JWC Agenda Packet 11-3-2021DocuSign Envelope ID: 24810F0D-B1BC-48C1-96A3-25ACB9041A14
AGENDA
JOINT WATER COMMISSION
Nov 3, 2021– 1:30 pm
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under Minn. Stat.12.37. The public may monitor this meeting by calling 1-415-655-0002 and entering the
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1. Call to Order—Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes – October 6, 2021
3. Approve Contract with Rice Lake Construction Group for Golden Valley Meter Pit Repairs
4. Authorize Deposit Agreement with Verizon for Antenna Modifications Structural Evaluation to
Golden Valley Tower
5. TAC Update 09-30-21 Meeting (Kakach)
6. Other Business
• Next Scheduled Meeting December 1, 2021
7. Adjournment
JOINT WATER COMMISSION
MINUTES
Golden Valley - Crystal - New Hope
Meeting of October 6, 2021
The Golden Valley - Crystal - New Hope Joint Water Commission (JWC) meeting was called
to order at 2:45 pm.
Roll Call
Present
Anne Norris, City Manager, Crystal
Kirk McDonald, City Manager, New Hope
Tim Cruikshank, City Manager, Golden Valley
Staff Present
Joe Hansen, Utilities Supervisor, Golden Valley
Dave Lemke, Operations Manager, New Hope
Matt Rowedder, Utilities Maintenance Supervisor, New Hope
Patrick Sele, Utilities Supervisor, Crystal
Tim Kieffer, Public Works Maintenance Supervisor, Golden Valley
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, Golden Valley
Bernie Weber, Public Works Director, New Hope
Derek Goddard, Golden Valley
Mark Ray, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Crystal
R.J. Kakach, Assistant Engineer, Golden Valley
Carrie Nelson, City of Golden Valley
Approval of Minutes -July 7, 2021
Moved by McDonald seconded by Cruikshank to approve the minutes of the July 7,
2021Joint Water Commission (JWC) Meeting. Upon a roll call vote the following voted in
favor: Norris, McDonald, and Cruikshank. The following voted against: None. Motion
carried.
Approve the Crystal Pump Station Effluent Rosemount Mag Upgrade
Staff reviewed and answered questions regarding replacing the flow meters be replaced
as part of the valve project at the pump house.
Moved by Cruikshank seconded by McDonald to approve the purchase of an effluent meter
replacement. Upon a roll call vote the following voted in favor: Norris, McDonald, and
Cruikshank. The following voted against: None. Motion carried.
Joint Water Commission
October 6, 2021
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Adopt Resolution 21-05 for Joint Water Commission 2022-2031 CIP Amendment to Add
Douglas Drive and Highway 55 Pedestrian Underpass Project
Staff reviewed and answered questions regarding adding the utility relocation needed
during the Douglas Dr and Highway 55 Pedestrian Underpass Project.
Moved by McDonald seconded by Cruikshank to approve the Motion to adopt Resolution #21-
05 for Joint Water Commission 2022-2031 CIP amendment to add Douglas Dr and Highway 55
Pedestrian Underpass Project. Upon a roll call vote the following voted in favor: Norris,
McDonald, and Cruikshank. The following voted against: None. Motion carried.
TAC Update
Staff provided an update from the September 30, 2021 TAC Meeting.
Other Business
The next Joint Water Commission meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2021
Adjournment
Moved by McDonald and seconded by Cruikshank to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Chair Norris adjourned the meeting at 2:45.
ATTEST:
______________________________ ______________________________
Carrie Nelson, Recording Secretary Chair Anne Norris
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Joint Water Commission TAC Memo
November 3, 2021
Agenda Item #3
Joint Water Commission Golden Valley Intake Meter Pit Repair Project
Prepared by
Joint Water Commission Technical Advisory Committee
Summary
In April of 2021, Golden Valley staff responded to an alarm at the intake meter pit. The alarm
indicated that water was collecting in the bottom of the pit and something was leaking. Upon
inspection, a gasket on the intake pipe adjacent to the meter had failed. It was determined this
was due to vibrations in the pipe from a downstream butterfly valve that was failing.
