HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023.09.25 UC MintuesROSEMOUNT UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Utility Commission was held on
Monday, September 25, 2023, at 5:30 PM. In Rosemount Council Chambers, 2875 145th Street
West.
Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to order with Commissioners Demuth and Miller.
Staff present included the following;
Mayor Weisensel, City Administrator Martin, Financial Director Malecha, Public Works
Director Egger, and Recording Secretary Simonson.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
Commissioner Demuth noted she would like to revisit the Manganese discussion under agenda
item 6. Old Business.
AUDIENCE INPUT
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.a. July 10, 2023 Utility Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve the July 10, 2023 Utility Commission Meeting Minutes.
Motion by Demuth Second by Miller
Ayes: 3.
Nays: None. Motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
Commissioner Demuth requested to revisit the discussion on Manganese levels in the City
water supply and providing informational mailings to households with infants. Director Egger
indicated that informational letters were sent in September to all daycare facilities in the City
and a copy of the letter was posted to the City website. Additionally, the Annual Water Quality
Report contains a Manganese level update. The Annual Water Quality report is posted to the
City website and a notice is posted in the spring newsletter. The Commission requested to add
an item to the next agenda to discuss additional ways to disseminate the Minnesota
Department of Health’ s recommended health guidelines relating to Manganese.
NEW BUSINESS
7.a. Preliminary Review of Proposed 2024 Utility Rate Adjustments
Director Malecha presented the preliminary rate models for 2024 utility rate adjustments for
review and input by the Commissioners. Rates are based on CIPs, operational costs, projections,
debts, etc. and entered in to the rate model. Rates are also compared with those of
surrounding cities. The proposed 2024 rate models will be presented at the October Utility
Commission meeting for finalization and recommendation to City Council.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
8.a. Well Pumping Report
Director Egger discussed the well pumpage report and noted that the total amount pumped at
the end of August is higher than the same time last year.
8.b. Action Item / Issues list
The Commission requested copies of the quarterly groundwater reporting levels that are sent to
the Department of Natural Resources quarterly.
8.c. Set Next Meeting Agenda for October 23, 2023
i. Manganese levels
ii. Review proposed 2024 utility rate adjustments
iii. City irrigation report
iv. Well 7 manual readings of pumpage volumes
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Utility Commission and upon a motion by
Miller and a second by Demuth, the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Simonson
Recording Secretary