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Metro Flood Diversion Authority—September 28, 2017 1 METRO FLOOD DIVERSION AUTHORITY SEPTEMBER 28, 2017—3:35 PM 1. MEETING TO ORDER A meeting of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority was held Thursday, September 28, 2017, at 3:35 PM in the Fargo City Commission Room with the following members present: Fargo City Mayor Tim Mahoney; Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn; Fargo City Commissioner Tony Grindberg; Cass County Commissioner Mary Scherling via conference call; Cass County Commissioner Chad M. Peterson; Cass County Commission representative Darrell Vanyo; Moorhead City Mayor Del Rae Williams; Moorhead City Council Member Chuck Hendrickson; Moorhead City Council Member Joel Paulsen via conference call; Clay County Commissioner Kevin Campbell; Cass County Joint Water Resource District Manager Mark Brodshaug; and West Fargo City Commissioner Mike Thorstad. Clay County Commissioner Grant Weyland was absent. Also present was Tom Dawson, Chairman, Chamber of Commerce Business Leaders Task Force. 2. MINUTES APPROVED MOTION, passed Mr. Campbell moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to approve the minutes from the August 24, 2017, August 31, 2017, and September 14, 2017, meetings as presented. Motion carried. 3. AGENDA ORDER MOTION, passed Mr. Piepkorn moved and Ms. Williams seconded to approve the order of the agenda. Motion carried. 4. NORTH DAKOTA BUILDING TRADES UNION Jason Ehlert, President of the North Dakota Building Trades Union, was present. He said their organization supports the Metro Flood Diversion project because it will provide permanent flood protection to the area. He extended an invitation to the board to tour the Operating Engineers Local 49 Training Center in Hinkley, Minnesota on Friday, October 20th. Information will be provided on different building trades and on training that their organization offers to the next <br />generation of the area workforce. 5. MANAGEMENT UPDATE <br />Program management consultant (PMC) report Randy Richardson from CH2M provided an update on activities over the last month. As a result of the injunction ruling by the federal court earlier this month, discussions have been held <br />between North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton regarding permanent flood protection. OHB levee construction continues in accordance with a stipulated agreement allowing construction through 2017 and with concurrence from the MN DNR. New in-town levee construction, County Road 16 and 17 realignment construction, P3 procurement activities, and land acquisitions are on hold as a result of the injunction. He discussed upcoming priorities which include discussions with the MN DNR and other parties to resolve the legal dispute and advance a flood control solution; continued OHB home removals and construction as previously authorized; obtaining court approval to install a temporary roadway for the County Road 16 and 17 intersection; support increased communication between the Diversion Authority and upstream parties; and downsizing PMC staff and level of efforts to accommodate the court order, while at the same time remaining in a position to resume activities. Mr. Piepkorn asked how the delay affects the costs per day and asked for a report on the financial impacts to construction and other activities.