JWC Agenda 09-03-2025
AGENDA
JOINT WATER COMMISSION
September 3, 2025 – 1:30 pm
Remote Attendance: Members of the public may attend this meeting via Microsoft Teams by
calling 1-872-256-4160 and entering access code 119 801 16#.
Questions/Comments: Members of the public who have questions about the commission or any
items on the agenda should contact the staff commission liaison Tim Kieffer, Public Works
Director, City of Golden Valley, tkieffer@goldenvalleymn.gov, 763-593-3960.
1. Call to Order—Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes – August 6, 2025
3. Approve 2026 General Fund Budget
4. Approve 2026 CIP Budget
5. New Hope Water Tower Altitude Valve Vault Lining
6. TAC Update
7. Adjournment
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JOINT WATER COMMISSION MINUTES
Golden Valley - Crystal - New Hope
Meeting of August 6, 2025
The Golden Valley - Crystal - New Hope Joint Water Commission (JWC) meeting was called
to order at 1:30 pm.
Roll Call Present
Noah Schuchman, City Manager, Golden Valley
Adam Bell, City Manager, Crystal
Staff Present
Tim Kieffer, Public Works Director, Golden Valley
Analeigh Moser, Accountant, Golden Valley
Lyle Hodges, Finance Director, Golden Valley
Bernie Weber, Public Works Director, New Hope
Jose Galeano, Public Works Superintendent, Crystal
Jesse Struve, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Crystal
Matt Rowedder, Utilities Supervisor, New Hope
Caleb Brolsma, Assistant City Engineer, Golden Valley
Matthew Jefferson, Utility Maintenance Field Supervisor, Golden Valley
Dave Lemke, Operations Manager, New Hope
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Bell and seconded by Schuchman to approve the minutes from the July 2, 2025
Joint Water Commission (JWC) Meeting. Upon a roll call vote the following voted in favor:
Schuchman and Bell. The following voted against: None. Motion carried.
Liability Coverage Waiver
Moved by Bell and seconded by Schuchman to not waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability
established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. Upon a roll call vote the following voted in favor:
Schuchman and Bell. The following voted against: None. Motion carried.
Stantec Change Order No. 1 – South Water Tower Repainting
Moved by Schuchman and seconded by Bell to approve Change Order No. 1 from Stantec for
the South Water Tower Repainting. Upon a roll call vote the following voted in favor:
Schuchman and Bell. The following voted against: None. Motion carried.
TAC Update
Staff provided an update from the July 17, 2025 TAC Meeting.
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Adjournment
Chair Schuchman adjourned the meeting at 1:44 pm.
ATTEST:
Carrie Nelson, Recording Secretary Chair Noah Schuchman
Joint Water Commission Memo
September 3, 2025
Agenda Item #3
Approve 2026 General Fund Budget Resolution #25-01
Prepared by
Julie McMackins, Abdo Financial Solutions
Summary
At this meeting, the Joint Water Commission will consider the resolution adopting the 2026
Budget. The actual costs for 2023 and 2024 along with the adopted and estimated budget for
2025 are included for comparison.
