12-20-2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

Commission Minutes--December 20, 2004 2838 MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Pawluk seconded to approve the Road Advisory Committee's recommendation authorizing the County Engineer to issue a one-time permit to Transystems, LLC to haul double trailer loads on certain county roads, said permit to expire in the spring of 2005; and to review the county policy on weight limits. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 20. RESOLUTIONS #2004-16,17,18 AND 19, Condemnation for riaht of way aCQuisition Another topic discussed at today's Road Advisory Committee meeting was the acquisition of right-of-way for a 64th Avenue South bridge to be replaced by a box culvert. Mr. Berndt said the county is in need of additional right-of-way from five property owners and only one has agreed to sell at the appraised value. The Road Advisory Committee adopted a motion today to accept the County Engineer's recommendation to move forward with condemnation proceedings. Mr. Vanyo asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on this issue; however, no one came forward at this time. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Pawluk seconded to adopt Resolutions #2004-16, #2204-17, #2004-18 and #2004-19 to begin condemnation proceedings on four 64th Avenue South properties, as recommended by the Road Advisory Committee. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 21. FOREST RIVER FLOOD LOTS, Use of county property for archery tournament Clay Whittlesey, Director of Recreation for the Far~o Park District, submitted a request to use county-owned flood lots in Forest River on 76t Avenue South for the purpose of hosting an outdoor archery tournament June 11 and 12, 2005. He said all proper insurances, safety zones and maintenance issues will be resolved and handled by the Fargo Park District and the Lake Agassiz Bowmen Club. Craig Bjur, Fargo Park District Outdoor Recreation Coordinator, was also present. The board informed them that some of the land in Forest River belongs to Stanley Township, and Mr. Whittlesey said they would be willing to contact the township board also. Mr. Wagner suggested involving the county park board and to consider developing a policy on the use of county-owned flood property. Mr. Pawluk said he believes this is a well thought out request and deserves action today so the park district can move forward with their planning process. He believes there is very little risk or exposure on the part of the county for this event. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Bennett seconded that the Cass County Commission grant approval to the Fargo Park District to use county property in the Forest River area for an outdoor archery tournament on June 11-12, 2005. Discussion: Mr. Burdick suggested this group follow through with contacting Stanley Township if township-owned property will be used for the archery tournament. Mrs. Johnson asked about the county's recreational immunity since Mr. Whittlesey indicated a fee will be charged for those attending this event. Mr. Burdick said he is not sure about recreational immunity since this is a city park district event;