15-31 - 04-07 - Supporting 36 inch Pipe Joint Water Resolution 15-31 April 7, 2015
Member Clausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE 36 INCH PIPE FOR
WATER SERVICE FOR THE JOINT WATER COMMISSION CITIES
WHEREAS, the Joint Water Commission (JWC) is a joint powers entity authorized
by Minnesota Statute 471.59 consisting of the cities of Crystal, Golden Valley, and New
Hope, initiated in 1963; and,
WHEREAS, based on this agreement, the three cities built their water distribution
systems to be interconnected without reference to city boundaries; and,
WHEREAS, the JWC has an ongoing long-term water purchase agreement with the
City of Minneapolis water utility and intends to continue that relationship; and,
WHEREAS, the JWC continues to have water delivered to the Crystal Reservoir by
a 36 inch pipe from Minneapolis through the City of Robbinsdale; and,
WHEREAS, in 2013 and 2014 breaks occurred that compromised service to the
Joint Water, and,
WHEREAS, the JWC has identified needs to maintain the 36 inch water main to
deliver service for its customers, and,
WHEREAS, at the direction of the three City Councils at the March 31, 2015
Tri-Council meeting and adopted by resolution in session separately, the 36-inch
Watermain Emergency Repair Project; and,
WHEREAS, the JWC will work with the City of Minneapolis, City of Robbinsdale and
Hennepin County to make such improvements to the 36 inch pipe
WHEREAS, at a Tri-Council meeting on March 31, 2015, a detailed report and cost
estimate were presented to elected officials and staff.
WHEREAS, at the direction of the three City Councils at the March 31, 2015
Tri-Council meeting and adopted by resolution in session separately, staff was directed to
develop a capital improvement program to implement the 36-inch Watermain Emergency
Repair Project; and to retain professional and contractor services to implement the
emergency water supply; and,
Resolution 15-31 - Continued April 7, 2015
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of (Golden
Valley, Crystal, or New Hope), Minnesota:
1. That the report that was considered by the Tri-Council be ordered by the Joint
Water Commission. Each City is responsible for their share of the cost.
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She rd M. Harris, ayor
ATTEST:
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Snope
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Harris, Snope,
Schmidgall, Fonnest and Clausen and the following voted against the same: none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk. '