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UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 26, 2021
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 April 26, 2021, at 5:31 p.m. virtually via Zoom.
Meeting was called to order with Commissioners Demuth, Rome, and Johnson, Mayor Droste, City
Administrator Martin, Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson, Stormwater Specialist Byron and
Recording Secretary Paque.
Guests included: Bill Alms, Water Resources Engineer with WSB Engineering
ANNUAL MEETING
2.a. Issuance of Oath – Greg Johnson
Mayor Droste administered the oath.
2.b. Elect New Commission Chair
Commissioner Demuth nominated Commissioner Rome as the next Chair.
Motion by Demuth, Second by Johnson
Motion to select Commissioner Rome as the new Commission Chair.
Ayes: 3.
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
AUDIENCE INPUT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Demuth Second by Rome
Motion to approve the minutes of the March 22, 2021 Utility Commission meeting.
Ayes: 3.
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
OLD BUSINESS
7.a. MCES Water Efficiency Grant Update
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson provided an update to the commission on the first quarter
of 2021 rebate activity.
Mayor Droste requested that rebate material be available at the Arbor Day celebration and the Rosemount
Business Expo.
NEW BUSINESS
8.a. 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Program
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickso n introduced Bill Alms, Water Resources Engineer with WSB.
Mr. Alms briefly summarized the water quality monitoring program and the Rosemount Water Quality
Report.
The commission discussed the pumping options for the ponds mentioned of concern.
8.b. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Scope of Services
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson provided a brief update on the Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer System (MS4) Permit.
Storm Water Specialist Byron explained the pond inspection process per the permit requirements.
Commissioner Demuth discussed with staff the water sampling at Wachter Pond and Birger Pond. Birger
Pond is on the list to be inspect ed this coming fall 2021.
Motion by Johnson Second by Demuth
Motion to recommend City Council Approve the 2021 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
(MS4) Scope of Professional Services.
Ayes: 3.
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
8.c. 2020 Consumer Confidence Report
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson provided an overview of the 2020 Consumer Confidence
Report.
In 2019, the City of Rosemount had an elevated level of manganese. The City has discontinued using the
well that has the high levels of manganese. There are no items of concern in the 2020 Consumer Confidence
Report.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
9.a. City Project Update
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson provided the Commission with a memo regarding ongoing
projects and highlighted various projects.
9.b. Well Pumping Report
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson presented the current well pumping records.
9.c. Action Item / Issues List
i. MET Council Well Assessment
Public Works Director / City Engineer Erickson has met with Brian Davis at the Met Council
several times since the March meeting. More information will be shared at the June meeting.
ii. Smart Meter Update
Staff had a virtual meeting with Core & Main. Staff will be meeting with Core and Main again in two
weeks to discuss an advanced metering system.
iv. Tour of a Water Tower
Tour has been postponed until Summer 2021.
vi. Water/Stormwater Rebate Update (quarterly)
See item 7.a.
8.d. Set Meeting Agenda for June 28, 2021
The May 24, 2021 Utility Commission meeting will be canceled due to staff schedules.
Commissioners requested that the following items be added to the next agenda:
• If the agenda is not full, the commission requested to have the Met Council Tool presented .
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Rome adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessie Paque
Recording Secretary