GARRISON DIVERSION CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Garrison Diversion Conservancy District
Carrington, North Dakota
January 5 & 6, 2015
AGENDA
January 5
1:00 p.m.
I.
Board Photo
1:30 p.m.
II.
>Public Hearing on Irrigation Improvement District No. 2014-1 – Dave Koland
1:35 p.m.
III.
Pledge of Allegiance
1:37 p.m.
IV.
Announcements and Introductions
1:40 p.m.
V.
Roll Call
1:42 p.m.
VI.
Oath of Office – Marlene Smith
1:50 p.m.
VII.
>Reading and Consideration of Minutes
1:52 p.m.
VIII.
Resolution of Condolence – Ken Vein
A.
1:55 p.m.
IX.
Resolution of Appreciation – Ken Vein
A.
2:00 p.m.
X.
>Dennis Walaker
>Dave Koland
Officers and Committee Reports
A.
Chairman – Ken Vein
1. Executive Committee
a.
b.
c.
B.
>*Draft Financial Statements – Merri Mooridian
>Budget Timeline
>Executive Committee Election Procedures
1. >Current Bylaw
2. >Current Board Policy
3. >Robert’s Rules of Order
4. >Attorney General’s Letter
Vice Chairman – Ken Royse
1. Missouri River Leadership Group
C.
D.
E.
F.
Second Vice Chairman – Steve Metzger
Red River Valley Committee – Roger Fenstad
Engineering & Operations Committee – Cliff Hanretty
Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee – Jeff Breker
1. >Oakes Irrigation Research Site Update – Kelly Klosterman
G.
3:00 p.m.
st
1 Report of the Nominating Committee – John Leininger
COFFEE BREAK
3:15 p.m.
XI.
McClusky Canal Update – Kip Kovar
3:30 p.m.
XII.
>Bureau of Reclamation Report
3:40 p.m.
XIII.
ND Water Users Report – Mike Dwyer
3:55 p.m.
XIV.
MR&I Program Report – Duane DeKrey
A.
B.
>Construction Report
>Conservation/Drought Specialist Report
4:05 p.m.
XV.
Executive Committee Nominations from the Floor
4:15 p.m.
XVI.
>2014 GDCD Accomplishments – Duane DeKrey
4:30 p.m.
XVII.
>*2015 GDCD Work Plan – Duane DeKrey
4:45 p.m.
RECESS
5:30 p.m.
SOCIAL SPONSORED BY WATER USERS – CHIEFTAIN
6:30 p.m.
DAVE KOLAND RETIREMENT DINNER
January 6
8:30 a.m.
XVIII.
8:45 a.m.
XIX.
Report from Peter Carlson
General Manager’s Report – Duane DeKrey
A. Garrison Diversion
1. 2014 Highlights
2. Paperless Meeting Notices and Minutes
B. Legislative Session
C. Joint Meetings
1. NWRA – Dave Koland
D. Individual Meetings
E. Red River Valley Water Supply Project
1. >2015 LAWA Work Plan
E. Travel
9:45 a.m.
XX.
Executive Committee Election
A.
B.
C.
10:00 a.m.
XXI.
Future Meetings
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
10:05 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
XXII.
nd
2 Report of Nominating Committee – John Leininger
Remarks from Candidates
*Election of Executive Committee Officers & Members
>Garrison Diversion Meetings
>Red River Basin Commission Conference – January 20-22, Winnipeg
th
>29 Water EXPO – February 11-13, Bismarck
>Family Farm Alliance – Feb.19-21, Las Vegas
NWRA Conference – April 13-15, Washington, D.C.
Other
ADJOURN
Items in bold require action by the Board
* Requires a roll call vote
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
GARRISON DIVERSION CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2014-1
Notice is hereby given that the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (District) Board
of Directors will hold a public hearing at 1:30 P.M. on January 5, 2015, at the Garrison
Diversion Conservancy District, 401 Highway 281 NE, Carrington, North Dakota, regarding the
Irrigation Improvement District No. 2014-1 (MM 49 Project) Assessment List. Pursuant to
Chapter 61-24.8-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, at the hearing, the board may make such
alterations in the assessment as may be just and necessary to correct any errors, and shall confirm
the assessment list.
ASSESSMENT LIST
Property Benefited
Percentage of Assessment
Assessment Amount
South ½, Section 33,
Township 146 North,
Range 77 West
Sheridan County
100%
$125,000
All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above or
may file written comments with the District General Manager/District Secretary. These
comments will be considered at the public hearing.
The following minutes are in draft form subject to review and approval by the board of directors at its
next meeting.
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GARRISON DIVERSION CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Garrison Diversion Conservancy District
Carrington, North Dakota
October 16, 2014
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District was held
at the Garrison Diversion headquarters, Carrington, North Dakota, on October 16, 2014. The
meeting was called to order by Chairman Vein at 1:30 p.m.
DIRECTORS PRESENT
Chairman Ken Vein
Vice Chairman Ken Royse
Second Vice Chairman Steve Metzger
Director Dave Anderson
Director Jay Anderson
Director Rick Anderson
Director Roger Bischoff
Director Jeff Breker
Director Richard Cayko
Director Mark Cook
Director Roger Fenstad
Director Norman Haak
Director Cliff Hanretty
Director Dave Johnson
Director Kelly Klosterman
Director Ward Koeser
Director Bill Krivarchka
Director John Leininger
Director Dan Marquart
Director Thomas Olson
Director Bill Ongstad
Director John Peyerl
Director Kenny Rogers
Director Tim Schindler
Director Mike Tweed
Director Alan Walter
Secretary Dave Koland
DIRECTORS ABSENT
Director Renae Rayner
Director Dennis Wendel
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OTHERS PRESENT
Staff members of the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District were present along with
others. A copy of the registration sheet is attached to these minutes as Annex I.
The meeting was recorded to assist with compilation of the minutes.
READING OF THE MINUTES
Motion by Director Hanretty to approve the July 9, 2014, Board of Directors minutes
as distributed. Second by Director Fenstad. Upon voice vote, motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
Chairman Vein presented and read the resolution of appreciation for Stutsman County
Director Thomas Olson, who is retiring from the board at the end of the year. A copy of the
resolution is attached to these minutes as Annex II.
Motion by Director Walter to approve the resolution of appreciation for Thomas
Olson. Second by Director Leininger. Upon voice vote, motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENECE
Chairman Vein presented and read the resolution of condolence for former Grand Forks
County Director Frank Orthmeyer. A copy of the resolution is attached to these minutes as
Annex III.
Motion by Director Walter to approve the resolution of condolence for Frank
Orthmeyer. Second by Director J. Anderson. Upon voice vote, motion carried.
OFFICER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Financial Statements
Merri Mooridian, Administrative Officer, Garrison Diversion, reviewed the financial
statements for the period of January 1, 2014, through September 30, 2014. Copies of the
financial statements are attached to these minutes as Annex IV.
Revenues through September are broken out as follows: General Fund $2,399,255;
Operations and Maintenance $2,318,363; MR&I 5,815,935; Red River Valley Water Supply
Project $250,005 and Irrigation Fund $113,190.
Expenditures were: General Fund $2,152,305; Operations and Maintenance $2,536,601;
MR&I $6,094,606; Red River Valley Water Supply Project $196,713 and Irrigation Fund
$167,393.
Income through September is $11,407,488 with expenditures of $11,147,618.
Garrison Diversion reserve accounts total $5,023,980.
The total deposits at Bremer Bank are $4,684,965. Funds held at the Bank of North Dakota
total $4,829,574.
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Motion by Director Koeser to accept the financial statements for the period of January
1, 2014, through September 30, 2014. Second by Director Walter. Upon roll call vote,
the following directors voted aye: D. Anderson, J. Anderson, R. Anderson, Bischoff,
Breker, Cayko, Cook, Fenstad, Haak, Hanretty, Johnson, Klosterman, Koeser,
Krivarchka, Leininger, Marquart, Metzger, Olson, Ongstad, Peyerl, Rogers, Royse,
Schindler, Tweed, Vein and Walter. Those voting nay: none. Absent and not voting:
Rayner and Wendel. Motion carried.
Budget Timeline
Ms. Mooridian referred to the budget timeline included in the meeting packet. This is used
as a guide in the budget preparation process and is provided for the board’s information.
Chairman - - Chairman Vein summarized the discussion and actions that took place at the
Executive Committee meeting on September 10.
Vice Chairman - - Vice Chairman Royse reported on the National Rural Water Association
convention he and Chairman Vein attended last week. He also reported on the lawsuit
against the Corps of Engineers on Missouri River flooding.
Second Vice Chairman - - Second Vice Chairman Metzger had no report.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee - - Director Breker, Chairman, Agriculture
and Natural Resources Committee, reported on their committee meeting held on October 7.
The main topic of the meeting was to discuss the future of the Oakes Irrigation Research
Site (OIRS).
Director Breker stated that he, Director Haak and Duane DeKrey, Deputy Manager, Garrison
Diversion, met with Dr. Ken Grafton, Vice President for Agricultural Affairs, NDSU, on
September 22. At that time, Dr. Grafton suggested going back to the State Board of
Agricultural Research and Education (SBARE) to ask for funding to hire a full-time scientist
for the OIRS.
As a result, Director Haak and Mr. DeKrey attended the SBARE meeting on October 8 in
Mandan. At that time, they provided an update on the OIRS and requested funding of
$150,000 per year for the next biennium. A decision from SBARE is not expected until the
end of the legislative session.
Recreation Committee - - Director Walter, Chairman, Recreation Committee, reported that
the committee met September 30 and approved funding for 12 grant applications. A copy of
the list showing awarded projects in the amount of $138,727 was provided with the meeting
materials and is attached to these minutes as Annex V.
Public Relations Committee - - Director Klosterman, Chairman, Public Relations
Committee, provided a report on the Public Relations Committee meeting held this morning.
At that time, the committee discussed public relations activities, including website updates
and a legislative piece that Garrison Diversion staff is developing with Odney regarding the
RRVWSP. This piece will be used as an educational piece for state legislators, community
leaders and decision makers in the upcoming legislative session.
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TRANSITION TEAM REPORT
Director Leininger provided an update on the transition process taking place with the
existing general manager, Dave Koland, and his replacement, Duane DeKrey. A series of
evaluations have taken place that included a review of Mr. DeKrey’s activities and duties,
and all is going well.
Director Leininger reported that the Executive Committee is recommending that the board
consider pursuing a contract with Mr. DeKrey to become Garrison Diversion’s general
manager effective January 1, 2015.
Motion by Director Leininger to approve Duane DeKrey becoming Garrison
Diversion’s general manager effective January 1, 2015. Second by Director Fenstad.
Upon roll call vote, the following directors voted aye: D. Anderson, J. Anderson, R.
Anderson, Bischoff, Breker, Cayko, Cook, Fenstad, Haak, Hanretty, Johnson,
Klosterman, Koeser, Krivarchka, Leininger, Marquart, Metzger, Olson, Ongstad,
Peyerl, Rogers, Royse, Schindler, Tweed, Vein and Walter. Those voting nay: none.
Absent and not voting: Rayner and Wendel. Motion carried.
Director Leininger reported that the Executive Committee also discussed Mr. Koland’s
contract. The Executive Committee is recommending that he remain in Garrison Diversion
employment until January 31, 2015.
Motion by Second Vice Chairman Metzger to approve Dave Koland becoming general
manager emeritus until January 31, 2015. Second by Director D. Anderson. Upon roll
call vote, the following directors voted aye: D. Anderson, J. Anderson, R. Anderson,
Bischoff, Breker, Cayko, Cook, Fenstad, Haak, Hanretty, Johnson, Klosterman,
Koeser, Krivarchka, Leininger, Marquart, Metzger, Olson, Ongstad, Peyerl, Rogers,
Royse, Schindler, Tweed, Vein and Walter. Those voting nay: none. Absent and not
voting: Rayner and Wendel. Motion carried.
Koland Expenses - - Director Leininger explained that Mr. Koland has committed to
working with the National Water Resources Association (NWRA) as their president for the
next two years. There has been discussion between Garrison Diversion and the ND Water
Users to help cover Mr. Koland’s expenses in this position since this is considered to be very
beneficial for Garrison Diversion and North Dakota.
Mr. Koland has prepared an annual budget to cover planned expenses while serving in the
president position. The total comes to $20,400 annually. The Executive Committee
recommends Garrison Diversion share this expense with the ND Water Users at a cost of
$10,200 per year for each entity. This covers transportation and travel expenses, meetings,
cell phone, internet and miscellaneous. He would also be provided a per diem amount at the
same rate that the directors receive.
Motion by Director Cayko to approve a $10,200 per year budget line item to cover 50%
of Dave Koland’s expenses and per diem during his tenure as NWRA President in
2015 and 2016. Second by Director Walter. Upon roll call vote, the following directors
voted aye: D. Anderson, J. Anderson, R. Anderson, Bischoff, Breker, Cayko, Cook,
Fenstad, Haak, Hanretty, Johnson, Klosterman, Koeser, Krivarchka, Leininger,
Marquart, Metzger, Olson, Ongstad, Peyerl, Rogers, Royse, Schindler, Tweed, Vein
and Walter. Those voting nay: none. Absent and not voting: Rayner and Wendel.
