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Commission Minutes--August 7, 2000 2163 * on-grade parking, roadways, utilities, sidewalks, site lighting, etc. ** kitchen & laundry equipment, construction document set, printing, video arraignment equipment, etc. 11. JAIUSHERIFF'S RESIDENCE, Committee to study future use of current facility Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, outlined a plan for beginning the process of deciding the future of the old county jail and attached sheriffs residence. In addition to appointing a committee, she said some of the first steps would be identifying the county's needs in terms of mechanical equipment, the maintenance shop, holding cells, meeting rooms, office expansion, covered parking for squad cars and motor pool cars, security gates, telephone switch, and the tunnel. She also suggested completing an engineering study to determine the feasibility of adaptive re-use and reviewing the status of the buildings with the State Historical Society. MOTION, passed Mrs. Schneider moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to begin the planning process concerning the present county jail and adjoining sheriff's residence by appointing a committee consisting of the following members: On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Sheriff Don Rudnick-Law Enforcement Bob Holmbeck-Information Services Michael Montplaisir-Financial Bonnie Johnson-Buildings & Grounds John Meyer-County Commission 12. CHRISAN ESTATES, Petitions concerning access James Ebsen, spokesman, and eight other residents of Chrisan Subdivision in Stanley Township, appeared before the board concerning access to Highway 81, which is being reconstructed. The group opposed the action taken by the County Road Advisory Committee at a meeting held July 17, 2000, to construct a cul-de-sac with no access being provided and eliminating the need for a frontage road. This action was recommended by County Engineer Keith Berndt as a third alternative because residents of the subdivision opposed two other options in a survey conducted by Mr. Berndt in May. Since Mr. Berndt was out of town, Rich Sieg from the Cass County Highway Department and Richard Gunderson, Houston Engineering, were present at this meeting. The county contracted with Houston Engineering for the Highway 81 reconstruction project. In addition to a lengthy discussion with residents who were present today, the county received petitions from a number of people residing in Chrisan Subdivision expressing concern about the proposed elimination of the south entrance into the subdivision for various reasons, including the remaining entrance to the north being blocked by blowing snow in the winter. Vern Muscha, Stanley Township Supervisor, was present and said the township is not in favor of cul-de-sacs. Mrs. Quick said it does not appear that a solution will be reached today, and she suggested that a representative of Chrisan Subdivision meet with county staff on a design that would be more agreeable to both sides. The Stanley Township Board of Supervisors is meeting tomorrow evening, and this topic will be discussed. One or two Commissioners will try to attend that meeting, which will be held at 8:00 PM at the Horace Fire Hall, Horace, North Dakota.