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,--. -- -- Commission Minutes--June 18, 2001 2301 In response to a question on bond limits from Mr. Wieland, Mr. Stewart said he is aware of other proposed financing, and, if all of them were approved in 2001, it would put the county over the $10 million bond limit for this fiscal year. He is hopeful that someone would postpone their financing until 2002, and he is aware that the County Auditor will be monitoring the bond amounts. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to authorize the chairman and the county auditorto sign Resolution #2001-19 Relating to a Project Under the Municipal Industrial Development Act, Giving the Project Preliminary Approval, Subject to a Public Hearing (American Lutheran Homes, Inc. Kinder Apartments Project). The public hearing is scheduled for the County Commission's second meeting in July beginning at 3:30 PM in the Commission Room, Cass County Courthouse. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 12. ROAD DEPARTMENT, ReDort on DroDosed sDecial assessments Dolicv Keith Berndt, County Engineer, gave a brief status report concerning the Commission's earlier direction to draft a new special assessment policy that would allow Cass County to install supporting infrastructure for new developments. Before drafting such a policy, Mr. Berndt invited input and discussion from commissioners on ways to protect the county's interests if a development fails. Also, he said a determination would need to be made on ownership and maintenance of the improvements after construction. Mr. Berndt introduced Dan and Kathy Holoien, of Holoien Development Company, who were present for the discussion today. They are working on a development near Horace and are interested in whatever policy the county is considering. Mrs. Schneider said she is interested in taking this concept a step further and getting more information before a final decision is made. She believes it would promote planned growth, however, she recognizes the county needs to proceed with caution and consider the liabilities if a development fails. Other commissioners were in agreement to continue studying the idea. Mr. Wieland also expressed concern about the loss of revenue from the project if some of the lots are not developed and said it would affect all taxpayers in the county, not just in that subdivision. Also, he cautioned the Commission about ownership and future maintenance costs associated with adding any more roads to the county road system. Another concern is not having the resources or equipment to fix blocked storm drains or to repair broken water mains. Mr. Berndt will continue to study the issues and report back to the Commission at a later date. 13. PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR PARKING LOT State's Attorney Birch Burdick presented a draft purchase agreement at this time concerning property located at 923 2nd Avenue South, Fargo, North Dakota, to be used as a parking lot. A related agreement is included in Mr. Burdick's draft concerning future use of the parking lot by the Boulger Funeral Home and the First United Methodist Church during evenings and weekends, when county offices are closed. He invited comments on the issue of a perpetual easement to the property. Mr. Wieland suggested adding language that the agreement would not follow a new property owner, in the event the Boulger Funeral Home was ever sold or relocated.