HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.09.23 UC RM Minutes - AmendedROSEMOUNT UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Utility Commission was held on
Monday, September 23, 2024, at 7:00 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: Administrative Services Director Malecha, Public Works
Director Egger, and Recording Secretary Simonson. Mayor Weisensel arrived at 7:09 PM.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
None.
AUDIENCE INPUT
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.a. June 24, 2024, Utility Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion by Demuth Second by Miller
Motion to approve the June 24, 2024, Utility Commission meeting minutes.
Ayes: 3.
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
6.a. Manganese Monitoring Update
Director Egger presented the results of the first round of sampling that took place in August to the
commission. Sampling results analyzed by the city equipment consistently produced results with
higher levels than the MVTL sample results. This is likely due to MVTL having more sophisticated
equipment than the city's testing unit. The results so far appear to show levels are lower the further
away from the wells the sample is taken from. Going forward, operations staff will note which wells
were running and which wells had the highest output at the time of sampling. Additionally, staff will
test samples for hardness.
NEW BUSINESS
7.a. Kick-off to Review of 2025 Utility Rate Review
Director Egger presented an overview of estimated operational and capital improvement expenses
for the near term and future years relating to water, sanitary sewer, storm water and street lighting
funds.
Director Malecha provided a preliminary review of the proposed utility billing rate adjustments for
2025. She noted that a comparison of 2024 rates for other metro cities in the county placed
Rosemount in the middle. It was also emphasized that the streetlight fund needs to be increased to
cover ongoing maintenance and repair costs, as it is currently underfunded.
Commissioners requested that staff prepare layperson-friendly talking points to assist in discussions
with residents.
The Commissioners will make a final recommendation to the City Council at the October or
November meeting.
Commissioners requested to review the top 10 commercial and industrial users at a future meeting.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
8.a. Well Pumping Report
The well pumping record shows that water usage is lower this year than last year at this time by at
least 150,000,000 gallons. The lower water usage is likely due to the higher precipitation rates we had
early in the season, which was also good for groundwater recharge.
Operations staff stated that the rotation of wells has more to do with balancing out the demand for
chemical additives at each wellhead as well as wear factors on equipment. It was noted that Well 12
was taken offline for a couple of days for maintenance work.
8.b. Action Item / Issues list
None.
8.c. Set Next Meeting Agenda – October 28, 2024
Commissioners indicated that a Manganese update is not needed for the October meeting as the
second round of sampling results will not be available at the time of the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council at the regular council meeting and
upon a motion by Demuth and a second by Miller the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Simonson
Recording Secretary