Motion carried.
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ND WATER USERS REPORT
Jessie Pfaff, Executive Director, ND Water Coalition, provided the ND Water Users report.
Ms. Pfaff distributed and reviewed a list of proposed funding recommendations that have
come before the Water Coalition. The Coalition approved these recommendations at its
September 15 meeting. The total dollar amount for 2015-2017 water projects is $933.2
million. A copy of the list is attached to these minutes as Annex VI.
Ms. Pfaff called attention to the funding amount for rural water projects, stating that the $70
million includes approximately $30 million for tribal water projects.
The back page contains revenue projections for the Resources Trust Fund from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) based upon the August 2014 preliminary forecast. The
amount forecasted for 2015-2017 is over $1 billion.
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION REPORT
Arden Freitag, Deputy Area Manager, Bureau of Reclamation, highlighted Reclamation
projects and activities. A copy of Reclamation’s quarterly report is attached to these minutes
as Annex VII.
Mr. Freitag stated that Reclamation is currently operating under a Continuing Resolution that
is in effect until December 11. It is based on the fiscal year 2014 funding level. There is a
slight decrease from what was passed, resulting in .05 percent reduction.
The President’s request level for rural water funding in fiscal year 2015 for the Garrison
Diversion Unit amounted to $6.5 million. The total for Reclamation is $16 million. There are
two things that could change that. The House had added $21 million to the rural water
program for Reclamation, and the Senate added $55 million. Once the final budget is
passed, it is likely to be somewhat higher. Reclamation also released its Rural Water
Assessment Report and sent it to Congress. This was the result of the 2006 Rural Water
Supply Act and the requirement to report on the status of rural water projects and a method
to complete them. That report shows a total need of $1.4 billion to complete the remaining
projects. There are six projects Reclamation wide, and Garrison Diversion is one of those.
Mr. Freitag said the analysis showed if everyone had enough funds to meet their capabilities
every year, which was estimated to be around $162 million a year, it would take until 2035 to
finish those projects. The report also finalized Reclamation’s rural water funding criteria. A
couple years ago, an interim draft funding criteria was released to allocate funds between
these remaining rural water projects. This has been finalized, and it basically ranks the
projects based on percent complete, economic impact, water quality needs and if there is a
tribal component to the project. Fortunately, for Garrison Diversion, they came out on top
when the ranking was done. They are the furthest along of the remaining six, and it does
have a tribal component. Looking at the 2015 request, they received about 40 percent of
the funding.
Last year, the biggest challenge with the state MR&I program was getting funds obligated.
The funding modification was sent to Garrison Diversion for signature the first of September.
Mr. Freitag said all steps of the process need to be worked on within Reclamation.
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NAWS - - Mr. Freitag commented that the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
(SEIS) was released to the public on June 20. The comment period closed September 10.
Approximately 30 comment letters were received.
One of the comments letters came from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
expressing its concern with the formation of disinfectant byproducts at the biota water
treatment plant at Max. At this point, Reclamation is attempting to schedule a meeting with
EPA to work out how to address these comments before moving forward.
Snake Creek Pumping Plant - - Mr. Freitag reported that the work has been completed at
Snake Creek Pumping Plant, and the contract will be closed out this week.
McClusky Canal Slide Repairs - - Mr. Freitag stated that work on the designs for the slide
repair is continuing. Two value analysis studies are being planned with the first study
scheduled for November 17. The second study will be completed next summer.
New Rockford Canal - - The Eddy County Water Resource District contacted Reclamation
concerning a cross drainage issue along the canal. They will be working with the County,
ND Department of Transportation and Garrison Diversion to resolve the problem.
Reclamation would like to determine the future use of the New Rockford Canal in order to
identify potential long-term solutions. Reclamation is asking that the state, Garrison
Diversion and local entities take the lead in coordinating and recommending future use and
management of the canal.
Oakes Test Area - - 4,136 acres were supplied with water this year at the Oakes Test Area.
McClusky Canal Irrigation - - Mr. Freitag said all the contracts have been prepared for the
Mile Marker 49 Project, but Reclamation has been asked to delay signing the contracts so
that Garrison Diversion can add additional acres before next spring. Reclamation would like
to receive this information by January 1 in order to complete NEPA and cultural resource
compliance by spring.
Natural Resources Trust - - Mr. Freitag said the correct FY2014 Trust appropriation is
$399,000 instead of $237,000. This was due to surplus funding being identified.
Personnel - - The Secretary of Interior has selected Estevan López to be the principal
deputy commissioner for Reclamation. His confirmation as Commissioner of Reclamation is
yet to be voted upon in the Senate.
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
Garrison Diversion
2015 Garrison Diversion Meeting Dates
Dave Koland, Secretary, called attention to the list of 2015 Garrison Diversion meeting dates
provided in the meeting materials. These dates were set by the Executive Committee. If
there are conflicts with any of the dates, bring it up with the committee.
Holiday Party
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Mr. Koland informed the board that Garrison Diversion’s annual holiday party is scheduled
for December 19 at the Chieftain in Carrington.
Joint Meetings
Missouri River Stakeholder’s Workshop
Mr. Koland reported that the ND Missouri River Stakeholders group will be holding a
workshop on November 20 in Bismarck. The basis of the workshop is to have a discussion
to determine whether an organization is needed to advocate for North Dakota on Missouri
River issues.
NWRA
Mr. Koland reported on the changes taking place with the National Water Resources
Association (NWRA).
Mr. Koland referred to a copy of the letter NWRA submitted to the USDA Forest Service
commenting on the Forest Service’s Proposed Directive on Groundwater Resource
Management. This letter is provided for the board’s information.
Individual Meetings
Mr. Koland said he and Mr. DeKrey have been meeting with Reclamation’s new area
manager, David Rosenkrance, to help educate him on water issues that Garrison Diversion
and Reclamation have to deal with.
Red River Valley Water Supply Project
Mr. Koland commented that work continues on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project
(RRVWSP). A meeting will take place next week at the State Water Commission, at which
time a report will be provided on the study being conducted on an intake site.
MR&I PROGRAM REPORT
Construction Report - - Mr. Koland referred to the MR&I construction report dated
September 30, 2014. MR&I expenditures in 2014 total $5,682,727. Remaining federal MR&I
funds total $10,383,928. A copy of the report is attached to these minutes as Annex VIII.
MCCLUSKY CANAL IRRIGATION UPDATE
Mile Marker 49 - - Mr. Koland said he and staff have been working on the special
assessment process to finance irrigators and irrigation projects out of the McClusky Canal.
In order to facilitate that, the Mile Marker 49 Project is going to be financed with a special
assessment. There are a number of requirements pertaining to this process that require
board action.
Mr. Koland stated that a public hearing was held on the project in McClusky on August 19.
The special assessment authority requires 100 percent of the landowners being assessed
vote in favor of the project. This was done, and an official ballot was signed by the
landowner. A public bidding process was also completed.
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Mr. Koland added that Garrison Diversion will publish a notice of order and public hearing on
special assessment for Irrigation Improvement District No. 2014-1, a list of property
benefitted and the costs that will be assessed against this project, which is $125,000.
The second hearing will take place during the board meeting on January 6 in Carrington for
anyone that is impacted by this assessment.
Mr. Koland referred to copies of the resolutions included with the meeting materials. These
require board approval today.
Mr. Koland added that an additional motion is needed to approve the use of Farm Credit
Services as the lending source for the MM 49 project.
Mr. Koland explained the financing process, which is for the pump and the pipeline to deliver
water to the irrigator’s pivot. Financing is for ten years at an interest rate of 4.65 percent.
Motion by Director Leininger to approve the resolution ordering Mile Marker 49
Irrigation Project schedule a hearing on the assessment list and ratify the
construction contract. Second by Director Fenstad. Upon roll call vote, the following
directors voted aye: D. Anderson, J. Anderson, R. Anderson, Bischoff, Breker, Cayko,
Cook, Fenstad, Haak, Hanretty, Johnson, Klosterman, Koeser, Krivarchka, Leininger,
Marquart, Metzger, Olson, Ongstad, Peyerl, Rogers, Royse, Schindler, Tweed, Vein,
and Walter. Those voting nay: none. Absent and not voting: Rayner and Wendel.
Motion carried.
A copy of the resolution is attached to theses minutes as Annex IX.
Motion by Second Vice Chairman Metzger to approve certification of the special
assessment list for Irrigation Improvement District No. 2014-1. Second by Director
Walter. Upon roll call vote, the following directors voted aye: D. Anderson, J.
Anderson, R. Anderson, Bischoff, Breker, Cayko, Cook, Fenstad, Haak, Hanretty,
Johnson, Klosterman, Koeser, Krivarchka, Leininger, Marquart, Metzger, Olson,
Ongstad, Peyerl, Rogers, Royse, Schindler, Tweed, Vein, and Walter. Those voting
nay: none. Absent and not voting: Rayner and Wendel. Motion carried.
A copy of the certification is attached to these minutes as Annex X.
Motion by Director R. Anderson to approve the use of Farm Credit Services as the
lending source for Irrigation Improvement District No. 2014-1. Second by Director
Walter. Upon roll call vote, the following directors voted aye: D. Anderson, J.
Anderson, R. Anderson, Bischoff, Breker, Cayko, Cook, Fenstad, Haak, Hanretty,
Johnson, Klosterman, Koeser, Krivarchka, Leininger, Marquart, Metzger, Olson,
Ongstad, Peyerl, Rogers, Royse, Schindler, Tweed, Vein, and Walter. Those voting
nay: none. Absent and not voting: Rayner and Wendel. Motion carried.
Kip Kovar, District Engineer, Garrison Diversion, provided a PowerPoint showing photos of
the MM 49 Irrigation Project development.
FUTURE MEETINGS
Chairman Vein reviewed the list of upcoming meetings that the board members may wish to
attend.
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STATE WATER COMMISSION REPORT
Todd Sando, State Engineer and Secretary, State Water Commission, participated via
conference phone, updating the board on ongoing projects and activities of the State Water
Commission.
OTHER
There being no further business to come before the board, the meeting adjourned at 4:30
p.m.
(SEAL)
Kenneth Vein, Chairman
Dave Koland, Secretary
Annex I
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Annex II
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Annex III
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Annex IV
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Annex IV
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Annex IV
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Annex IV
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Annex IV
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Annex IV
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Annex IV
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Annex IV
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Annex IV
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Annex IV
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Garrison Diversion
Matching Recreation Grant Program
Approved Projects
September 2014
County
Sponsor
Project Place/Name
Approved
Cass
Kindred Park Board
Progressive Ag Fields Picnic Area
$
2,500
Foster
Foster County
Juanita Park Playground
$
1,759
Grand Forks Grand Forks County
Northwood Ice Arena
$
25,000
McLean
City of Garrison
Garrison Park Picnic Tables
$
1,848
Ramsey
Devils Lake Park Board
Roosevelt Park Shelter
$
4,420
Renville
Sherwood Park Board
$
15,750
Sargent
Sargent County Park Board
Mohall Gun Club Traphouses
Silver Lake Shelter & Playground
Equipment
$
13,708
Traill
Mayville Park Board
South-side Park Enhancements
$
17,174
Ward
Ward County Park Board
Minot to AFB multi-use path
$
25,000
Williams
Williams County Park Board
$
8,463
Williams
Williams County Park Board
Kota Ray Dam Vault Toilet
Epping/Springbrook Playground
Equipment
$
6,180
Williams
Williams County Park Board
Epping/Springbrook Vault Toilet
$
16,925
Total
$
138,727
Annex VI
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Annex VII
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BUREAU OF RECLAMATION REPORT
Garrison Diversion Conservancy District Quarterly Board Meeting
Grand Forks, North Dakota
October 16, 2014
Indian Municipal, Rural, and Industrial Program
Spirit Lake MR&I System
Construction of the Tokio Tank and the West Ft. Totten Tank (School Tank Project) are
underway. Both tanks are scheduled to be completed this next spring.
Reclamation is working on NEPA compliance to obtain a ROW permit on the Fish & Wildlife’s
property for the School Tank Pipeline project.
Design and right-of-way work continues on other projects which include; Ester’s line, the Wood
Lake Pipeline, Highway 57 West Pipeline, and the Tokio Service Area.
Standing Rock MR&I System
Contract 3-9, Junction to Bear Solider has been awarded to Carstensen Contracting of Pipestone,
Minnesota in the amount of $3,953,585.12. This contract includes approximately 11 miles of
16-inch through 8-inch diameter PVC pipe, and appurtenances. This project begins at a point
approximately 9 miles west of the Kline Butte tank, then proceeds approximately 7 miles west,
then 3 miles south to McLaughlin, South Dakota, then 1 more mile south to the housing
development of Bear Soldier. The contractor began work the week of June 23, 2014. The
completion date is November 30, 2014. The contractor has installed all of the pjpe. They are
currently working on vaults.