Attachments
Resolution #25-01 2026 Proposed Budget (1 Page)
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the 2026 General Fund Budget, Resolution #25-01
Resolution 25-01
RESOLUTION OF THE JOINT WATER COMMISSION ADOPTING THE 2026
OPERATING & WORKING CAPITAL BUDGET
BE IT RESOLVED by the Joint Water Commission that the appropriations
for the General Fund & Capital Improvement Expenditures for the calendar year 2026 as follows:
2023 2024 2025 2025 2026
Actual Actual ADOPTED Estimated Proposed Notes:
GENERAL FUND
Expenditures
Water Purchased:8,528,005 7,944,038 8,767,873 7,949,570 9,630,631 9.84%
2023-3.61/1000 price (3%)
2024-3.72/1000 price (3.13%)
2025- 3.76/1000 price (5.31%)
2026- 4.13/1000 price (9.84%)
.02/consumption 38,807 34,857 45,000 45,000 45,000 0.00%
Insurance:81,979 64,107 105,000 105,000 105,000 0.00%
Utilities
Electricity 239,100 191,294 250,000 200,000 225,000 -10.00%
Phone 4,165 4,341 7,350 4,482 5,000
Labor/Maintenance 169,655 109,818 126,000 126,000 132,300 5.00%
Professional Services:
Professional Services 4,750 13,112 15,000 15,000 79,010 426.73%
Rent remitted to members 68,060 72,202
Capital Improvement
Projects listed in CIP 265,307 952,712 4,430,000 4,430,000 1,650,000 -62.75%
$9,399,828 $9,386,481 $13,746,223 $12,875,052 $11,871,941 -13.63%
CIP ACTUAL BILLED 1,508,250 1,605,897 3,356,455
10,908,078 10,992,378 10,389,768
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Joint Water Commission that the sources
of financing the sums appropriated shall be:
GENERAL FUND & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
Revenue 2023 Actual 2024 Actual 2025 Adopted 2025 Estimated 2026 Proposed
City of Golden Valley 4,029,999 38.07% 3,899,082 38.90% $5,363,776 39.02% $5,023,845 39.02% $4,632,432 39.02%
City of Crystal 2,902,615 27.42% 2,715,325 27.09% $3,791,208 27.58% $3,550,939 27.58% $3,274,281 27.58%
City of New Hope 3,653,146 34.51% 3,408,941 34.01% $4,591,238 33.40% $4,300,267 33.40% $3,965,228 33.40%
$10,585,760 $10,023,348 $13,746,223 $12,875,052 $11,871,941
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Joint Water Commission declares its intent to take all necessary actions legally permissible
to the submission and approval of the Joint Water Commissions budget final.
ATTEST:
Joint Water Chair
Joint Water Commission Memo
September 3, 2025
Agenda Item #4
Approve 2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Resolution #25-02
Prepared by
Julie McMackins, Abdo Financial Solutions
Summary
At this meeting, the Joint Water Commission will consider the resolution adopting the 2026 CIP
budget. This budget has been reviewed and approved by TAC.
Attachments
Resolution #25-02 for 2026 Proposed CIP (1 Page)
CIP project listings and subsequent budgets (1 Page)
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the 2026 CIP Budget, Resolution #25-02
Resolution 25-02 September 3, 2025
Member Moser introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2026-2035
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Technical Advisory Committee reviewed the proposed 2026-2035
Capital Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the Golden Valley - Crystal – New Hope Joint Water Commission has
reviewed the 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program at the September 3, 2024 meeting;
and
WHEREAS, financing for projects outlined in the 2026-2035 Capital Improvement
Program will be reviewed each year and provided for by current approved budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Golden Valley - Crystal – New
Hope Joint Water Commission approves the 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program.
_____________________________
Joint Water Commission Chair
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Joint Water Commission Vice Chair
Project Project #2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 Total
Total 1,650,000 11,497,000 10,999,000 792,000 1,021,000 995,000 1,115,000 1,071,000 1,068,000 1,055,000 35,872,000
Valve Replacement JWC-001 225,000 237,000 249,000 262,000 276,000 290,000 305,000 321,000 338,000 355,000 3,072,000
SCADA Updates JWC-002 35,000 35,000 70,000
Tower Replacement JWC-003 500,000 600,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 5,700,000
Comprehensive Risk Assessment JWC-004 65,000
Douglas Drive Watermain Replacement JWC-005 300,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 20,300,000
Install Golden Valley Effluent Meters at Reservoir JWC-006 250,000 250,000
Install 48" Gate Valve at GV Reservoir JWC-007 175,000
Crystal and GV Pumphouse Control Replacement JWC-008 1,400,000
Crystal Reservoir Piping JWC-009 50,000 400,000 450,000
Inspect and Clean Reservoirs JWC-010 50,000 30,000 50,000 30,000 160,000
Water Supply Plan JWC-011 100,000 100,000
Replace flow meters JWC-012 45,000 45,000 90,000
Reservoir Repairs JWC-013 125,000 125,000 375,000
Valve Exerciser JWC-014 160,000 160,000
Security Upgrades JWC-015 30,000
Pump Houses JWC-016 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 1,400,000
Tower Inspections JWC-017 75,000 75,000
New Hope Medicine Lake Tower Repairs and Paint JWC-018 2,000,000
TOTAL 1,650,000 11,497,000 10,999,000 792,000 1,021,000 995,000 1,115,000 1,071,000 1,068,000 1,055,000 35,872,000
2026-2035 Joint Water Commission Capital Improvement Program
Date: September 3, 2025
To: Joint Water Commission
From: Matt Rowedder. City of New Hope Utilities Supervisor
Subject: New Hope Water Tower Altitude Valve Vault Lining
Summary
The Joint Water Commission Technical Advisory Committee is recommending that the altitude valve
vaults at both New Hope water towers be protected using a polyurea spray coating. This protective
measure is intended to safeguard the underground infrastructure assets that are critical to the water
distribution system.
