2015.03.31 Work Session Packet (Crystal, Golden Valley and New Hope)
JOINT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
(Crystal, Golden Valley, and New Hope City Councils)
AGENDA SUMMARY
MARCH 31, 2015
6:00 P.M.
City of Golden Valley (Council Chambers)
7800 Golden Valley Road
Open for public observation
Light refreshments will be provided
1. Call to Order and Introductions (Tom Burt)
2. Attendance (list of attendees on back of agenda)
3. 36-Inch Watermain Emergency Repair Project (Bolton & Menk, Inc.)
(a) Project Cost
(b) Draft Resolution Supporting Making Improvements to the 36-Inch
Watermain
(c) Communication and Conservation Plan
4. Next Steps
(a) JWC Distribution System Study (Jeff Oliver)
5. Other Business
(a) Discussion of Third Well (Tom Burt)
6. Adjournment
Participants may include the following:
CRYSTAL COUNCIL: Jim Adams, Mayor
Laura Libby, Council Member
Olga Parsons, Council Member
Elizabeth Dahl, Council Member
Jeff Kolb, Council Member
Casey Peak, Council Member
Julie Deshler, Council Member
CRYSTAL STAFF: Anne Norris, City Manager
Mark Ray, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Wayne Houle, Past Interim Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Randy Kloepper, Utilities Superintendent
NEW HOPE COUNCIL: Kathi Hemken, Mayor
John Elder, Council Member
Andy Hoffe, Council Member
Eric Lammle, Council Member
Jonathan London, Council Member
NEW HOPE STAFF: Kirk McDonald, City Manager
Bob Paschke, Director of Public Works
Chris Long, City Engineer, Stantec
Bernie Weber, Operations Manager
Dave Lemke, Utilities Supervisor
GOLDEN VALLEY COUNCIL: Shep Harris, Mayor
Steve Schmidgall, Council Member
Joanie Clausen, Council Member
Larry Fonnest, Council Member
Andy Snope, Council Member
GOLDEN VALLEY STAFF: Tom Burt, City Manager
Marc Nevinski, Physical Development Director
Jeff Oliver, City Engineer
Sue Virnig, Finance Director
Bert Tracy, Public Works Maintenance Manager
Kelley Janes, Utilities Supervisor
Pat Schutrop, Recording Secretary
OTHERS: Steve Nelson, Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Resolution 15-__ March 31, 2015
Member ________ 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; and,
WHEREAS, at a Tri-Council meeting on March 31, 2015, a detailed report and cost
estimate were presented to elected officials and staff ; 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, 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-__ - Continued March 31, 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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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member , and
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: ; and the following
voted against the same:, whereupon said resolution was decla red duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.