JWC Minutes 01-03-2024Joint Water Commission,
January 3, 2024
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JOINT WATER COMMISSION MINUTES
Golden Valley - Crystal - New Hope
Meeting of January 3, 2024
The Golden Valley - Crystal - New Hope Joint Water Commission (JWC) meeting was called
to order at 1:33 pm.
Roll Call
Present
Adam Bell, City Manager, Crystal
Reece Bertholf, City Manager, New Hope
Staff Present
Dave Lemke, Operations Manager, New Hope
Matt Rowedder, Utilities Maintenance Supervisor, New Hope
Patrick Sele, Utilities Supervisor, Crystal
Tim Kieffer, Public Works Director, Golden Valley
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, Golden Valley
Analeigh Moser, Accountant, Golden Valley
Bernie Weber, Public Works Director, New Hope
Ben Perkey, Crystal
RJ Kakach, Assistant City Engineer, Golden Valley
Carrie Nelson, Engineering Assistant, City of Golden Valley
Kirsten Santelices, Acting City Manager/HR Director, City of Golden Valley
Richard McCoy, Public Works Director, City of Robbinsdale
Approval of Minutes December 6, 2023
Moved by Bertholf and seconded by Bell to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2023,
Joint Water Commission (JWC) Meeting. Upon a roll call vote the following voted in favor:
Bell and Bertholf. The following voted against: None. Motion carried.
Robbinsdale Blue Line Crossing at 42nd Design Discussion
The City of Robbinsdale Public Works Director, Richard McCoy, and the JWC discussed the
Metro Transit Blue Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) construction project and the proposed route
along Bottineau Boulevard (CSAH 81). Specifically, the Metro Transit is proposing an at-grade
crossing at42nd Avenue (CSAH 9).
Robbinsdale also has concerns with the at-grade crossing and is asking the JWC to support their
request of an elevated structure at 42nd Avenue for the Blue Line LRT. The City of Robbinsdale is
looking for feedback on this idea and potentially in the future with a letter of support for the
elevated structure (grade separated crossing) to accommodate the LRT.
Moved by Bertholf and seconded by Bell to write a letter of support for Robbinsdale,
edited to support their need. Upon a roll call vote the following voted in favor: Bell
and Bertholf. The following voted against: None. Motion carried.
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Resolution 24-01 Designating Depositories for Joint Water Funds
Resolution 24-02 Delegating Authority for Paying Certain Claims
Moved by Bertholf and seconded by Bell to authorize Resolution 24-01 Designating
Depositories for Joint Water Funds and Resolution 23-02 Delegating Authority for Paying
Certain Claims. Upon a roll call vote the following voted in favor: Bell and Bertholf. The
following voted against: None. Motion carried.
Preliminary 2023 Financial Reports
• JWC 2023 Expenditures & Budget Remaining
• JWC Consumption thru 11-2023
• JWC CIP Expenses thru 11-2023
Moved by Bertholf and seconded by Bell to authorize the Preliminary 2023 Financial
Reports. Upon a roll call vote the following voted in favor: Bell and Bertholf. The following
voted against: None. Motion carried.
Auditing Services for the 2023 Fiscal Year
Moved by Bertholf and seconded by Bell to approve the 2023 Audit Services Contract for
$12,925 with Chair and Finance Director to sign contract with MMKR. Upon a roll call vote the
following voted in favor: Bell and Bertholf. The following voted against: None. Motion
carried.
Other Business
• The next meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2024
Adjournment
Commissioner Bell adjourned the meeting at 2:00 pm.
ATTEST:
Carrie Nelson, Recording Secretary Vice-Chair Adam Bell