Polyurea coatings provide a highly durable, chemical-resistant, and waterproof barrier, making them
well-suited for use in underground applications where moisture intrusion, corrosion, and physical wear
are concerns. Applying polyurea to these vaults will enhance their longevity and reliability, ensuring
continued operational integrity of the water system infrastructure.
Finance
• North Water Tower. Summit Infrastructure. $14,045.00
• North Water Tower. Hiperline. $25,810.00
• South Water Tower. Summit Infrastructure. $13,970.00
• South Water Tower. Hiperline. $29,960.00
Attachments
• All quotes obtained for this work are attached.
Summit Infrastructure and Hiperline High Performance Lining.
Recommended Action
Motion to approve Summit Infrastructure to apply polyurea coating to both New Hope water tower
valve vaults at a total cost of $28,015.00.
E S T I M AT E
Summit Infrast ructure LLC
6 07 Debru in Rd
Com bined L ocks, WI 5 4 113
creyn olds@sum m itinfrastru ct.com
+1 (9 20) 8 09-3737
w w w .Su m m itIn frastruct.com
Joint Water Commission
to
5500 International Parkway
New Hope, MN 55428
Estimate details
Estimate no.: 200123
Estimate date: 08/17/2025
Project Name: JWC Vault Box Coating
Project Location: New Hope, MN
#Product or service Description Amount
1.Su rf ace Prep an d Coatin g Sy stem New Hop e Tower $11,750.00
2.Mob iliz ation $2,220.00
Note to cus to mer
Includ es :
-Clean and p rep of v ault b ox es
-Ap p lication of p oly urea b as ed thr ee-lay er s y s tem
-Injection grouting of walls for leak s top if need ed
-M as k ar eas to p rotect from ov ers p ray
-All mater ials and lab or to comp lete p roject
-10-y ear war ranty on lab or and materials
Water s up p ly to b e p rov id ed b y town
E x clud es :
-Sales and us e tax
-Vac truck or b y p as s p ump ing s erv ices
Total $13,970.00
A ccepted date A ccep ted by
Lining Quote
Customer Matt Ro w edd er
New Hope, MN
m rowedder@ newh opem n .gov
7635926766
Date 4/24/2025
PO No.
Desc ription Mobiliza tion Total Sq
Footage Foota ge Cost Scaffold Va c T ruck
Cost
Climate
Control Disposa l Cost
Aq uila Ave Water
Tower Valve P it $2,300.00 354.00 $23,010.00 $500.00 $25,810.00
Golden Valley
Tower Valve P it $2,300.00 402.00 $26,130.00 $500.00 $28,930.00
Total $54,740.00
Notes:
-A sit e visit is agreed u pon prior t o m o bilizat ion if deem ed necessary b y HIP ERLINE.
-Owner sh all be respon sible for provid in g a disp osal site for all deb ris du ring the installation of the SpectraShield Liner Syst em. This deb ris shall
include, bu t not be lim it ed t o san d, c hipped concrete, old lin in gs, efflu ent s, et c.
