2025-09-22 Joint Power Water Board AgendaJoint Powers Water Board
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of September 22, 2025
Joint Powers WTP
11100 50th Street NE
Albertville, MN
6:00 PM
Chairperson Engineer
Rob Olson Chris Larson, SEH
Board Members Operations
Mike Amery John Seifert, Veolia
Gretchen Barrett Ruth Klick, Veolia
Joe Hagerty Dustin Carlson, Veolia
Zach Schoen
Bob Zagorski
1.Call to Order / Roll Call
2.Approve Agenda – Page 1
3.Consent Agenda
3.1. Approval of August 25, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes – Page 2
3.2. Approval of August 2025 List of Claims – Page 3
3.3. Approval of July 2025 Monthly Operations Report – Page 4
3.4. Authorize Well 6 Mag Meter replacement - Endress Hauser - Page 18
4.General Business
4.1. Approve Award of GSR and Change Order #1 - Page 24
5.Engineer – in Gen Business
6.Operations
6.1. Draft 2026 Budget and Fee Schedule - Page 31
7.Other Business / Announcements / Correspondence
7.1. Copy of Confirmation of new JPWB FCC Radio Lic Frequency - Page 34
8.Adjourn
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Joint Powers Water Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 25, 2025
1. Call to Order. The regular meeting of the Joint Powers Water Board was called to order by Chairperson
Barrett, on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:01 p.m. at the Joint Powers Water Board Water Treatment
Plant, 11100 50th St NE, Albertville, MN 55301.
Board present: Rob Olson Zach Schoen Bob Zagorski Gretchen Barrett
Board absent: Joe Hagerty, Mike Amery
Board substitute: Ryan Gleason
Staff present: John Seifert, General Manager, Ruth Klick, Project Associate
Staff absent: Dustin Carlson, Plant Supervisor
Engineering absent: Chris Larson, Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH)
2. Agenda: Gleason moved, Schoen seconded, to adopt the Agenda as presented. Motion
carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda Gleason moved, Schoen seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda below.
Motion carried 5-0.
a. Approval of June 23, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
b. Approval of July 2025 List of Claims
c. Approval of June 2025 Monthly Operations Report
4. General Business: Seifert discussed the option to delay the GSR project award until further savings
Could be evaluated. Motion to Delay. Schoen moved, Gleason seconded, to
delay the awarding of the GSR project. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Engineer: None
6. Operations: Seifert discussed the MDH Copper Exceedance and impact it has on the Board,
WTP, and Communities.
7. Other Business: Seifert discussed the successful rebate submission for Well #2.
8. Adjournment: Gleason moved, Barrett seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 6:38 PM. Motion
carried 5-0.
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Monthly Operations Report
John Seifert - General Manager Operators:
Dustin W. Carlson - Supervisor & Facilities Manager Joseph Hill - Lead Operator
Jennifer Thomas - Office Manager Fred Hoiles - Operator
Ruth Klick - Project Associate Kyle Golby - Operator
Delena Daleiden - Admin. - Finance Grayson Maresh - Operator
Jen Stodola - Admin
August 2025
Executive Summary
Joint Powers effectively produced 119,600,000 gallons of water in the report month. All bacteriological samples were negative. The
average fluoride concentration was 0.78 mg/L (Limits are 0.5 & 0.9). The total production to the distribution system was 143,059,000
gallons and actual consumer use was 141,576,200 gallons, an average daily amount of 4.57 million gallons per day.
Operations
The standard operations of the facilities include:
❖ Daily testing of fluoride and chlorine in the system. ❖ Monthly performance inspections on wells.
❖ Monthly bacteriological sampling (25 samples). ❖ Bulk chemical deliveries. ❖ ERT missed reads/ meter checks. ❖ Chemical feed systems adjustments & maintenance. ❖ Laboratory equipment calibrations. ❖ Safety and training meetings.
❖ MC Lite meter reading routes for Hanover & St. Michael. ❖ Regularly scheduled operations & maintenance meetings.
❖ Routine daily rounds, inspections, and security checks
of the water treatment plant.
❖ Routine weekly off-site facilities inspections and security
checks. ❖ Regular backwashing of filters, reclaiming and pumping
of backwash sludge.
❖ Monthly performance inspections of emergency generators.
