04-05-2017 JWC Minutes JOINT WATER COMMISSION MINUTES
Golden Valley-Crystal - New Hope
Meeting of April 5, 2017
The Golden Valley—Crystal—New Hope Joint Water Commission (JWC) meeting was called to order at
1:30 pm in the City of Golden Valley Council Chambers.
Commissioners Present
Anne Norris, City Manager,Crystal
Kirk McDonald, City Manager, New Hope
Tim Cruikshank, City Manager, Golden Valley
Staff Present
Marc Nevinski, Physical Development Director, Golden Valley
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, Golden Valley
Bernie Weber,Acting Public Works Director, New Hope
Randy Kloepper,Water Superintendent, Crystal
Dave Lemke, Utilities Supervisor, New Hope
Mark Ray, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Crystal
1oe Hansen, Utilities Supervisor
Tom Hoffman,Water Resources Technician
Approval of Minutes—Februarv 1,2017
Moved by McDonald seconded by Cruikshank to approve the minutes of the February 1, 2017 Joint
Water Commission Meeting. Motion carried. March 1, 2017 JWC Meeting Cancelled due to lack of
agenda.
Election/Appointment of Offices to the Joint Water Commission
Chairperson,Vice Chairperson and Secretary/Treasurer.
Moved by Cruikshank seconded by McDonald to reappoint all Joint Water Commission Offices. Motion
Carried.
Solar Presentation
Staff from the City of Golden Valley has worked with Sundial Solar to identify and implement solar panel
installations through the City of Golden Valley. One of the sites identified as a possible location of the
installation of solar panels is the Golden Valley Reservoir.The Joint Water Commission owns the
reservoir and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB)owns the land. The reservoir site
would include installing approximately 12 rolls of panels providing approximately 780,000(DC watts)
annually.The panels would face north/south on the reservoir and range in height from 6 to 8 feet tall at
the north end to about 3 to 4 feet tall on the south end of each row.The panels will be similar to the
panels installed on the Golden Valley City Campus buildings; however the panels will be installed at a
lower angle to catch more direct light.This will also reduce the amount of light that is reflected and
potentially seen by neighboring properties.The underlying and surrounding area would then be seeded
with low maintenance native plantings.Access will be left to keep maintenance operations of the
reservoir open.Staff will work closely with neighboring property owners to address possible concerns.
There are no costs to the JWC to install panels on the reservoir.The investor will own and maintain the
panels for a period of 25 years.After the first six years,the JWC will have the option to buy and own the
solar array. If, after 25 years,the JCW opts not to purchase the panels, the investor must remove them
at their own costs.
The City will purchase directly from the investor all energy produced by the solar arrays.Any additional
energy needed would be purchased from Excel Energy.The rate that the investor charges is lower than
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The City will purchase directly from the investor all energy produced by the solar arrays.Any additional
energy needed would be purchased from Excel Energy.The rate that the investor charges is lower than
the rate from Excel;therefore every kilowatt hour of electricity purchased from the solar investor
generates savings to the City.The City pays$.075 to Excel for energy and will only be charged $.055
from the investor.The city will also receive a solar credit from Excel on all energy produced.
If the project proceeds,the energy would be directed to power the reservoir operations.This would
save the JWC approximately$17,000 in the first year and will increases thereafter.
The TAC has reviewed the project and recommends moving forward with final design of the solar array
and structural analysis of the reservoir.Any of the TAC's minor concerns will be addressed during final
design of the project.The Commission requested copy of contract to be included in next month's
packet.
Award the CIP Proiect.Trunk Valve Replacement(#14-027) 32"d and Louisiana Valve Replacement
Proiect-Crvstal
Staff reviewed the following quotes received for the Trunk Valve Replacement Project.
PIPE MATERIALS:
HD Supply Waterworks $ 4,025.57
Ferguson Waterworks $ 5,792.22
CONTRACTOR:
Valley-Rich Company $14,200.00
United Water&Sewer $15,700.00
PCCP TO DUCTILE IRON PIPE ADAPTERS
Forterra $4,025.57 (Plus shipping)
NOTE: Forterra is the only supplier of the adapters.
Moved by McDonald seconded by Norris to award the CIP Project,Trunk Valve Replacement (#14-027),
32"d and Louisiana Valve Replacement Project—Crystal to HD Supply Waterworks. Motion carried.
TAC Update
� Arc Flash:Waiting on reports.
• Elevated Tower Inspection:TAC requesting to budget$360,000 annually for a 10 year
replacement schedule.
• Reservoir Work: Fall construction.
• Tower Security: New Hope to provide updated quotes.
• PCCP Analysis Update.All functioning valves will be replaced based on ranking of pipe
• 2017—2021 CIP
#14-027:Trunk Valve Replacement. Will replace based off of Geodatabase finings.
#15-006: Install 48-Inch gate valve at Golden Valley Reservoir. Scheduled for 2018.
#16-006: Inspect and Clean Reservoirs. Will obtain agreements in 2017
#16-012: Replace intake valve at Reservoir.Crystal will complete in 2017
#17-002 Rehab PCCP Pipe. Funds from Gate valve replacement.
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Next Meetin�
The next meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2017 at 1:30 pm in the Golden Valley Council Conference
Room. CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF AGENDA.
The next meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2017 at 1:30 pm in the Golden Valley Council Conference
Room.
Adiournment
Moved by McDonald seconded by Cruikshank to adjourn meetir�g. Motion carried.
Chair Norris adjourned the meeting at 3:00 pm. #
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ATTEST•
Sue Schwalbe, Recording Secretary