HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.23.24 Water Bd Packet
Meeting Location:
Farmington City Hall
430 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
WATER BOARD
Monday, September 23, 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 - Sep 23 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Attached are the minutes from the July 22, 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:
July 22, 2024 Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES
REGULAR WATER BOARD MEETING
Monday, July 22, 2024
5:00 PM
City Hall 430 Third Street Farmington, MN
Members Present: Cordes, Weierke, Wohlers
Members Absent:
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 June 24,
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
Wohlers to approve the bills as presented in the amount of $48,602.85. Seconded by Cordes,
Motion Carried.
4. Open Forum – Project & Information Update
a. MCES Water Efficiency Grant Program: Six property owners requested and received
rebates since our June meeting. Two rebates for clothes washers at $200; 29 sprinkler
heads at $5.97; and four irrigation controllers ranging from $64.99 to $99.50 each. The
total 2024-2026 MCES grant amount is $12,400.
b. Farmington West Trunk Serviceability Analysis: Advanced Engineering and
Environmental Services (AE2S) contracted for the study. It involves reviewing the MCES
interceptor along Flagstaff Avenue; potential for a City sanitary trunk line along the Pilot
Knob Road corridor from north of CR 50 to the MCES interceptor; and trunk utility
extensions on 220th Street, west of Denmark Avenue. The sanitary sewer and water
system models updated with new land uses identified by Community Development.
Expected analysis completion by 9/30/24.
c. Farmington East Trunk Serviceability Analysis: Advanced Engineering and
Environmental Services (AE2S) contracted for the study. The study focuses on sewer
District 6, which includes most areas south and east of the Vermillion River. It is
evaluating the potential for a city interceptor along Biscayne Avenue. Sanitary sewer
and water system models updated with new land uses identified by Community
Development. Analysis to date indicates the city will need to move forward with an
additional production well to meet future demand. Expected analysis completion by
9/30/24.
d. Elevated Water Storage: In addition to moving forward with water storage in the north
area; for water system resilience, elevated water storage likely desired in the SE area of
the city. A preliminary two-acre location has been identified on the south side of CR 50.
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e. Well 5 Retaining Wall: The work is complete; the contract will be closed out.
f. 2024 Street Improvements: The existing 12-inch watermain on Ash Street had to be
lowered such that the storm sewer could cross above and connect to an existing
manhole. An unused water service was also found toward track area west of 6th Street.
Storm sewer installation is nearly complete.
g. 2025 Street Improvements: The roadways planned for reconstruction in 2025 include
the following:
• Sunnyside Drive - Ash Street (CSAH 74) to Centennial Drive
• Fairview Lane - Sunnyside Drive to Park Drive
• Centennial Drive - Fairview Lane to Sunnyside Drive
• Centennial Court - Centennial Drive to north end
• Sunnyside Circle - Sunnyside Drive to west end
The City Council has authorized feasibility study and 30% design to be prepared by
Alliant Engineering.
h. R&L Carriers Expansion: A Conditional Use Permit application has been submitted. It
involves a proposed 76,230 square foot expansion to the west but there is no expected
increased infrastructure demand expected.
i. Meadowview Preserve Phase II: Phase 1 of this development located on the north side
of 195th Street, across from Meadowview Elementary School is under construction. The
developer is considering moving forward with Phase II, which includes 75 units, located
to the north and would involve a road connection to 190th Street West.
j. Denmark Trail Townhomes: This is development of 40 townhomes by the Dakota
County Community Development Agency (CDA). As part of their work, they will be
extending the existing 12” DIP watermain trunk to the south and through the west
portion of the site.
k. Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR): Community water systems are required to
complete an inventory of service line materials; both on the street side and the dwelling
side of the curb stop. A Lead Service Line Inventory page has been created on the city
website under the Engineering Projects tab. A survey has been sent to older properties
asking them the type of material they have in their dwelling; surveys are due 8/2/24.
l. Vermillion Commons 4th Addition: This project involves 68 single family homes plus 66
townhomes (134 total); home construction is expected in 2025.
The preliminary plat and Planned Unit Development was approved by the City Council
on 6/17/24; the developer has submitted the final plat for approval. The Farmington
West Trunk Serviceability Analysis, scheduled for completion at the end of September, is
evaluating utility needs along 220th Street.
m. Spruce Street & Dushane Parkway Intersection: The Yellow Tree Apartments project, to
include 168 units, is proposed for northwest corner of this intersection. The City Council
has authorized final design of a reconfigured intersection. Any existing city utilities
which currently extend onto the apartment site will be removed.
n. Public Works Staffing: Significant staff changes are taking place within Public Works;
Public Works Superintendent-Eric Whitmer starts 7/30/24 and Natural Resources
Specialist-Benjamin Humlie starts 8/7/24.
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o. Emergency Water Interconnect: The City of Empire is requesting an emergency water
interconnect be constructed in 2025; tentatively proposed to be located near the 190th
Street/TH 3 intersection. An interconnect agreement will be required regarding
operation, charges, any cost sharing, etc.
5. Adjourn – Motion by Weierke to adjourn at 5:42 p.m. Seconded by Wohlers, 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 - Sep 23 2024
INTRODUCTION:
The bills from July 18, 2024, to September 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 will highlight the larger expenditures and is available to respond to questions regarding all
disbursements.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The total for this bill report is $234,426.95.
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 - Sep 23 2024
INTRODUCTION:
Staff will provide updates on the following items/projects:
Akin Knoll
Antenna Lease Agreements
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
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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