JWC Minutes 2-2-11 JOINT WATER COMMISSION MINUTES
Golden Valley - Crystal - New Hope
Meeting of February 2, 2011
The Golden Valley— Crystal — New Hope Joint Water Commission meeting was called to
order at 1:30 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
Jeannine Clancy, Public Works Director
Bert Tracy, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Golden Valley
Dave Lemke, Utilities Maintenance Supervisor, Golden Valley
Paul Coone, Operations Manager, New Hope
Bernie Weber, Utilities Maintenance Supervisor, New Hope
Guy Johnson, Director of Public Works, New Hope
Randy Kloepper, Utility Supervisor, Crystal
Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works, Crystal
Other
Steve Nelson, Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Minutes of December 1, 2010
MOVED by McDonald seconded by Norris and motion carried unanimously to approve the
minutes of the December 1, 2010 meeting.
Resolution 11-01 regarding Designating Depositories for Joint Water Funds
Commissioner McDonald introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-01
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR JOINT WATER FUNDS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner
Norris and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Burt,
McDonald, and Norris; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Chair and his signature
attested by the Vice Chair.
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Resolution 11-02 regarding Annual Elections for the 2011-2021 Insurance Policy
Commissioner Norris introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-02
RESOLUTION MAKING ANNUAL ELECTIONS FOR THE
2011-2012 INSURANCE POLICY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner
McDonald and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Burt,
McDonald, and Norris; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Chair and his signature
attested by the Vice Chair.
Update on the New Hope Well Testing Pump
Steve Nelson, from Bolton & Menk, Inc., reported the New Hope well was an excellent well
for a back-up well in an emergency water supply plan. The water quality after the 24 hour
test was good. The next step would be to purchase a used pump and motor, the cost would
be around $19,500. The Technical Advisory Committee would meet to discuss options for
further use of this well and emergency backup system. They would bring back options at
the next meeting.
CitiLink Lease Termination
McDonald reported Nextera had an antenna lease for the North Water Tower, but was
bought out by CitiLink who wasn't interested in continuing the lease. CitiLink did agree to
remove the equipment at their cost and offered two additional rent payments.
MOVED by McDonald, seconded by Norris to authorize termination of CitiLink Lease on
New Hope Water tower, remove equipment and receive lease payments for two months.
The motion carried unanimously.
New Contract with Minneapolis
Norris reported there is no `new contract' and the agenda item should have read, Direction
from the Councils. Norris stated the JWC needs to get direction from their Councils to
determine if the cities wanted to direct the JWC to pursue the idea of a back-up water
supply plan in case of an emergency.
MOVED by McDonald, seconded by Burt to authorize staff to meet with their Councils to
determine if the JWC should work on an emergency back-up water supply plan. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Update of JWC Forcemain Pipe Study Through Robbinsdale
Mathisen reported the forceman pipe study was still in draft form and hoped to have the
report by the next meeting.
Update on 2010-2011 High Service Pumps Replacement Project
Mathisen reported the costs for the study to replace high service pumps in both Crystal and
Golden Valley from Bolton & Menk, Inc. was $29,500.
MOVED by Norris, seconded by McDonald to authorize a memo of understand for the
replacement of high service pumps for $29,500. The TAC committee would approve the
needed tasks for the project. Motion carried unanimously.
Update on Crystal and Golden Valley Intake Meters Accuracy Study with Minneapolis
Tracy reported the problems with the meters have been corrected and the meters have
been recalibrated. Tracy and Kloepper will meet with Minneapolis to determine a schedule
for checking the accuracy of the metering.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be March 2, 2011.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:25 pm.
Thomas D. Bu air
ATTEST:
hristine Columbus, Administrative Assistant