HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.22.24 Water Bd Packet
Meeting Location:
Farmington City Hall
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
WATER BOARD
Monday, April 22, 2024
5:00 PM
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve Minutes
Review, revise as appropriate, and approve the minutes.
Agenda Item: Approve Minutes - Pdf
2 - 3
3. NEW BUSINESS
4. APPROVE BILLS
Approve Bills
Review, discuss, and approve the bills.
Agenda Item: Approve Bills - Pdf
4
5. OPEN FORUM
Project Information and Updates
General discussion of information, no action items.
Agenda Item: Project Information and Updates - Pdf
5 - 6
6. ADJOURN
Page 1 of 6
WATER BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Water Board, City Administrator
From: John Powell, Public Works Director
Department: Engineering
Subject: Approve Minutes
Meeting: Water Board - Apr 22 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Attached are the minutes from the March 25, 2024 Water Board meeting.
DISCUSSION:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
N/A
ACTION REQUESTED:
Review, revise as appropriate, and approve the minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
March 25, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Page 2 of 6
MINUTES
REGULAR WATER BOARD MEETING
Monday, March 25, 2024
5:00 PM
City Hall 430 Third Street Farmington, MN
Members Present: Weierke, Wohlers
Members Absent: Cordes
Staff Present: John Powell, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Others Present:
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chair Weierke at 5:00 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes
a. February 26, 2024 - Motion by Weierke to approve minutes as presented. Seconded by
Wohlers, Motion Carried.
2. New Business (there was no New Business)
3. Approve Bills – Minor clarification was provided to the Board on budget charges. Motion by
Wohlers to approve the bills as presented in the amount of $42,511.83. Seconded by Weierke,
Motion Carried.
4. Open Forum – Project & Information Update
a. MCES Water Efficiency Grant Program – Staff has submitted a grant amendment
request for the 2023 overage of $1,324.70 plus an additional $3,000 for the first quarter
of 2024. An application to participate in the 2024-2026 program will be submitted by
March 29, 2024.
b. Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) Process – Staff discussed the purpose of
the AUAR process, and that the city may receive two AUAR documents for review in the
next month.
c. Comprehensive Land Use Plan – The Metropolitan Council will not process
Comprehensive Plan updates while AUAR processes are underway. However, the city
will continue developing the updated Comprehensive Plan and planning appropriate
infrastructure for submittal. This process allows the city to determine our updated
infrastructure needs, including water system elements.
d. Public Works Staffing – The City Council has authorized two additional Public Works
Maintenance Worker positions for 2024. One has already started work at the city, and
the other is expected to start by mid-April.
e. Well 5 Retaining Wall – The City Council has awarded the construction contract for this
work to the low bidder, VADA Contracting. Once construction contract documents have
been executed, work may begin.
f. PFAS Testing – The city is having the seven active wells tested for the presence of PFAS
compounds.
5. Adjourn – Motion by Weierke to adjourn at 5:28 p.m. Seconded by Wohlers, Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
John Powell
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Page 3 of 6
WATER BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Water Board, City Administrator
From: John Powell, Public Works Director
Department: Engineering
Subject: Approve Bills
Meeting: Water Board - Apr 22 2024
INTRODUCTION:
The bills from March 16, 2024, to April 16, 2024, will be presented for approval.
The Water Board receives a detailed list of claims paid that is available to the public upon request.
DISCUSSION:
Staff is available to respond to questions regarding disbursements.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The total for this bill report is $49,737.11.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Review, discuss, and approve the bills.
Page 4 of 6
WATER BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Water Board, City Administrator
From: John Powell, Public Works Director
Department: Engineering
Subject: Project Information and Updates
Meeting: Water Board - Apr 22 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Staff will provide updates on the following items/projects:
MCES Water Efficiency Grant Program (see attached)
Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) Submittal
Well 5 Retaining Wall
2024 Street Improvements
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR)
EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulation - PFAS
Vermillion Commons 4th Addition
DISCUSSION:
General discussion of information, no action items.
ACTION REQUESTED:
General discussion of information, no action items.
ATTACHMENTS:
2022-2024 MCES Water Efficiency Rebate Tracking Apr 2024
Page 5 of 6
2022-2024 Water Efficiency Rebate Grant Tracking
Date
Application
Received
Application
Approved/
Denied
Date
Application
Approved/
Denied
Date Rebate
Credited to
UB Account Account Holder Name Property Street Address and Zip Code
Property
Type
(Select):
Water Device Replaced
(Select):
Cost per
Device:
# of
Devices
Rebate or
Grant per
device
Est. Annual
Water Saved
per Device
(Gallons)
Total Rebate
or UB Credit
Municipality
Contribution
3/21/2024 Approved 3/22/2024 4/5/2024 Jeff Peterson 20697 Cypress Dr.Residential Clothes Washer $728.00 1 200.00$ 2000 $200.00 $40.00
3/26/2024 Approved 3/26/2024 4/5/2024 Tim Wenzinger 19575 Exceptional Trail Residential Toilet $550.80 1 50.00$ 2000 $50.00 $10.00
4/1/2024 Approved 4/2/2024 4/5/2024 Brian Perkins 18854 Excalibur Trail Residential Clothes Washer $648.00 1 200.00$ 2000 $200.00 $40.00
4/1/2024 Approved 4/2/2024 4/5/2024 Jerry Slobodnik 18435 Exodus Ave.Residential Clothes Washer $799.99 1 200.00$ 2000 $200.00 $40.00
4/4/2024 Approved 4/4/2024 4/5/2024 Lynda Cavanaugh 19203 Enchanted Way Residential Clothes Washer $849.99 1 200.00$ 2000 $200.00 $40.00
Pa
g
e
6
o
f
6