The Tribe’s engineer continues design and rights-of-way acquisition on Contracts 3-7 and
3-8. When completed, these 2 pipeline contracts will connect the new Standing Rock water
treatment plant to Fort Yates, and other communities and rural areas on the northern side of the
reservation.
Fort Berthold Rural Water System
Contract 2012-1 - New Town Area 2 and 4 was awarded on July 26, 2012, to Carstensen
Contracting of Pipestone, Minnesota. Most of the work under schedule 1 of the work is
complete; schedule 2 was not awarded due to easement issues with the Canadian Pacific
Railroad. Carstensen will continue to install and hookup user and Healing Horse water depot.
BIA’s approval for easements across tribal and allotted land is still needed before the Twin
Buttes Area 1 & 2 distribution system expansion contract can be awarded. All fee land
easements have been obtained.
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Plans are underway to construct a new Twin Buttes water treatment plant, capable of producing
350 gpm for the South Segment. The new site has been tentatively determined. The Tribe may
obtain a USDA Rural Development loan and/or obtain a loan from the Tribe to build it.
Turtle Mountain Rural Water System
Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Contract 3-1 was awarded to Northern Plains Contracting,
Inc. WTP work will start later in October and includes expansion of the plant treatment capacity
from 1,600 gpm to 2,400 gpm. Design work is continuing on the Well Field Expansion, Contract
2-1, which will coincide with the WTP expansion. In addition to Reclamation funding, the Tribe
has received cost share funding from Rural Development.
BIA 23 Water Main - This project proposes to construct facilities to serve 85 existing homes and
317 HUD homes within the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation. The project was bid in April
2013, and work is continuing in 2014.
BIA 3 & 5 Pipeline Contract – This contract proposed to install 3.25 miles of 6-inch water main
between Leon’s Tower service area and Reservoir C area along BIA 3 and BIA 5. Contractor
started work in the fall of 2013 and work is continuing in 2014.
Highway 43, Corridor 2, Phase I, Contract 1-2 - The contract was bid on September 23, 2014,
and will be awarded in October. Pipeline contract will bring water to the Lake Upsilon area.
The Tribe is currently working on the preliminary designs and ROW acquisition for Phase 2 of
the Highway 43, Corridor 2 work which includes approximately 150 service connections.
Trenton Indian Service Area
Trenton Indian Service Area (TISA) has completed the update of their system-wide SCADA
system with the assistance of Reclamation staff. The SCADA system provides Trenton the
capability of operating their storage reservoirs at different water levels.
The State of North Dakota DOT is in the process of widening Highway 85 in the vicinity of the
Williston WTP. This highway work required TISA to relocate water system pipelines including
the main supply pipeline from the Williston WTP which was completed this summer.
State MR&I Program
Northwest Area Water Supply Project
Construction
There is no construction currently underway or planned on the NAWS project. On March 1,
2013, Judge Collyer issued a ruling on the issue of whether to allow further work to be bid for
continued construction of distribution facilities. The ruling will allow completion of the
upgrades at the Minot Water Treatment Plant. However, the modified injunction “will not
permit new pipeline construction or new pipeline construction contracts.”
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Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS)
On June 20, 2014, Reclamation released the Draft SEIS, appendices, and supporting documents
to the public for review and comment. The comment period was extended 30 days at the request
of the Province of Manitoba and closed on September 10, 2014. Reclamation hosted a public
hearing in Minot, during the review period and attendance was good. Members of the public,
water users, and public officials provided testimony at the hearing.
Approximately 30 comment letters were received in addition to the public hearing testimony.
Reclamation is reviewing the comment letters and all substantive comments will be addressed in
the Final SEIS, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act. Reclamation will
continue to work with the cooperating agencies throughout the preparation of the Final SEIS.
South Central Regional Water District
Contract 2012-2, Northern Emmons County Rural Distribution – Construction activities
were completed in June 2104. The engineering is working on close out items/documents.
Contract 2013-1, McIntosh County, Main Transmission Line - Construction activities have
been completed and the project was turned over to South Central on April 23, 2014. The
engineering is working on contract closeout items.
Contract 2013-2, McIntosh County Tank - Bids were opened on September 20, 2013. The
contract was awarded to Carstensen Contracting Inc., of Pipestone, Minnesota, in the amount of
$454,805. Construction on the tank has been completed, the contractor is working on some
punch list items.
Contract 2013-3, Phase 4, Logan and McIntosh Counties Rural Distribution Pipeline – This
project was awarded to Northern Improvement of Bismarck, in the amount of $9,197,036.50.
This work generally consists of furnishing and installing approximately 293 miles of 8-inch
through 1½-inch PVC gasketed joint pipe, 255 services, road crossings, connections to exiting
pipelines, and other related appurtenances. This project is located in Emmons, Logan, and
McIntosh Counties in North Dakota. Construction began on June 2, 2014, and is currently
ongoing. The project has a substantial completion date of July 1, 2015.
Southwest Pipeline Project
Contact 5-15B, Second Zap Potable Reservoir - This contract was awarded to Engineering
America of Oakdale, Minnesota, in the amount of $1,415,900. This project is a 1,650,000 gallon
glass-coated bolted steel reservoir, 98 feet in diameter, 28 feet to overflow, underdrain system,
drain and overflow discharge piping, etc. The contractor has some issues with defective
materials, however, these issues have now been corrected and tank construction is underway.
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Contract 2-8E, Dunn Center Service Area Main Transmission Pipeline – This contract was
awarded on June 14, 2013, to Carstensen Contracting of Pipestone, Minnesota, in the amount of
$5,104,506. This project includes 18.75 miles of 12-inch to 10-inch and 6 miles of 6-inch PVC
pipe from the Zap WTP to the Halliday turnout. The project also includes the Dunn Center
booster station.
Contract 2-8F, East Center Service Area – Contract 2-8F was awarded to Carstenson
Contracting of Pipestone, Minnesota, in the amount of $7,162,000. This project includes 20
miles of 16-inch through 14-inch PVC pipe, 17.5 miles of 10-inch through 6-inch PVC pipe,
2 steel VFD booster stations, master meter vault for Killdeer, road crossings, connections to
other pipelines, etc. The project has a final completion date of September 1, 2015. Construction
start-up was June 17, 2014.
Contract 5-17, Dunn Center Water Storage Tank - This contract was awarded to Caldwell
Tanks, Inc., of Louisville, Kentucky, in the amount of $2,438,000. This is a 1,000,000 gallon
storage tank. The project completion date is August 15, 2014. The concrete pedestal has been
completed and work continues on the tank bowl.
Contract 1-2A, Supplementary Raw Water Intake - Bids were opened on Contract 1-2A,
Supplementary Raw Water Intake. This project includes a vertical reinforced concrete caisson
approximately 151 feet in depth, 14 foot inside diameter, 3 foot thick walls, 2800 feet of 30-inch
intake pipe and lake intake structure. The contract was awarded to James W. Fowler Company
of Dallas, Oregon, in the amount of $12,994,000. The project completion date is November 14,
2014. Contact 8-3, Killdeer Mountain Elevated Tank - This contract was awarded to Maguire
Iron of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in the amount of $1,277,000. This project is a 250,000 gallon
elevated spheroid steel reservoir, 170 feet to overflow, underdrain system, drain and overflow
discharge piping, etc. Maguire has mobilized to the site. The project completion date is October
1, 2014. The tank foundation is complete and the contractor is working on the tank pedestal and
bowl.
Contract 7-9F, the East Center Service Area – This contract was awarded to Eatherly
Constructors, Inc. of Leawood, Kansas in the amount of $8,454,836. Reclamation concurred on
the recommendation to award on November 15, 2013. This project includes 250 miles of 8 foot
through 1½-inch pipe, 330 rural water connection, road crossings, connections to existing
pipelines, etc. This project includes an intermediate completion date of September 15, 2014, and
a substantial completion date of September 15, 2015. Work is continuing.
McLean-Sheridan
Blue and Brush Lakes Regional Water Service Expansion Project – This project has 3 bid
schedules. The Base Bid generally consists of furnishing and installing approximately 48,000 feet of
6-inch through 2-inch PVC gasketed joint pipe, approximately 150 services, directional drills,
connections to exiting pipelines, and other related appurtenances. Alternate Schedule 1 consists of
furnishing and installing approximately 66,000 feet of 4-inch and 2-inch PVC gasketed joint pipe,
approximately 12 services, directional drills, connections to exiting pipelines, and other related
appurtenances. Alternate Schedule 2 consists of furnishing and installing approximately 56,000 feet of
4-inch and 2-inch PVC gasketed joint pipe, approximately 13 services, directional drills, connections to
exiting pipelines, and other related appurtenances. The project is located in McLean County in North
Dakota. Contract No. 1 (the base bid) Pipeline Construction was awarded to Merryman Excavation, Inc.,
in the amount of $1,848,173. Contract No. 2 Water Meter & AMR System Supply was awarded to Fargo
Water Equipment Company in the amount of $84,323. Alternate No 1 was also awarded to Fargo Water
Equipment Company in the amount of $201,334. Work is under way on the project.
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Garrison Diversion Unit Operation and Maintenance
Snake Creek Pumping Plant
The onsite work is completed for the brick masonry walls and steel superstructure contract.
Substantial completion was accomplished on September 3, 2014. Contractor has 30 days to
provide as-built drawings and O&M Manuals.
The fall draw-down of Lake Audubon was initiated on September 26, however, the draw down
was temporary halted due to the Corps of Engineers repair work on the gate structure’s access
covers in the highway 83 embankment. Plans are to re-initiate the draw down as soon as the
Corp’s work allows, near the end of October.
McClusky and New Rockford Canals
Reclamation, Garrison Diversion and Black & Veatch continue to work on designs for repairs to
the major slides on the McClusky Canal. Due to the size of the Project (over $10 million) two
value analysis studies are required. The first value analysis study is scheduled for November 17
to 21 and the second one will be completed sometime next spring 2015. Reclamation has started
scoping the NEPA requirements.
Reclamation’s Regional Office conducted an “Agreed-Upon-Procedures” review July 14-17,
2014, of Garrison Diversion’s accounting of expenditures and program income under the O&M
Agreement. The final report is being prepared.
The Eddy County Water Resource District has contacted Reclamation regarding concerns with
restricted cross drainage along the New Rockford Canal. Reclamation will be working with the
County, ND Department of Transportation, and Garrison Diversion to resolve the immediate
concern at the intersection of Highway 281 and the Canal north of New Rockford. However,
determining the future use of the New Rockford Canal is a necessary prerequisite to identifying
potential long term solutions. Since the State and local entities have a significant stake in this
decision, we believe they should take the lead to coordinate and recommend future management
of the canal.
Oakes Test Area
Reclamation signed a 1-year temporary water service contract with Dickey-Sargent Irrigation
District for the 2014 irrigation season for 4,136.8 acres. Water deliveries were in accordance
with the Oakes Operating Principles using a combination of surplus James River flows, drain
return flows, and ground water to meet irrigation water demands. Releases from the Jamestown
Reservoir conservation pool were not needed this year.
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Garrison Diversion Unit Irrigation
Turtle Lake and McClusky Canal Irrigation Areas
Reclamation is developing an MOU to address the process of development of irrigation from the
McClusky Canal and providing water Service and project use power. The environmental
compliance and special use permits for the MM 49 project have been completed. Garrison
Diversion requested the water service and power contract modifications wait until next spring
when additional lands are anticipated to be brought into the contract.
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Irrigation
The Irrigation Development Coordinator for the Tribe has resigned to take another position and a
replacement has not been identified at this time. The Tribe is working on purchasing the lands
adjacent to the Eagle Irrigation Unit to allow for expansion as they were not able to secure leases
from the landowners. The Tribe is exploring options for development of a single center pivot in
the Rock Creek Unit. The Tribe acknowledges that using river water will require periodic soil
amendments to maintain soil productivity. The Tribe is also interested in exploring lower cost
options to develop the Kenel Unit, which may include scaled down pipelines with a reservoir.
Garrison Diversion Unit Recreation
Development
After legal review of development and management of the Chain of Lakes Recreation Area, it
was determined that DWRA does not provide the authority to fund recreation individual features
as described in the original MOU. Reclamation is waiting for a decision from Garrison
Diversion if there is interest in managing a “recreation area”. In the meantime no new
developments will take place.
North Dakota Natural Resources Trust
FY2014 Trust appropriations of $237,000 have been committed.
Red River Valley Water Supply Project
Environmental Impact Statement
As previously reported, the position of the Administration is that the preferred alternative is not
consistent with the policy and programs of the President. The Record of Decision will not be
signed.
