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UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 2020
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 May 18, 2020, at 5:37 p.m. virtually via Zoom.
Commissioner Demuth called meeting to order with Commissioners Cahn and Rome, Mayor Droste, City
Administrator Martin, Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson, and Recording Secretary Paque.
ANNUAL MEETING
2.a. Issuance of Oath
Swearing in of Commissioner Vanessa Demuth for new term.
2.b. Election of New President
Commissioner Rome nominated Cahn for the position of President.
Motion by Rome Second by Demuth
Motion to elect Mike Cahn as President of the Utility Commission.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Election of the Utility Commission Chair /President
AUDIENCE INPUT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Cahn Second by Rome
Motion to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2020 Utility Commission meeting.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
OLD BUSINESS
7.a. Utility Commission Input For New Development
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson updated the commission on the role the Utility Commission
has with reviewing new developments. In the past, the commission has not reviewed developments due to
the already extensive process.
Commissioners requested that developments or projects that would affect the City’s Comprehensive Plan be
brought to the commission for discussion.
The City Code will be reviewed and updated for City Council approval.
7.b. Stormwater Rebate Policy Update
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson updated the commission that City Council had approved
the policy at the March 17, 2020 meeting. Commissioners and staff briefly reviewed the Stormwater Rebate
application.
NEW BUSINESS
8.a. Utility Commission Ordinance Change
Erickson summarized the changes to the Utility Commission Ordinance.
Commissioners discussed the changes an d suggested additional updates to the Comprehensive Plan
language changes. Commissioner Cahn requested to see the updates at the June meeting. The
commissioners will vote on the item at that time.
8.b. MN TAP Opportunity for Businesses – Verbal Report
Commissioner Demuth briefly updated the commissioners on a newsletter she received. City Administrator
Martin suggested that the Economic Development Coordinator Eric Van Oss take a look into the program.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
9.a. City Project Update
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson gave brief overviews of the ongoing projects within in the
city.
Commissioner Demuth questioned the UMore Development and expressed concern how the possible
developer will affect the comprehensive plans.
9.b. Well Pumping Report
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson commented that the March and April reports have
increased from last year. This increase is most likely a result of the COVID 19 pandemic and many people
are home.
9.c. Review Potential Meeting Date Changes
Commissioners and staff agreed that the Utility Commission meetings will switch to the 4th Monday of each
month.
9.d. Staff Changes
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson provided a brief overview on staff updates.
9.e. City Response to COVID 19 and Community Events (Verbal Reports)
Staff provided an update on events and how the City will carry out business.
9.f. Set Meeting Agenda for June 22, 2020
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Demuth adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessie Paque
Recording Secretary