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Commission Minutes--May 5, 1997 1620 13, 14. Several commissioners had an opportunity to view Cass County's flood situation from an airplane and to visit with engineers from Moore Engineering Company to get some background information on Red River Valley flooding. Some commissioners have met with the county's water resource boards, and Mr. Wieland invited commissioners and the public to attend a meeting today at the Reed Township Hall at 5:00 PM. He said people from the Devil's Lake area will be in attendance to share information on what is happening in their area. Mark Smith was present and showed pictures of flooding near his property north of West Fargo along the Sheyenne River. He is still displaced from his home since the first part of April. A list of county employees affected by recent flooding is being compiled by the County Coordinator for review by the Commission. John Goff, State's Attorney, reported that he just finished filling new staff positions in the office today, and he will make a more complete report in the next weeks to come. Three or four commissioners plan to attend the community involvement informal meeting at the Country Cafe in Arthur, ND tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM. CORRESPONDENCE, Received and filed MOTION, passed Mr. Koenig moved and Mrs. Quick seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: Motion carried. North Dakota Department of Transportation information on special road funds, and notice of bid opening in Bismarck at 9:30 AM on May 16, 1997 for Maple River structure west of Enderlin; letter from Melissa Leinen, Harwood, and responses from Chairman and County Engineer regarding flood situation. ADJOURNMENT MOTION, passed On motion by Mr. Meyer and seconded by Mr. Koenig, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM. ATTEST: APPROVED: Cass County, North Dakota Alon Wieland, Chairman Cass County Board of Commissioners