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Commission Minutes--May 21, 2001 2287 Mr. Wagner expressed concern about the Commission not having prior knowledge of grant _ applications, due to the need to provide office space, equipment and personnel. He suggested finding space at NDSU or at the CHARISM Community Center. Mr. Cogdill said there is one work station, telephone and computer available in the county extension office at this time, however, other arrangements could possibly be made for this grant project. ,-- r-- Mr. Wagner said he supports the implementation of the McCormick Neighborhood Youth Development Project in South Fargo as identified in the project narrative and budget, however, he suggested adding a provision that space be arranged other than at the County Extension Office in the Cass County Annex building. Mrs. Schneider said she strongly supports this grant application and encourages adoption of the motion suggested by Mr. Cogdill, with the provision that space be allocated at the Cass County Extension Office if no space is available elsewhere, so as not to jeopardize the grant. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded that the Cass County Commission support the implementation of the McCormick Neighborhood Youth Development Project in South Fargo as identified in the project narrative and budget, with the understanding that Mr. Cogdill will seek other space arrangements, and, if none are available, the person will be located in the County Extension Office at the Annex. Discussion: Mr. Cogdill said he has not investigated whether this person could be housed on the NDSU campus. Mr. Wieland suggested considering a location at Community Homes, which is in the immediate neighborhood for this youth development project. Mr. Cogdill agreed to investigate space options and to work with Commissioner Wagner to resolve the space issue. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 11. ROAD DEPARTMENT, Maple Grove Subdivision infrastructure desian contract with Ulteia Enaineers de laved Mr. Wieland asked to move this item to the regular agenda for discussion. Keith Berndt, County Engineer, was proposing that Cass County enter into a contract with Ulteig Engineers for engineering services on the design and construction of infrastructure in the Maple Grove Subdivision. He said he was trying to accommodate an ambitious developer's schedule, however, several other matters that were expected to be resolved by this time have not been. He asked to defer the matter until the next Commission meeting. Mr. Wieland said there are several issues of concern to the county, such as being asked to finance the cost of a development through the infrastructure. He suggested having a special assessments review committee research this topic and draft a county policy for the board to consider in the future. Michael Montplaisir, County Auditor, contacted a few cities about their procedures, and he indicated most of them require cash up front or a bond of at least 50% of the cost of the project. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to table the contract with Ulteig Engineers for the Maple Grove Subdivision infrastructure design. Motion carried.