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Meeting Location:
Farmington City Hall
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
WATER BOARD
Monday, July 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
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3. NEW BUSINESS
4. APPROVE BILLS
Approve Bills
Review, discuss, and approve the bills.
Agenda Item: Approve Bills - Pdf
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5. OPEN FORUM
Project Information and Updates
General discussion of information, no action items.
Agenda Item: Project Information and Updates - Pdf
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6. ADJOURN
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WATER BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Water Board, City Administrator
From: John Powell, Public Works Director
Department: Engineering
Subject: Approve Minutes
Meeting: Water Board - Jul 22 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Attached are the minutes from the June 24, 2024, Water Board meeting. Water Board Members
are allowed to vote on approval of minutes even though they were not in attendance at that
particular meeting.
DISCUSSION:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
N/A
ACTION REQUESTED:
Review, revise as appropriate, and approve the minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
June 24, 2024 Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES
REGULAR WATER BOARD MEETING
Monday, June 24, 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 5:05 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes - Motion by Weierke to approve the minutes as presented for the May 28,
2024, meeting. 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
Weierke to approve the bills as presented in the amount of $16,688.41. Seconded by Wohlers,
Motion Carried.
4. Open Forum – Project & Information Update
a. MCES Water Efficiency Grant Program: Six property owners requested and received
rebates since our May meeting. One rebate for clothes washers @$200; two
dishwashers @$150; two toilets @$50 and two irrigation controllers @$99.50 and
@$99.60. Also, the City of Farmington received the fully executed 2024-2026 grant in
the amount of $12,400 on 6/20/24 from the MCES.
b. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Update at the 6/17/24 City Council Work Session: HKGi
updated the City Council on the current draft Land Use Update. There was extensive
discussion regarding the Flagstaff Avenue corridor growth expectations.
c. Farmington West Trunk Serviceability Analysis: Advanced Engineering and
Environmental Services (AE2S) has been contracted for the study. It focuses on three
primary areas; the MCES interceptor along Flagstaff Avenue; potential for a City sanitary
trunk line and trunk water along the Pilot Knob Road corridor from north of CR 50 to the
MCES interceptor; and utilities on 220th Street, west of Denmark Avenue. Expected
completion is by 9/30/24.
d. Farmington East Trunk Serviceability Analysis: AE2S has been contracted for the study.
It focuses on sanitary sewer District 6, which includes most areas south and east of the
Vermillion River. It evaluates the possibility of sewer and water trunks along the
Biscayne Avenue alignment. Expected completion is by 9/30/24.
e. Farmington Technology Park Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR): AUAR
documents are available via the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) website. The site is
located south of CR 50; west of Biscayne Avenue and encompasses about 347 acres.
The Tract Management AUAR considers light industrial and residential development
scenarios.
f. Well 5 Retaining Wall: The substantial completion date is 7/15/24; the contractor is
making good progress despite the rainy weather.
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g. 2024 Street Improvements: Mainline 8” diameter watermain work on Maple Street is
complete. The sanitary sewer replacement on Sixth Street between Maple Street and
Locust Street is nearly complete and storm sewer installation will begin this week.
h. Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR): Community water systems are required to
complete an inventory of service line materials; both on the public and private sides of
the curb stop. A Lead Service Line Inventory page has been created on the city website
under the Engineering Projects tab. A property owner survey is being prepared for
mailing.
i. Vermillion Commons 4th Addition Application: This project involves 68 single family
homes plus 66 townhomes (134 total); home construction is expected in 2025. The
Farmington West Staff Trunk Serviceability Analysis is evaluating utility needs along
220th Street; this may lead to extending the 12” WM on the east side of Denmark
Avenue at 220th Street to the west.
j. Spruce Street & Dushane Parkway Intersection: Yellow Tree Apartments is proposed
for the northwest corner of this intersection and includes 168 units. The City Council
has authorized final design of a reconfigured intersection to eliminate the square
configuration.
k. Public Works Staffing: Significant staff changes are taking place within Public Works
including hiring of a new Water Resources Specialist; two PW Maintenance Workers; a
replacement Natural Resource Specialist; and a replacement Public Works
Superintendent.
5. Adjourn – Motion by Wohlers to adjourn at 5:25 p.m. Seconded by Weierke, Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
John Powell
Public Works Director/City Engineer
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WATER BOARD AGENDA MEMO
To: Water Board, City Administrator
From: John Powell, Public Works Director
Department: Engineering
Subject: Approve Bills
Meeting: Water Board - Jul 22 2024
INTRODUCTION:
The bills from June 20, 2024, to July 17, 2024, are 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 $48,602.85.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Review, discuss, and approve the bills.
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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 - Jul 22 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Staff will provide updates on the following items/projects:
MCES Water Efficiency Grant Program
Farmington West Trunk Serviceability Analysis
Farmington East Trunk Serviceability Analysis
Elevated Water Storage
Well 5 Retaining Wall
2024 Street Improvements
2025 Street Improvements
R&L Carriers Expansion
Meadowview Preserve Phase II
Denmark Trail Townhomes
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR)
Vermillion Commons 4th Addition
Spruce Street & Dushane Parkway Intersection
Public Works Staffing Update
DISCUSSION:
General discussion of information, no action items.
ACTION REQUESTED:
General discussion of information, no action items.
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