03-06 - Resolution Rescinded - see Resolution 03-10 Resolution Rescinded - See Resolution 03-10, adopted February 18, 2003
Resolution 03-6 February 4, 2003
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE JOINT WATER COMMISSION
TO UNDERTAKE FEASIBILITY STUDIES REGARDING
DEVELOPMENT OF A WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota, as
follows:
WHEREAS, the Cities of Golden Valley, Crystal and New Hope, have created the
Joint Water Commission ("JWC") which has, since 1963, purchased, stored and distributed
water from the City of Minneapolis through a contract between the Cities of Minneapolis
and Golden Valley pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 471.59; and,
WHEREAS, each City Council of the Cities of Golden Valley, New Hope and Crystal
have appointed their City Manager as the representative to the JWC; and,
WHEREAS, each city and its utility customers, through the JWC, have realized
financial savings through the development, operation and maintenance of joint water
storage and distribution systems; and,
WHEREAS, the contract between the City of Golden Valley and the City of
Minneapolis has expired and the JWC a nd t he C ity of M inneapolis h ave a ntered i nto a
Memorandum of Understanding Regarding a Water Purchase Agreement which is effective
until December 31, 2003; and,
WHEREAS, the JWC has undertaken feasibility level studies which indicate that it
may b e m ore c ost a ffective f or t he J WC t o d evelop t heir o wn ground water supply and
treatment system than to continue to purchase water from the City of Minneapolis under
the terms and conditions currently being offered by Minneapolis officials; and,
WHEREAS, in order to determine whether or not development of its ground water
supply and treatment system is in the JWC's best interest, additional study is needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley that:
1. The JWC is hereby authorized to undertake a study that will determine
whether or not a s ystem owned a nd o perated b y t he J WC i s technically f easible. T his
study would investigate questions related to the reliability of the aquifer, governmental
permitting requirements, water quality and taste in comparison to the current water supply,
facility location and construction timeframes.
Resolution 03-6 - Continued February 4, 2003
2. The JWC is hereby authorized undertake a study that would determine
whether or not a system owned by the JWC is financially feasible. This study would
investigate issues such as 10 year projected rates, the capital needed to construct the
system and the ability of the JWC or its member cities to issue debt to construct the
system.
3. The J WC is hereby authorized to undertake a study that would investigate
options for governance of a groundwater supply and treatment system owned and
operated by the JWC. This study would examine the current JWC governance model,
evaluate alternate public governance models to own and operate the system, evaluate
public and private operations, specify the type and content of intergovernmental
agreements between the three cities to implement such governance models and identify
legal and/or legislative requirements of such governance models.
4. The City Council of each member city will review and authorize funds to pay
for the studies set forth above prior to the expenditure of such funds by the JWC.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Donald G. Taylo,poCrity Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Grayson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis and Tremere; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.