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2 Upper Swan Creek Channel Improvement Project No. 2020-01 Mr. Lysne updated the Board on Upper Swan Creek Channel Improvement Project No. 2020-01. The contractor has completed the project and has done great work. Mr. Lysne noted the project was completed under budget. It was moved by Manager Melvin and seconded by Manager Miller to approve Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 2 for R.J. Zavoral and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $359,962.68 regarding Upper Swan Creek Channel Improvement Project No. 2020- 01. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fredricks briefly updated the Board regarding right of way for Upper Swan Creek Channel Improvement Project No. 2020-01. Swan Creek Diversion Repair Project 2002 Mr. Fredricks stated the Access Agreement regarding Swan Creek Diversion Repair Project 2022 has been updated to include language regarding the one-time reimbursement to the City of Casselton for 50% of the remaining local share of the project, not to exceed $175,000, that was approved at the last Water Resource District meeting. It was moved by Manager Miller and seconded by Manager Melvin to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Access and Cost-Share Agreement regarding Swan Creek Diversion Repair Project 2002. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lysne displayed drone photos of the project construction and stated the contractor has since completed the project, including seeding. Drain #37 Improvement Project Mr. Lysne reported on the Drain #37 Improvement Project. The fieldwork related to the Section 404 Permit application to submit to the Corps of Engineers is complete. The Section 404 Permit application will be submitted once cost-share for final design and construction is secured for the project. Moore Engineering, Inc. is currently conducting the economic analysis and working on the cost-share request to submit to the North Dakota Department of Water Resources. Mr. Fredricks briefly reported on the status of right of way acquisition regarding the Drain #37 Improvement Project. 2022 facility inspections – Drain #39 slide in Section 24 of Maple River Township Mr. Lysne discussed the preliminary plans to repair the slide on Drain #39 in Section 24 of Maple River Township and indicated the adjacent property owners are in favor of the proposed project. Moore Engineering, Inc. is determining right of way needs and refining the cost estimate for the project to bring to a future meeting for discussion. Discussion was held on funding for the project in relation to the Drain #39 Master Plan. The Board directed the Secretary-Treasurer to invite Maple River Township officials to a future Water Resource District meeting to discuss the proposed project when more information is available relating to utility costs and the project is ready to move forward.