HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. September 19, 2019 Meeting Minutes
UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 16, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the regular Utility Commission meeting of the City of Rosemount
was called to order on September 16, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in the Upper Conference Room, City Hall, 2875
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145 Street West, Rosemount.
Commissioner Demuth called meeting to order with Commissioner Cahn and Rome, Mayor Droste, City
Administrator Martin, Finance Director May, Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson, Public Works
Coordinator Watson, and Recording Secretary Rambo.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
None
AUDIENCE INPUT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Cahn Second by Demuth
Motion to approve the minutes of the August 19, 2019 Utility Commission meeting.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
OLD BUSINESS
6.a. Water Rate Model Discussion
Public Works Coordinator Watson presented the updated water rate model to the commission. Staff was
supportive of the changes to the model but recommended that the changes be implemented in 2021. During
2020, there will be other significant changes occurring, such as phasing out the fixed rates and adding a
street light utility fee.
Commissioner Cahn requested an update on billing all residential irrigation meters at the highest rate.
Watson explained that staff looked at how it would impact the users and due to the significant impact on
the users with irrigations meters, staff did not feel it was appropriate at this time. Watson presented the
effects of billing all residential second meters at the highest rate. Commissioner Rome expressed it would
not affect the budget and residents drastically but, billing residential second meters at the highest rate would
promote conservation.
Staff requested that the commission table the idea of billing all residential second meters at the highest rate
for another year. Postponing the action will allow staff to analyze the numbers and effects on the residents
on a deeper level.
Commissioner Cahn agreed to wait to implement the revised model until 2021 and to proceed with the
existing rate models.
Motion by Cahn Second by Rome
Motion to recommend City Council approval of Water Rate Changes for 2020.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
7.a. DNR Water Supply Report
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson discussed the water supply plan. The report was completed
in July 2016 and was previously given to the commissioners at that time.
Commissioners briefly discussed the restrictions on watering and the city’s exemption for the sports fields.
The city’s code enforcement has been working on enforcing the watering regulations.
Commissioner Demuth questioned when new homes are built, if staff is verifying that lots are receiving the
6 inches of topsoil. Erickson stated that Senior Engineer Technician, Derick Anderson, is completing the
checks. Administrator Martin asked how staff is verifying the top soil is sufficient. Erickson explained that
staff is potentially pulling up a piece of unrooted sod to measure the depth of the soil.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
8.a. Well Pumping Report
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson provided the report to commissioners. No discussion.
8.b. City Project Update
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson gave a brief overview of the ongoing projects within in the
city.
- Chippendale Water Tower (CP 2019-02) – Reconditioning of the tower is underway.
- Bonaire Path (CP 2018-03) – Project is underway, curb and gutter will be installed in the next
couple of weeks.
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- Greystone 8 – Will be completed this year. Wear course will be installed in 2020.
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- Prestwick Place 20 (CP 2020-04) – Grading will be completed this year. Plans are expected in
Spring 2020.
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- Dunmore 2 & Dunmore Lift Station (CP 2018-03 & 2019-12) – Lift station will be installed by
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the end of 2019. Cul-de-sac for Dunmore 2 has been completed.
8.c. Set Next Meeting Agenda for October 14, 2019.
Commissioner Demuth requested a review of the water conservation ordinance.
OTHER UPDATES
ADJOURNMENT
Demuth adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Rambo
Recording Secretary