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Metro Flood Diversion Authority—August 24, 2017 2 for the Diversion inlet control structure; Wild Rice control structure final technical plans and specs for sponsor review by December 1st; final preliminary engineering report and real estate <br />drawings on southern embankment design due November 30th; plans and specs finalized in June 2017 for the Wild Rice Dam removal mitigation project with a contract award in FY2018 if the Wild Rice control structure is funded; and cultural mitigation investigation of sites along the <br />Diversion channel in October. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE/LEGAL UPDATE Michael Redlinger, Assistant Fargo City Administrator, provided an update on the second interview for the Executive Director position, which is scheduled with Jay Neider on Monday, August 28, 2017, beginning with a box lunch at 11:30 AM followed by the interview from noon to 2:00 PM. He said depending on the direction of the board, a special meeting may be needed to consider an employment agreement. 7. PUBLIC OUTREACH UPDATE <br />Committee report The Public Outreach Committee met on August 23rd. Mr. Olson said the committee discussed how to respond to misinformation regarding the project. The Business Leaders Task Force was asked to explore different options to help with this issue. Mr. Olson also asked board members <br />to consider submitting editorial pieces to educate and provide correct information to the public regarding the project. He envisions when an Executive Director is hired, the person will take the lead to build trust and respect from the community and provide information to the public with <br />assistance from staff. 8. LAND MANAGEMENT UPDATE <br />The Land Management Committee met on August 23rd. Mrs. Scherling said the committee reviewed flowage easement RFQs; Corps of Engineers right-of-entry request for southern embankment features located in Minnesota; Corps of Engineers right-of-way request for the Wild Rice control structure; mitigation projects; and cultural mitigation efforts. <br /> <br />Land Acquisition Status Report Eric Dodds from AE2S referred to the map showing the status of property acquisitions. Mr. Campbell discussed the need for soil borings on the Minnesota side for the southern embankment. He said the Cass County Joint Water Resource District handled right-of-entry and associated tasks on the North Dakota side; but it has not been formally established how this will be completed in Minnesota. He and Mayor Williams will work with attorneys to determine how <br />this task will be handled to ensure work moves forward on the southern embankment. Mr. Olson asked about the timeline to complete the flowage easement valuation study. Mr. Dodds said RFQs are due from firms by September 7th, and he estimates the study will take about a year to complete. 9. FINANCE UPDATE <br />Committee report The Finance Committee met on August 23rd. Mr. Grindberg reviewed the financial report and <br />said the Diversion Authority has $78 million in cash on hand. <br />MOTION, passed Mr. Grindberg moved and Mr. Campbell seconded to receive and file the monthly financial report. Motion carried.