Cass County Joint Water Resource District Meeting – February 27, 2025

1. Call to order / note participants

2. Approval of agenda

3. Minutes – February 11 and 13, 2025

4. Metro Flood Diversion Project
a. Property owner negotiation / discussion
b. Project updates and general topics
c. Appraisal review / approval
d. Acquisition review / approval
1. Executive Session for purposes of discussing contract negotiation strategies, litigation strategies, and attorney consultation regarding ongoing litigation and 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 matters:
a. Cass County Joint Water Resource District v. Riley Braaten, et. al., Civ. No. 09-2023-CV-00182 (OIN 5032); and
b. Cass County Joint Water Resource District v. Allen and Diane Ricker, Civ. No. 09-2023-CV-03625 (OINs 872, 873, 874, and 875).
e. Property management
f. Relocation and RHDP reimbursement review / approval

5. Maple River Dam general operation and maintenance updates

6. Regional Conservation Partnership Program
a. Rush River Watershed
b. Upper Maple River Watershed

7. Sheldon Flood Protection Project No. 2019-01

8. Bills

9. Other business