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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Utility Commission Meeting: January 25, 2021
AGENDA SECTION:
AGENDA ITEM: Action Items / Issues List Executive Director’s
Report
PREPARED BY: Brian Erickson, P.E. Director of Public Works
AGENDA NO. 8.c.
/ City Engineer
ATTACHMENTS: None APPROVED BY: BLE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None, informational only
BACKGROUND
Utility Commissioners requested that staff provide updates on the following items for
meetings going forward.
MET Council Well Assessment – Staff will be reviewing this information over the
winter to establish the need for expanding the current well system. Currently, the
consultant from the Comprehensive Water Plan is updating a ‘trigger’ chart which will
indicate the proper timing for adding wells and/or towers to the system.
Smart Meter Update – Staff has been in contact with one neighboring community to
discuss their experiences with moving to a ‘smart meter’ program. Approximately 90%
of the meters have been changed and one of the benefits at this point is a knowledge
of leaks in the system downstream of the meter which allowed the property owner to
be alerted to make repairs. In addition, the new technology eliminates moving parts
on the meters. As time permits, staff will work to establish a meter replacement
program that updates existing meters to smart meters.
Staff is also received quotes for removing the irrigation meter currently installed
in single family homes. Final planning and potential start of this project will
happen in the upcoming months with a goal of a start date in early spring.
Water Usage for 2020 – As provided separately (Item 8b.), the annual pumping for all
municipal wells has been compiled. Staff will provide an update on the highest usages
at the February 2021 meeting. In addition, the water usage for city facilities will be
provided as well.
Tour of a Water Tower – Postponed until spring of 2021 at the earliest.
Five Year Pond Maintenance Plan – Maintenance plan will be presented to the
Commission at future meeting as a separate agenda item.
Water/Stormwater Rebate Update (quarterly) – Update provided separately at the
January 25, 2021 meeting. Next update will be at the March 2021 meeting.
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