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r- Commission Minutes--January 2, 2001 2229 concerns listed by the City of Buffalo in their letter dated December 14, 2000; and that this action is subject to the Buffalo Historical Society accepting ownership of the structure that would remain standing. Discussion: Mr. Wieland said he wants to work with the Buffalo Historical Society, however, a decision today to leave the 1916 structure may be premature. He felt that advertising for the building demolition with an alternate bid would allow more time for Commissioners to make a final decision on the future of that property at the time bids are opened rather than at today's meeting. Mr. Wagner concurred by saying he is sensitive to the cost to county taxpayers if it is determined that the 1916 portion must be demolished at a later date. Birch Burdick, State's Attorney, was also concerned about future obligations to the county in case the project which the Buffalo Historical Society foresees cannot be completed. At the call for the question and on roll call vote, the motion failed with Mrs. Schneider voting "Aye" and four members opposing. .~ MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to call for bids for demolition of the former Buffalo school buildings, excluding the 1916 structure, with an alternate bid to remove all of it; and further, that a committee be formed by the chairman to work with the Mayor of Buffalo and the Buffalo Historical Society on the alternate bid concept. Discussion: Mr. Meyer said he will serve on the committee because he met with them last year and has some history on it, and he will appoint two other people representing the county to meet with them. At the call for the question and on roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded that the chairman be authorized to sign a letter to the State Historical Society of North Dakota indicating support for the Buffalo Historical Society in their request to have the 1916 Buffalo High School nominated to the National Register of Historic Places, providing the county accepts a demolition bid leaving the 1916 portion intact. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 22. GIS PARTNERSHIP WITH CITY OF FARGO, UDdate bv County Auditor Michael Montplaisir, County Auditor, reported that Cass County had a contract during calendar year 2000 with Pro-West and Associates to complete a parcel-based map of the entire county. An ad hoc committee for the county, consisting of members Keith Berndt, Glenn Ellingsberg, Bonnie Johnson, Robert Holmbeck, Frank Klein and Mr. Montplaisir, believes the most efficient and cost effective way to maintain the GIS (Geographical Information System) parcel map is to contract with an entity that already has the staff and expertise, such as the City of Fargo. A letter was written by Mr. Montplaisir to the City of Fargo asking if they would concur that a joint effort in GIS is feasible and what the projected cost to Cass County would be for 2001. The city has not yet responded to Mr. Montplaisir's December 13, 2000, letter. r-