Metro Flood Diversion Authority - May 11, 2017 Minutes

1. Meeting to Order
A special meeting of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority was held Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 3:30 PM in the Fargo City Commission Room. The following members were present in
person: Fargo City Mayor Tim Mahoney; Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn; Cass County Commissioner Chad M. Peterson; Moorhead City Council Member Chuck Hendrickson; Clay County Commissioner Kevin Campbell; and West Fargo City Commissioner Mike Thorstad. The following members were present via conference call: Cass County Commissioner Mary Scherling; Cass County Commissioner Arland Rasmussen; Moorhead City Council Member Joel Paulsen; Clay County Commissioner Grant Weyland; and Cass County Joint Water Resource District Manager Rodger Olson. Fargo City Commissioner Tony Grindberg and Moorhead City Mayor Del Rae Williams were absent. Also present was Mark Nisbet from the Chamber of Commerce Business Leaders Task Force.

2. Agenda Order
MOTION, passed
Mr. Piepkorn moved and Mr. Peterson seconded to approve the order of the agenda. Motion carried.

3. Recommended Contracting Actions
Ty Smith discussed a contract award, which was approved by the Finance Committee:

• Schmidt & Sons Construction, Inc. (WP 42E.2E – Schnell Drive and Oxbow Country Club Removals)—removal of residential homes along Schnell Drive and removal of Oxbow
Country Club in the amount of $344,978.00
MOTION, passed

Mr. Peterson moved and Mr. Hendrickson seconded to approve the appropriation of funds for the outlined contract with Schmidt & Sons Construction, Inc. Discussion: Mr. Campbell asked about the timeline. Mr. Smith said the removals should be completed by early August. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Smith discussed a change order, which was approved by the Finance Committee:

• Industrial Builders, Inc. (Change Order 16 – Diesel Generator Modifications/2nd Street Pump Station)—modifications to diesel generator, additional landscaping on south side of 1st Avenue, Case Plaza striping modifications, and balance final quantities of unit rate items in the amount of $101,473.05. Mr. Peterson asked for a breakdown on how the costs will be distributed between the City of Fargo and Diversion Authority. Bruce Grubb, Fargo City Administrator, said rather than have two generators to provide backup power to the new 2nd Street pump station and City Hall projects, a decision was made to purchase one for this location. Mr. Smith said the city hall portion of the project provides enclosures. Mr. Peterson wants to ensure the costs are divided fairly with the city paying for its portion and diversion paying its portion.
MOTION, passed

Mr. Peterson moved and Mr. Thorstad seconded to approve the appropriation of funds for the outlined change order with Industrial Builders, Inc. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.

4. Next Meeting Date
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017.

5. Adjournment
MOTION, passed

On motion by Mr. Piepkorn, seconded by Mr. Peterson, and all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 3:42 PM.