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Metro Flood Diversion Authority—June 22, 2017 2 6. ADMINISTRATIVE/LEGAL UPDATE Executive Director search process update Michael Redlinger, Assistant Fargo City Administrator and Co-Executive Director, presented information on the final candidates to be considered for interviews:  Scott Higbee, P.E., MSCE, BSCE, Principal Program/Project Manager, Water Group, CH2M Hill from 1998-2016  Jay Neider, P.E., BSCE, Project Director of Major Corridor Metrorail Project  Melodee Loyer, P.E., BSCE, Planning Administrator, Large Southwestern Municipality Water Utility Mr. Redlinger said the preferred dates to hold interviews appears to be Monday, July 24th and Tuesday, July 25th. The current plan is to hold interviews on Monday, July 24th. A concept schedule will be developed for consideration by the board at a special meeting scheduled for July 13th. Pam Derby from CPS HR Consulting, Inc. was available via conference call to answer questions. Mr. Peterson asked how many people applied for the position. Ms. Derby said outreach was done with around 5,000 individuals. She said 17 resumes were received from potential candidates. The three finalists are all professional engineers. MOTION, passed Mrs. Scherling moved and Ms. Williams seconded to approve the slate of finalist candidates for the FM Diversion Authority Executive Director and authorize CPS HR Consulting and the Co-Executive Directors to take actions to support the interview process. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 7. PUBLIC OUTREACH UPDATE Committee report The Public Outreach Committee met on June 21st. Rocky Schneider from AE2S distributed the monthly progress report and newsletter/website analytics. The website saw a significant increase in traffic due to the special assessment district hearing held earlier this month, and has been helpful in providing information to the public. He briefly discussed outreach meetings being held with local entities. There was discussion about the contract with Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., which expires on June 30th. Ms. Williams and Mr. Campbell stressed the importance of the services provided in order to keep Minnesota legislators and officials informed regarding the project. Ms. Williams recommends the board continue with their services in the same capacity. Mr. Campbell suggested the contract renewal be forwarded to the Finance Committee for consideration at the next meeting. Business Leaders Task Force Mark Nisbet from the Chamber of Commerce Business Leaders Task Force said members continue to be involved with outreach to keep the project in the forefront, stress its importance, and reiterate the message that it is a top priority of community business leaders. 8. LAND MANAGEMENT The Land Management Committee met on June 21st. Mrs. Scherling said the committee discussed progress on key properties acquired for the project and the NDSU study update to help determine the worth of flowage easements.