City staff performed temporary repairs in May, and removed one of two faulty butterfly valves,
but a permanent solution was still needed. The JWC TAC and City of Minneapolis worked to
develop a permanent solution at the meter pit. Staff solicited quotes for the repairs at the
meter pit. Two quotes were received and are below:
Contractor Amount
Rice Lake Construction Group $68,800
Shank Constructors, Inc. $76,900
The JWC TAC reviewed the quotes and recommends approving the project with Rice Lake
Construction Group. The City of Golden Valley is working through the legal review process on
the actual contract, administered through the City of Golden Valley and reimbursed by the Joint
Water Commission. Staff anticipates a mid-winter contract approval with the Golden Valley City
Council, with the project starting in January 2022, and completed in February.
This project is not currently budgeted in the 2021 CIP, but it is recommended that funds be
allocated to the 2022 CIP for the permanent repair at the Golden Valley intake meter pit.
Recommended Actions
Motion to approve project for the Joint Water Commission Golden Valley Intake Meter Pit
Repair Project with Rice Lake Construction Group for the repairs at the Golden Valley Intake
Meter Pit in the amount of in the amount of $68,800.
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Supporting Documents
• Quote from Rice Lake Construction Group (1 page)
• Quote from Shank Constructors, Inc. (1 page)
9/30/2021
To: City of Golden Valley
Attn: Derek Goddard
RE: JWC Meter Pit
Scope
• Remove 24” spool pieces supply and install a 4’-4 ¼” spool piece.
• Remove 1 24” BFV supply and install a Spool Piece.
• Remove existing operators supply and install 2 IQT3 Series electric motor operators on existing
24” Pratt BFV’s
• Remove 1 threaded rod. Drill and epoxy new rod in new location
• Dig and back fill to replace 10’ of exterior DIP and tie back into the valve vault piping.
• Replace 6 additional gaskets.
• Replacing 2 24” Flange coupling adaptors with 2 24” Mega-Flange adapters.
• For connecting to the existing underground pipe, I have included 2 Mega lug w/ tee bolts and
gaskets and 2 long sleeves so we can restrain the connection. If this joint does not need to be
restrained, we can delete $3,500.00 from our quote.
Price $68,800.00
Not Included:
• Electrical
• Restoration (asphalt replacement)
• Painting
Any question please give me a call.
Greg Holm
cell Phone: (320) 444-7940
Greg_holm@ricelake.org
Main Phone: (763) 424-8300
Direct Dial: (763) 488-4007
Main Fax: (763) 424-8303
Shank Constructors, Inc.__________________________
October 1, 2021
Quotation
City of Golden Valley
Attn: Derek Goddard
7800 Golden Valley Rd,
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Reference: Golden Valley Water Reservoir Meter Vault
Subject: Quotes
We are providing two quotes to do two separate projects.
This work will be performed at the Water Metering Vault located at 1500 Skyline Drive, Golden Valley, MN
Scope of Work for Base Bid:
West 24” Supply Line
• Replace Gaskets on Flow Meter and replace 1 threaded rod restraint back to wall
• Remove Butterfly Valve and Replace with Flg x Flg Spool 8” long
• Replace Flanged Coupling Adaptor
• Remove and replace existing Valve Actuator with new Rotork Valve Operator. (Supplied By Others)
• Cap existing ¾” valve water connections as needed
• Mobilization
• Disposal of old piping and valves
Exclusions:
• Electrical Connections to valve operator, both existing and new.
• Programing and Controls
• Pipe and Accessory Painting
East 24” Supply Line
• Remove Pipe Spools and MJ Sleeve Coupling - Replace with one 4’- 4 1/4" long.
• Replace Flanged Coupling Adaptor
• Remove and replace existing Valve Actuator with new Rotork Valve Operator. (Supplied By Others)
• Cap existing ¾” valve water connections as needed
• Mobilization
• Disposal of old piping and valves
Exclusions:
• Electrical Connections to valve operator, both existing and new.
• Programing and Controls
• Pipe and Accessory Painting
• Concrete Repairs
Quote for Bid A: $34,900.00
Scope of Work for Alternate:
• Saw Cut Pavement as needed.
• Excavate and locate 2 – 24” Ductile Water Mains.
• Remove and Replace 2 – 24” Ductile Water Mains (Approx. 4’ interior pipe & 6’ Exterior pipe)
• Add new Pipe Bedding
• Add 2 – 24” MJ Sleeves, MJ Restraint Glands, Bolts, and Wall Linkseals as needed for Pipe
Replacement.
• Remove and Replace 8 Stainless Rod Restraints Back To Wall on Exterior
• Backfill to Subgrade
Exclusions:
• Grass Replacement, Replacement of Sawcut Pavement, Any Final Restoration Removal from project site
of Soil Spoils or Pavement.
