10-01-08 JWC Agenda
Revised AGENDA
JOINT WATER COMMISSION
1 :30 pm - October 1,2008
Council Conference Room
Golden Valley City Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes - August 5, 2008
3. Update on negotiations with Minneapolis
4. Resolution 08-03 regarding tort limits -2008-2009
5. Lease Agreement with T-Mobile
6. Access to JWC SCADA by Total Control
7. JWC Water Consumption/Meter
8. Next meeting
9. Adjournment
JOINT WATER COMMISSION MINUTES
Golden Valley - Crystal - New Hope
Meeting of August 5,2008
The Golden Valley - Crystal - New Hope Joint Water Commission meeting was called to
order at 8:30 am, in the City of Golden Valley Council Conference Room.
Commissioners Present
Tom Burt, City Manager, Golden Valley
Kirk McDonald, City Manager, New Hope
Anne Norris, City Manager, Crystal
Staff Present
Guy Johnson, Public Works Director, New Hope
Paul Coone, Operations Manager, New Hope
Bernie Weber, Utility Maintenance Supervisor, New Hope
Tom Mathisen, Public Works Director, Crystal
Randy Kloepper, Utility Maintenance Supervisor, Crystal
Bert Tracy, Utility Maintenance Supervisor, Golden Valley
Dave Lemke, Utility Maintenance Supervisor, Golden.M~II~y,
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Approval of JWC Minutes
MOVED by Norris seconded by B.urt and motion carried unanimously to approve the
minutes of the July 2, 2008 mee~ihg.
Draft Water Plan
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Scott Harder, comm~[ltedodjfthe~fbpos~'d Water Supply plan stating there was some
disconnect betwe~n;th$!~oiht}MM~ter Commission and the Emergency Water Supply Plan
because JQf::lre '.t'V~$ no diSqyssion of water supply planning concerning weather, Met
Council arid;l:?NR:;bl~ stateathat the water supply plan will be complete in the next couple
of weeks and' is adequate to submit with the water comprehensive plan. He also has been
working with Golgen Valley on their portion of the comprehensive plan.
EmergenCY Supply Study
Scott Harder spoke of the agreement with TAC with regards to emergency water storage
and possibly using the New Hope well and the General Mills Ford Bell.
a. Brief letter informing General Mills of plans and dates of implementation
b Barr will begin after Labor Day reviewing sites.
c A meeting with TAC
d Start Phase II
Scott Harder stated that the water supply plan will be complete in the next couple of weeks
and is adequate to submit with the water comp plan.
Joint Water Commission
August 5, 2008
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Minneapolis Rates
The JWC agreement with the City of Minneapolis, spelled out what should and shouldn't be
included in the formula to determine new rates. Scott Harder looked briefly at the proposed
rates and determined that principal, interest and debt where erroneously factored into the
rates. Scott will mention the agreement and ask that the draft of Minneapolis WC;lter rates be
recalculated in accordance with the previously signed agreement. The proP9~ed:tates from
Minneapolis would be a 16% increase in wholesale water rates. .
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Sue Virnig reviewed the audit with Commissioners stating the audit~]~~:gS~Wt1,U with only
one comment in regards to review of accounts payable. The funqbal1=lJ;fce is $,641,000
which is not enough to cover the June water bill so each city will b{7 binEidadeposit and will
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MOVED by Norris, seconded by McDonald and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the 2008 annual financial report. .
Governors Monthly Meetings
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Scott Harder mentioned that the qdmmitt~~;is writing the plan as they go and seemed to be
struggling writing the principals! . The committee will be looking for ways to secure a funding
source. The money will be used for ground water modeling, etc.
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Tom Mathisen relGlyedtbat t€li3tin9 continuation for utility employees will be at Crystal
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Crystal wm be implementing a city~wide sump pump inspection program.
Discussions on level of containments measuring, Columbia sand plant, Fridley re-designed
plant with completion scheduled in 2012, the EPA testing of clams, and the lining of pipes.
Valve Exerciser
Bert Tracy confirmed the valve exerciser will be arriving soon.
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Next Meeting
The next meeting will be September 3,2008.
Adiournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 am.
ATTEST:
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Thomas D. Burt;Chaif;.
Christine Columbus, Administrative Assistant
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Resolution 08-03
October 1, 2008
Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION MAKING ANNUAL ELECTIONS FOR
THE 2008-09 INSURANCE POLICY
WHEREAS, the Golden Valley-Crystal-New Hope Joint Water Commission must
declare whether or not to waive the statutory limits on tort liability established by Minnesota
Statues 456.04, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of the Golden
Valley-Crystal-New Hope Joint Water Commission does not waive the statutory limits on
tort liability established by Minnesota Statues 466.04 for the 2008 insurance policy.
Thomas D. Burt, Chair
ATTEST:
Anne Morris, Vice Chair
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Chair
and his signature attested by the Vice Chair.
2335 Highway 36 W
St. Paul, MN 55113
Tel 651.636.4600
Fax 651-636.1311
www.bonestroo.cam
.t; Bonestroo
September 29, 2008
Mr. Paul Coone
Operations Manager
City of New Hope
5500 International Parkway
New Hope, MN 55428
Re: T-Mobile Antenna Installation - 2801 Hillsboro Avenue North Water Tower
City of New Hope
Bonestroo File No.: 34-08000-0
Dear Mr. Coone:
As requested, we have reviewed the revised plans prepared and submitted by T-Mobile for the proposed
antenna installation on the existing water tower. Based upon our review, we have the following comments
regarding the proposed installation:
DrawinQ Number AlO0111-S1
,. Provide compaction level requirements for backfill underneath removed and replaced retaining wall
to prevent future settlement (Le. 95% Standard Proctor). Provide compaction testing of backfill
underneath retaining wall area to confirm specified density has been achieved.
Once the installation work is started we would recommend that a representative from Bonestroo observe
the installation to confirm the work is performed in conformance with the submitted plans and does not
adversely affect the tower's structural or coating performance.
If you have any questions or comments regarding these comments, please contact either Mark Rolfs at
(651) 604-4872 or myself at (651) 604-4784.
Sincerely,
BONESTROO
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