❖ Monitoring & regulating access to the water towers for
telecommunications companies to make repairs &
upgrades.
Major Activities
Uncommon Operations and Major Corrective Maintenance: ❖ Annual transfer switch maintenance with Kodiak ❖ Completed rover inspections of the water towers ❖ Started ASR recovery
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Safety & Training
Each month our staff performs inspections of all safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, chemical showers, and
emergency lighting. We also have safety meetings during the month that consist of both routine and non-routine topics.
Call-Outs (After-Hours Emergency Calls) ❖ None in August
Regulatory Communications
Our monthly regulatory communications were completed satisfactorily and on-time. These were: ❖ The monthly fluoridation report to the MDH ❖ The monthly bacteriological test results to the MDH ❖ The monthly injection/recovery report to the EPA
Major Client / Public Relations Issues ❖ None in August
Distribution System Statistics
Total Hanover St Michael Joint
Powers Comments
Locates (GSOC)
559
118
434
7 Gopher State One Call, Tickets Received
Hydrants Flushed 0 0 0 0 Spring/Fall (Joint Powers Are Albertville)
Customer Service Visits
18
4 14 0
Including water quality issues (Albertville), water
usage issues, curb stops on/off,water main
operations, special locates (not through GSOC) &
misc. issues.
Inspections 31 3 28 NA
Meter/ERT Issues/Repairs 54 11 43 NA These include out-of bounds read checks, leaking
meters, bad ERTs/replacements, wiring issues,
missed reads, monthly meter reading, etc.
Maintenance Work Orders 38 1 0 37 These include issues/repairs & regular
maintenance for the dist. systems & JP facilities.
Finals 37 6 31 N/A
YTD Reconcilable Limit Budget
Budget Expenses Balance
LIM $ 356,000 $ 173,655 $ 182,345
Final reconciliation will occur after year-end finances have been processed.*No updates on Actual available at time of report.
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Appendices
Monthly Fluoride Report, Monthly Bacteriological Report, Monthly ASR EPA Report
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TO : Joint Powers Water Board
FROM : John Seifert
DATE : September 19, 2025
SUBJECT : Well 6 Mag Meter
BACKGROUND
The existing magnetic flow meter at Well #6 has been evaluated by our maintenance and operations
staff and determined to have reached its end of useful life. Our technical team conducted a
comprehensive assessment that included:
● Field inspection by certified technicians revealing significant wear and deterioration of key
components
● Performance testing showing measurement accuracy has degraded beyond acceptable
tolerances
● Consultation with equipment manufacturer confirming the unit has exceeded its
recommended service life
The assessment concluded that continued operation of the current meter poses risks to accurate
flow measurement, water quality monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Our staff has verified that
repair costs would exceed 50% of replacement value, making replacement the most cost-effective
solution.
This staff evaluation supports the immediate need for replacement to maintain reliable water
production monitoring and ensure continued compliance with all applicable regulations and
operational standards.
Recommended Motion:
Motion to approve the purchase and installation of a 12" magnetic flow meter for Well #6 at an
estimated cost of $2,884.24, with authorization for the Operations Manager to proceed with vendor
selection and scheduling of installation
MEMO
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Budgetary
Information
Endress+Hauser Inc. Regional Centers: Remit To:
Toll Free - 888-ENDRESS East - Chalfont, PA 18914 ENDRESS+HAUSER -DEPT 78795
FAX - 317-535-8498 Gulfcoast - Pearland, TX 77047 P.O. Box 78000
www.us.endress.com Midwest - Greenwood, IN 46143 DETROIT, MI 48278-0795
West - Pearland, TX 77047
DUSTIN CARLSON
VEOLIA WATER
11100 50TH ST NE
ALBERTVILLE MN 55301-7900
2061347056Number
09/02/25Dated
09/30/25Valid to
VEOLIA CONTRACT EUR
JUL24Project
46136553Customer No.
