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Commission Minutes—October 20, 2014 4379 Mr. Pawluk referred to the recent rodeo held outside city limits in which sheriff deputies were not allowed to enter and asked why the current law is not sufficient to have allowed them on the premises. Cherie Clark, Assistant State's Attorney, was present and helped draft the ordinance. She said state law does not define rodeos or car shows, which are defined and included in the proposal. Mr. Bennett asked if state law may be changed, and Ms. Clark said that has been discussed, however there are other events occurring out in the county that are not currently covered under state law. Mr. Bennett asked about the rates charged for sheriff deputies to work an event. Sheriff Laney said the rates are approved by the commission, and currently are $45 per hour per deputy for a minimum of three hours. Mr. Vanyo asked about the language included regarding capacities of certain numbers of people. He used an example of an event with a capacity of 100 and only 50 people attend an event whether it would still need sheriff presence. Sheriff Laney said he and his staff would be allowed to police the event because the possibility is there for that number of individuals to be present. Gary Euren, Assistant State's Attorney, said the language mirrors state law. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Peterson seconded to approve the first reading of Ordinance #2014-1, Police Public Events, direct that appropriate notice be published in the official county newspaper, and schedule the second reading of the ordinance for November 17, 2014. Discussion: Mrs. Scherling questioned whether the word "capacity" should be replaced with "attendance". Sheriff Laney said with the current wording, his office is allowed to have a conversation with the individuals holding the event. Mr. Peterson said the ordinance appears to clarify and re-purpose the current state law. Mr. Bennett said he does not want events to be over policed. Sheriff Laney said that is not his intent either. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 7. FLOOD DIVERSION BOARD, Darrell Vanvo appointed as county representative for 2015 Keith Berndt, County Administrator, said Commissioner Darrell Vanyo has served as the Chairman of the FM Diversion Board of Authority since its inception and has worked tirelessly on the project. His term on the Cass County Commission will end in December, and there has been discussion regarding county representation on the board after his term expires. Mr. Berndt recommends the commission consider appointing Mr. Vanyo to continue to represent Cass County on the diversion board given his significant knowledge of the project, and the relationships he has created with local, state and federal officials. He also recommends Mr. Vanyo be compensated similar to water board members who receive a per diem which is outlined in state law. Mr. Bennett said currently two elected county commissioners serve on the board and asked about county representation. Mr. Berndt said Cass County has three representatives on the diversion board, and the by-laws do not require the representatives to be elected officials. Mr. Pawluk said the knowledge provided by Mr. Vanyo is needed, and he supports the recommendation. He anticipates that Mr. Vanyo, West Fargo City Commissioner Mike Thorstad, and he will serve as Cass County representatives on the diversion board next year.