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May 28, 2026 Agenda

This document is the MCCJPA Board Agenda for Thursday, May 28th, 2026. It lists several items including project updates, land management actions (OIN 7107 Miller Notice, OIN 1794/1795 Willem Update), and acquisition items (OIN 1267 1268 Blilie Amended FE Language, OIN 1850X1 Field Access Installation, OIN 8793 City of Wolverton Negotiation Summary). Specific details on projects, such as addresses, size, zoning changes, applicants, or decisions, are not provided in this agenda format. Public comment is not detailed.

Board:
Moorhead-Clay County Joint Powers Authority
Date:
2026-05-28
Type:
Agenda

May 28, 2026 Minutes

[OIN 7107, OIN 1794/1795, OIN 1267/1268, OIN 1850x1, OIN 8793] The Moorhead Clay County Joint Powers Authority (MCCJPA) meeting on May 28, 2026, included project updates on property acquisition and excess land sales. Key activities involved ongoing eminent domain negotiations, settlement agreements, and site inspections. Property rights have been secured for 181 parcels, with 55 pending value, 2 with railroad agreements pending, and 11 in negotiation. Construction footprint acquisition is 98.4% complete, and the upstream mitigation area (UMA) footprint is 66.8% complete. Excess lands totaling approximately 740 acres across various project areas have been sold for approximately $4.6 million. Updates were also provided on MN litigation actions, including scheduled Commissioner Hearings and plans to proceed with eminent domain for Wolverton properties for flowage easements and levee construction. Coordination with railroads for levee construction is ongoing. A notice regarding a mitigation project deadline for OIN 7107 Miller was approved. OIN 1794/1795 Willem properties are out for bid, with contract award anticipated on May 29, 2026. Additional attorney's fees were approved for OIN 1267/1268 Blilie due to increased complexity. Approval was given for up to $15,000 for farm field access replacement for OIN 1850x1. A flowage easement agreement for OIN 8793 City of Wolverton was approved for $3,000.

Board:
Moorhead-Clay County Joint Powers Authority
Date:
2026-05-28
Type:
Minutes
Decision:
Approved sending notice for OIN 7107 Miller mitigation deadline. Contract award anticipated for OIN 1794/1795 Willem. Approved additional attorney's fees for OIN 1267/1268 Blilie. Approved up to $15,000 for farm field access replacement for OIN 1850x1. Approved flowage easement agreement for OIN 8793 City of Wolverton for $3,000.
Address:
OIN 7107, OIN 1794/1795, OIN 1267/1268, OIN 1850x1, OIN 8793
Applicant:
Diversion Authority, Ohnstad Twitchell, AE2S, ProSource, SRF Consulting, City of Moorhead, Buffalo-Red River Watershed District

May 28, 2026 Public Notice

The Moorhead Clay County Joint Powers Authority will hold a public meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Clay County Courthouse, 3rd Floor, Meeting Rooms A/B. The public is invited to attend. No specific projects or agenda items are detailed in this notice.

Board:
Moorhead-Clay County Joint Powers Authority
Date:
2026-05-28
Type:
Other
Address:
Clay County Courthouse, 3rd Floor, Meeting Rooms A/B
Applicant:
Moorhead Clay County Joint Powers Authority

May 26, 2026 Agenda

The Clay County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a Letter of Support for the Federal Rail Administration Grant and a separate Letter of Support for the Federal Rail Administration Railroad Crossing Safety Program Grant to Modernize Signalization. They will also consider a request to lease 10 vehicles from Enterprise Fleet Management for the Sheriff's Office. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 8:30 AM in Meeting Room A/B on the 3rd Floor of the Courthouse.

Board:
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Date:
2026-05-26
Type:
Agenda
Decision:
Consideration for approval
Address:
807 11th Street North, Moorhead, Minnesota 56560
Applicant:
Federal Rail Administration (for grants), Enterprise Fleet Management (for vehicle lease)

May 26, 2026 Minutes

[Dilworth, MN (for BNSF grant); western Minnesota including Clay County (for signalization grant)] Clay County Board of Commissioners approved a Letter of Support for the Federal Rail Administration Grant, applied for by BNSF on behalf of the City of Dilworth. This grant aims to eliminate a county crossing in Dilworth, MN. The Board also approved a Letter of Support for the Federal Rail Administration Railroad Crossing Safety Program Grant to modernize signalization, which includes updating eight railroad crossings across western Minnesota, with one located in Clay County. Additionally, the Board approved a lease for ten vehicles for the Sheriff's Office from Enterprise Fleet Management for a total of $655,420.60.

Board:
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Date:
2026-05-26
Type:
Minutes
Decision:
Approved
Address:
Dilworth, MN (for BNSF grant); western Minnesota including Clay County (for signalization grant)
Applicant:
BNSF (on behalf of City of Dilworth); Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)

May 26, 2026 Packet

[Dilworth] Clay County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a Letter of Support for the Federal Rail Administration Grade Crossing Elimination Grant, applied for by BNSF on behalf of the City of Dilworth. This project aims to eliminate a County Road crossing in Dilworth by building a future grade separation over the BNSF Railroad, which currently has 32 trains passing daily. The project is expected to increase safety, mobility, enhance emergency response times, and improve connectivity. The County Engineer and County Board Chair will present this item. [Western Minnesota (including one crossing in Clay County)] Clay County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a Letter of Support for the Federal Rail Administration Railroad Crossing Safety Program Grant to Modernize Signalization. This grant application, prepared by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), aims to update eight railroad crossings across western Minnesota, including one in Clay County. The project will upgrade antiquated passive warning devices to active warning devices like flashing lights and automated gates, improving safety, reliability, and operational performance. Three of the affected crossings are on school transportation routes. The County Engineer and County Board Chair will present this item. [Clay County] Clay County Sheriff's Office requests approval to lease 10 vehicles from Enterprise Fleet Management to replace and renew existing leased vehicles. The fleet will include one administrative vehicle, one detective vehicle, and eight patrol vehicles to maintain operational readiness and public safety response capabilities. The total estimated cost for the leases and upfitting is $655,420.60. The lease terms range from 36 to 48 months.

Board:
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Date:
2026-05-26
Type:
Agenda_packet
Address:
Dilworth
Applicant:
BNSF on behalf of the City of Dilworth

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