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Home My WebLink About1159 Ord (Enacting Chapter 34 of the City Code of the City regarding the Establishment of a Utilities Commission) City of Stillwater Washington County, Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 1159 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING CHAPTER 34 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A UTILITIES COMMISSION WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater had a Water Board that governed its water utility; and WHEREAS,the City recently adopted new ordinances to incorporate its water utility into the City's other utility services, such as sanitary sewer system; and WHEREAS, the City has a need for a new commission to review these utilities and make recommendations to the Council. The City Council of the City of Stillwater does ordain: SECTION 1 ENACTMENT. Chapter 34, Section 1, of the City Code, regarding the establishment of the Utilities Commission is hereby enacted as follows: Sec. 34-1. Utilities Commission. Subd. 1. Establishment of Commission. The City of Stillwater, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes,sections 412.331 to 412.391,which sections are hereby accepted, establishes a Utilities Commission with the powers and duties set forth in this Section. Subd. 2. Jurisdiction. The following public utilities shall be within the jurisdiction of the Utilities Commission: (1) The city water system; (2) The city sanitary sewer system; collectively referred to as "public utility" or"public utilities" for purposes of this Section. Subd. 3. Purpose. The Utilities Commission is established to aid and make recommendations to the city council on the city's public water system and the public sanitary sewer system, while promoting conservation and responsible management of resources. Subd. 4. Membership. The composition of the membership of the Utilities Commission shall consist of five (5) members, appointed by the city council, serving staggered terms of three (3)years.A city council representative and the Public Works director or designee shall be ex officio, nonvoting members of the Utilities Commission. Voting members of the Utilities Commission shall be residents of the city. Any vacancy in the Utilities Commission shall be filled according to Chapter 22, Section 22-8. Each appointed member of the Utilities Commission shall, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, sign an oath that they will faithfully discharge the duties of the office, and shall serve without compensation. Subd. 5. Duties and responsibilities. In furtherance of the purpose set forth in Subdivision 3, the Utilities Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities over the public utilities of the city: (1) To review all proposed future comprehensive planning in the city including residential, industrial and commercial in nature and make recommendations, as part of that review process, to the city planning commission on the proposed future comprehensive planning as it relates to the needs of the community in all areas of the city's public utilities. (2)At least once annually, or more frequently if deemed necessary, the Utilities Commission shall review all user fees, connection charges and other associated forms of revenue of the public utilities and present recommendations to the city council regarding these fees. Recommendations for adding or deleting any such fees shall also be determined through this process. (3) Review and recommend maintenance plans and policies for the public utilities to be submitted to the city council for approval and implementation. (4) Review private land development proposals for conformance with public utility plans, policies, and standards and make recommendations to city staff for incorporation in reports to the planning commission and city council, as necessary. (5) Recommend public utility system improvement and maintenance projects to the Public Works director for inclusion in the proposed capital improvement and city budgets for city council approval. (6) Review and make recommendations regarding utility service policies and procedures for consideration by city council as needed. (7) Review public utility system reports for city council approval as required by regulatory and funding agencies. (8)Attempt to resolve, within its authority, any grievance involving public utility bills within the city and make all appropriate reports to the city council. (9) Perform such other functions concerning public utilities as the city council may from time to time direct. Subd. 6. Commission Administration.Administration of the Utilities Commission is according to Chapter 22, Section 22-8. SECTION 2 SUMMARY PUBLICATION. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 412.191, in the case of a lengthy ordinance, a summary may be published.While a copy of the entire ordinance is available without cost at the office of the City Clerk, the following summary is approved by the City Council and shall be published in lieu of publishing the entire document: 2 The ordinance enacts the Utilities Commission to transition the responsibilities of the Water Board by establishing the jurisdiction, purpose, membership and duties of the Utilities Commission. SECTION 3 EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be effective upon passage and publication according to law. Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 19th day of January, 2021. CITY OF S ILLWATER, Te Kozlowski, Mayor ATTEST: --4,4 Z/774( Beth Wolf, City ClezIV 3 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ss COUNTY OF WASHINGTON Diane Erickson being duly sworn on an oath, states or affirms that he/she is the Publisher's Designated Agent of the newspaper(s) known as: Stillwater Gazette with the known office of issue being located in the county of: WASHINGTON with additional circulation in the counties of: WASHINGTON and has full knowledge of the facts stated below: (A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualifica- tion as a qualified newspaper as provided by Minn. Stat. §331A.02. (B) This Public Notice was printed and pub- lished in said newspaper(s) once each week, for 1 successive week(s); the first insertion being on 01/22/2021 and the last insertion being on 01/22/2021. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICES Pursuant to Minnesota Stat. §580.033 relating to the publication of mortgage foreclosure notices: The newspaper complies with the conditions described in §580.033, subd. 1, clause (1) or (2). If the newspaper's known office of issue is located in a county adjoining the county where the mortgaged premises or some part of the mortgaged premises described in the notice are located, a substantial portion of the newspaper's circulation is in the latter county. Designated Agent Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me on 01/22/2021 by Diane Erickson. Notary Public �•v DARLENE MARIE MACPHERSON NOTARY PUBLIC - MINNESOTA My Commission Expires Jan 31, 2024: g 1:. Rate Information: (1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users for comparable space: $40.00 per column inch CITY OF STILLWATER ORDINANCE NO.1159 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING CHAPTER 34 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF STILLWATER REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A UTILITIES COMMISSION The City Council of the City of Stillwater does ordain: The ordinance enacts the Utilities Commission to transition the responsibilities of the Wa- ter Board by establishing the jurisdiction, purpose, membership and duties of the Utilities Commission. Approved this 19th day of January, 2021. Do not hesitate to contact the City Clerk's Office (651) 430-8802 if you have any questions or need further information. Signed: Beth Wolf, City Clerk Published in the Stillwater Gazette January 22, 2021 1109660 Ad ID 1109660