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NAWS II-Minot
North Central-Anamoose
South Central RWD Phase II
South Central RWD-FY2010 P2
South Central RWD-FY2010 P3
South Central RWD-FY2012 P4
South Central RWD-FY2014 P5
SWPP-OMND Phase III
SWPP-OMND Service Area
Traill RWD P3-Hillsboro
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Prior
MR&I Fund
Expenditures
$48,887,152.59
$7,200,000.00
$8,365,012.83
$8,813,103.13
$8,207,119.96
$0.00
$0.00
$510,000.00
$8,800,000.00
$0.00
$90,782,388.51
2
2014
MR&I Fund
Expenditures
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$42,150.00
$1,119,148.39
$3,647,796.40
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$873,632.80
$5,682,727.59
$0
$0
$0
$1,368,000
$5,878,013
$0
$3,295,000
$1,215,013
$0
$0
State
Grant
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4
Funding Source
Federal
MR&I Fund
$48,887,153
$3,905,000
$7,150,000
$8,950,746
$10,000,000
$7,700,000
$5,562,500
$510,000
$8,800,000
$0
$101,465,399
GARRISON DIVERSION CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
MR&I Project Construction Report
Federal and State Funding
September 30, 2014
$107,343,411
Total Funds
Approved
$48,887,153
$7,200,000
$8,365,013
$8,950,746
$10,000,000
$7,700,000
$5,562,500
$510,000
$8,800,000
$1,368,000
$107,343,411
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6
State
Grant
Remaining
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$162,981
$162,981
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Federal
MR&I Fund
Remaining
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$95,492.79
$673,731.65
$4,052,203.60
$5,562,500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$10,383,928.04
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Prior
WDRF
Expenditures
$28,000.00
$28,000.00
McLean-Sheridan BB Expansion
Total
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Water Development and
Research Fund (WDRF)
$278,727.95
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2014
WDRF
Expenditures
$278,727.95
$700,000
WDRF
Approved
$700,000
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Funding Source
MR&I
Grant
$575,000
GARRISON DIVERSION CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
MR&I Project Construction Report
Water Development and Research Fund (WDRF)
September 30, 2014
$1,275,000
Total Funds
Approved
$1,275,000
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$968,272
13
Total
Approved
Remaining
$968,272
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Annex IX
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Annex IX
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Annex IX
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Annex IX
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Annex X
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, God in his infinite wisdom did on December 2, 2014, call to His
eternal rest our good friend and supporter, Dennis Walaker; and,
WHEREAS, Dennis Walaker served with distinction as Mayor of Fargo from
2006 to his passing in 2014; and,
WHEREAS, Dennis Walaker was devoted to the City of Fargo, inspiring the
city to persevere during record snowfall and record flood events; and,
WHEREAS, Dennis Walaker supported the efforts of Garrison Diversion to
complete the Red River Valley Water Supply Project in order to provide the Red
River Valley with a reliable water supply for years to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the elected and sworn
members of the Board of Directors of the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District,
duly assembled in Carrington, in the state of North Dakota, on January 5, 2015, do
hereby express our deep regret and sorrow at the passing of Dennis Walaker.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board expresses its heartfelt
sympathy to the members of the Walaker family.
(SEAL)
Kenneth Vein, Chairman
Duane DeKrey, Secretary
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Dave Koland has served the Garrison Diversion Conservancy
District with dedication and devotion since 2002, serving as the General Manager since
2003; and,
WHEREAS, throughout his career, Dave Koland played an active role in the
North Dakota water community as a persistent advocate in promoting the efforts to
deliver affordable, quality water to the citizens of North Dakota; and,
WHEREAS, Dave Koland diligently worked to advance the Red River Valley
Water Supply Project showing support, perseverance and direction as a significant key
leader and motivator in the Red River Valley Water Supply Project studies; and,
WHEREAS, Dave Koland offered his water expertise statewide as he was the
Executive Director for the North Dakota Rural Water Association for 11 years and
through serving with the North Dakota Water Education Foundation, Lake Agassiz
Water Authority, North Dakota Water Users, Upper Missouri Water Association and
Missouri River Stakeholders. In addition, he is a known and recognized water leader in
the national arena, serving as President of the National Water Resources Association;
and,
WHEREAS, Dave Koland was dedicated to the state legislature, serving three
terms as a North Dakota State Representative from District 5 in Minot; and,
WHEREAS, Dave Koland is a respected member of the community, giving back
through his dedication to the local Kiwanis Club.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the
Garrison Diversion Conservancy District duly assembled in Carrington, in the state of
North Dakota, on January 5, 2015, does hereby express its recognition for the dedication
demonstrated by Dave Koland throughout his years as Garrison Diversion’s General
Manager.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors and the Garrison
Diversion staff wish Dave Koland good health and good fortune in his retirement.
(SEAL)
Kenneth Vein, Chairman
Duane DeKrey, Secretary
Budget Preparation Timeline
February
2014
Submission of preliminary 2015 budget (version 1) requests from staff
March 2014
Present 2015 draft budget (version 2) to Executive Committee
Present 2014 budget revisions to Executive Committee for approval (if applicable)
Present 2013 budget final revisions to Executive Committee for approval
April 2014
Present 2015 draft budget (version 2) to Board of Directors
Present 2013 budget final revisions to Board of Directors for approval
June 2014
Present 2015 draft budget (version 3) to Executive Committee for approval
Present 2014 budget revisions to Executive Committee for approval (if applicable)
July 2014
Present 2015 budget (version 4) to Board of Directors for approval
September
2014
Present 2014 budget revisions to Executive Committee for approval (if applicable)
October
2014
2015 budget and tax levy due to member counties
December
2014
Present 2014 budget revisions to Executive Committee for approval (if applicable)
February
2015
Submission of preliminary 2016 budget (version 1) requests from staff
March 2015
Present 2016 draft budget (version 2) to Executive Committee
Present 2015 budget revisions to Executive Committee for approval (if applicable)
Present 2014 budget final revisions to Executive Committee for approval
MEMORANDUM
TO:
GDCD Board Members
FROM:
Dave Koland, General Manager
DATE:
December 29, 2014
SUBJECT:
Executive Committee Elections
At the January 2015 Board of Directors meeting, six Executive
Committee positions will be up for election. This includes three officer
positions and three committee members.
The current officers are:
Chairman – Ken Vein, who has completed his first two-year term. He
is eligible for re-election.
Vice Chairman – Ken Royse, who has completed his first two-year
term. Ken is eligible for re-election.
Second Vice Chairman – Steve Metzger, who has also completed his
first two-year term. Steve is also eligible for re-election.
The three Committee members with terms expiring are:
Jeff Breker, Roger Fenstad and Bill Ongstad, who have all
completed their first term and are eligible for re-election.
A Nominating Committee was appointed consisting of Directors Rick
Anderson and John Leininger. If you are interested in any of these
positions, contact a member of the Nominating Committee or directors
may also submit nominations to me prior to the board meeting.
Chairman Vein will request nominations for the open positions on day
one (January 5) of the board meeting.
Nominations may only be received from the floor on the first day of the
meeting; however, anyone nominated on the first day that fails to gain
office could be nominated for another office on the second day. Write-in
candidates are permissible.
The chairman will make new committee assignments following the
elections in January.
DK/las
Section 2. Election of Officers and Executive Committee Members
The Board of Directors shall elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Second
Vice Chairperson at the regular January meeting each odd numbered year of the Board
of Directors. The Board of Directors shall elect three members to serve on the Executive
Committee at the January meeting each year of the Board of the Directors.
The Chairperson shall request nominations for the officers early in the meeting at
which time the officer candidates will be selected. Directors may also submit
nominations to the Secretary prior to the meeting. Nominations may also be received
from the floor. If there appears to be inadequate candidates for any office, the
Chairperson may appoint a nominating committee to solicit nominations. The
Chairperson of the nominating committee shall announce the nominations for all offices.
Each nominee shall be provided an opportunity to speak prior to the election. The
election of the officers shall be by a signed paper ballot, and each director’s vote shall
be recorded in the minutes.
Officer election process 7.2
The Board of Directors shall elect a chairperson, vice chairperson and
second vice chairperson at the regular January Board of Directors’ meeting each
odd numbered year. The Board of Directors shall elect three members to serve
on the Executive Committee at the January Board of Directors’ meeting each
year.
A nominating committee may be appointed at the December Executive
Committee meeting. Directors may submit nominations to the secretary anytime
prior to the January board meeting. The chairperson shall request nominations
for the open positions on the first day of the two-day January board meeting.
The chairperson of the Nominating Committee, if one is appointed, shall
announce the nominations for all offices on the first day of the two-day meeting.
Nominations may only be received from the floor on the first day of the
two-day meeting; however, anyone nominated on the first day that fails to gain
office could be nominated for another office on the second day. Write-in
candidates are permissible.
Each nominee shall be provided an opportunity to speak prior to the
election.
Voting will be conducted individually for each position to be elected.
Balloting will begin with the highest position to be filled. The vote will be
conducted on a signed paper ballot that will be tallied in an open and public
manner immediately after each vote.
Balloting for each position will continue until one candidate receives a
majority of the votes cast. Balloting will then commence on the next position to
be elected.
When all open positions have been filled by the above method a recorded
roll call vote will be conducted to complete the election.
2014
Secured $50,000 from Corn Growers for linear
Secured $40,000 from Soy Bean Council for linear
Actively pursue Equipment (combine)
GDCD committed $220,000 for Operations
GDCD committed $14,000 for land lease
2015
GDCD committed $267,875 for Operations
GDCD committed $16,000 for land lease
Need additional $30,000 (50k+40K) for linear & controls
Purchase new linear and controls
Hire Agronomist
Support NDSU SBARE budget
Goal: OIRS to get State funding for operations
2016
GDCD fund OIRS estimated at $281,268
Create a Building Fund $750,000
2017
Support NDSU SBARE budget process
Goal: OIRS to get State funding for operations
GDCD level of funding until July $295,332
Create Building Fund $750,000
NEEDS
Linear & Controls
Equipment
Building
Operations Funding
Who takes the lead
GDCD
GDCD
GDCD/NDSU
GDCD
GDCD
GDCD
GDCD
Norm & Tom
NDSU
NDSU
GDCD
GDCD
Locals
GDCD
GDCD
Locals
Estimate
$120,000
$300,000
$750,000
$300,000
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION REPORT
Garrison Diversion Conservancy District Quarterly Board Meeting
Carrington, North Dakota
January 5, 2015
Indian Municipal, Rural, and Industrial Program
The 2015 enacted budget includes an additional $31 million for construction of rural water
projects across Reclamation. This funding will be allocated to the projects based on
Reclamation’s rural water funding criteria.
Spirit Lake MR&I System
Construction of the Tokio Tank and the West Ft. Totten Tank (School Tank Project) have been
shut down for the winter season, both tanks are scheduled to be completed this next spring.
Final closeout for the Water Treatment Plant is scheduled for January.
Reclamation is working on NEPA compliance to obtain a ROW permit on the Fish & Wildlife’s
property for the School Tank Pipeline project. As well as design and right-of-way work on
other projects which include; Ester’s line, the Wood Lake Pipeline, Highway 57 West Pipeline,
and the Tokio Service Area.
Standing Rock MR&I System
Contract 3-9, Junction to Bear Solider has been awarded to Carstensen Contracting of Pipestone,
Minnesota in the amount of $3,953,585.12. This contract includes approximately 11 miles of
16-inch through 8-inch diameter PVC pipe, and appurtenances. This project begins at a point
approximately 9 miles west of the Kline Butte tank, then proceeds approximately 7 miles west,
then 3 miles south to McLaughlin, South Dakota, then 1 more mile south to the housing
development of Bear Soldier. The contractor began work the week of June 23, 2014. The
completion date was November 30, 2014. Construction work is essentially completed on the
project. The contractor is finishing cleanup activities. The contractor is also going to pig (clean
out) pipelines in the communities of Bear Solider and Rock Cree.
The Tribe’s engineer continues design and rights-of-way acquisition on Contracts 3-7 and 3-8.
When completed, these 2 pipeline contracts will connect the new Standing Rock water treatment
plant to Fort Yates, and other communities and rural areas on the northern side of the reservation.
Fort Berthold Rural Water System
Contract 2012-1 - New Town Area 2 and 4 was awarded to Carstensen Contracting of Pipestone,
Minnesota, on July 26, 2012. Schedule 1 of the contract was awarded and most of that work is
complete. Schedule 2 was not awarded since an easement was not obtained to cross the
Canadian Pacific Railroad. In October/November 2014 the Tribe decided to change order the
railroad crossings out of the contract and to pay for the installation of the railroad crossings with
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their own non-federal funds, to be installed under the permit the Tribe obtained from Canadian
Pacific.
The Twin Buttes Area 1 & 2 distribution system expansion contract is planned to be bid during
the spring of 2015, provided all easements are obtained prior to bidding. All fee land easements
for this project have been obtained, however BIA’s approval is still needed across tribal and
allotted land.
