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Metro Flood Diversion Authority—August 22, 2019 2 5. CORPS OF ENGINEERS UPDATE Terry Williams, Project Manager from the Corps of Engineers, provided an update, which included excavation of the Diversion inlet structure construction site; issuance of RFPs for the Wild Rice River structure with an anticipated contract award in November; construction of a physical model of the Red River structure design; geotechnical borings and ongoing design to incorporate Plan B into the Southern Embankment; and cultural resources mitigation of two archaeological sites along the Diversion channel. Mr. Grindberg asked about the timeline for the work being done by the Corps. Ms. Williams said they are meeting their goals and are on schedule. She said work is getting back on track and next year there will be more construction on the Corps projects. <br /> 6. ADMINITRATIVE/LEGAL UPDATE SRF Loan Application <br />Attorney John Shockley said part of the financing package for the project will include loans. He is working on an application through the North Dakota revolving loan program, which will be part of the agenda next month for board consideration. <br /> <br />Executive Director Employment Agreement Mr. Shockley said a successful employment agreement was reached with Joel Paulsen to serve as Executive Director for the Metro Flood Diversion Authority. The agreement is for a three-year term effective September 1, 2019, and a salary of $195,000 per year with benefit and retirement packages to be provided through Cass County. He will be allowed the use of any vehicles that are part of the Cass County motor pool, and will be provided with a cell or smart phone at no cost to the employee. MOTION, passed Mr. Olson moved and Mr. Campbell seconded to approve the employment agreement with Joel Paulsen as Executive Director of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority. Discussion: Mr. Peterson asked about Mr. Paulsen’s other duties as President of the North Dakota State University Chapter of Engineers without Borders, USA and City Engineer for Middle River, Minnesota. Mr. Shockley said the agreement includes limitations on these duties and includes language that his full focus is his role as Executive Director for the Diversion Authority. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. <br /> Resolution – Fargo to Undertake Maintenance of Certain Project Elements <br />Mr. Shockley said a resolution has been drafted requesting the City of Fargo to maintain certain miscellaneous project elements within Fargo, i.e. mowing and electricity, which would be billed and reimbursed by the Diversion Authority. He said the resolution formalizes the relationship and identifies project elements. MOTION, passed Mr. Steen moved and Mr. Judd seconded to adopt the Resolution Requesting that the City of Fargo Undertake Maintenance of Miscellaneous Project Elements Located within the City of Fargo and Authorizing the Reimbursement of Such Maintenance Costs and Expenses. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. <br /> New Public Outreach Committee Member <br />Mr. Shockley said there is a vacancy on the Public Outreach Committee as a result of Joel Paulsen resigning from the Diversion Authority and being hired as Executive Director. The City of Moorhead recommends Council Member Shelly Carlson be appointed to the committee.