Miller Mechanical -
Brandon LeeExternal Sales
blee@mmsinconline.com
Miller Mechanical -
SalesInside Sales
515-243-4287Telephone
mms@mmsinconline.com
Budgetary W400 PromagsYour Reference
09/02/25Dated
Issue PO to:
Endress+Hauser c/o Miller Mechanical
2350 Endress Place
Greenwood, IN 46143
Summary
Item Qty Product Delivery time Net value (USD)
10 1 PC Promag W 400, 5W4C3H, DN300 12"2,884.24
5W4C3H-25682/0
(5W4C3H-AAELHA0DHA1K0A+L5)
27 wrk.day(s)
2,884.24*
Unit price
*Does not included taxes or freight charges
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Budgetary Information
2061347056
Version
VEOLIA WATER
11100 50TH ST NE
ALBERTVILLE MN 55301-7900
Ship-To
Net 60 DaysPayment term
Delivery conditions DDP Delivered duty paid CUSTOMER SITE - Incoterms® 2020
12 months after deliveryWarranty
The mentioned delivery times are calculated in working days and are based on
partial, standard delivery service.
If you wish complete delivery, please contact your sales representative.
Delivery time
The attached budget estimate is an initial projection of cost based on preliminary observations,
quantities, general instrument requirements, and the scope of supply discussed. The budget estimate is
based on known conditions and the described general scope of supply. Accordingly, deviations are to be
expected. On your request, we would kindly provide you a detailed quotation in due time as soon as all
needed information is available.
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Budgetary Information
2061347056
Version
Details Dated 09/02/25
Item Qty Product
10 1 PC Promag W 400, 5W4C3H, DN300 12"
5W4C3H-25682/0
(5W4C3H-AAELHA0DHA1K0A+L5)
EDI-Orderref.:2061347056-0010
Electromagnetic flowmeter
Inline version.
Application: Ideal for water measurement
e.g. drinking water, utility water
and industrial/municipal wastewater.
International drinking water approvals.
Installation length: DVGW/ISO conform.
Corrosion-resistant transmitter version.
Same housing for compact/remote version.
:: Versatile standard flowmeter
for the water and wastewater industry
:: Reliable measurement at constant
accuracy with 0 x DN inlet run and
no pressure loss (optional).
Unit price
Delivery time 27 wrk.day(s)
Order code description
AA Approval: Non-hazardous area
E Design: Fixed flange
L Power Supply: AC 100...240V, AC/DC 24V
H Output; Input: 4-20mA HART, pulse/freq., switch
output
A Housing: Compact, alu, coated
0 Cable, Remote Version: Not used
D Electrical Connection: Thread NPT1/2
H Liner: Hard rubber
A1K Process Connection: Cl.150, carbon steel, flange
ASME B16.5
0 Electrodes: 1.4435/316L
A Flow Calibration: 0.5%
L5 >>Additional Approval: NSF 61 drinking + warm
water approval
Details
Format display 1 value, max. size
Value 1 display Volume flow
Value 2 display None
Value 3 display None
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Budgetary Information
2061347056
Version
Item Qty Product
Value 4 display None
Display damping 0.00000 s
Totalizer 1
Unit USgal
Operating mode totalizer Net flow total
Failure mode Stop
Totalizer 2
Unit USgal
Operating mode totalizer Net flow total
Failure mode Stop
Totalizer 3
Unit USgal
Operating mode totalizer Net flow total
Failure mode Stop
Curr. output 1 Volume flow
Current span 4...20 mA US
Value 0/4 mA 0.00000 USgal/min
Value 20 mA 2,400.00000 USgal/min
Failsafe mode current
output
Max.
Damping output 1 1.00000 s
Operating mode Pulse
Assign pulse output Volume flow
Pulse value (per pulse)25.00000 USgal
Pulse width 100.000 ms
Failsafe mode pulse
output
No pulses
Net weight: 178.87 pound
USCountry of origin US
Country of
dispatch 9026102040HS-Code
US: Subject to US Export Administration Regulations - EAR99
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2061347056
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TO : Joint Powers Water Board
FROM : John Seifert
DATE : September 19, 2025
SUBJECT : GSR Bid Award and Change Order #1
BACKGROUND
The Joint Powers Water Board authorized advertisement for bids on the 5 million gallon ground
storage reservoir (GSR) project. Originally identified in the adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
as a 3 MG GSR, the project scope was increased to 5 MG following scoping and design evaluation.
Bids were opened on August 7, 2025. DN Tanks submitted the low responsible bid of $9,373,723.82,
which exceeded the engineer's estimate by approximately 10% ($922,867). The Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) reviewed the bids on August 11, 2025, and recommended exploring value
engineering options.
