11/18/2021

A crew from Michels Corporation, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, finished the project’s natural gas work. This includes replacing the main, connecting the service lines to the new main, and moving any inside meters outside.


A crew from Q3 Contracting, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, will put down winter erosion control on the soft surfaces affected by construction. On any excavations in boulevards and lawns, they will backfill with dirt and place netting over these areas. In spring 2022, they will return with black dirt and seed. The crews have permanently restored the hard surfaces.


We appreciate your patience as we upgrade our natural gas lines, ensuring system reliability for years to come.

10/26/2021

A crew from Michels Corporation, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, plans to finish the project’s natural gas work by Thursday, November 4. This includes connecting the natural gas service lines to the new mains. Q3 Contracting will follow to restore the areas affected by Michels Corporation’s work.

10/5/2021

A crew from Michels Corporation, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, has been connecting the natural gas service lines to the new mains on Broadway Avenue N., working toward Ridgeview Drive E. They also worked on a few service lines on Far Hill Road and Far Hill Court.

10/1/2021

A crew from Michels Corporation, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, began connecting the project's natural gas service lines to the new mains. See below for more information on gas meter work and CenterPoint Energy’s COVID-19 protocol.

9/20/2021

A crew from Michels Corporation, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, replaced the natural gas mains on Ridgeview Drive, Ridgeview Lane E., and Margaret Circle. This week they are finishing the main replacements on Far Hill Road and Far Hill Court.

9/8/2021

Crews from Michels Corporation, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, began replacing the project’s natural gas mains. In the weeks of September 6 and 13, they are beginning on Ridgeview Drive E. from Ferndale Road N. heading south on Ridgeview Drive E. During this time, lane or parking closures may occur.

What will CenterPoint Energy do?

Beginning after Labor Day and lasting into fall 2021, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractors will work in Wayzata along the following streets: Ridgeview Drive from Ferndale Road N. to Broadway Avenue N.; Broadway Avenue N. at Ridgeview Drive E.; and Margaret Circle, Far Hill Road, and Far Hill Court. While Michels Corporation will replace the natural gas mains, connect the natural gas service lines to the new mains, and move any inside residential meters outside, Q3 Contracting will restore the areas affected by Michels Corporation’s work. During this time, lane or parking closures may occur.

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 arrives, he will leave a door tag with his contact information to schedule an appointment with him.


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?

Crews from Q3 Contracting, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, will follow to restore the areas affected by Michels Corporation’s work, including hard and soft surfaces. 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.