04-02-08 JWC Minutes
JOINT WATER COMMISSION MINUTES
Golden Valley - Crystal - New Hope
Meeting of April 2, 2008
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
Kirk McDonald, City Manager, NewHope
Anne Norris, City Manager, Crystal
Staff Present
Guy Johnson, Public Works Director, New Hope
Bernie Weber, Utility Maintenance Supervisor, New Hope
Tom Mathisen, Public Works Director, Crystal
Randy Kloepper, Utility Maintenance Supervisor, Crystal
Bert Tracy, Utility Maintenance Supervisor, Golden Valley
Dave Lemke, Utility Maintenance Supervisor, Golden Valley
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, Golden Valley
Jeannine Clancy, Public Works Director, Golden Valley
Approval of JWC Minutes
MOVED by Norris, seconded by McDonald and motion carried unanimously to approve the
minutes of the February 6,2008 meeting.
Preparation for April 24th Work Session
The notice and location for the work session will be sent out.
Back-up Water Supply for Comprehensive Plan
Environmental Financial Group and Barr Engineering as a sub-contractor will be contacted
to prepare a detailed study with costs regarding wells and possible interconnects with
surrounding cities for alternate water supplies for the portion of the Water Supply Plan that
is included in City's Comprehensive Plan. Jeannine Clancy will contact Environmental
. Financial Group and Barr Engineering for a cost and time line regarding such plan.
Other
Tom Mathisen commented that the testing of Crystal's reservoir was complete and the
current report of water loss at forty-two gallons per minute was accurate.
Kirk McDonald confirmed that the rates from Minneapolis Water Works would be coming
the week of June 30th.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be May 7, 2008.
Adiournment
MOVED by McDonald, seconded by Norris and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 pm.
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Christine Columbus, Administrative Assistant