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JOINT WATER COMMISSION MINUTES
Golden Valley - Crystal - New Hope
Meeting of March 5, 2025
The Golden Valley - Crystal - New Hope Joint Water Commission (JWC) meeting was called
to order at 1:31 pm.
RollCallPresent
Noah Schuchman, City Manager, Golden Valley
Adam Bell, City Manager, Crystal
Reece Bertholf, CityManager, New Hope
Staff Present
Caleb Brolsma, Assistant City Engineer, Golden Valley
Derek Goddard, Water Distribution Specialist, Golden Valley
Dave Lemke, Operations Manager, New Hope
Jesse Struve, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Crystal
Matt Rowedder, Utilities Maintenance Supervisor, New Hope
Patrick Sele, Utilities Superintendent, Crystal
Analeigh Moser, Accountant, Golden Valley
Lyle Hodges, Finance Director, Golden Valley
Bernie Weber, Public Works Director, New Hope
Carrie Nelson, Engineering Assistant, City of Golden Valley
Approval of Minutes – February 5, 2025
Moved by Bertholf and seconded by Bell to approve the minutes from the February 5, 2025
Joint Water Commission (JWC) Meeting. Upon a roll call vote the following voted in favor:
Schuchman, Bell and Bertholf. The following voted against: None. Motion carried.
Discuss Next Steps for Accounting Services
The Golden Valley Finance Director presented quotes for JWC Accounting Services. The
Commissioners asked for presentations at the next meeting from the companies who provided
quotes.
South Water Tower Valve Replacement
Moved by Bertholf and seconded by Bell to approve Valley Rich Companies to install an
altitude valve, hydrant, and manhole at the South Water Tower. Upon a roll call vote the
following voted in favor: Schuchman, Bell and Bertholf. The following voted against: None.
Motion carried.
Approve Contract for 24-Inch Gate Valve Replacement Project in Golden Valley
Moved by Bell and seconded by Bertholf to approve both the contract with Precision Utilities
LLC for the 24” Gate Valve Replacement and the purchase of valves and parts from Core & Main
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in the amount of $28,973.68.Upon a roll call vote the following voted in favor: Schuchman,
Bell and Bertholf. The following voted against: None. Motion carried.
Approve the Proposal Feasibility Study Services from Bolton & Menk for the Feasibility of the
JWC Douglas Dr Watermain Replacement
Moved by Bell and seconded by Bertholf to approve the Proposal Feasibility Study Services
from Bolton & Menk for the feasibility of the JWC Douglas Dr Watermain Replacement. Upon a
roll call vote the following voted in favor: Schuchman, Bell and Bertholf. The following
voted against: None. Motion carried.
TAC Update
Staff provided an update from the February 20, 2025 TAC Meeting.
Adjournment
Chair Schuchmanadjourned themeetingat 1:53pm.
ATTEST:
Carrie Nelson, RecordingSecretary Chair Noah Schuchman