-In voic e(s) will b e based up on field m easurem ent s an d m ay inc rease or dec rease the act ual invoic e/contract /pu rc h ase ord er am ount ac c ord in gly.
-Our invoices are NET 30 DAYS, n o retainage. A 1.5% int erest charge per m onth for invoices over 30 days will app ly.
-If excessive gro ut ing/leak-stopp in g is required (more t han 5 gallons of grout or 20 tub es of grout ), w e will notify c ustomer before proceeding.
Add itional grouting rates are $395 per hour for t he t ruc k and crew , $210 p er gallo n of grou t, and $38 per t u be of grout
Customer Name ___________________________________________________
Customer Signa ture ___________________________________________________
Send Invoice To ___________________________________________________
Additional Notes:
Own er to m ove all electrical c om p onents and c ondu it away from the wall as possible to stu b everything at least 3 in ches away from
t he wall or more so that Hiperline can spray ap ply a c ontinu ous lining arou nd th e entire struc ture to achieve a great long-t erm resu lt.
P lease install waterproof cond uit and elec tric al b oxes fo r an y compo nen ts b eing replac ed.
Hiperline to p rotec t all elec tric al compon ents insid e of the struc tures as best as possible and will wrap / build boxes around main valve
c o ntrols bu t is not responsible for any pontential dam age o r blown breakers t hat m ay resu lt durin g the surface p rep aration p rocess. If
t he owner wan ts to elim in at e any risk for elec tric al d amage, they have the opt ion to remove it all prior t o Hiperline’s surfac e
preparation.
Hiperline to p rop erly p repare all interior wall and c eilin g surfac es by h ydro-blasting with u p to 40,000psi wat er p ressu re and install the
Sp ec traShield Lining Syst em as requ ested and discussed, t he flo or is no t inc lud ed.
Hiperline c an help with sump pum p removal and lad der removal and lad der reinstall up on com p letion as necessary. Hiperlin e m ay
need t o extend ladder anc hor b olts p rior to lin in g.
Due to t his stru ctu re b eing ou tsid e of our t ypic al sanit ary applic ations, Hiperline will warrant y th ese two struct ures for on e year bu t
ou r stand ard 10 year warranty will not app ly. The Sp ec traShield Lin in g Syst em has an industry lead in g 100 year design life.
Owner t o provide a water sou rc e to refill our water tank if n ec essary and a vac tru ck when requested after our hyd ro-blasting surface
preparation is c om plet e.
Thanks for t he Opportunity to Serve You!
HI PERLI NE 145 Field Crest Blvd NW Cokato, MN 55321 320.286.2471
E S T I M AT E
Summit Infrast ructure LLC
6 07 Debru in Rd
Com bined L ocks, WI 5 4 113
creynolds@su m m itin frastruct.com
+1 (92 0) 80 9-3 737
www.Su m mitIn frastruct.com
Joint Water Commission
to
Matt Rowedder
5500 International Parkway
New Hope, MN 55428
Estimate details
Estimate no.: 200117
Estimate date: 04/28/2025
Project Name: JWC Vault Box Coating
Project Location: New Hope, MN
#Product or service Description Amount
1.Su rf ace Prep an d Coatin g Sy stem Nor th Water Tower $11,550.00
2.Mob iliz ation $2,220.00
Note to cus to mer
Includ es :
-Clean and p rep of v ault b ox
-Ap p lication of p oly urea b as ed thr ee-lay er s y s tem
-Injection grouting of walls for leak s top if need ed
-M as k ar eas to p rotect from ov ers p ray
-All mater ials and lab or to comp lete p roject
-10-y ear war ranty on lab or and materials
Water s up p ly to b e p rov id ed b y town
E x clud es :
-Sales and us e tax
-Vac truck or b y p as s p ump ing s erv ices
Total $13,770.00
A ccepted date A ccep ted by
Lining Quote
Customer Matt Ro w edd er
New Hope, MN
m rowedder@ newh opem n .gov
7635926766
Date 8/28/2025
PO No.