Plans are to advertise in the spring of 2015 the construction a new South Segment water
treatment plant, near Twin Buttes, that is capable of producing 350 gpm, but expandable to 600
gpm. Several alternate sites have been determined; a supplemental environmental assessment is
being drafted for this project. Reclamation does not have adequate appropriations to fund this
project so the Tribe may opt to fund it themselves and/or obtain a USDA Rural Development
loan.
Turtle Mountain Rural Water System
Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Contract 3-1 was awarded to Northern Plains Contracting,
Inc. WTP work will start later in October and includes expansion of the plant treatment capacity
from 1,600 gpm to 2,400 gpm. Design work is continuing on the Well Field Expansion, Contract
2-1, which will coincide with the WTP expansion. In addition to Reclamation funding, the Tribe
has received cost share funding from Rural Development.
BIA 23 Water Main - This project proposes to construct facilities to serve 85 existing homes and
317 HUD homes within the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation. The project was bid in April
2013, and work is continuing in 2014.
BIA 3 & 5 Pipeline Contract – This contract proposed to install 3.25 miles of 6-inch water main
between Leon’s Tower service area and Reservoir C area along BIA 3 and BIA 5. Contractor
started work in the fall of 2013 and work is continuing in 2014.
Highway 43, Corridor 2, Phase I, Contract 1-2 - The contract was bid on September 23, 2014,
and was awarded in November. Pipeline route will be cleared of trees this winter to avoid
potential impacts to Northern Long-Eared bat. Pipeline contract will bring water to the Lake
Upsilon area. The Tribe is currently working on the preliminary designs and ROW acquisition
for Phase 2 of the Highway 43, Corridor 2 work which includes approximately 150 service
connections.
Trenton Indian Service Area
Trenton Indian Service Area (TISA) has completed the update of their system-wide SCADA
system with the assistance of Reclamation staff. The SCADA system provides Trenton the
capability of operating their storage reservoirs at different water levels.
The State of North Dakota DOT is in the process of widening Highway 85 in the vicinity of the
Williston WTP. This highway work required TISA to relocate water system pipelines including
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the main supply pipeline from the Williston WTP which was completed this summer. TISA
complete this work this past summer.
State MR&I Program
Northwest Area Water Supply Project
Construction
There is no construction currently underway or planned on the NAWS project. On March 1,
2013, Judge Collyer issued a ruling on the issue of whether to allow further work to be bid for
continued construction of distribution facilities. The ruling will allow completion of the
upgrades at the Minot Water Treatment Plant. However, the modified injunction “will not
permit new pipeline construction or new pipeline construction contracts.”
Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS)
Reclamation continues the effort of preparing responses to all substantive comments on the Draft
SEIS and making revisions to the SEIS text as appropriate based on the comments received. All
substantive comments will be addressed in the Final SEIS, as required by the National
Environmental Policy Act. Reclamation anticipates a meeting of the cooperating agency team
early in 2015 to discuss the responses to comments and proposed changes to the SEIS.
Reclamation will provide cooperating agencies an opportunity to review and comment on a
preliminary version of the Final SEIS prior to its public release which is anticipated in March or
April of 2015.
South Central Regional Water District
Contract 2013-1, McIntosh County, Main Transmission Line - Construction activities have
been completed and the project was turned over to South Central on April 23, 2014. The
engineering is working on contract closeout items.
Contract 2013-2, McIntosh County Tank - Bids were opened on September 20, 2013. The
contract was awarded to Carstensen Contracting Inc., of Pipestone, Minnesota, in the amount of
$454,805. The contractor has completed all construction work and punch list items. There is
some remaining closeout paperwork.
Contract 2013-3, Phase 4, Logan and McIntosh Counties Rural Distribution Pipeline – This
project was awarded to Northern Improvement of Bismarck, in the amount of $9,197,036.50.
This work generally consists of furnishing and installing approximately 293 miles of 8-inch
through 1½-inch PVC gasketed joint pipe, 255 services, road crossings, connections to exiting
pipelines, and other related appurtenances. This project is located in Emmons, Logan, and
McIntosh Counties in North Dakota. Construction began on June 2, 2014, and is currently
ongoing. The project has a substantial completion date of July 1, 2015. As of December 12,
2014, most all of the pipe has been installed and approximately 87% of the service connections
have been completed and turned over to South Central for operation.
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Southwest Pipeline Project
Contact 5-15B, Second Zap Potable Reservoir - This contract was awarded to Engineering
America of Oakdale, Minnesota, in the amount of $1,415,900. This project is a 1,650,000 gallon
glass-coated bolted steel reservoir, 98 feet in diameter, 28 feet to overflow, underdrain system,
drain and overflow discharge piping, etc. The tank was placed into service on October 25, 2014.
Work continues on close out issues.
Contract 2-8E, Dunn Center Service Area Main Transmission Pipeline – This contract was
awarded on June 14, 2013, to Carstensen Contracting of Pipestone, Minnesota, in the amount of
$5,104,506. This project includes 18.75 miles of 12-inch to 10-inch and 6 miles of 6-inch PVC
pipe from the Zap WTP to the Halliday turnout. The project also includes the Dunn Center
booster station. All pipe construction and the Dunn Center booster station has been completed.
The contractor is beginning clean up activities.
Contract 2-8F, East Center Service Area – Contract 2-8F was awarded to Carstenson
Contracting of Pipestone, Minnesota, in the amount of $7,162,000. This project generally
consists of approximately 39.5 miles of PVC pipe, 2 steel VFD booster stations, master meter
vault for Killdeer, road crossings, connections to other pipelines, etc. The project has a final
completion date of September 1, 2015. Through November pipe installation has progressed to
just west of ND Highway 22. Pipe has been installed to both Killdeer and Dunn Center. Meter
vaults for both towns have been set and backfilled. Construction continues on the pipeline west
of Highway 22.
Contract 5-17, Dunn Center Water Storage Tank - This contract was awarded to Caldwell
Tanks, Inc., of Louisville, Kentucky, in the amount of $2,438,000. This is a 1,000,000 gallon
storage tank. The project completion date is August 15, 2014. Caldwell completed the tank
erection in August but did not complete the coating application. Heating the tank interior
allowed Caldwell to apply the interior intermediate coating before leaving for the season. The
exterior of the tank has only a primer coating.
Contract 1-2A, Supplementary Raw Water Intake - Bids were opened on Contract 1-2A,
Supplementary Raw Water Intake. This project includes a vertical reinforced concrete caisson
approximately 151 feet in depth, 14 foot inside diameter, 3 foot thick walls, 2800 feet of 30-inch
intake pipe and lake intake structure. The contract was awarded to James W. Fowler Company
of Dallas, Oregon, in the amount of $12,994,000. The project completion date was November
14, 2014, however the contractor has fallen behind the schedule. The contractor has reached a
depth of 85 feet and has installed and grouted 26 rings of the caisson. Excavation is much
slower than anticipated due to the frozen ground and excavation methods.
Contact 8-3, Killdeer Mountain Elevated Tank - This contract was awarded to Maguire Iron
of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in the amount of $1,277,000. This project is a 250,000 gallon
elevated spheroid steel reservoir, 170 feet to overflow, underdrain system, drain and overflow
discharge piping, etc. Maguire has mobilized to the site. The project completion date is October
1, 2014. There are issues with finishing the tank. The contractors coating was not acceptable,
and there are issues with the inlet piping. The contractor has been informed to correct these
deficiencies.
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Contract 7-9F, the East Center Service Area – This contract was awarded to Eatherly
Constructors, Inc. of Leawood, Kansas in the amount of $8,454,836. Reclamation concurred on
the recommendation to award on November 15, 2013. This project includes 250 miles of 8 foot
through 1½-inch pipe, 330 rural water connection, road crossings, connections to existing
pipelines, etc. This project includes an intermediate completion date of September 15, 2014, and
a substantial completion date of September 15, 2015. Work is continuing, however, the
contractor missed the intermediate completion date of September 15, 2014, claiming delays due
to weather conditions. Negotiations continue on this claim.
McLean-Sheridan
Blue and Brush Lakes Regional Water Service Expansion Project – This project has 3 bid
schedules. The Base Bid generally consists of furnishing and installing approximately 48,000
feet of 6-inch through 2-inch PVC gasketed joint pipe, approximately 150 services, directional
drills, connections to exiting pipelines, and other related appurtenances. Alternate Schedule 1
consists of furnishing and installing approximately 66,000 feet of 4-inch and 2-inch PVC
gasketed joint pipe, approximately 12 services, directional drills, connections to exiting
pipelines, and other related appurtenances. Alternate Schedule 2 consists of furnishing and
installing approximately 56,000 feet of 4-inch and 2-inch PVC gasketed joint pipe,
approximately 13 services, directional drills, connections to exiting pipelines, and other related
appurtenances. The project is located in McLean County in North Dakota. Contract No. 1 (the
base bid) Pipeline Construction was awarded to Merryman Excavation, Inc., in the amount of
$1,848,173. Contract No. 2 Water Meter & AMR System Supply was awarded to Fargo Water
Equipment Company in the amount of $84,323. Alternate No 1 was also awarded to Fargo
Water Equipment Company in the amount of $201,334. Construction activities continue on the
project.
Garrison Diversion Unit Operation and Maintenance
Snake Creek Pumping Plant
The fall draw-down of Lake Audubon was completed on November 5.
McClusky and New Rockford Canals
Reclamation is working with Garrison Diversion on development of work plans and the budget
for calendar year 2015 for the GDU O&M Program
Reclamation, Garrison Diversion and Black & Veatch continue to work on designs for repairs to
the major slides on the McClusky Canal. The first of two value analysis studies was completed
Nov 17-21. The study resulted in five potential cost savings proposals (from $440,000 up to
$4.7 million) which will be forwarded to the design Team for further consideration. Reclamation
has started working on NEPA requirements for the project. The plan is to complete design work
in 2015.
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Garrison Diversion Unit Irrigation
Turtle Lake and McClusky Canal Irrigation Areas
Reclamation has received requests to modify the water service and power contracts to include
additional lands located along the canal near Mile Marker (MM) 49, MM 10, and MM 7.5. The
environmental compliance and special use permits for the MM 49 project have been completed
and we expect the contract modification to be completed prior to the 2015 irrigation season.
Reclamation is developing an MOU to clarify the process of development of irrigation from the
McClusky Canal and providing water Service and project use power.
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Irrigation
The Irrigation Development Coordinator for the Tribe has resigned to take another position and a
replacement has not been identified at this time. The Tribe is working on purchasing the lands
adjacent to the Eagle Irrigation Unit to allow for expansion as they were not able to secure leases
from the landowners. The Tribe is exploring options for development of a single center pivot in
the Rock Creek Unit. The Tribe acknowledges that using river water will require periodic soil
amendments to maintain soil productivity. The Tribe is also interested in exploring lower cost
options to develop the Kenel Unit, which may include scaled down pipelines with a reservoir.
Garrison Diversion Unit Recreation
Development
We are preparing the FY2015 Chain of Lakes work plan, no new developments are planned, just
O&M of the existing recreation facilities. Reclamation is planning on meeting with the new
McLean County Sheriff so we can get a new contract in place for the next 5 years for patrolling
the Chain of Lakes Recreation Area.
North Dakota Natural Resources Trust
The NDNRT should be fully funded in FY2015
Red River Valley Water Supply Project
Environmental Impact Statement
As previously reported, the position of the Administration is that the preferred alternative is not
consistent with the policy and programs of the President. The Record of Decision will not be
signed.
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GARRISON DIVERSION CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
MR&I Project Construction Report
Federal and State Funding
December 31, 2014
NAWS II-Minot
North Central-Anamoose
South Central RWD Phase II
South Central RWD-FY2010 P2
South Central RWD-FY2010 P3
South Central RWD-FY2012 P4
South Central RWD-FY2014 P5
SWPP-OMND Phase III
SWPP-OMND Service Area
Traill RWD P3-Hillsboro
1
Prior
MR&I Fund
Expenditures
$48,887,152.59
$7,200,000.00
$8,365,012.83
$8,813,103.13
$8,207,119.96
$0.00
$0.00
$510,000.00
$8,800,000.00
$0.00
$90,782,388.51
2
2014
MR&I Fund
Expenditures
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$42,150.00
$1,158,984.28
$6,477,332.18
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$873,632.80
$8,552,099.26
3
State
Grant
$0
$3,295,000
$1,215,013
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,368,000
$5,878,013
4
Funding Source
Federal
MR&I Fund
$48,887,153
$3,905,000
$7,150,000
$8,950,746
$10,000,000
$7,700,000
$5,562,500
$510,000
$8,800,000
$0
$101,465,399
5
Total Funds
Approved
$48,887,153
$7,200,000
$8,365,013
$8,950,746
$10,000,000
$7,700,000
$5,562,500
$510,000
$8,800,000
$1,368,000
$107,343,411
$107,343,411
12/30/14 11:15 AM
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State
Grant
Remaining
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$162,981
$162,981
7
Federal
MR&I Fund
Remaining
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$95,492.79
$633,895.76
$1,222,667.82
$5,562,500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$7,514,556.37
GARRISON DIVERSION CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
MR&I Project Construction Report
Water Development and Research Fund (WDRF)
December 31, 2014
Water Development and
Research Fund (WDRF)
McLean-Sheridan BB Expansion
Total
12/30/14 11:15 AM
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Prior
WDRF
Expenditures
$28,000.00
9
2014
Expenditures
$873,545.02
$28,000.00
$873,545.02
10
WDRF
Approved
$698,288.83
$698,288.83
11
Funding Source
MR&I
Grant
$575,000
12
Total Funds
Approved
$1,273,288.83
13
Total
Approved
Remaining
$371,743.81
$1,273,288.83
$371,743.81
North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association
Conservation/Drought Specialist
2014 Annual Report
Garrison Diversion Conservancy District provides funding for the
development of Drought Management Plans and Water Conservation
Plans for communities in North Dakota. North Dakota Rural Water
Systems Association assists communities with compiling these planning
documents.
