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Flood Sales Tax Committee—November 19, 2018 2 Mr. Olson clarified that the motion is to recommend to the commission that only future reimbursements be considered. Mr. Steen said yes. <br />Mr. Olson said as the Water Resource District was asked to take on this task they should be paid for it. On roll call vote, the motion failed with Mr. Steen voting “Yes”; Mrs. Scherling, Mr. Montplaisir, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Olson, and Mr. <br />Benson voting “No”. <br />MOTION, passed Mr. Wilson moved and Mr. Olson seconded to recommend the county commission consider reimbursing the Water Resource <br />District retroactively, in addition to funding future expenses related to FEMA floodplain mapping. Discussion: Mrs. Scherling said a policy should be set for this matter so there is clear guidance on how to handle such a situation in the future. <br />On roll call vote, the motion carried with Mrs. Scherling, Mr. Montplaisir, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Olson, and Mr. Benson voting “Yes”; Mr. Steen voting “No”. Mr. Steen said he would like a copy of the balance sheet for each Water Resource <br />District made available when this issue is discussed by the county commission. 4. RUSH AND SHEYENNE RIVERS SNAGGING AND CLEARING Mr. Opat said the State Water Commission has previously funded 50% of the cost of clearing debris from rivers. As the legislature is no longer matching funds for this <br />work, a request has been submitted to this committee for consideration as approximately $800,000 per year is spent on this activity. Mrs. Scherling said this project is not in line with the spirit of the policy, which <br />generally encompasses one-time projects. <br /> Mrs. Scherling said the water boards should continue trying to get funding reinstated from the legislature and the county commission will also advocate the issue on their behalf. <br />MOTION, passed Mr. Steen moved and Mr. Wilson seconded to deny the requests for the Rush River and Sheyenne River snagging and clearing. Discussion: Mr. Olson asked if the request can come back to this group if the state does not bring funding back. Mr. Steen <br />said the request is eligible to come back but if the state will not fund this activity a request should be made to the legislature to lift the cap on the mill levy for Water Resource Districts. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. <br />