Golden Valley – From 23rd Avenue N. to Duluth Street
Scheduled Start Date: March 28, 2022
- If you contact CenterPoint Energy for any questions, please reference the project’s name or number 100660774.
What will CenterPoint Energy do?
From Monday, March 28 into summer 2022, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractors will work in Golden Valley along the following streets:- 23rd Avenue N. and Duluth Street from Aquila to Wisconsin Avenues N.
- Aquila and Zealand Avenues N. from 23rd Avenue N. to Duluth Street
- Winnetka Heights Drive from Zealand to Xylon Avenues N.
- Wisconsin Avenue N. from Westbend Road to Duluth Street
- Westbend Road from Zealand to Wisconsin Avenues N.
While Michels Corporation will replace the natural gas mains, connect the natural gas service lines to the new mains, move any inside meters outside, and remove the existing natural gas mains, Q3 Contracting will restore the areas affected by Michels Corporation's work outside the limits of the City of Golden Valley’s
Pavement Management Program. During this time, lane shifts will occur. Parking may be restricted on the side of the street where the crews are working.
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What is CenterPoint Energy’s COVID-19 protocol?
The construction crews and personnel will continue to use the
Covid-19 Customer Permission Flyer, which requests customer permission prior to entering homes. Personnel, contractors and CenterPoint Energy employees will continue to practice CDC guidelines regarding social distancing, sanitary practices and wearing face masks when entering customer homes.
What if I have an inside gas meter?
The customer will receive a CenterPoint Energy postcard in the mail typically within one or two weeks prior to the day when the Michels Corporation crews will perform the work. The crews will have CenterPoint Energy-authorized photo IDs stating that they are employees of Michels Corporation.
After the customer receives the postcard, the foreman will arrive at the customer’s house to schedule an appointment that typically meets with the customer’s schedule. If the customer isn’t home when they arrive, they will leave a door tag with their contact information to schedule an appointment with them.
Customers are advised to set aside a two- to four-hour time frame for the inside-to-outside gas meter move. They are also advised to mark their privately-installed utilities such as dog fences or sprinklers. Marking can be accomplished with tools such as spray paint or utility flags. The foreman will access the natural gas meter inside the house, move the meter outside, and relight the natural gas appliance pilot lights after the new meter has been relocated.
Customers with outside meters will be notified prior to the replacement or connection of the service lines to the new mains. Areas affected by our work will be restored to their original condition.
What should I expect during restoration?
On the soft surfaces such as boulevards and lawns, various erosion control measures keep the restored area moist, hold seed in the soil, and enhance seed germination. If an erosion blanket is needed it is secured in place with staples. The mesh is a wood fiber that will completely degrade. Prior to mowing the restored area, remove any loose staples that secured the blanket. For photo examples, please visit our
Restoration Practices page.
