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UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 28, 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 June 28, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Room, City Hall, 2875 145th Street
West, Rosemount.
Meeting was called to order with Commissioners Rome, Demuth, and Johnson, Mayor Droste, City
Administrator Martin, Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson and Recording Secretary Paque.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
None
AUDIENCE INPUT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Demuth Second by Johnson
Motion to approve the minutes of the April 26, 2021 Utility Commission meeting.
Ayes: 3.
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
7.a. Irrigation and Water Usage Discussion
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson provided a brief overview of the City’s water system.
Commissioners and staff discussed the irrigation compliance program and how it can be improved going
forward. Mayor Droste advised staff to work with Homeowner’s Associations and developers to encourage
them to install smart irrigation controllers.
With the high temperatures and dry conditions, the City has implemented a doorhanger program to educate
residents on the City’s watering ordinance. If the dry conditions continue, a watering ban can be put in
place. At that point, staff would discuss whether athletic fields would be watered and if the splash pad
would be closed.
7.b. Well 7 Operational Improvements
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson discussed with the Commission about Well 7 and the
options to allow the pump to run again. The Minnesota Department of Health advised that the water from
Well 7 be blended for it to be below acceptable manganese levels.
7.c. MCES – 2022 Municipal Wastewater Charge
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson presented the updated 2022 costs associated with the
Municipal Wastewater Charges. Staff will be bringing the 2022 utility budgets to the commission for the
August meeting.
7.d. Funds for Water/Sewer Infrastructure (verbal)
City Administrator Martin and Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson provided a brief update
about the funding that the City has received for expansions to utility infrastructures. Funds must be used by
2024 for projects that benefit the City as a whole.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
8.a. City Project Update
Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson provided the Commission with a memo regarding ongoing
projects and highlighted various 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
Brian Davis with the Met Council will be attending the July 26 meeting.
ii. Smart Meter Update
Staff has been in contact with a neighboring community to discuss their experiences with a ‘smart
meter’ program. Additional discussions will be had about interfacing and connections.
iv. Tour of a Water Tower
Tour has been postponed until Summer 2021.
vi. Water/Stormwater Rebate Update (quarterly)
Next update will be at the July meeting.
8.d. Set Meeting Agenda for July 26, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Rome adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessie Paque
Recording Secretary