The Drought Management Plan proactively addresses potential
drought problems in order to minimize adverse impacts on the
community. This document develops drought stages and outlines
mitigation strategies that make wise use of local water resources for
each increasing level of a drought’s magnitude.
Predetermined
strategies may not be adequate for every scenario, but a well-conceived
plan, with measured responses, may help take the “crisis” out of a
drought situation and enhance public acceptance of actions taken.
Water system personnel may engage in ongoing dialogue with their
customers, and consultation with specialists from a variety of
disciplines, to hopefully, reach a point of recognition that the
community can successfully endure an extended period of drought.
The Water Conservation Plan follows federal methodologies set
forth in the 1998 Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Water
Conservation Plan Guidelines. EPA was required by 1996 Amendments
to the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide water systems with this
information.
The EPA guidelines are not regulations but offer
recommendations for water systems to follow in the development of
water conservation plans. Conservation is defined by G. Tyler Miller, Jr.
in his 1990 book Living in the Environment as, “the use, management,
and protection of resources so that they are not degraded, depleted, or
wasted, and are available on a sustainable basis for use by present and
future generations.”
Some other water related activities that the Conservation/Drought
Specialist assisted with this year are as follows: presented programs for
grade school children at Regional Water Festival’s in Bismarck and
Dickinson and also worked with fellow staff at the Association’s Annual
Expo in Fargo.
The Specialist attended the Land & Water Summit in Albuquerque,
NM during February. The theme of the conference was “Drought as an
Opportunity for Change.”
Rodney Stroh
Drought Management Plans (DMP) and Water Conservation Plans (WCP)
Water System Progress Summary as of December 31, 2014
Water Systems with Signatures on both DMP and WCP completed in 2014 (56 Plans)
Benedict
Coleharbor
Dakota Adventist Academy
Fessenden
Gackle
Garrison
Garrison Rural Water District
Greater Ramsey Water District
Greater Ramsey Water District – Carrington System
Hague
Lincoln
Maddock
McClusky
Mercer
Missouri West Water System
Oberon
Pick City
South Central Regional Water District-Bismarck System
South Central Regional Water District-Emmons-McIntosh-Logan System
South Central Regional Water District- North Burleigh System
Steele
Sykeston
Turtle Lake
Underwood
Warwick
Washburn
Wing
Zeeland
Plans in Draft Form Waiting on Signatures (28 Plans)
Brooktree Wells
Deering
Dunseith
Glen Ullin
Hankinson
Max
McLean-Sheridan Water District-System 1 (Ground Water)
McLean-Sheridan Water District-System 2 (Surface Water)
Minnewaukan
Riverdale
Sanborn
Tuttle
Willow City
Zap
Plans in Development (20 Plans)
Beulah
Devils Lake
Glenburn
Hazen
Kenmare
Mohall
Sherwood
Stanton
Upper Souris Water District – System I
Upper Souris Water District – System II
Rod Stroh
NDRWSA
2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Garrison Diversion Conservancy District
FINAL
1) Federal
a) 2 staff and 3 directors attended the NWRA Federal Affairs seminar in
Washington, DC
b) Supported Waters Working Group development of comments supporting WOTUS
rule
2) MR&I Program
a) Maintained communications with State Water Commission and ND Rural Water
Systems Association
b) Participated in 5 ND Water Coalition meetings
c) Developed 27 drought management plans and 27 water conservation plans
d) Distributed $7,742,694 from the MR&I Fund
3) Irrigation Development
a) Provided $153,821 in funding for irrigation research
b) Provided $25,000 in funding to support the ND Irrigation Association
c) Provided $42,440 towards irrigation development
d) Continued efforts for Oakes Test Area title transfer
e) Continued development of the Oakes Irrigation Research Site Expansion Plan
f) Completed NDSU for Irrigation Economic Impact Study
g) Completed 2nd presentation to SBARE to transition Oakes Irrigation Research Site
to NDSU
h) Substantially completed MM 49 Irrigation Project
i) Signed water service contract for MM 49 Irrigation Project
j) Implemented special assessment to finance MM 49 Irrigation Project
4) Red River Valley Water Supply Project
a) Provided support for Lake Agassiz Water Authority
b) Facilitated 3 Lake Agassiz Water Authority meetings
c) Invested $406,113 in RRVWSP development
d) Provided testimony at SWC Cost Share Policy public outreach meetings
e) Gave RRVWSP presentation for the Water Topics Overview Committee
f) Extended right-of-way options along the Hwy 200 corridor
5) Natural Resources
a) Assisted with maintenance of Audubon & Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuges
b) Assisted with maintenance of Lonetree Wildlife Management Area
i) Completed upgrades to maintenance shop
c) Assisted with maintenance of mitigation features as requested by Reclamation
d) Continued communications with the Natural Resources Trust
6) Recreation Program
a) Awarded $327,687 to 27 projects
b) Expended $206,670 to previously approved projects
c) Continued maintenance at Chain of Lakes Recreation Area
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7) Administrative/Legislative
a) Attended 4 ND Legislature Water Related Topics Subcommittee meetings
b) Facilitated 20 Garrison Diversion Committee meetings
c) Facilitated 2 All-Staff meetings
d) Hired Deputy Manager
e) Raised $4,540 through the 11th Annual Top O’ the Day Golf Scramble
f) Completed paperless initiative
g) Prepared legislative information piece
h) Capital Purchases/improvements
i) Sharp MX2640N Copier/Printer
ii) 2013 Dodge Caravan
8) Public Relations
a) Implemented 2014 Communications Work Plan
b) Developed and published newsletters
i) Manager’s Message (12 issues)
c) Developed 10 ND Water magazine stories
d) Developed and published the 2013 Annual Report
e) Prepared and distributed 26 news releases
f) Staffed Garrison Diversion and LAWA booths at 6 conferences/events
g) Updated and maintained Garrison Diversion website
h) Redesigned LAWA website
i) Directed GDU Facilities tour for GDCD board members
j) Updated conference display exhibits
9) Engineering & Operations
a) Maintained quality staff and equipment
b) Major equipment purchases
i) 2014 Chevrolet 1500 Pickup
ii) Caterpillar 329 EL SLR Excavator
iii) 2014 Caterpillar 950K Loader
c) Participated in audit (AUP) for the Interim OM&R of GDU facilities
d) Updated and implemented “5-Year Work Plan”
e) Completed 2014 annual work plan on GDU facilities
f) Concrete repairs at Jamestown Dam
g) Completed 2014 annual work plan for Devils Lake Outlet maintenance
h) Completed 2014 water quality sampling plan for LAWA
i) Operated and maintained MM 7.5 Irrigation Project
j) Completed Value Engineering for major slide repair initiative
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2015 WORK PLAN
Garrison Diversion Conservancy District
DRAFT
A. Federal
1. Develop Cooperative Agreement for Chain of Lakes Recreation Area
2. Joint strategy with Tribes & State to increase appropriation to GDU
B. MR&I Program
1. Continue administration of federal MR&I program
2. Work with NDRWSA and Reclamation to support rural water users
3. Assist with the development of an integrated statewide water plan
4. Work with ND Water Coalition to examine funding priorities
5. Continue funding of drought management plans and water
conservation plans
C. Develop and enhance irrigation in North Dakota
1. Provide assistance and support to the ND Irrigation Association
2. Implement Oakes Test Area title transfer plan
3. Implement NDSU Cooperative Agreement for funding Oakes Irrigation
Research Site
4. Develop McClusky Canal Irrigation Master Plan
5. Develop McClusky Canal Power Infrastructure Master Plan
6. Continue with the Oakes Irrigation Research Site Expansion plan
7. Construct MM 10 Irrigation Project
8. Finalize MM 49 Irrigation Project
D. Red River Valley Water Supply Project
1. Provide support for Lake Agassiz Water Authority
2. Refine RRVWSP cost allocation plan
3. Develop 2015-2017 RRVWSP work plan
(a) Finish securing easements for Plan A
(b) Baldhill Creek evaluation and discharge location
(c) Secure Baldhill Creek flowage easements
(d) Intake preliminary design
(e) Preliminary design alignment Plan B
4. Support 4-biennium state funding plan for RRVWSP
E. Natural Resources
1. Assist with maintenance of Audubon & Arrowwood National Wildlife
Refuges
2. Assist with maintenance of mitigation features as requested by
Reclamation
3. Continue communications with the Natural Resources Trust
1 of 2
F. Recreation Program
1. Administer Garrison Diversion Matching Recreation Grant Program
2. Continue maintenance of facilities at Chain of Lakes recreation areas
3. Develop DWRA Recreation Grant Program guidelines
4. Explore Stump Lake land development
G. Administrative/Legislative
1. Participate in 2015 legislative session
2. Transition Deputy Manager to General Manager
3. Plan for changes in staffing and consultants
4. Review Garrison Diversion Bylaws
5. Update document storage
6. Replace 2011 Dodge Caravan
H. Public Relations
1. Develop, publish and distribute Manager’s Message (12 issues), LAWA
Bulletin (as needed), and 2014 Annual Report
2. Develop ND Water magazine stories (10 issues)
3. Staff Garrison Diversion and LAWA display booths at appropriate
conferences and events
4. Prepare and distribute news releases regarding Garrison Diversion and
LAWA efforts
5. Launch redesigned LAWA website
6. Redesign and launch Garrison Diversion website
7. Develop and update public information pieces as needed
8. Sponsor 3rd Water Conference
I. Engineering & Operations
1. Maintain quality staff and equipment
2. Complete final design for major slide repair initiative
3. Update and implement “5-Year Work Plan”
4. Complete 2015 annual work plan on GDU facilities
5. Complete 2015 annual work plan for Devils Lake Outlet maintenance
6. Complete 2015 LAWA water quality monitoring plan
7. Complete 2015 work plan for McClusky Canal Irrigation Projects
8. Operate Oakes Test Area
* 2015 additions
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Will & Carlson, Inc.
Suite 440
5335 Wisconsin Ave, N.W
Washington, D.C. 20015
[email protected]
202-966-2190
December 30, 2014
Mr. David Koland
Manager
Garrison Diversion Conservancy District
P.O. Box 140
Carrington, ND 58421
Dear Mr. Koland:
I wanted to take this opportunity to describe what I have done this year in
Washington, D.C. on behalf of the District and the State of North Dakota
regarding Federal water resource issues.
I engaged in the following this year per the Budget cycle for the remainder of
FY14 and the development and passage of FY15 funding:
I attended meetings and Briefings at the Interior Department and the Corps of
Engineers on the Release of FY15 Federal Budgets for Reclamation and the
Corps.
Attended Congressional Hearings on the FY15 Agency Budgets in the House of
Representatives and Senate Appropriation Committees.
Arranged and held meetings with agency staff on remaining funding from FY
14 Budgets that might help further address your needs.
Attended meetings with Board members and State and District Staff with
North Dakota Congressional members and agency staff in Washington in the
late Spring on matters of interest to North Dakota.
Attended Briefings and Listening Sessions at USDA on funding/program
development regarding the implementation of the 2013 Farm Bill with a focus
on cost-sharing and water development that might provide smaller scale
opportunities in local areas of the State.
Engaged in the WRRDA authorization (Water Resources Reform Development
Act) legislation for the US Army Corps of Engineers program) on titles
containing programmatic authorizations for Western areas through the Corps
of Engineers Program and those related to the issue of surplus water and
Missouri River issues.
Engaged with other Western interests in the development of new water storage
program authorizations that could be beneficial to the State or District such as
those that emerged from the House of Representatives Resources Committee.
Continued to focus on Reclamation's program and policy initiatives such as
changes to the Reclamation Manual. And as applicable, programs that have
been rolling out from the passage of the latest Farm Bill.
Engaged in Administration Policy Initiatives primarily being developed at the
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) that could have beneficial or harmful
impacts to the district regarding new watershed planning requirements. The
most recent example being the Guidelines for the Principles, Requirements &
Guidelines (PR&G) for evaluating investments in new Federal water resource
programs.
