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After closed session Dickinson EDC cancels picnic grounds project, hires outside counsel for construction lawsuit
Summary
Following an executive session, the board voted to cancel the Dickinson Picnic Grounds project and terminate the Structure Tone Southwest contract, and authorized hiring McDowell Hetherington LLP to represent the EDC in litigation by Branch Construction Group.
After a closed executive session, the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation approved several actions: canceling the Dickinson Picnic Grounds project and the construction contract with Structure Tone Southwest, and authorizing engagement of the law firm McDowell Hetherington LLP to represent the EDC in litigation brought by Branch Construction Group.
During open session following the executive meeting, the board read motions that had been prepared in executive session. The board member reading the motions moved to cancel the picnic grounds project and the associated Structure Tone Southwest contract; the motion was seconded and the board adopted the cancellation by voice vote.
The board then moved to retain outside counsel. A motion to authorize the engagement of McDowell Hetherington LLP to represent the Dickinson EDC in the Branch Construction Group lawsuit was seconded and approved by voice vote.
The transcript records no roll-call tally for these votes in open session. The board recorded no action on the executive session item relating to deliberation about the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
Staff will proceed with the administrative steps required to terminate the Structure Tone Southwest contract and to execute the engagement letter with McDowell Hetherington LLP as directed by the board.
