June 25, 2026 Minutes

Moorhead-Clay County Joint Powers Authority · 2026-06-25 · minutes

The Moorhead-Clay County Joint Powers Authority (MCCJPA) met on June 25, 2026, to discuss project updates, excess land sales, litigation, and funding. Key decisions included approving Resolution 2026-02 to accept $10,000,000 in grant funds from the State of Minnesota for flood mitigation infrastructure, approving the appointment of representatives to coordinate these funds with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), and approving a request for $9,000,000 from the MDNR Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Assistance Program. The Authority also approved a task order amendment for additional Eminent Domain support services and a reimbursement request for property clearing related to OIN 250. Discussions also covered the status of property acquisitions, including 11 parcels closed in the Upstream Mitigation Area (UMA), ongoing Eminent Domain actions, and pending settlements. Excess land parcels were discussed, including OINs 1665, 1792, 1793, 1802 in Holy Cross Township, which are being considered for sale as a combined parcel. The MN Litigation Action Update detailed progress on acquiring flowage easements around Wolverton, with Eminent Domain actions planned if settlements are not reached. Public comment was not stated in the document.