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Metro Flood Diversion Authority—July 25, 2019 2 6. CORPS OF ENGINEERS UPDATE Terry Williams, Project Manager from the Corps of Engineers, provided an update, which included dewatering of the Diversion inlet structure construction site due to recent rains; issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) on July 22nd for the Wild Rice River structure; construction of a physical model of the Red River structure design; ongoing design to incorporate Plan B into the southern embankment; and cultural resources mitigation of two archaeological sites along the Diversion channel. 7. ADMINITRATIVE/LEGAL UPDATE Resolution Authorizing Current Chair to Execute Documents Attorney John Shockley said a resolution has been drafted to authorize Mary Scherling, Current Chair of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority Board, to execute documents approved by the board during prior Chair Del Rae William’s term. MOTION, passed Mr. Grindberg moved and Mr. Campbell seconded to adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Current Chair to Execute Documents Approved by the Board during the Prior Chair’s Term. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 8. PUBLIC OUTREACH UPDATE Committee report The Public Outreach Committee met on July 24th. Tammy Jo Taft from AE2S distributed project talking points to provide to the public. She showed video flyover of the Diversion inlet control structure and the most recent public outreach video with North Dakota State Representative Thomas Beadle. Mr. Campbell said the committee discussed different ways to get the message out regarding the videos and other information available to the public. Business Leaders Task Force Mr. Dawson said the task force is available to provide presentations to different groups regarding the importance of this project. Mrs. Scherling thanked them for their support. 9. LAND MANAGEMENT Committee report The Land Management Committee did not meet this month as there were no action items to consider. Mrs. Scherling said work continues with land acquisitions and appraisals. Property Acquisition Status Report The Property Acquisition Status Report is updated monthly and shows the status of all parcels required for the project. The information is helpful to understand all the land purchases taking place and to monitor their progress. 10. FINANCE UPDATE Committee report The Finance Committee met on July 24th. Mr. Grindberg referred to the financial report and said the net cash position is $97 million. MOTION, passed Mr. Grindberg moved and Mr. Steen seconded to accept the financial report as presented. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.