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Metro Flood Diversion Authority—February 23, 2017 2 Executive Director – Professional Services Agreement Michael Redlinger, Assistant Fargo City Administrator and Co-Executive Director, said a committee made up of him, Darrell Vanyo, John Shockley and Brian Berg reviewed proposals from firms for the recruitment and screening process for the Executive Director position. The committee considered companies with public, private and non-profit experience and recommend hiring CPS HR Consulting, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $26,500. CPS has experience with P3 projects. He said Fox Lawson, salary consultant for Cass County, has agreed to review the job description at a cost of $500. Mr. Grindberg questions what skill set is needed for the position and believes there will be quality candidates found locally. He thinks the Diversion Authority will achieve the same results without hiring a firm. Mr. Strand would be willing to consider hiring a firm if for some reason the Diversion Authority did not receive a pool of experienced candidates through advertising using city and county resources. Mr. Peterson is struggling with the cost since he believes the Diversion Authority will receive a quality pool of local candidates and will also draw interest from people nationally without hiring a firm. Ms. Williams said the position will require special skills considering the size of the project and will need someone with an engineering degree and broad experience. She supports hiring the firm to assist with the process. Mr. Vanyo thanked Mr. Redlinger for his work and said this firm may serve as an avenue to obtain a larger pool of candidates for the Executive Director position. MOTION, passed Mr. Brodshaug moved and Mr. Weyland seconded to approve the professional services agreement with CPS HR Consulting, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $26,500. Discussion: Mr. Brodshaug said this service will act as a supplement to local recruitment channels. Mr. Campbell supports the motion and believes the cost is worthwhile. Mr. Hendrickson believes the cost is a good investment for the Diversion Authority. On roll call vote, the motion carried with Mr. Brodshaug, Mr. Weyland, Mr. Mahoney, Mr. Vanyo, Mr. Steen, Mr. Campbell, Ms. Williams, Mr. Hendrickson, Mr. Paulsen, and Mr. Thorstad voting “Yes”; and Mr. Strand, Mr. Grindberg and Mr. Peterson voting “No”. 6. PUBLIC OUTREACH UPDATE Committee report The Public Outreach Committee met on February 22nd. Rocky Schneider from AE2S provided a handout which includes information on the e-newsletter activity and website traffic. He said the newsletter continues to see steady growth in subscribers. The website has also experienced an increase in views. He said strategy meetings will be held to work on the social media plan. Business Leaders Task Force Mark Nisbet said the chamber hosted “Chamber Day” with the governor and state legislators in Bismarck on Thursday, February 9th. Staff received positive feedback about the event.