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20 <br /> <br />altering the previously denied project we are stifling our ability to achieve flood protection for the <br />region. <br />One crucial element of this project is what a final operational plan will look like. We are <br />dealing with an unpredictable mother nature and without having an operational structure in place <br />there is an enormous level of unpredictability that exists. Key questions need to be answered and <br />without knowing how these issues will be addressed, it makes it hard to endorse components of a <br />project. Knowing with certainty how the project will be run will allow for better development of <br />mitigation and evolution of proper easement plans. <br />The opportunity to have region wide dialog on the components of the Diversion has been <br />important. We’ve had inclusive, intense conversations to find the best possible alternative. I <br />continue to believe that any project moving forward will be stronger if we continue to include <br />perspectives from all involved. I appreciate the opportunity to have had a seat at this table and I <br />look forward to having further dialog and collaboration. <br /> <br />Joel Paulsen- City Council Member, Moorhead <br />“Information is the resolution of uncertainty” <br />-Claude Shannon, American Mathematician <br />1916-2001 <br />The preceding quote by Mr. Shannon clarifies the mission of the Fargo-Moorhead Area Flood <br />Diversion Task Force. Flood events and the natural weather conditions that create them are by <br />nature uncertain events. At best, our scientific advancements and knowledge have allowed us to <br />somewhat accurately predict the weather only a few days in advance. The purpose of the Task Force <br />was to develop design principles and concept-level engineering solutions to achieve balanced flood <br />risk management for the Fargo-Moorhead region, including up and downstream communities and <br />properties. These concept level engineering solutions were based on an intensive review of <br />information that has been compiled about flooding and flood control in the Red River Valley, with <br />the intent of defining our risk and determining the proper project to deal with that uncertainty. <br /> Governor Dayton and Governor Burgum appointed a group of diverse members with an <br />intent to explore all perspectives related to finding a project that will provide the greatest protection, <br />minimize negative impacts, and is economically feasible. This summary contains a list of Task Force <br />Findings that I believe, when implemented, will meet the objectives of the Task Force, meet the