08-05-09 JWC Minutes
JOINT WATER COMMISSION MINUTES
Golden Valley - Crystal - New Hope
Meeting of August 5,2009
The Golden Valley - Crystal - New Hope Joint Water Commission meeting was called to
order at 2:30 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
Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Works, Crystal
Randy Kloepper, Utility Maintenance Supervisor, Crystal
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, Golden Valley
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
Minutes of June 10. 2009
MOVED by Norris, seconded by McDonald and motion carried unanimously to approve the
minutes of the June 10, 2009 meeting.
Resolution 09-03 reaardina Approval of the Resolution Makina Annual Elections for
the 2009-2010 Insurance Policy
Commissioner McDonald introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-03
RESOLUTION MAKING ANNUAL ELECTIONS
FOR THE 2009-2010 INSURANCE POLICY
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 there of McDonald,
Norris, and Burt; 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.
Resolution 09-04 reaardina Approval of the Joint Water Commission 2010 General
Fund Budaet
Commissioner Norris introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-04
RESOLUTION OF THE JOINT WATER COMMISSION ADOPTING THE
2010 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Joint Water Commission
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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: Norris,
McDonald, and Burt; 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.
Velocita Contract Update
MOVED by Norris, seconded by McDonald and motion carried unanimously to authorize
sending a letter to Velocita stating they are in violation of the contract signed with JWC in
regards to the monthly lease payments for antenna on the Golden Valley water tower; and
further stating, that if Velocita is unable to meet the terms of the contract they will need to
remove their equipment from the water tower.
Installation of Antenna on Independent School District 281
MOVED by Norris, seconded by McDonald and motion carried unanimously to proceed with
installation of an a two-way radio antenna on the north water tower in the City of New Hope
if Independent School District 281 is willing to pay for a formal agreement to be drafted by
the City of Golden Valley's attorney.
Other Business
A bid of $11 ,000 from Barber Construction for the improvement of driveways in New Hope
was received. The amount listed in the 2009 CIP was $20,000.
MOVED by Norris, seconded by McDonald and motion carried unanimously to approve the
bid to improve the driveways in New Hope, from the only bidder, Barber Construction for
$11,000.
Virnig will set up a meeting to discuss conservation rates sometime in September.
Next Meetina
The next meeting will be September 2, 2009.
Adiournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 pm.
ATTEST:
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Christine Co umbus, Adfninistrative Assistant