2023-04-06 - Laserfiche WebLink

5 Discussion was held on comments received by the Corps of Engineers regarding the pending Section 404 Permit application for the project. Mr. Lysne indicated Moore Engineering, Inc. designed the levee to impact as little property as possible while maintaining a safe and certifiable project. A motion was made by Manager Miller and seconded by Manager Melvin to authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to submit a response to the Corps of Engineers stating the Maple River Water Resource District will obtain the necessary permits and include the conditions recommended by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality regarding the Davenport Flood Risk Reduction Project. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Ms. Ducioame stated the Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) is ready to submit to FEMA pending signatures from local township and city officials. Moore Engineering, Inc. is arranging a meeting with the officials to discuss and answer questions regarding the project and the associated CLOMR. It was moved by Manager Melvin and seconded by Manager Miller to authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to submit an Application to Construct to the NDDWR regarding the Davenport Flood Risk Reduction Project. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fredricks briefly updated the Board on right of way acquisition regarding the Davenport Flood Risk Reduction Project. Mr. Fredricks noted an Agreement will be needed with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company and Red River Valley & Western Railroad Company regarding the project. Discussion was held on the anticipated project timeline. Mr. Lysne stated the current anticipated schedule is to bid the project next year, upon receipt of the permits and acquisition of right of way needed for the project. Regional Conservation Partnership Program – Upper Maple River Watershed Mr. Lysne briefly updated the Board on the RCPP – Upper Maple River Watershed Plan. The Natural Resources Conservation Service is coordinating a public scoping / plan update meeting regarding the Plan. Upper Maple River Dam – maintenance Brady Woodard discussed the quote from the Steele County Soil Conservation District to replant the shelterbelt on Water Resource District owned property in Section 35 of Carpenter Township. The quote includes labor and materials for the project. Mr. Woodard noted the deposit for tree planting this spring is due April 15, 2023. A motion was made by Manager Melvin and seconded by Manager Miller to approve the quote from Steele County Soil Conservation District and to proceed with replanting the shelterbelt on Water Resource District owned property for the Upper Maple River Dam in Section 35 of Carpenter Township. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.