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UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 17, 2017
ANNUAL MEETING
Issuance of Oath – Vanessa Demuth
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the regular Utility Commission meeting of the City of Rosemount
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was called to order on March 20, 2017, at 5:33 p.m. in the Conference Room of the City Hall, 2875 145
Street West, Rosemount.
Commissioner Connolly called the meeting to order with Commissioner Demuth, Rosemount Mayor
Droste, City Administrator Martin, Public Works Interim Director John Morast, Public Works Coordinator
Christine Watson, Recording Secretary Erin Fasbender, ESTF Member Renee Burman, WSB Engineer Bill
Alms.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
AUDIENCE INPUT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Demuth Second by Connolly
Motion to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2017 Utility Commission meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
6.a. MCES Water Efficiency Rebate
Morast informed the commission that the City of Rosemount is one of 19 metro cities that was awarded a
Water Efficiency Grant from Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES). The city contributed
$3,000 to the program and the Met Council provided $9,000 initially. Met Council notified staff on April 17,
2017 that additional funding is available due to the city’s depleted funds and several other cities unable to
use their entire funds. Met Council encouraged the city to apply for additional funding which can be used
until depleted or June 30, 20107. Staff is requesting to amend our current request and to continue to apply
for an additional $20,000 and then reapply for potential additional funding July 1, 2017. Staff plans to
advertise the additional fundings once available by putting it on the city website, social media and
advertising at public events.
Motion by Connolly Second by Demuth
Motion to apply for additional funding and re-apply for additional grant funding if the program is
renewed by the MCES.
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.a. 2017 MS4 Scope of Services
Morast provided on overview on the MS4 Scope of Services that WSB started several years ago. This is the
fourth year for which WSB has provided services to assist City staff with implementation and administration
of the MS4 General Permit requirements.
Tasks 2.5 (GIS Updates) & 2.6 (Bathometric Pond Inspections) were additions this year along with minor
updates with staff training. Alms discussed the updates from the previous years and discussed the processes
of the reports. Commissioner Demuth is concerned about her pond at her residence along with her
neighbors on when their pond will be dredged. Historically there have been several buffer projects and
minor dredging done in the past. Off-hand there is no known full dredging that has occurred for
Rosemount ponds.
Alms provided a full overview of the services provided and also noted how the samples that are collected
are noted in the report.
Connolly stated the services look familiar to him and it is standard to what has been completed in the past.
Next year WSB will put together a full report concluding the 5 year program.
Motion by Connolly Second by Demuth
Motion to recommend City Council approve the 2017 MS4 Scope of Services
7.b. 2017 Water Quality Monitoring System
Morast stated this item is a follow up on last year’s activity. Alms presented and answered questions from
the commission regarding the 2016 Rosemount MS4 Pond Monitoring Program. The main goal of this
program is to meet the City’s general MS4 permit requirements. Additional goals would be to guide
upcoming watershed and City stormwater plan updates, along with several other items which Alms
discussed.
WSB is proposing to continue monitoring the 2016 items through 2017. Alms discussed the total number of
monitoring activities and their locations along with their results. One result shows the rainfall to runoff ratio
is .08 to .37, the average is .21, Alms discussed the meaning of this and also confirmed the rainfall data is
collected by two rainfall collectors in the city.
Wachter Pond was discussed and its elevation levels. Morast discussed his visit to Wachter Pond with Mayor
Droste as Demuth has received several complaints regarding Wachter Pond. Morast intends to share this
report with the Wachter Pond residents that he met with as it should provide valuable information to them.
Another topic mentioned was the smart meter capabilities and Mayor Droste had questions regarding if a
smart meter would be in line with our city ordinance regarding lawn watering. Morast confirmed that until
everybody has a smart meter, we can’t change an ordinance. Connolly suggested we look into this item in
the future and see if there are any other cities that have changed their ordinances due to smart meters.
Alms reviewed the 2016 Chloride Results as Demuth mentioned a possible typo for the maximum standard
value in the presentation, Alms plans to review this and correct if necessary. To answer any potential
questions regarding the report, Alms suggested reviewing our Surface Water Protection Plan as it will
provide information on how do we identify, monitor, and report chloride, lead, phosphorus, etc.
One improvement suggestion mentioned was to monitor Cub Foods and their salt usage as it may have an
impact on stormwater quality. Staff suggested we look into the usage and see if there are any programs
available for commercial users to encourage them to use less salt.
Demuth informed all of the GreenCorps intern that Environment and Sustainability Task Force (ESTF)
applied for and asked staff if there may be any potential opportunities for he/she to be of use to the city.
8. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
None
9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
9.a. City Projects Update
Well 16 design for well house is underway and to be constructed by end of 2016.
Horseshoe Lake Lift Station is complete.
2017 Street Improvement Project will be done in 3 phases.
Wells 4 & 5 - 4 is complete except for transducer. Sealing of 5 is to be completed.
Parking Lot Improvements all to take place this summer
9.b. 2017 Well Pumping Report
Slight decrease in usage compared to past years, but currently we are similar to last year’s pumping. The plan
for Well 12 is to start pumping in the next few months.
10c. Set Next Meeting Agenda for May 15, 2017
If available, Morast will present Wachter Pond update.
OTHER UPDATES
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Watson informed commissioners of the Rosemount 5 grade class visiting and going on a tour to our water
tower and the puppet show Parks & Rec will be presenting over this summer regarding water conservation
with the assistance of Public Works.
ADJOURNMENT
Connolly adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Fasbender
Public Works Secretary