• Winter Conditions
• Temporary Pumping or Bypass
Quote for Alternate: $42,000.00
Combined Total Bid = $76,900.00
General Exclusions:
Demolition – except as outlined above.
Excavation, backfill and concrete encasement for the under-slab piping systems
Rubbish Removal
Sanitary Facilities
Heating & Water
Dewatering & Site Restoration
Electricity
Temporary Pumping and Bypassing
Concrete & Grout
Concrete Sawing, Cutting and Patching
Hoisting/Forklift
Anchorage and support materials for equipment that we are installing, but not purchasing.
Equipment oil and lubrication
Start-up Chemicals
Painting
The cost of temporary wiring and purchase of electrical energy for lights, tools, and construction
equipment and energy required for start-up of equipment.
We exclude the detection, abatement, encapsulation or removal of asbestos or products or materials or
equipment containing asbestos. This shall govern over any conflicting or inconsistent clause of the plans or
specifications.
Thank You for the Opportunity
Kirk A Burback
SHANK CONSTRUCTORS, INC.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Joint Water Commission TAC Memo
November 3, 2021
Agenda Item #4
Joint Water Commission Golden Valley Tower Deposit Agreement for Verizon Antenna
Modifications
Prepared by
Joint Water Commission Technical Advisory Committee
Summary
The JWC TAC was approached by Verizon earlier this summer about upgrading antennas on the
Golden Valley water tower. The JWC TAC requested the antenna modifications be reviewed for
structural purposes to ensure the tower is capable of supporting the new antennas as well as
ensuring the antennas don’t cause any damage to the tower itself.
The TAC solicited KLM Engineering to provide a proposal for structural evaluation. As outlined
on the attached agreement, Verizon would deposit $6,000 with the JWC for the structural
evaluation by KLM Engineering. The JWC would pay KLM drawing from the deposited funds,
then return any unused funds to Verizon.
Recommended Actions
Motion to authorize deposit agreement with Verizon for structural evaluation on Golden
Valley Tower as part of antenna modification project.
Supporting Documents
• Deposit Agreement For Engineering Review and Inspection Services to Verizon Antenna
Modifications to Golden Valley Tower (2 pages)
Corporate Office
1976 Wooddale Drive, Suite 4
Woodbury, MN 55125
October 27, 2021
By Email Only
Mr. R.J. Kakach, P.E.
City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
rkakach@goldenvalleymn.gov
RE: Proposal for Engineering Review and Inspection Services during the Verizon Antenna
Modifications on Tower No. 1 Located in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Verizon Site Number: MIN Maren Project Name: C-Band LTE
Tower Address: 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Dear Mr. Kakach,
This letter is to confirm the above referenced project with estimated costs as follows:
Antenna Review (1st and 2nd) Fixed Fee $1,500.00
**This includes a review of the structural analysis**
Any additional reviews required will be charged at $500.00 per review.
Inspection Services Fixed Fee $4,500.00
Inspection services include 1 pre-construction meeting, 2 shop visits to a local painting shop,
and 3 trips for field inspection.
Please sign, date, and send this letter back to KLM Engineering, Inc. KLM will proceed with work on
this project as soon as we receive a signed contract. If you have any questions, please call me at 651-
773-5111. Please fax the signed proposals to Michelle at 651-773-5222 or email at
mnelson@klmengineering.com.
City of Golden Valley, Minnesota Date
Sincerely,
KLM Engineering, Inc.
Tadd Oachs
Telecom Manager
O: 651-773-5111
F: 651-773-5222
C: 612-481-8018
Email: toachs@klmengineering.com
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DEPOSIT AGREEMENT
For Engineering Review and Inspection Services to Verizon Antenna Modifications to Golden Valley
Tower
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ___ day of _________________,
2021by and between the Joint Water Commission (“JWC”), a joint powers agreement of the
Cities of Crystal, Golden Valley and New Hope, Minnesota municipal corporations, with its
principal offices at 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 (“City”) and
Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless , a limited liability company with its
principal offices at ___________________________________________________(“Tennant”).
WHEREAS, Tenant seeks to upgrade antenna and appurtenances at a JWC owned water tower.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and in consideration of the mutual terms and
conditions contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Deposit. Tenant hereby makes a deposit with the JWC initially in the amount of
$4,500. The JWC shall treat the deposit as a separate account on its books, but the JWC may
co-mingle the deposit with its other funds for purposes of investment and reinvestment. All
interest earned on the deposit shall accrue to the JWC.
