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Metro Flood Diversion Authority—January 26, 2017 3 6. OTHER BUSINESS Mark Nisbet from the Chamber of Commerce Business Leaders Task Force said the Diversion project is a top priority of the task force and business leaders appreciate the efforts of the Diversion Board. He said the chamber will host a meeting with state legislators in Bismarck on Thursday, February 9th and invited board members to attend. 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION North Dakota state law allows the board to meet in private session to consult with legal counsel. MOTION, passed Mr. Piepkorn moved and Mr. Grindberg seconded that the Metro Flood Diversion Authority meet in executive session pursuant to N.D.C.C. §44-04-19 through §44-04-19.2 for the purpose of attorney client consultation and update regarding matters arising out of or related to the on-going litigation matter of the Richland/Wilkin County Joint Powers Authority v. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Oxbow as intervenors and to receive legal advice regarding the Minnesota DNR’s decision to deny the Dam Safety and Public Waters Work Permit Application submitted by the Metro Flood Diversion Authority. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Diversion Authority board members, key administrative and engineering staff, and Attorney John Shockley moved to the River Room at 3:56 PM. Also present via conference call were Mr. Vanyo, Mr. Paulsen, and Attorney Robert Cattanach from Dorsey & Whitney, LLP. The executive session ended at 4:31 PM, and the meeting was re-opened to the public. 8. NEXT MEETING DATE The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, February 9th. However, this is subject to change as the Chamber of Commerce invited board members to attend a meeting with North Dakota legislators in Bismarck on February 9th. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION, passed On motion by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Peterson, and all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 4:32 PM. Minutes prepared by Heather Worden, Cass County Administrative Assistant