At the August meeting, the Board tabled the item and directed staff to work with the low bidder to
identify value engineering opportunities to align costs with the original CIP budget. Per general
conditions, the Board has until October 7, 2025, to award or reject bids.
VALUE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
Staff met with Engineer Larson and DN Tanks representatives to evaluate four potential value
engineering items. Two items have been recommended for acceptance as Change Order #1.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends Board approval of the attached Proposed Award Memo from Engineer Larson and
Change Order #1, which will reduce the contract amount for the 5.0 Million Gallon GSR to
$8,935,206.82
Recommended Motion:
Motion to Award Joint Powers Water Board project for 5.0 MG Ground Storage Reservoir to DN
Tanks and Accept Change Order #1 as presented.
MEMO
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Engineers | Architects | Planners | Scientists
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 3535 Vadnais Center Drive, St. Paul, MN 55110-3507
651.490.2000 | 800.325.2055 | 888.908.8166 fax | sehinc.com
SEH is 100% employee-owned | Affirmative Action–Equal Opportunity Employer
September 19, 2025 RE: Ground Storage Reservoir and Pump
Station Improvements
Joint Powers Water Board
SEH No. JPAHS 182942
Joint Powers Water Board
1100 50th St NE
Albertville, MN 55301
Dear Board Members:
On August 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., two bids were received for the above-referenced project. The low bid
received was submitted by DN Tanks, LLC, of Wakefield, MA, in the amount of $9,373,723.82.
Contractor Total Bid Alternate
DN Tanks, LLC $9,373,723.82 $1,000,000
Preload, LLC $9,552,000.00 $1,000,000
Engineer's Estimate ($8,450,856.26)
In reliance on our experience with DN Tanks, LLC and information provided by the contractor, we have
determined that 1) they have a sufficient understanding of the project and equipment to perform the
construction for which it is bid; and 2) according to their bonding agent they presently have the financial
ability to complete the project bid. SEH makes no representation or warranty as to the actual financial
viability of the contractor or its ability to complete its work.
After the bid opening, Veolia and SEH staff worked with DN Tanks to identify Value Engineering (VE)
items to reduce the cost of the project while maintaining its core features. Two items were identified;
including changing the tank mixing system from Tideflex check valve mixing to a Gridbee mixer and
moving the tank hatch. DN Tanks offered a deduct of $438,517.00 which we recommend the Board
accepts. An executed change order to reflect the VE items is attached.
Accordingly, we recommend the project be awarded to DN Tanks, LLC in the amount of $9,373,723.82
and that Change Order No. 1 for a deduct of $438.517.00 be authorized. This results in a total contract
value of $8,935,206.82.
Sincerely,
Chris Larson, PE
Project Manager
Attachments: Bid Tab, Change Order No. 1
