12-01-10 JWC MinutesJOINT WATER COMMISSION MINUTES
Golden Valley -Crystal -New Hope
Meeting of December 1, 2010
The Golden Valley -Crystal -New Hope Joint Water Commission meeting was called to
order at 3:30 pm, in the City of Golden Valley Council Conference Room.
Commissioners Present
Tom Burt, City Manager, Golden Valley
Anne Norris, City Manager, Crystal
Kirk McDonald, City Manager, New Hope
Staff Present
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, Golden Valley
Bert Tracy, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Golden Valley
Dave Lemke, Utilities Maintenance Supervisor, Golden Valley
Guy Johnson, Director of Public Works, New Hope
Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works, Crystal
Randy Kloepper, Utility Supervisor, Crystal
Minutes of October 6, 2010
MOVED by Norris seconded by McDonald and motion carried unanimously to approve the
minutes of the October 6, 2010 meeting.
Status of 2010 CIP Proiects
MOVED by Norris seconded by McDonald and motion carried unanimously to create a
construction fund for all 2010 CIP Projects.
A Portion of Funding for 24" Valve Replacement Moved to 2011
MOVED by Norris- seconded by McDonald and motion carried move a portion of the 2010
costs for the 24" Valve Replace to the construction fund, due to delays in getting the
materials.
Update on the New Hope Well Testing Pump
Mathisen reported the New Hope pump was capable of producing forty gallons per minute
per foot of drawdown, with a net capacity of 1000-1100 gpm and he was waiting for the
water quality report.
Update on 36" Force Main Studv
Mathisen reported the findings suggested there were many years left of wear on the pipe
and the draft report should be available by year end.
Update Minneapolis Requests Regarding the Metering
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Tracy reported there were some discrepancies with the old meters and work with the new
meters should be complete by the end of the year and the previous usage would then be
recalculated.
Other
No other business at this time.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be January 5, 2011.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:48 pm.
ATTEST:
Thom s .Burt,
ristine Co umbus, Administrative Assistant