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2 the MFDA and the City to cooperate and work in good faith to implement a flood control project to protect the City against any adverse flood impacts of the Metro Flood Diversion Project. The MFDA also entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Christine regarding the flood control project for the City. Ms. Smith said the MFDA stands by and is committed to what was outlined in the Settlement Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding; however, the City of Christine has not yet completed or delivered the required submittals to the MFDA for the flood control project. As such, to achieve on-time completion for operation of the Metro Flood Diversion Project, in accordance with state permit requirements, the MFDA must begin the process of acquiring flowage easements within and around the City of Christine. To maintain the Metro Flood Diversion Project timeline, the MFDA has notified the City of Christine and the impacted landowners that the Cass County Joint Water Resource District is proceeding with the process to purchase flowage easements starting in February. The MFDA has arranged for an informational meeting for property owners at 7 p.m. on February 21, 2024, at the Christine Community Center. Land agents and MFDA representatives will be in attendance to provide information to landowners. Ms. Smith said invitations have been sent to property owners and the Board is welcome to attend the meeting. Metro Flood Diversion Project – Executive Session for purposes of discussing contract negotiation strategies, litigation strategies, and attorney consultation regarding ongoing litigation and ongoing contract negotiations related to right of way and property acquisitions necessary to accommodate the Metro Flood Diversion Project, in accordance with N.D. Cent. Code §§ 44-04-19.1(2), (5), and (9), regarding the following parties and matters: It was moved by Manager Gust and seconded by Manager Weston to close the meeting at 8:13 a.m. for the purposes of discussing contract negotiation strategies, litigation strategies and attorney consultation regarding ongoing litigation and ongoing contract negotiations related to right of way and property acquisitions necessary to accommodate the Metro Flood Diversion Project, in accordance with N.D. Cent. Code §§ 44-04-19.1(2), (5), and (9) regarding the following parties and matters: 1. Darwin and Sandra Duval (OIN 1912); and 2. Cass County Joint Water Resource District v. Dale L. Hamilton and Roxanne D. Whittaker, et al., Civ. No. 09-2023-CV-00243 (OINs 1949, 1956, and 5036) Upon roll call vote, the following Managers voted in favor: Olson, Lougheed, Weston, and Gust. Manager Steen was absent. The motion carried unanimously. The executive session was attended by Managers Olson, Lougheed, Weston, and Gust, Melissa Hinkemeyer, Leilei Bao, Carolyn Fiechtner, Sean Fredricks, Chris McShane, Luke Andrud, Rob Stefonowicz, Jodi Smith, Madeline Daudt, Sabrina Tusa, Duane Breitling, Mary Scherling, Ken Helvey and Katie Laidley. The executive session adjourned at 8:37 a.m. and the regular meeting was reconvened and opened to the public.