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TABULATION OF BIDSGround Storage Reservoir and Pump Station ImprovementsEngineer's EstimateDN Tanks, LLC Preload, LLCAlbertville, MN11 Teal Road 4000 Tower RoadSEH No.: JPAHS 182942Wakefield, MA 1880 Louisville, KY 40219Bid Date: August 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.Item No. Item UnitEst. Quantity Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total PriceGRADING & REMOVALS1 MOBILIZATION LS 1 $969,904.26 $969,904.26 $342,600.00 $342,600.00 $1,235,000.00 $1,235,000.002 CLEARING ACRE 1.92 $6,000.00 $11,520.00 $8,916.00 $17,118.72 $5,500.00 $10,560.003 GRUBBING ACRE 1.92 $6,000.00 $11,520.00 $4,310.00 $8,275.20 $5,000.00 $9,600.004 SAWING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT (FULL DEPTH) LIN FT 55 $5.00 $275.00 $5.00 $275.00 $25.00 $1,375.005 COMMON EMBANKMENT (CV) CU YD 5,000 $10.00 $50,000.00 $7.50 $37,500.00 $2.50 $12,500.006 COMMON EXCAVATION (P) CU YD 5,000 $10.00$50,000.00 $12.00 $60,000.00 $58.00 $290,000.007 SUBGRADE EXCAVATION (EV) CU YD 150 $20.00$3,000.00 $9.00 $1,350.00 $7.00 $1,050.008 AGGREGATE BASE (CV) CLASS 5 CU YD 334 $35.00$11,690.00 $75.00 $25,050.00 $67.00 $22,378.009 AGGREGATE SURFACING (CV) CLASS 5 CU YD 140$35.00 $4,900.00 $75.00 $10,500.00 $60.00 $8,400.0010 SELECT GRANULAR BORROW (CV) CU YD 165 $25.00 $4,125.00 $38.00 $6,270.00 $37.00 $6,105.0011 SUBGRADE PREPARATION STATION 5 $300.00 $1,500.00 $446.00 $2,230.00 $370.00 $1,850.0012 GEOGRID TYPE II SQ YD2,860 $4.00 $11,440.00 $3.90 $11,154.00 $3.50 $10,010.0013 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE TON 109$105.00 $11,445.00 $219.00 $23,871.00 $225.00 $24,525.0014 TYPE SP 12.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE TON 109$105.00 $11,445.00 $229.00 $24,961.00 $165.00 $17,985.0015 BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COAT GAL 61 $2.00 $122.00 $15.00 $915.00 $11.00 $671.0016 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN B618 LIN FT 465 $28.00 $13,020.00 $60.00 $27,900.00 $51.00 $23,715.0017 18" RC PIPE CULVERT CLASS III LIN FT 120 $100.00$12,000.00 $105.00 $12,600.00 $116.00 $13,920.0018 15" RC PIPE CULVERT CLASS III LIN FT 79 $70.00$5,530.00 $97.00 $7,663.00 $115.00 $9,085.0019 18" RC FLARED END SECTION W/ TRASH GUARD EACH 1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $3,240.00 $3,240.00 $3,900.00 $3,900.0020 15" RC FLARED END SECTION W/ TRASH GUARD EACH 1 $1,300.00 $1,300.00 $3,002.00 $3,002.00 $3,800.00 $3,800.0021 CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DES H EACH 1 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $4,822.00 $4,822.00 $5,200.00 $5,200.0022 CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DES 48-4020 EACH 2 $5,500.00 $11,000.00 $6,538.00 $13,076.00 $6,900.00 $13,800.0023 8" CONCRETE PAVEMENT - REINFORCEDSQ YD374 $130.00 $48,620.00 $246.00 $92,004.00 $230.00 $86,020.0024 LANDSCAPING ROCKCU YD 50 $110.00 $5,500.00 $207.00 $10,350.00 $200.00 $10,000.0025 RANDOM RIP RAP, CLASS IIICU YD 54 $100.00 $5,400.00 $289.00 $15,606.00 $200.00 $10,800.0026 SILT FENCE TYPE MSLF1,340 $7.00 $9,380.00 $3.00 $4,020.00 $3.50 $4,690.0027 LANDSCAPING- 4-FT TALL CONIFEROUS TREE EACH 55 $500.00 $27,500.00 $446.00 $24,530.00 $750.00 $41,250.0028 ROLLED EROSION PREVENTION CAT 20SQ YD 2,500 $3.50 $8,750.00 $2.00 $5,000.00 $2.50 $6,250.0029 TURF ESTABLISHMENTACRE 1.55 $25,000.00 $38,750.00 $24,518.00 $38,002.90 $23,000.00 $35,650.00$8,450,856.26$9,373,723.82$9,552,000.00Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.Page 1 of 226 of 35
