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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.31.2025 UC Meeting Minutes ROSEMOUNT UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MARCH 31, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Utility Commission was held on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Rosemount Public Works & Police, EOC Room, 14041 Biscayne Ave. Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to order with Commissioners Miller and Demuth. Staff present included the following: City Administrator Martin, Public Works Director Egger, and Recording Secretary Simonson. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA None. AUDIENCE INPUT None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.a. November 24, 2024, Utility Commission Meeting Minutes Motion by Demuth, Second by Miller Motion to approve the November 24, 2024, Utility Commission Meeting Minutes Ayes: 3. Nays: None. Motion Carried. PRESENTATION None. OLD BUSINESS 6.a. Manganese Monitoring Update Director Egger stated that staff continue quarterly sampling, though access is limited to 60–70% of sites due to winterized outdoor faucets. Q1 and Q2 2025 results will be presented at the June meeting. NEW BUSINESS 7.a. Set Meeting Dates for 2025-2026 Motion by Demuth; Second by Miller Motion to set the 2025-2026 Utility Commission meeting dates per attached calendar. Ayes: 3. Nays: None. Motion Carried. Commissioner Miller noted she is not available for the June 23, 2025, Utility Commission meeting. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT 8.a. 2024 Well Pumping Report & 2025 Well Pumping Record through February The total amount of water pumped from wells in 2024 is 10% lower than in 2023. The decrease in water usage is likely due to the abundant precipitation received in the spring. ROSEMOUNT UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MARCH 31, 2025 Director Egger noted that with the new well 17, a new appropriation permit will be required. That process will take place after the well is built to determine capacity. Commissioners asked about potential upgrades to the splash pad, specifically the addition of a chlorinated recirculation system. Staff responded that the Parks & Recreation Department is currently in the planning phase of a Central Park redesign. A recirculation system for the splash pad will be included in the scope and budgeting process but will require City Council approval. 8.b. 2024 City Water Usage with 10-Year Trend Chart Director Egger noted that government water usage in 2024 was below 38 million gallons—the lowest amount recorded in the past 5 years. It was also noted that there is currently insufficient data to assess water usage at the Public Works & Police Building. Several years of data will be needed to establish a reliable estimate of its annual consumption. 8.c. Top 10 Water Users 2024 Staff pointed out that there are no changes to the top 10 water users in the city for 2024. Some of these top users include multifamily residential properties, not just industrial or commercial accounts. When current residential rates were applied to the usage levels of the top 10 users, billing amounts increased slightly. This analysis may help inform future utility rate modeling for 2026. Commissioners requested further evaluation of how residential water rates impact high-, mid-, and low-volume commercial and industrial users. Commissioners also inquired about the 2021 tier 4 rates, noting that rate changes appeared to have occurred in some areas but not others. Staff will review the 2021 meeting minutes and rate models for clarification. 8.d. Well 17 Update Drilling mobilization for Well 17 began last week. The contractor is currently drilling the pilot hole and collecting geological samples. Once this phase is complete, full-width boring of the well will begin. Staff plan to schedule a site visit for commissioners later in the process. A separate contract for the well house structure has been awarded, but construction will not begin until drilling is complete. Well 17 is expected to be operational by summer 2026. 8.e. Action Item / Issues list i. Presentation by Dan Schultz of the Parks & Rec Department on the Central Park renovation at a future commission meeting. ii. Confirm deadline of 3/28/2025 for the Met Council Equity-Focused Water Efficiency Grant Pilot Program. 8.f. Set Next Meeting Agenda – June 23, 2025 i. Update on Water Efficiency Grant Program ii. Water Quality Pond Monitoring Report ROSEMOUNT UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS MARCH 31, 2025 iii. Manganese sampling update iv. Review of 2024 Consumer Confidence Report ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Utility Commission at the regular meeting and upon a motion by Demuth and a second by Miller, the meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Amy Simonson Public Works Office Specialist