Description Mobilization Tota l Sq
Foota ge Foot a ge Cost Scaffold Va c T ruc k
Cost
Climate
Control Disposa l Cost
Sou th To w er
Valve P it $2,100.00 424.00 $27,560.00 $300.00 $29,960.00
Total $29,960.00
Notes:
-A sit e visit is agreed u pon prior t o m o bilizat ion if deem ed necessary b y HIP ERLINE.
-Owner sh all be respon sible for provid in g a disp osal site for all deb ris du ring the installation of the SpectraShield Liner Syst em. This deb ris shall
include, bu t not be lim it ed t o san d, c hipped concrete, old lin in gs, efflu ent s, et c.
-In voic e(s) will b e based up on field m easurem ent s an d m ay inc rease or dec rease the act ual invoic e/contract /pu rc h ase ord er am ount ac c ord in gly.
-Our invoices are NET 30 DAYS, n o retainage. A 1.5% int erest charge per m onth for invoices over 30 days will app ly.
-If excessive gro ut ing/leak-stopp in g is required (more t han 5 gallons of grout or 20 tub es of grout ), w e will notify c ustomer before proceeding.
Add itional grouting rates are $395 per hour for t he t ruc k and crew , $210 p er gallo n of grou t, and $38 per t u be of grout
Custom er is resp onsib le to supply vac -t ruc k & nec essary eq uipm ent for cleaning out and b ypassin g st ructu re
Customer Name ___________________________________________________
Customer Signa ture ___________________________________________________
Send Invoice To ___________________________________________________
Additional Notes:
Own er h as t he op tion t o m o ve all elec trical compo nen ts and c onduit aw ay from t he wall as p ossible to stub everything at least 3
inc h es aw ay from t he wall or more so that Hiperlin e can spray apply a c o ntinu ous lining arou nd th e entire struc ture to achieve a great
long-term result.
Hiperline to p rotec t all elec tric al compon ents insid e of the struc tures as best as possible and will wrap / build boxes around main valve
c o ntrols bu t is not responsible for any pontential dam age o r blown breakers t hat m ay resu lt durin g the surface p rep aration p rocess. If
t he owner wan ts to elim in at e any risk for elec tric al d amage, they have the opt ion to remove the act ive power supply prior t o
Hiperline’s surfac e preparation.
Hiperline to p rop erly p repare all interior wall and c eilin g surfac es by h ydro-blasting with u p to 40,000psi wat er p ressu re and install the
Sp ec traShield Lining Syst em as requ ested and discussed, t he flo or is no t inc lud ed.
Hiperline c an help with lad der rem oval and ladder rein st all up on c om p letion as necessary.
Due to t his stru ctu re b eing ou tsid e of our t ypic al sanit ary applic ations, Hiperline will warrant y th is st ruc ture for on e year bu t our
stan dard 10 year w arran ty will n ot ap ply. The Spec traSh ield Lining System has an indu st ry leading 100 year d esign life.
Owner t o provide a water sou rc e to refill our water tank if n ec essary and a vac tru ck when requested after our hyd ro-blasting surface
preparation is c om plet e.
(Estim at ed 10’ wide x 11’ d eep )
Thanks for t he Opportunity to Serve You!
HI PERLI NE 145 Field Crest Blvd NW Cokato, MN 55321 320.286.2471
Joint Water Commission TAC Meeting
Thursday August 21, 2025, 10:00 AM
1) Towers
a) MLR tower
i) Running and connected to system
ii) Discuss tower levels, set points and pressures. - Working with Kraig to determine correct
levels and why readings are not lining up. ~4’ difference in readings. Overflow is 37.1’.