2. Use of Funds. The JWC may use the Deposit to pay professional services
required to complete the Golden Valley Structural Evaluation, per proposal from KLM
Engineering, including any required follow up work or analysis.
3. Reimbursement. Tennant agrees to reimburse the JWC for any and all out-of-
pocket fees and expenses incurred by the City in connection with this Golden Valley Tower
Structural Evaluation, specifically, meetings, coordination, project administration, site and access
planning, analysis and report writing, all such costs to be taken from the deposit. When any
amount becomes due and payable, the JWC shall deduct the amount from the deposit. Upon
request, the JWC will provide the Tennant with a reasonably detailed itemization of costs
incurred. After the payment of all such amounts, the JWC shall refund to the Tennant the balance
of the deposit, if any, without interest. If the cost of the Golden Valley Tower Structural
Evaluation exceeds the initial Deposit, the JWC shall invoice Tennant for the additional cost and
Tennant shall reimburse the JWC.
4. Entire Agreement. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the
parties on the subject matter hereof, superseding any prior oral or written agreements. The
Tennant acknowledges and understands that this agreement to provide a deposit and
reimbursement for certain JWC expenses incurred in reviewing and evaluating the Golden
Valley Tower does not commit or bind the JWC in any way to approval of any part of the
proposed site improvements on the Tower. The only purpose of this agreement is to provide
funds to the JWC so that it may complete the Golden Valley Tower Structural Evaluation
related to proposed antenna upgrades on the Tower.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the execution of this
agreement as of the day and year first above written.
JOINT WATER COMMISSION
By
Anne Norris
Its: Chair
Verizon Wireless
By
Its:
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Joint Water Commission TAC Meeting
Thursday, October 28, 2021 9:00 AM
1. Towers - Golden Valley
• GV Tower work – substantially complete. New altitude valve installed.
• Tower work – complete, punchlist ongoing
• Talk with KLM about updated Tank replacement timeline
2. Pumps
• No pump work occurring at this time.
1. Valves
• Crystal – valve replacement around pump house was moved to spring of 2022 to finalize
scope of work and logistics. Wait until GV tower is done. Keep projects separate.
• Meter update at same time as valve replacement in Crystal (~$40,000)
• Golden Valley – St. Croix valve work – add a new valve in 2022? Part of Golden
Valley in house overlay project
o RJ to check funding for valve replacement – current balance = $433K
2. SCADA
• No SCADA updates at this time.
3. Miscellaneous
A. Medicine Lake Tower Parts Storage
B. Emergency Action Plan - Map critical zones and valves (GV). Zones will be broken
down by 12 inch AND larger mains (distribution mains). GV working on updated
maps broken down by larger mains. Working on Map and finalizing list of critical
users. RJ to check in with Heather for updated maps. Look at number of valves
(max of 6?)
C. Fiber - TAC agreed running fiber to all facilities is a long-term goal.
o Existing Fiber - both emergency wells in Crystal, GV Tower, North Tower, and
Crystal reservoir.
o Proposed Fiber – MLR Tower (2021) – install complete, now working to splice in
fiber. Working with LOGIS for GV reservoir (2022). GV will follow up with LOGIS
for an update.
D. Golden Valley Meter Pit Issues either install electronic actuators or install pressure
reducing/anti-cavitation valves (possible long-term fix). Recommend approving
quote with Rice Lake for work at Meter Pit. Mpls may finance portion of actuated
valve.
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E. Golden Valley Tower Verizon agreement – 2013 original, 2018 expiration, auto
renew for 5 years. They want to extend contract and reduce fees. Currently pay
over $38K increasing 3% annually. Verizon wants $25K at 2% annual increase. We
would like to stay over $38K and continue 3% increase. This is for GV tower only,
but we should look at all three towers. Get on same terms, rate, etc. but 3 different
agreements for each
• Tim reached out to Verizon stating we are happy with agreement as is
and hope to keep it as is.
• Verizon working with GV to replace existing antennas on tower.
F. TH 55/Douglas WM Relocation
• Need to include this project in 2023 CIP.
• One contractor to relocate JWC, City, MCES lines with project.
• Check with Sue V about funding for 55/Douglas
G. Effluent Meter Pit
• Exploration work on top of existing pit this fall.