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Metro Flood Diversion Authority—April 26, 2018 4 <br />MOTION, withdrawn Mr. Grindberg moved and Mr. Mahoney seconded to approve the Second Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Oxbow and the Metro Flood Diversion Board of Authority as presented, and to approve the Assignment of Master Agreement between the City of Oxbow, Cass County Joint Water Resource District, and Oxbow Golf and Country Club as presented. Discussion: Mr. Olson asked if lots will still be set aside for those who are displaced by the project. Mr. Redlinger said historically, there have not been many people interested in the reserve lots but the matter can be discussed with Oxbow. Mr. Piepkorn said the Diversion Authority provided flood protection for the lots in question and will now pay the City of Oxbow over $2 million and Oxbow will keep sale proceeds from the lots. He said he is not in favor of being involved with the golf course. Mr. Mahoney said the Diversion Authority is already responsible for the obligations in question and this is an opportunity to void some of the previous commitments. Mrs. Scherling said she agrees with Mr. Olson and believes lots should continue to be set aside and opportunities preserved for those displaced by the project as new people will be affected as the project changes. Mr. Grindberg said an updated spreadsheet and documents should be prepared for approval to include the preservation of lots for those displaced by the project. The motion was withdrawn by Mr. Grindberg and Mr. Mahoney. <br /> S&S Landscaping Services Agreement Mr. Grindberg said the Finance Committee approved an agreement with S&S Landscaping. Attorney John Shockley said the federal injunction halted work on Cass Highways 16 and 17 and the OHB Levee. Seeding, maintenance, and damage repair is required in some areas in order to maintain compliance with the ND Storm Water Permit. S&S Landscaping provided a cheaper quote than on-site contractors, and the agreement is in the amount of $149,952. <br />MOTION, passed Mr. Grindberg moved and Mr. Piepkorn seconded to approve the Services Agreement between the Metro Flood Diversion Authority and S&S Landscaping Company, Inc. as presented. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. <br /> 8. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Peterson said the GFMEDC is working on an update of project impacts and the Diversion <br />Authority will be briefed once it is completed. 9. NEXT MEETING DATE The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2018. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION North Dakota state law allows the Board to meet in private session to consult legal counsel to discuss ongoing litigation and contract negotiations.