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UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 24, 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 August 24, 2020, at 5:32 p.m. virtually via Zoom.
Commissioner Cahn called meeting to order with Commissioners Demuth and Rome, Mayor Droste, City
Administrator Martin, Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson, and Recording Secretary Paque.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Commissioner Cahn requested a new section, Action Items/Issues List, be added under the Executive
Director’s Report with the following items; MET Council Well Assessment, Smart Meter Update, Tour of a
Water Tower, and 5-Year Pond Plan.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson added. 6.a. to update the commissioners on the Utility
Commission ordinance.
AUDIENCE INPUT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Rome Second by Demuth
Motion to approve the minutes of the June 22, 2020 Utility Commission meeting.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
OLD BUSINESS
6.a. Utility Commission Ordinance Update
Erickson updated the commission on the changes that were made to the statutes and the streetlight systems.
Language about the commission reviewing new developments was changed to only include updates to the
existing comprehensive plans.
Commissioner Cahn questioned part of the ordinance that was proposed to be removed regarding cable
company’s performance. City Administrator Martin and Mayor Droste discussed the city’s role with cable
companies and that the city does not have control of the companies and the services they provide.
Motion by Rome Second by Demuth
Motion to recommend City Council approval of the first reading of the Utility Commission
Ordinance.
Ayes: 3
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
7.a. MCES Water Efficiency Rebate Update
Erickson provided an update to the commission on the rebates. Commissioners requested that updates on
the rebates be provided quarterly. Another update will be provided at the September meeting to align with
Metropolitan Council quarterly reporting deadlines. City savings on the smart meters and stormwater
rebates will be included with this item going forward.
The commission briefly discussed ways to promote the rebates for the upcoming fall and winter months.
7.b. Stormwater Pond Maintenance
Erickson presented an overview on the ponds scheduled for maintenance. Staff has received estimated costs
for the work associated with the maintenance, including dredging. The Public Works Director/City
Engineer and the Stormwater Specialist will evaluate the ponds to see which ones will be included in the
2021 budget.
At the September Utility Commission, the commission and staff will discuss the utility budgets and will
review the 5-year plan.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
8.a. City Project Update
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson provided the Commission with a memo regarding ongoing
projects.
8.b. Well Pumping Report
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson presented the current well pumping records.
8.c. Action Item / Issues List
i. MET Council Well Assessment
ii. Smart Meter Update
iii. Tour of a Water Tower
iv. 5-Year Pond Plan
Updates on these items will be provided at the September Utility Commission meeting.
8.d. Set Meeting Agenda for September 28, 2020
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Cahn adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessie Paque
Recording Secretary