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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) A hearing on a permit to build an outlet near Hobart Lake to remove water overflowing west of Valley City was held February 23.
Proponents of the project like elevator manager Darren Bjornson says the control structure will help mitigate flooding that may happen from heavy rainfall like in June of 2013.

But opponents of the project like Paul Stenshoel believe other methods like water retention should be studied before building a project that will cost an estimated $820,000.

Another nearby landowner Ed Thom who has farmland under water supports the project.

Leroy Triebold is opposed to the outlet. He says the $820,000 in tax payer money via of federal, state and local funding is not justified in his mind for a project like this.

The proposal includes a plan to bury a pipe for three quarters of a mile and over a half mile of channel improvements to drain the water into the Sheyenne River.

Once the public comment period ends the Barnes County Water Resource District will vote up or down on the proposed permit.