees, connection charges and other associated forms of revenue to these utilities and present recommendations to the City Council regarding these fees. Adding or deleting of such fees will also be determined, through this process. Section 2: Ibis Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. Adopted this 15th day of March, 1988. City of Rosemount By: Rollan Hoke, Mayor ATTEST: By: Stephan Ji k, Administrator C erk 2-4-1 2-4-3 CHAPTER 4 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SECTION: 2-4-1: Establishment of Commission 2-4-2: Organization 2-4-3: Compensation 2-4-4: Powers and Duties, Jurisdiction 2-4-1: ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION: The Public Utilities Commission of the City as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, sections 412.321 through 412.391, which sections are hereby expressly accepted, is hereby established. The Commission shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the City Council. The three (3) initial terms shall commence on February 2, 1971. Thereafter, the City Council shall appoint one new member each year, said appointment to be made for a three (3) year term to commence on February 1 of the year appointed. 2-4-2: ORGANIZATION: The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 412.321 shall apply to the composition, terms, appointment, qualifications and removal of members of the Commission. (Ord. VII -1, 2-2-71) 2-4-3: COMPENSATION: Each member shall receive a salary of three hundred dollars ($300.00) per year, payable at such times as may be prescribed by the Council. The City Council hereby reserves the right to regulate said salary and to adjust or abolish the same at any time. (Ord. VII -1, 2-2-71; amd. 1983 Code) r 2-4-4 0 2-4-4 2-4-4: POWERS AND DUTIES, JURISDICTION: The Public Utilities Commission shall have jurisdiction over the following public' utilities of the City:' A. Water System. B. Sanitary Sewer System. C. Storm Sewers. D. Public Buildings. With respect to the Public Utilities Commission areas of jurisdiction enumerated above, the Public Utilities Commission shall have the powers prescribed by law. (Ord. VII -1, 2-2-71) 1. See Title 4 of this Municipal Code for water and sewer system regulations.