TABULATION OF BIDSGround Storage Reservoir and Pump Station ImprovementsEngineer's EstimateDN Tanks, LLC Preload, LLCAlbertville, MN11 Teal Road 4000 Tower RoadSEH No.: JPAHS 182942Wakefield, MA 1880 Louisville, KY 40219Bid Date: August 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.Item No. Item UnitEst. Quantity Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price Unit Price Total Price$8,450,856.26 $9,373,723.82 $9,552,000.00WATER MAIN30 CONNECT TO EXISTING WATERMAINEACH4 $2,200.00 $8,800.00 $19,317.00 $77,268.00 $5,500.00 $22,000.0031 HYDRANTEACH1 $7,000.00 $7,000.00 $12,311.00 $12,311.00 $9,000.00 $9,000.0032 20" PVC WATERMAINLIN FT 889 $250.00 $222,250.00 $332.00 $295,148.00 $150.00 $133,350.0033 16” PVC WATERMAINLIN FT 72 $200.00 $14,400.00 $164.00 $11,808.00 $130.00 $9,360.0034 6” PVC WATERMAINLIN FT5 $60.00$300.00 $180.00$900.00 $215.00 $1,075.0035 16” DIP SLEEVEEACH2 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $5,454.00 $10,908.00 $4,000.00 $8,000.0036 6” GATE VALVE AND BOXEACH1 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $4,287.00 $4,287.00 $3,800.00 $3,800.0037 WATERMAIN FITTINGSPOUND 5,449 $30.00 $163,470.00 $44.00 $239,756.00 $23.00 $125,327.00ELECTRICAL38 CONTROL PANEL & PADEACH1 $400,000.00 $400,000.00 $778,604.00 $778,604.00 $492,000.00 $492,000.0039 ATS AND GENERATOR INSTALLATIONEACH1 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $4,161.00 $4,161.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.0040 SITE CIRCUITRYEACH1 $150,000.00 $150,000.00 $43,240.00 $43,240.00 $105,000.00 $105,000.0041 SITE LIGHTINGEACH1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $6,390.00 $6,390.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.0042 FIBER CONNECTION TO EXIST SCADA PANEL EACH1 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $9,659.00 $9,659.00 $17,000.00 $17,000.00WATER STORAGE TANK43 METER AND VALVE MANHOLESLS1 $350,000.00 $350,000.00 $767,014.00 $767,014.00 $513,000.00 $513,000.0044 BOOSTER PUMP STATION - ALL PUMPS AND LS1 $510,000.00 $510,000.00 $773,403.00 $773,403.00 $700,000.00 $700,000.0045 ALL REQUIRED TESTING SERVICESLS1 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $35,781.00 $35,781.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.0046 NEW 5 MG D110 WATER STORAGE TANK, LS1 $5,100,000.00 $5,100,000.00 $5,449,200.00 $5,449,200.00 $5,386,999.00 $5,386,999.0047 LUMP SUM FOR CASH ALLOWANCEAllowance1 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00TOTAL BASE BID PRICEALTERNATE 248 CHANGE SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION DATE TO LS1 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00$8,450,856.26$9,373,723.82$9,552,000.00Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.Page 2 of 227 of 35
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TO : Joint Powers Water Board
FROM : John Seifert
DATE : September 19, 2025
SUBJECT : Draft 2026 JPWB Budget and Fee Schedule
BACKGROUND
Annually the Joint Powers Water Board adopts an annual budget to facilitate the next year's utility
operations with adjustments to address the efficient operation of the utility. The attached Draft
Budget amounts look to capture the accurate trend in expenses and increases to several operational
line items such as increase in electricity and chemical costs, the two large items in the JPWB budget.
Additionally the accompanying Draft 2026 Fee Schedule is attached. The previously supplied
updated long range planning document from JPWB finance consultant ABDO, recommends the same
increase as 2026 of 1.5% to the cost of finished water to the member Cities. The JPWB also directed
a 5 step increase to the connection charges to the system in the form of WAC fees. This year is step 3
of the approved 5 step program.
Staff Recommendation
The draft attached budget is to allow staff to highlight the expected changes and for discussion by
the board to request any additional information if needed. Pending discussion and direction by the
JPWB, staff will bring back the budget to the October meeting to present a final budget and fee
schedule.