The Federal Register is monitored on a regular basis and information is
provided on new rules, regulations and funding announcements and issues
that could impact or could help the State or the District.
The 114th Congress will be a very different Congress. There will be new
Subcommittee and full Committee Chairman in charge of pertinent programs
for meeting your interests. And new agendas. There will also be a loss of
institutional memory as staff are retiring or changing into the private sector. I
also look for fast action in first 100 days on a variety of issues leftover from
113th Congress.
The issue of Drought will continue to present itself as an opportunity for
funding assistance in the name of water storage and efficiency improvements.
Your existing project authorization falls within and meets that definition.
There are obviously other high profile water issues in the Reclamation program
that compete for financial resources. Absent the ability to earmark for a
particular project, the work carried out has been to make sure greater funding
is available for specific program areas that continue to meet your need and that
those programs do not become "donor" programs for increases in other agency
budgets.
As you know, the Federal programs are presently operating under the
"Cromnibus" Appropriations bill for FY15 that passed and was signed into law
in mid December. The Garrison project received the Administration's request. (I
will note that Budget Sequestration is still in place and look for further
reductions in Federal programs). Though an appropriations bill, the legislation
contained several policy riders and prohibitions on spending that will have
consequences for Federal Water Resource Programs. And there are additional
issue riders expected to be taken up early in the now Republican controlled
Congress that may further stymie Federal policy efforts when passed.
In addition, there were numerous reports and other information that were
provided throughout the year as part of the effort to keep the District and the
State apprised of activities taking place in Washington D.C.
Thank you again for the opportunity to provide Washington, D.C. assistance
and perspective to the GDCD and the State of North Dakota
Sincerely,
(original signed and mailed)
Peter Carlson
President
2015-2016 Draft LAWA Work Plan
2015
1. Finalize Intake Location- The State Water Commission is currently investigation locations for a Bank
Filtration system along the Missouri River. The study will identify locations and preliminary costs.
Anticipated results will be final January 2015.
2. Intake Preliminary Design- After choosing a final site, preliminary designs will be developed based on
surveyed data and geology reports, including plan sets for structural, civil site, process, electrical, and
mechanical designs. Estimated cost is $1,600,000.
3. Baldhill Creek Evaluation & Discharge Location-The Highway 200 alternative discharges water directly
into Lake Ashtabula. Evaluating a Baldhill Creek discharge would shorten the Highway 200 pipeline
approximately 14 miles. Engineering, such as hydrology, hydraulics and surveying, work needs to be
completed on this option. Potential cost savings is $30 million. Estimated cost is $700,000.
4. Revise and Complete Financial Package- The original cost share structure was Local/State/Federal all
equally sharing one third of the cost. This structure needs revising to reflect no federal involvement.
Estimated cost is $1,000,000.
5. Preliminary Design Alignment Plan B- Based on the water intake recommendations, the next step will
be developing the Plan B alignment and preliminary design to connect the Missouri River raw water
intake to the biota water treatment plant located near the McClusky Canal. This work effort will
include identifying a pipeline route and gathering lidar and survey data, developing plan and profile
drawings, and identification of pipeline appurtenances including air and pressure release valves,
isolation valves. Estimated cost is $1,000,000.
6. Review Plan A Alignment for Federal Nexus-The SWC alternative route study identified next steps#3
Revise pipeline alignments to avoid environmental impacts or encroachment on easements that
would require the need for discretionary federal permits or actions. Estimated Costs $290,000
2016
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Review and Finalize Operations Plan- Estimated cost is $200,000.
Complete ROW for A, B, Intake & WTP- Estimated cost is $6,400,000.
Secure Baldhill Creek Flowage Easements- Estimated cost is $1,400,000.
Complete Final Design Highway 200 & Plan B- Estimated cost is $7,600,000.
Intake Final Design- Estimated cost is $2,200,000.
Permits Highway 200, Plan B and Baldhill Creek- Estimated cost is $1,200,000.
2015 GDCD MEETINGS
Board
January 5 and 6
April 9 and 10
July 8, 9 and 10 (July 8 Board mtg)
October 6 and 7
Executive Committee
March 12
June 10
September 9
December 2
Meeting the Basin’s Needs:
One Goal At A Time
32nd Annual Red River Basin
Land & Water International
Summit Conference
January 20-22, 2015
The Fort Garry Hotel, Winnipeg, MB
We’re All In This Together
Sponsored by:
Tuesday, January 20
1:00
1:30
2:30
3:00
Welcome & Introductions
Joe Belford, RRBC Chair
Conference At A Glance
Jeff Lewis, RRBC Executive Director
Greetings From Winnipeg, Manitoba
Keynote Speaker: Bruce Mitchell
Addressing Implementation Challenges Related to Integrated Water Resources Management
Bruce Mitchell, PhD, is Professor in the
Department of Geography and Environmental
Management at the University of Waterloo in
Ontario.
Break and Exhibits
Lake Friendly Accord: Minister Gord
Mackintosh, Manitoba Conservation & Water
Stewardship
Restoring and Protecting Water Quality in
Minnesota: Commissioner John Linc Stine,
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
North Dakota’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy:
Dave Glatt, Environmental Health Section Chief North Dakota Department of Health (invited)
5:00
Social and Exhibits
7:00
Lake Friendly Accord Forum (Tentative)
Natural Resources Framework Plan Goals:
1. Watershed
2. Integration
3. Data & Technology
4. Education/Information
5. Flood Forecasting
6. Flood Damage Reduction
8. Drainage
9. Water Quality
10. Water Supply
11. Soil Cons.
12. Fish/Wildlife
13. Outdoor Recreation
Red River Basin Commission
Wednesday, January 21
7:30
Breakfast
8:30
Lightning Talk Success Stories:
The Lightning Talk session allows Basin partner
organizations and residents to highlight specific
success stories in a 5 minute presentation. The
topics all relate to the goal areas in the RRBC
Natural Resources Framework Plan (NRFP).
9:30
Break and Exhibits
10:30 Scratching the Surface
▪ Manitoba’s Surface Water Management
Strategy: Rhonda McDougal, Manitoba Conservation & Water
Stewardship
▪ Basin Technical & Scientific Advisory
Committee’s Surface Drainage Study:
Charles Fritz, International Water Institute
▪ Canada-US Collaboration Success Story:
An Agricultural/Urban Stormwater Model That
Does it All: Cecilio Olivier, EOR Inc.
12:00 Lunch
Lake Friendly Accord
The Lake Friendly Accord was signed by Federal,
Provincial and Local Government in Winnipeg, Manitoba March 21, 2014. The Accord is a pledge, with
signatories supporting a common goal to reduce
nutrient loading to waterbodies by working collaboratively, developing specific commitments and reporting
annually on plans, progress and actions. The RRBC
has signed the Accord and is working with partner organizations within the Red River Basin to facilitate nutrient reduction activities; including working with Basin
organizations to also sign the Accord identifying their
activities that are occurring to advance nutrient load
reductions to our waterbodies.
**Program Subject to Change
Wednesday, January 21
1:00
Break Out Sessions
Wednesday, January 21
3:00
Session 1:
▪ Nutrient Capture Through Utilization of
Flood Storage Sites and Biomass Harvesting:
Brad Hansen, University of Minnesota
▪ Modelling Ecologically Relevant Nutrient
Objectives for Lake Winnipeg: Justin Shead,
Manitoba Conservation & Water Stewardship
▪ Advancements in the Removal of Dissolved
Phosphorus from Stormwater and Drain Runoff: Brian LeMon & Keith Pilgrim, PhD, Barr
Engineering
This session will focus on the efforts being
done to educate, control, and minimize the
effects and potential entrance of Aquatic
Invasive Species into the Red River Watershed. Presentation topics will include Asian
Carp and Zebra Mussels.
Session Presenters and Panelists:
▪ Fred Ryckman, North Dakota Game & Fish
▪ Barry Stratton, Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources
▪ Mike McCartney, University of Minnesota
▪ Moryia Rufer, RMB Environmental
Laboratories, Inc.
▪ Candace Parks, Manitoba Conservation and
Water Stewardship
▪ Jeff Long, Manitoba Conservation and Water
Stewardship
▪ Laureen Janusz, Manitoba Conservation and
Water Stewardship
Session 2:
▪ Innovative Methods to Prioritize, Target &
Measure Conservation Practice Effectiveness: Zach Herrmann, Houston Engineering
▪ Water Quality Decision Support System:
Charles Fritz, International Water Institute
Session 3:
▪ MODEL DEMONSTRATION - Canada-US
Collaboration Success Story: An Agricultural/Urban Stormwater Model That Does it All:
Mike Talbot, EOR Inc.
▪ Water on the Land: Sustainable Stormwater
Management Guide and Video: Julie TureneMaynard, Rivers West Red River Corridor Inc.
Session 4: Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan for the Red River Basin: Public
Input Session, USACE
▪ Updates on 6 Working Group Areas
“Get Your AIS Off the Boat”: Clean, Drain,
Dry
5:30
Social and Exhibits
6:30
Banquet/Awards
Jamshed Merchant, Canada’s Consul
General in Minneapolis (invited)
Chris Gunning, Consul & Principal Office for
the U.S. Consulate in Winnipeg (invited)
Session 5: International Red River Board:
Public Input Session, IJC/IRRB
2:30
Break and Exhibits
Celebrating Successes in the Red River Basin:
Contributions to the Red River Natural Resources Framework Plan
The Success Stories Initiative stemmed from the RRBC’s successful efforts in gathering Resolutions of Support from over 200
entities in the Red River Basin. The Natural Resources Framework Plan (NRFP) has garnered significant support over the past
several years and the next step continues to be understanding and celebrating the many projects and programs that have been
completed, are underway, or are planned, that contribute to the thirteen NRFP Goals.
If you would like to have your project and/or program recognized at the 2015 conference, please email your submission to
Leah Thvedt at [email protected]. Additional information will need to be submitted by December 7, 2014 for
the Success Stories booklet. For additional information, please visit our website at: www.redriverbasincommission.org
Thursday, January 22
8:00
9:00
9:30
2015 Conference Sponsors/Supporters
Breakfast
Annual Organization Update
At-Large Board Elections
Stakeholder Speakout
An opportunity for citizens and groups to update the plenary about projects, programs,
issues and concerns in the Red River Basin.
Barr Engineering
Houston Engineering Inc.
Moore Engineering, Inc.
US Flood Control
Gold Sponsor
Break and Exhibits
10:00 Long Term Flood Solutions (LTFS):
Local Benefits, Basin-wide Vision
LTFS Update: Jeff Lewis, Red River Basin
Commission
Distributed Detention Strategy: Jerry
Bents, Houston Engineering; Chad Engels,
Moore Engineering
Roseau River Watershed - How Watersheds are Meeting the 20% Goal: Nate
Dalager, HDR Engineering, Tracy
Halstensgard, Roseau River Watershed
District Administrator
Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Update: Aaron
Snyder, USACE
12:00
Platinum Sponsor
Lunch - Conference Concludes
Syn-Tex
HDR Engineering, Inc.
Silver Sponsor
AE2S/FM Diversion Authority
City of Winnipeg-Waste & Water
Emmons & Olivier Resources Inc.
WSP Canada Inc.
Interstate Engineering
Pembina Valley Water Coop
RESPEC
Rivers West
Contributor
Association of Manitoba Municipalities
State Bank of Hawley
Please contact Leah at the RRBC for sponsorship,
exhibit and advertising opportunities.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Bruce Mitchell
“ADDRESSING IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES RELATED TO
INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT”
Bruce Mitchell, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental
Management, and was Associate Vice-President Academic then Associate Provost, Academic
and Student Affairs, at the University of Waterloo in Ontario. His research interests focus on
policy and governance related to natural resource and environmental management, with particular attention on facilitating effective implementation of integrated water resources management. In addition to Canada, he has conducted research in Australia, Britain, China, India, Indonesia and Nigeria.
Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) was conceived to encourage attention to interrelationships
between water and other natural resources, as well as to the links between water quantity and quality, surface and
ground water, and upstream and downstream areas. IWRM also aims to ensure stakeholders can be engaged in
related planning and management, and that collaboration and cooperation occur. The result should be more effective, efficient and equitable outcomes, especially through avoiding siloed approaches by key organizations.
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Red River
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1120 28th Ave. N. Ste. C
Fargo, ND 58102
Conference Registration:
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 Registrations not canceled by January 12, 2015 are required to pay the
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Credit card payments can be accepted for on-line registrations. We
apologize, but we are unable to accept credit cards by phone or mail.
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Moorhead, MN
29th Annual Water Systems EXPO & Conference
February 11-13, 2015
Best Western Ramkota – Bismarck
WEDNESDAY – February 11
Registration opens at 8:00 AM at the Dakota Ballroom Entrance
9:00
SRF OLD & NEW – Governor’s Room
This session will provide an overview of the entire SRF program as well as provide information on upcoming
programmatic changes. New and experienced individuals working with SRF loans will gain from this session.
