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Metro Flood Diversion Authority—May 25, 2017 4  Landwehr Construction, Inc. (WP 43E.2F – Oxbow Riverbend Road Home Removals)—demolition and removal of homes in the amount of $234,593.50. MOTION, passed Mr. Grindberg moved and Mrs. Scherling seconded to approve the appropriation of funds for the outlined contract award. Discussion: Mr. Peterson wants to ensure the home removal process goes smoothly and that the Oxbow Mayor and City Council are aware of the contract. The contractor has worked on other home removal projects for the diversion and is familiar with the process. Also, Oxbow is aware of the contract award for the removal of the homes along Riverbend Road. On roll call vote, the motion carried with Mr. Grindberg, Mrs. Scherling, Mr. Mahoney, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Vanyo, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Weyland, Mr. Hendrickson, Mr. Paulsen, Mr. Brodshaug and Mr. Thorstad voting “Yes”; Mr. Piepkorn voting “No”. 9. OTHER BUSINESS Preliminary Agreement with Western Area Power Administration Mr. Richardson said a request was received from Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) for $30,000 to relocate transmission lines. Mr. Shockley said third party agreements will be needed with over 30 companies for transmission facilities located in the project footprint. Utility companies require fees to be paid upfront for engineering and design costs. Mr. Shockley said prior to financial close of the P3 contract, the Diversion Authority is responsible for paying third party agreements. MOTION, passed Mr. Grindberg moved and Mr. Piepkorn seconded to approve a preliminary agreement with Western Area Power Administration at a cost not to exceed $30,000. Discussion: Mr. Peterson asked how the cost was figured. The estimate was provided by their engineers. If the cost is more than this figure, the item will need to be reconsidered by the board. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Oxbow City Park Relocation Bids Mr. Shockley said the board should make a formal motion to reject the bids for the Oxbow City Park relocation project. MOTION, passed Mr. Peterson moved and Mr. Grindberg seconded to reject all bids for the Oxbow City Park relocation project. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 10. NEXT MEETING DATE A special meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, with Major General Donald E. Jackson Jr. and Deputy Assistant Secretary Let Mon Lee to discuss federal funding for the project. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017. 11. ADJOURNMENT MOTION, passed On motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mrs. Scherling, and all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM. Minutes prepared by Heather Worden, Cass County Administrative Assistant