Recommended Motion:
Discussion only
MEMO
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2026 Fee Schedule - JPWB DRAFT 9/18/2025 17:12:12
Joint Powers Water Board
FEE SCHEDULE
2026 PROPOSED DRAFT
Description 2025 2026 CommentsFeeFee
$2,541 $2,795 Based on Final Rate Study & Long
Range Planning ModelSupply Connection Fee (WAC)
Water Rate: Residential
1.5% Increase Proposed
Base Fee:
Supply $5.00 $5.50
Commodity Rate (per 1,000 gallons)
0-3500 gallons $2.31 $2.35
3501-6500 gallons $2.61 $2.65
6500-11500 gallons $2.84 $2.88
11500-16500 gallons $3.15 $3.19
Over 16500 gallons $3.69 $3.75
Water Rate: Commercial
CHANGES PROPOSEDBase Fee:$5.00 $5.50
Commodity Rate, per 1,000 gallons
Equal to Avg. Tier Rate>0 gallons $2.62 $2.88
(Member City Suggested Fees)
1.5% Increase Proposed
(Member City Suggested Fees)
3/4 inch meter $4.90 $4.98
1 inch meter $7.86 $7.97
1.5 inch meter $14.71 $14.93
2 inch meter $58.91 $59.79
2.5 inch meter $90.82 $92.18
3 inch meter $122.75 $124.60
4 inch meter $136.61 $138.66
6 inch meter $172.81 $175.41
8 inch meter $190.12 $192.97
Water Rate: Irrigation Only
CHANGES PROPOSEDBase Fee:$5.00 $5.50
Commodity Rate, per 1,000 gallons
Equal to top residential tier>0 gallons $3.69 $3.75
(Member City Suggested Fees)
1.5% Increase Proposed
(Member City Suggested Fees)
3/4 inch meter $4.90 $4.98
1 inch meter $7.86 $7.97
1.5 inch meter $14.71 $14.93
2 inch meter $58.91 $59.79
2.5 inch meter $90.82 $92.18
3 inch meter $122.75 $124.60
>3 inch meter Board analysis Board analysis
State - MDH Testing Fee $9.72 per year ($0.81 / Month)$15.22 per year ($1.27 / Month)MDH - Price increased to all Cities
Per Copy Fee $0.26 $0.26
No Change ProposedData on CD $5.15 $5.15
Staff time to format/develop reports $30.00/hr (billed to 0.25 hrs)$30.00/hr (billed to 0.25 hrs)
Plan Review and construction inspection escrow $2,000 $2,000 No Change Proposed
Telcom Application $500 $750 CHANGES PROPOSED
Joint Powers Wireless Telecom Reviews At cost At cost No Change Proposed
$77.25 $77.25
CHANGES PROPOSEDHydrant Use Deposit $2,250.00 (large set-up)$2,300.00 (large set-up)
$721 (garden hose set-up)$1,000.00 (garden hose set-up)
Water Salesman/hydrant use rate $5.00 per 1,000 gallons $5.50 per 1,000 gallons CHANGES PROPOSED
JP Standard Specifications $25.75 $25.75 No Change Proposed
Unauthorized Hydrant Use $1,000 $1,000 No Change Proposed
Chairman Stipend (annual)$300 $300 No Change Proposed
Sprinkling Violations WARNING (1st violation)WARNING (1st violation)
No Change Proposed$75 (2nd violation)$75 (2nd violation)
$100 (each add'l violation)$100 (each add'l violation)
Certification to Taxes County fees PLUS County fees PLUS
CHANGES PROPOSED$10.00 per acct. and 18%$30.00 per acct. and 24%
Late Fees on Water Bills 18% annually (1.5% per Month) 24 % annually (2.0% per Month)
CHANGES PROPOSEDw/ $5.15 min. PER with a $3.00 minimum every 30 days.
Quarter
Assessment Search $25)$25)No Change Proposed
NSF Fee $35)$35)No Change Proposed
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Budget - 2025 JPWB Board Meeting
2025 2026 Account Description Budget Budget
FUND 101 GENERAL FUND E 101-40000-700 Advertising $200.00 $200.00 E 101-40000-702 License/Fees $375.00 $1,000.00 E 101-40000-704 Bank Charges $500.00 $500.00 E 101-40000-712 Contract Maintenance $1,277,438.00 $1,309,399.00 E 101-40000-730 Insurance $32,000.00 $32,000.00 E 101-40000-734 Meeting Allowance $300.00 $300.00 E 101-40000-748 Office Supplies $500.00 $0.00
E 101-40000-749 Credit Card Fees $32,000.00 $35,000.00 E 101-40000-752 Audit Fees $26,500.00 $30,000.00 E 101-40000-754 GIS Engineer fees $7,500.00 $5,000.00 E 101-40000-756 General Engineering Fees $24,000.00 $24,000.00 E 101-40000-758 Legal Fees $1,000.00 $0.00 E 101-40000-759 ASR-Misc $4,000.00 $4,000.00 E 101-40000-770 System Maintenance $30,000.00 $30,000.00 E 101-40000-771 Well Maintenance $100,000.00 $125,000.00 E 101-40000-772 System Repairs $35,000.00 $25,000.00 E 101-40000-773 Facility Mgmt $25,000.00 $25,000.00 E 101-40000-774 Utilities $340,000.00 $340,000.00 E 101-40000-785 DNR Water Usage $24,000.00 $24,000.00 E 101-40000-795 Misc Expense $1,500.00 $1,000.00 E 101-40000-796 EDA/RR Fees $1,100.00 $0.00
FUND 101 GENERAL FUND $1,962,913.00 $2,011,399.00
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Conditions:
Pursuant to §309(h) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §309(h), this license is subject to the
following conditions: This license shall not vest in the licensee any right to operate the station nor any right in the use of the
frequencies designated in the license beyond the term thereof nor in any other manner than authorized herein. Neither the
license nor the right granted thereunder shall be assigned or otherwise transferred in violation of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. § 310(d). This license is subject in terms to the right of use or control conferred by §706 of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. §606.
