Planning Committee Meeting – January 7, 2025

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A meeting of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority Planning Committee was held on January 7, 2025. The following members were present: Tony Grindberg, Cass County Commissioner; Dr. Tim Mahoney, Mayor, City of Fargo; Bernie Dardis, Mayor, City of West Fargo and Kevin Campbell, Clay County Commissioner.

Member(s) absent: Shelly Carlson, Mayor, City of Moorhead and Rick Steen, Cass County Joint Water Resource District.

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Grindberg called the meeting to order at 12:59 PM. Roll call was taken, and a quorum was present.

2. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 2024 MINUTES

MOTION PASSED

Mayor Dardis moved to approve the minutes from the December 3, 2024, meeting and Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. On a voice vote, the motion carried.

3. APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA

MOTION PASSED

Mr. Campbell moved to approve the order of the agenda and Mayor Dardis seconded the motion. On a voice vote, the motion carried.

4. CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION STUDY UPDATE

Mr. Redlinger reported that MRA has completed the MFDA staff compensation study. Mr. Redlinger and Ms. Peters will meet individually with staff to advise them of the study outcome in relation to their positions.

5. 2025 GOVERNANCE PLAN

Mr. Grindberg reported that the final updated governance plan will be presented at the January 23, 2025, board meeting.

6. CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UPDATES

Mr. Redlinger reported that Jason Benson will be starting on February 1, and he anticipates the transition to be seamless.

7. OTHER BUSINESS

Mr. Grindberg reported that he, Mr. Shockley, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Nicholson will be going to Bismarck to appear before the appropriations committee on January 9, to discuss the Project and Minnesota funding efforts.

8. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be February 11, 2025.

9. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Mahoney moved to adjourn, and Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 1:13 PM.