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5 Metro Flood Diversion Project – Pipeline Easement for Cass Rural Water Users District Paul Barthel discussed a proposed Pipeline Easement for Cass Rural Water Users District on OIN 816Y1 east of Southern Embankment – Reach 2B near Cass County Highway 16 regarding the Metro Flood Diversion Project. Cass Rural Water Users District is relocating their pipeline to minimize impact to the Southern Embankment and Upstream Mitigation Area of the Metro Flood Diversion Project. The Easement includes a temporary location for the pipeline during construction of Southern Embankment – Reach 2B and a permanent pipeline location following construction. It was moved by Manager Weston and seconded by Manager Lougheed to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Pipeline Easement on OIN 816Y1 with Cass Rural Water Users District regarding pipeline relocation related to the Metro Flood Diversion Project. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Metro Flood Diversion Project – weed control Manager Gust stated property owners adjacent to the Diversion Channel and Associated Infrastructure of the Metro Flood Diversion Project have reported the need for weed control on properties where work is not currently occurring. Jodi Smith stated she has discussed weed control with the P3 developer for the Diversion Channel and Associated Infrastructure of the Metro Flood Diversion Project and the P3 developer has now hired a contractor for weed control efforts throughout the P3 work limits of the project. Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Kurt Lysne discussed the RCPP – Upper Maple River Watershed Plan. Moore Engineering, Inc. attended a recent Barnes County Water Resource District meeting to update them on the Plan. An on-site meeting is being coordinated with property owners and the NRCS to discuss the preliminary design of the project. Mr. Lysne next discussed the RCPP – Rush River Watershed Plan. SRF Consulting Group, Inc. has met with property owners to discuss the levee alignment for the project and will bring a report of their findings to a future meeting. Maple River Dam – spring operations and debris removal Brady Woodard reported on the current conditions at the Maple River Dam. The water in the backwater pool of the Maple River Dam is receding and the remaining road under water should be out of water next week. The first road to come out of water has been restored and is open. The second and third roads are currently being repaired in coordination with Highland Township. Discussion was held on damage to the Maple River bridge abutment on 52nd Street SE. Mr. Woodard indicated there may have been ice jams or debris at the bridge that caused water to flow over the abutment instead of under the bridge. The Board inquired about additional protection for the abutment as it has been damaged before. Mr. Woodard said he will discuss repair options that will provide additional protection to the abutment with the Cass County Highway Department and will bring back information on the matter to a future meeting.