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LICENSEE:
ATTN: GENERAL MANAGER
JOINT POWERS WATER BOARD
11100 50TH STREET NE #7900
ALBERTVILLE, MN 55301
JOINT POWERS WATER BOARD
STATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Grant Date
09-17-2025
Effective Date
09-17-2025
Expiration Date
09-17-2035
Print Date
09-18-2025
FCC Registration Number (FRN): 0037349024
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION
Federal Communications Commission
RSAA0804250766
Radio Service
Regulatory Status
IG - Industrial/Business Pool, Conventional
PMRS
Frequency Coordination Number
Call Sign
WSKC647
File Number
0011703938
Fixed Location Address or Mobile Area of Operation
Loc. 1 Address: TERRACE TOWER, 101 TERRACE ROAD
City: ALBERTVILLE County: WRIGHT State: MN
Lat (NAD83): 45-13-10.0 N Long (NAD83): 093-39-44.9 W ASR No.: Ground Elev: 309.0
Loc. 2 Area of operation
Operating within a 13.0 km radius around fixed location 1
Loc. 3 Address: MILL POND LS, RIVER ROAD & MILLPOND TRAIL
City: HANOVER County: WRIGHT State: MN
Lat (NAD83): 45-09-16.3 N Long (NAD83): 093-39-44.7 W ASR No.: Ground Elev: 275.0
Loc. 4 Address: HALSEY LS, 158 SALSEY AVENUE SE
City: ALBERTVILLE County: WRIGHT State: MN
Lat (NAD83): 45-08-57.9 N Long (NAD83): 093-44-33.9 W ASR No.: Ground Elev: 306.0
Loc
No.
Frequencies
(MHz)
Sta.
Cls.
No.
Units
No.
Pagers
Emission
Designator
Output
Power
(watts)
ERP
(watts)
Ant.
Ht./Tp
meters
Ant.
AAT
meters
Construct
Deadline
Date
Ant
No.
Antennas
000452.43750000 FXO 1 11K3F1D 5.000 20.000 39.0 61.1 09-17-202611
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copy was generated. In cases where FCC rules require the presentation, posting, or display of an FCC license, this document may not be used in
place of an official FCC license.
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No.
Frequencies
(MHz)
Sta.
Cls.
No.
Units
No.
Pagers
Emission
Designator
Output
Power
(watts)
ERP
(watts)
Ant.
Ht./Tp
meters
Ant.
AAT
meters
Construct
Deadline
Date
Ant
No.
Antennas
000457.43750000 FXO 1 11K3F1D 5.000 20.000 39.0 61.1 09-17-202611
000452.43750000 MO 25 11K3F1D 5.000 5.000 09-17-202612
000457.43750000 MO 25 11K3F1D 5.000 5.000 09-17-202612
000452.43750000 FXO 1 11K3F1D 5.000 20.000 18.0 1.5 09-17-202613
000457.43750000 FXO 1 11K3F1D 5.000 20.000 18.0 1.5 09-17-202613
000452.43750000 FXO 1 11K3F1D 5.000 20.000 13.0 24.6 09-17-202614
000457.43750000 FXO 1 11K3F1D 5.000 20.000 13.0 24.6 09-17-202614
Control Points
Control Pt. No. 1
Address: 11100 50TH STREET NE #7900
City: ALBERTVILLE County: WRIGHT State: MN Telephone Number: (763)497-3611
Associated Call Signs
<NA>
Waivers/Conditions:
NONE
Licensee Name: JOINT POWERS WATER BOARD
Call Sign: WSKC647 File Number: 0011703938 Print Date: 09-18-2025
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