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Public Hearing--ApriI16, 2001 2 _ David Strand, President of the Cass County Wildlife Club, said his group has had a good working relationship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a number of years. Club members Lorne Sterner and Ken Klingenstein were present to answer any questions. Mr. Sterner said the Cass County Wildlife Club is very much in favor of this acquisition, and they have some ideas on making this area handicapped accessible for bird watching, which is becoming a fast-growing recreation. Mr. Wieland asked Frank Klein, County Tax Equalization Director, to comment on the property acquisition since the property was inspected on March 26, 2001, by Mr. Klein and the Commission Chairman, John Meyer. Mr. Klein said the railroad track has been abandoned and he could see no other good use for the land other than to include it in the existing Waterfowl Production Area. At this time, Mr. Meyer invited additional public comments and asked that the record show that no one else provided input at this time. Written comments may be submitted to the Cass County Commission Office, P.O. Box 2806, Fargo, North Dakota, until May 11, 2001. A decision on the proposed acquisition is scheduled for the May 21, 2001 , Commission meeting in the Commission Room, Cass County Courthouse. 3. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED MOTION, passed On motion by Mr. Wieland, seconded by Mr. Wagner and all in favor, the hearing was adjourned at 9:40 AM. -- Minutes prepared by Joyce Schepp, Administrative Secretary ........