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Public forum set for July 30 as board seeks broader input from residents and businesses
Summary
The board scheduled a July 30 public forum, asked staff to notify drainage‑district residents and affected businesses (including CVR and fertilizer plant representatives), and instructed use of newspaper and radio notices to maximize participation.
The board scheduled a public forum for July 30 at 6 p.m. to present the Corps' study findings and to recruit temporary board members. Members directed staff to mail notices to district residents and to advertise in print and on radio so affected property owners, CVR, the fertilizer plant and other regional stakeholders can attend.
Presenters said representatives from local businesses (named in discussion) were expected to attend and that the Corps would likely be present between 1:00 and 1:30 p.m. the following day to gather information for its itemized estimate. The board emphasized outreach and transparency so residents understand the risks, options and potential costs before any decision about long‑term commitments.
