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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20201123 UC Minutes UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES November 23, 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 November 23, 2020, at 5:38 p.m. virtually via Zoom. Commissioner Cahn called meeting to order with Commissioner Demuth, Commissioner Rome, Mayor Droste, City Administrator Martin, Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson, Storm Water Specialist Byron, Public Works Coordinator Sisneros and Recording Secretary Paque. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA None AUDIENCE INPUT None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Demuth Second by Cahn Motion to approve the minutes of the September 28, 2020 Utility Commission meeting. Ayes: 2 (Commissioner Rome was absent at September meeting) Nays: 0. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS None OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 7.a. MS4 General Permit Issuance Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson explained that the permit has been issued as of November 16, 2020. Storm Water Specialist Byron provided a brief overview of the permit itself and a thorough presentation on the guidelines and restrictions. Commissioner Demuth and Ms. Byron discussed ways to help with pet waste in Rosemount. Commissioners were advised to speak with the Parks and Recreation Department to request more trash cans as they coordinate that service. Mr. Erickson will speak with Park and Recreation Director as well. Commissioner Demuth expressed concern about the salt use on City Hall and Steeple Center walkways. 7.b. Shannon Pond/Watcher Pond Outlet Feasibility Study Discussion Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson briefly discussed the history of the ponds that are focused on in the report. Commissioner Demuth and staff discussed the alternative routes that were included in the report (alternative 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, and 3C.). Commissioners and staff discussed the water routes and the pros and cons. Staff will bring this item back for further discussion in 2021 once staff has been able to review the report further. 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. Mayor Droste requested that a year-end summary be provided at a future meeting to show actuals and increases in 2020 verse 2019. 8.c. Action Item / Issues List i. MET Council Well Assessment Staff will be reviewing information over the winter to establish the need for expanding the current well system. ii. Smart Meter Update Staff has been in contact with Apple Valley to discuss their experiences with smart meters. When time allows, staff will work on establishing a meter replacement program. iii. Tour of a Water Tower Erickson explained due to COVID-19 concerns, the tour will be postponed until spring 2021. iv. Five Year Pond Maintenance Plan Plan will be presented at a future meeting as a separate item. 8.d. Set Meeting Agenda for December 28, 2020 Commissioners requested to see a report on the city’s h ighest water users and the splash pad’s consumption. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Cahn adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jessie Paque Recording Secretary