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Commission Minutes-October 18, 2004 2807 12. VECTOR FACILITY PLANNING, Option approved for addition to Hi~hway Department Terry Stroh, of T.L. Stroh Architects and Interiors, provided a recap of the three options presented previously for an addition to the Cass County Highway Department for a vector control facility. Another option, being presented today, was recommended by the vector facility planning committee at a meeting held in the Commission Room on September 23, 2004. This final option omits the maintenance garage and one small office, for a savings of about $90,000 over previous options. Mr. Meyer asked if space was allocated for the weed control operation; however, County Engineer Keith Berndt said the county weed control board indicated they are satisfied with their current facility and it will meet their needs for the foreseeable future. Mr. Wagner asked about financing the vector building construction; and Michael Montplaisir, County Auditor, said the financing will be in accordance with amended county ordinance #2004-1, adopted by the county commission on July 6, 2004. MOTION, passed Mr. Bennett moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to adopt the building option presented today, as recommended by the vector facility planning committee, the cost of the building addition and storage center being estimated at $721,395; with construction to begin in the spring of 2005. According to the county auditor, the construction costs will be paid through a financial arrangement to be determined by the vector building committee. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 13. RESOLUTIONS #2004-10,11,12,13, Street Improvement for Greyhawk Estates Attorney Daniel R. Twichell, of Ohnstad Twichell PC, was present along with Engineer Nick Gludt of Moore Engineering, Inc. and two homeowners in Greyhawk Estates Subdivision, Dave Zabel and Claire Vigesaa. Mr. Twichell represents residents of Greyhawk Estates in their request to create Street Improvement District #2004-1 for the purpose of paving roads within the subdivision. The total project cost is estimated at $248,000. In addition to materials already filed with the county, Mr. Twichell presented a petition with one more landowner's signature and a letter from the Township Board of Supervisors of Stanley Township favoring the project as long as the Greyhawk residents are responsible for the cost and maintenance of the roadway. In his letter to the board dated September 27, 2004, Mr. Twichell indicated signatures on the petitions relating to the above stated improvement district exceed the required 60% of the landowners. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to authorize the chairwoman and the county auditor to sign the following resolutions regarding Street Improvement District No. 2004-1 for Greyhawk Estates Subdivision: Resolution #2004-10 Creating Street Improvement District No. 2004-1 of the County of Cass, North Dakota; Resolution #2004-11 Directing Engineer to Prepare Report; Resolution #2004-12 Approving Engineer's Report; and Resolution #2004-13 Directing Engineer to Prepare Plans and Specifications. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.