2:00
OPENING CEREMONIES – Missouri Room
Official Opening – Michele Schommer, President of NDRWSA
Special Guest – Governor Jack Dalrymple (unconfirmed)
Special Guest – Jasper Schneider, Acting Administrator RUS
Welcome to Bismarck-Mandan – Terry Harzinski, CEO of Bismarck-Mandan Convention and Visitors Bureau
Keynote Address – NRWA Representative
3:00
EXHIBIT HALL OPENS – Dakota Ballroom
Displays of products and services covering all aspects of water and wastewater system operation &
maintenance. Come and take a look at what is new in the water and wastewater industries.
4:00
METER CHANGE-OUT COMPETITION PRELIMINARY ROUND – Exhibit Hall
4:30
LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION AND EXHIBITOR APPRECIATION – Exhibit Hall
Your legislators have been invited to join us for some rural water hospitality. It is also a great time to say thank
you to our exhibitors for their support.
6:00
EXHIBIT HALL CLOSES
THURSDAY – February 12
7:45
BUFFET BREAKFAST & EXHIBIT HALL OPENS – Exhibit Hall
Breakfast is included with full registration. Extra tickets may be purchased for $15.
8:30
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
A. Operation & Maintenance Track – Exhibit Hall: Exhibitor Demonstrations
B. Board of Directors Track – Heart Room: Roundtable Session
11:00 METER CHANGE-OUT FINALE – Exhibit Hall
11:30 EXHIBIT HALL PRIZE DRAWINGS – Exhibit Hall
Your last chance to visit the Exhibits – The Exhibit Hall will close at 12:00 PM
12:00 PASTA BUFFET LUNCHEON – Courtyard
Pasta buffet is included with full registration and additional tickets may be purchased for $15.
1:00
SPOUSE/GUEST TOUR – Heritage Center & State Capitol (see insert) - $10
1:00
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
A. Operation & Maintenance Track A – Heart Room:
1:00 – Rural Water: Moving Forward or Repeating the Past – Julia McCusker, CoBank
1:35 – Leak Detection for Large Diameter and PVC Pipe – Ron Rappard, Utility Service Co., Inc.
1:50 – Mueller Hydrant & New Generation 350 PSI Gate Valve – Doug Kilanowski, Mueller Company
2:25 – Coffee Break
2:45 – OpWorks – Brian Barclay, AE2S
3:20 – Water & Wastewater Technology Program – Bruce Emmil, BSC National Energy Center of Excellence
3:35 – Top of the Tower – Shawn Mulhern, KLM Engineering, Inc.
4:10 – Cured in Place Pipe – Mitchell Hoeft, Insituform Technologies USA, LLC
B. Operation & Maintenance Track B – Sheyenne Room:
1:00 – Pretreatment of Problem Waste Streams & Simple, Passive Phosphorous Removal – Eric Larson,
Wexco Environmental
1:35 – Outside Diameter Chart & Connection Options – Rich Pawlicki, A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co.
1:50 – Grease Control & Aquatic Plant Management – Gary Syverson, Team Laboratory Chemical Corp.
2:25 – Coffee Break
2:45 – Winter Operations for Water Tanks & Towers – Rich Kemmis & Chad Edwards, Maguire Iron, Inc.
3:20 – Manhole Rehabilitation Options – Todd Stelmacher, Visu-Sewer, Inc.
3:35 – IDT: AMR/AMI Technology Update – Nick Polsinelli & Darin Waldner, Dakota Pump & Control, Inc.
4:10 – Sewer Evaluation and Rehabilitation – Todd Stelmacher, Visu-Sewer, Inc.
C. Board/Manager Development Track – Cannonball Room:
1:00 – Open Meeting & Open Records – Sandra Voller, ND Assistant Attorney General
2:00 – Bringing Changes in a Rural System: A Cultural Clash (Part A) – Deb Nelson, DLN Consulting, Inc.
5:30
SOCIAL HOUR – Courtyard
6:30
AWARDS BANQUET – Dakota Ballroom – Included with full registration. Additional tickets available for $35.
Awards Ceremony – Honoring the Best in the Business
Corporate Elite & Diamond Sponsor Recognition
2015 Water Taste Contest Final Judging
Scholarship “Live” Auction & Equipment Fund Bucket Raffle Drawing
FRIDAY – February 13
7:45
BUFFET BREAKFAST – Courtyard
This event is included with full registration and additional tickets may be purchased for $15.
8:30
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
A. Operation & Maintenance Track C – Grand Pacific & Patterson Room:
8:30 – Cleaning Mechanism for Water Quality – Joe Schmidt, Hawkins, Inc.
9:05 – Macro & Alpha Product Lines – John Nelson, Romac Industries
9:40 – Mapping with Locators – Andrew Carey, Compass Tools, Inc.
10:15 – Sampling Protocols and Procedures – ND Department of Health Staff
11:15 – Rule and Regulation Update – Greg Wavra, ND Department of Health
B. Board/Manager Track – Lamborn Room:
Bringing Changes in a Rural System: A Cultural Clash (Part B) – Deb Nelson, DLN Consulting, Inc.
Decision Making Manual – Eric Volk, NDRWSA
C. Safety Track – Governor’s Room:
Confined Spaces – Safety Concerns of Excavation Trenches & Areas - KLJ
11:45 CLOSING SESSION: GRAND PRIZE DRAWING – GRAND PACIFIC & PATTERSON ROOM – BE PRESENT TO WIN!
27th Annual Family Farm Alliance Annual Meeting & Conference
February 19-20, 2015
Year 27 in the life of the Family Farm Alliance will be celebrated once again in Las Vegas, home of the 2015 Family
Farm Alliance Annual Meeting and Conference. For over a quarter century, this event has provided insight into the
unique challenges and opportunities facing landowners, producers and water users in the Western United States.
A new Congress, a busy administration and an opportunity to develop a new vision for Western irrigated agriculture.
Join us as we bring together some of the key figures that will influence our future and begin to develop a New Vision
for the future!
Critical Information: The 2015 conference will again feature the Alliance’s trademark – an interactive program
with speakers who come from both sides of the critical issues. This year our program will feature the following
issues and more 
2014 Election – Impacts on Agriculture - Our panel of political insiders will discuss in detail the implications of
the 2014 elections. We will discuss the agenda of the new Congress, political appointments and their positions
on our critical issues. 
Western Water Policy - The Alliance’s new policy paper “Western Water Policy: A New Road Map for a New
Congress” will be the focus of the conference. 
AGree – A highly diverse and remarkably broad group of farmers, ranchers, agri-businesses, environmentalists,
nutritionists, and other experts recently announced a landmark set of consensus recommendations and targeted
initiatives on critical issues facing food and agriculture. Here from some of the AGree leaders about these
recommendations, which call for far-reaching changes to federal policy and private-sector action and have
significant implications for food production, processing, and consumption. 
Young Farmers - For land, skills and place-based knowledge to be transferred to the next generation, young
farmers must embrace and collaborate with their elder farmers. There are too few farmers in our country, and
as such, each one contributes to feeding our nation and upholding farming traditions. Hear from young Western
producers and representatives of three young farmer organizations about the types of practices and policies that
will sustain young, independent and prosperous farmers now and in the future.
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Bureau of Reclamation - How will the Interior Department and Bureau of Reclamation deal with a Republicancontrolled Congress? How will this change the Bureau’s approach to contracts, transfers, ESA issues, etc.? The perspectives provided on these matters and could form the basis for policies that help keep Western agriculture
productive and profitable, thereby supporting sound communities, viable economies, and healthy landscapes in the
West.
Join us in Las Vegas and hear from producers and policy makers involved with matters that directly impact Western
communities that rely upon irrigated agriculture.
2015 Family Farm Alliance Annual Conference
February 19-20, 2015
Monte Carlo Resort & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
$79 ROOM RATE PER NIGHT!!!
Conference
Schedule:
Thurs., February 19
8:00am-5:00pm
Conference Session
Evening
Cocktail Reception
Fri., February 20
8:00am-12:00pm
Conference Session
1:00pm-4:00pm
TOUR (to be announced)
CHECK OUT
THESE
CONFERENCE
TRADITIONS:
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Reclamation
Roundtable
The Acting Commissioner
and the five regional
directors of Reclamation will
discuss emerging and
priority Western water
issues, including updates on
Water SMART, and new
directives and standards.

Inside Washington,
D.C.
Mark Limbaugh of the
Ferguson Group — the
Family Farm Alliance’s
representative in
Washington, D.C. — will
moderate this annual
conference tradition that
features majority and
minority staffers from key
congressional water
committees. The national
water and environmental
agenda will be steered, in
large part, by the new and
returning leadership of
Congress and by the Chairs
of key House and Senate
Committees. Find out from
those who are closest to
these committees how the
future of water looks on
Capitol Hill.
2015 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
AGree: A Better Path from Farm to Fork: Policy Solutions for the Future of Food.
AGree, an initiative created three years go to transform food and agriculture policy,
seeks to engage a variety of stakeholders in a dialogue that leads to positive and fair
U.S. farm policy change. Family Farm Alliance President Patrick O’Toole has
represented the Alliance on the committee for the past two years. The group seeks to
find long-term, global food and agriculture policy solutions. Hear from AGree leaders
who will summarize recently produced reports generated by this diverse group of
producers, NGO leaders, government officials, and academics.
CESAR and Jean Sagouspe v National Park Service et al – In 2014, California
farmer and former Alliance president Jean Sagouspe and the Center for Environmental
Science, Accuracy and Reliability (CESAR) file suit in the U.S. District Court in
Washington, D.C. against the Department of the Interior. The plaintiffs claim that Hetch
Hetchy reservoir in Yosemite National Park, the primary water source for San
Francisco, has been allowed to skirt environmental laws while farm irrigation in the
Central Valley has been drastically reduced because of imperiled fish. Learn firsthand
about this case from the plaintiffs, who are using tactics long employed by litigious
environmental tactics who target water used for irrigation.
Innovations in Climate Change Policy–Learn how the Family Farm Alliance will work
with the leaders of a "smart agriculture" advocacy group which recently launched a
new, three-year North American initiative that will give farmers, ranchers and foresters
the opportunity to collaborate with industry, academia, government and NGO partners
in developing ways to improve production resiliency and mitigate current and future
risks of changing climatic conditions.
The Symbiotic Relationship between Waterfowl Management and Western
Irrigated Agriculture- Half of all wetland resources in the Western U.S. have been lost
to date. Despite encompassing only a small fraction of the landscape, wetlands act as
keystone landscape features that drive migratory bird distributions and abundance in
the Intermountain West. Up to 70–80% of these wetland resources occur on private
lands where most are associated with ranching and agricultural production. Learn more
about why the high private ownership of these resources inextricably links migratory
bird conservation to ranching and working lands in the West.
Film: “Resilient: Soil, Water and the New Stewards of the American West”. This
ten-minute film – produced by the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) highlights the work of innovative farmers and ranchers across western Colorado who
are successfully adapting to a drier climate. By embracing modern, water-saving
technology and time-tested holistic practices, they prove that land stewardship is
essential to the future of the region. After the film, representatives of the Walton Family
Foundation, Family Farm Alliance and NYFC will summarize a water conservation farm
tour that was conducted in
Colorado’s Four Corners
area, bringing together a
diverse group of innovative
young
farmers
and
ranchers,
seasoned
Colorado
River
water
policy experts, and other
water and soil water
conservation practitioners.
The update will also
summarize
an
Upper
Colorado
River
Basin
water conservation case
study
report
currently
under development.
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February 19 & 20, 2015
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refunded at 50% of the registration paid less the $15 cancellation fee. There will be NO refunds for cancellations received after
February 9th.
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By mail: Family Farm Alliance, P.O. Box 1705, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423 or Fax: 707-998-9987
If you need more information, please contact us at 707-998-9487 or [email protected]
Annual Conference Hotel Reservations
2015 Room Rates: A Great Las Vegas Value!
Special Family Farm Alliance Rate:
Nights of February 18 & 19
$79.00/night + resort fee + tax
(A limited number of reduced rate rooms are available for the
night of Friday, February 20, see information below for details)
Room Reservation Deadline: January 19, 2015 or until our block is filled.
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Reservations after January 19 are subject to availability and may be at a higher rate.
All room reservations are subject to a Resort Fee of $20.00 per night which includes complimentary in-room internet,
fitness center access, daily newspaper, local and toll-free calls, copying, faxing and boarding pass printing.
A limited number of reduced rate rooms are available for the night of Friday, February 21 at $99 plus resort fee and
tax. Friday night rooms will be assigned on a first come first serve basis.
The Monte Carlo requires a one night deposit on all rooms. Credit cards will be charged for one night by the hotel
when the reservation is made.
Cancellations or changes to room reservations must be made directly with the Monte Carlo Group Reservations Department (866-562-3472)
Charges are fully refundable up to 48 hours of scheduled arrival date. Cancellations made after 48 hours of scheduled
arrival will be charged for one night.
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If you need more information, please contact us at 707-998-9487 or [email protected]

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