Currently set to 33.1’. May have been set up as a precaution to give staff time to get on site
before overflow.
iii) Get waterproofing done on pit
iv) Parts storage – Parts in Connex boxes.
v) Altitude valve installed but not programmed. Working on installing sump pump in pit
b) North Tower
i) Sump pump failed. Needs new pump, dehumidifier, heater, possible outlets, switches. Likely
needs new altitude valve as well. Waiting on parts. Move forward with waterproofing and
replacing electrical, Summit performing work.
ii) New Hope will send overflow levels for North tower
c) Golden Valley
i) Will be replaced 2028/2029. Going to hold off on lining until tower location is definite.
ii) Golden Valley high point 35.7’
2) Projects
a) MCC / motor, pump, VFD replacement at both pump houses – Pumps and motors removed
i) GV construction 2024/2025 (pump #4)
(1) Switch Gear / Transfer Switch
(a) Consulting engineer is following up on lead times for equipment at the GV station.
Fall of 2025. Minneapolis contacted PCi about 9/22 start date. Xcel shutdown
scheduled for 9/22.
(b) Parts being stored at pumphouse
(c) Wrong parts delivered to GV pumphouse. What is delay on parts redelivered?
ii) Crystal construction 2025/2026 (pump #3)
(1) In again to take measurements week of 8/18/25
iii) GV
(1) Assess the condition of the existing structures when time allows.
iv) Crystal construction 2026/2027 tentative
(1) After the MCC project is complete, the effluent meters along with 3 valves will be
replaced.
(2) Have meters on site.
b) Reservoirs
i) Golden Valley
(1) MPLS will be installing a 48” valve to isolate intake 1 and 2 in case of emergency. Delayed
to fall 2025. Scheduled 9/22
ii) Crystal
(1) KLM completed the robotic inspection in 2023. Working with KLM to review inspection.
Crystal to follow up on report.
(2) Drain down and perform in-person inspection while pumphouse is down spring 2026
c) SCADA
i) Met with Total Control
(1) Total Control recommended security upgrades at all JWC properties which included
cameras, door fobs, etc. Will be done after the MCC project. Schedule for late 2026.
Access coordination still in progress 5/20/25
(2) Commision approved North and South tower security for amounts below – Cameras and
door FOBs will be installed mid-late September
(a) North Tower was $23,500
(b) South Tower was $20,000
(3) Jose will reach out to Craig to schedule a meeting at 7/17 to discuss SCADA security
(a) Door security – Jess will discuss door security with John and follow up.
(b) Computer security
d) Security
i) Cameras and keyless entry to be installed in September
e) Valve replacement.
i) GV
(1) 18” @ Olympia and Louisiana Ave – Valley Rich is low bid at $21,200. Late summer or
early fall. Can do this work once the MLR tower is back up. Valley Rich was out 8/20 and
need to come up with a new plan to mitigate groundwater
(2) Golden Valley Rd (x2) 24” - within Three Rivers trail project limits. Precision Utilities low
bid. Later summer or early fall. Can do this work once the MLR tower is back up.
ii) Crystal
(1) Crystal pumphouse (x3). Concurrent with 2026 pump house work.
(2) 24” butterfly intake valve from Minneapolis replaced week of 6/16
3) Miscellaneous
a) Emergency Wells
i) GV – Final payment was made in 2024. No collection have been reported in 2025. There is
$107,803 in surplus. Ordinance doesn’t specify what to do with the remaining balance.
(1) TAC proposes to look for a suitable site in Golden Valley. Currently under review with
the TAC and legal. Wait for comprehensive study to be done to determine what to do
with surplus
b) County will be replacing pavement (reclaim) on Douglas from Medicine Lake Road to Broadway
in ADA and pavement in 2027. 3 miles of reclaim.
i) Bolton & Menk feasibility study approved by Crystal council 3/18
(1) Look at directional drilling and open cutting as main two options
(2) Install 24” main throughout, eliminate 16”
ii) Jesse will reach out to Mitch this week about starting to look at funding options
iii) No updates on project at August meeting
c) Asset condition assessment – Approved by Crystal council on Tuesday, will kick off project with
HDR soon. Get a quote for doing rate adjustment recommendations for JWC system
d) Robbinsdale – any work proposed in the future? No work planned right now
e) CIP Review