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~ ,.-.. ,.-.. Commission Minutes--April 2, 2001 2263 parking area, relocation of mechanical and electrical equipment from the basement of the existing jail and courthouse to protect the systems from possible future flooding or storm water backup, parking requirements, and a possible connecting link between the Annex building west of 10th Street, the courthouse and any renovated or new structure on the existing jail site. The three options outlined by Mr. Hoganson are as follows: Option A--Suggests reuse of the jail and sheriffs residence, either in whole or in part, while still meeting the programmed requirements for Cass County expansion with two new additions to the existing buildings. Estimated cost is $5,737,796.00, with an alternate link to the Annex estimated at $640,000.00. Option B--Suggests relocation or demolition of the sheriffs residence, with a single addition to the jail. Estimated cost is $5,945,332.00, with an alternate link to the Annex estimated at $596,000.00. Option C --Suggests documenting historic elements of the existing jail and sheriffs residence prior to demolition and then construction of a new building, which could create unity with the courthouse and annex. Estimated cost is $4,425,900.00, with an alternate link to the Annex estimated at $596,000.00. Mr. Hoganson said reusing the existing jail will pose some remodeling challenges in Options A and B, however, the jail is considered to be structurally sound, according to an engineering report from Heyer Engineering. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to formally receive the information presented by Foss Associates containing options for future planning at the current Cass County Jail site; and to direct the County Coordinator to present the county's options at the local Historic Preservation Committee meeting on April 17th and to the staff liaison designated by the State Historical Society; and to solicit comments from the neighborhood, as well as the community, regarding the options by publishing a notice in the official county newspaper. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 12. FLOOD MITIGATION, Lake Aaassiz Reaional Council contract amendment/Orchard Glenn Owners GrouD buvout Irv Rustad, Lake Agassiz Regional Development Corporation, presented a list of six parcels of land in the Orchard Glen Development south of Fargo eligible for flood buy-outs. He said some additional details need to be worked out before the property closing, however, all six property owners have now agreed to the total purchase price of $709,312.00. Keith Berndt, County Engineer, explained the process that was followed in arriving at the appraised amounts. Attorney Daniel Crothers, representing the Orchard Glen property owners, was present today to answer any questions the board might have and said the owners are in agreement with the purchase price. Mark Boening, Assistant State's Attorney representing Birch Burdick at today's meeting, said Mr. Burdick left a note on this topic confirming the land purchase totaling $709,312.00.