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.r- 21. 22. r- Commission Minutes--July 9, 2001 2308 MOTION, passed Mrs. Schneider moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve a 4% cost of living (COLA) increase for the 2002 budget based on the regional consumer price index. Discussion: Mr. Wagner asked if this is for budget purposes and Mr. Montplaisir said it will aid in the preliminary budget process. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. ROAD DEPARTMENTISPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, Commission Policv amendment tabled County EngineerKeith Berndtwas contacted by the developer of Maple Grove Subdivision. The developer spoke with Southeast Cass Water Resource District and decided to ask the water board to construct the improvements and set up the assessment district. He asked the Commission to still take action on the plat; however, the Special Assessment policy amendment does not have to be acted on today. He wants to spend more time on the policy before the Commission adopts the revisions. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to table the special assessment policy revision until a later date. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. PLAT APPROVAL, Maole Grove Subdivision Mr. Wieland was concerned about the soil in the area and size of the lots. He asked about septic system use and Mr. Berndt said the subdivision plans to use septic systems. The developer was present and said County Sanitarian Terry Ludlum completed percolation tests and said the lots are of sufficient size for septic systems. Mr. Wieland asked that the sanitarian submit documentation on the percolation tests. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Wagner seconded that the Cass County Board of Commissioners grant final plat approval to Maple Grove Subdivision, Section 7 ofTownship 138N, Range 49W in Cass County, North Dakota, subject to all participating agencies approving and signing the plat. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 23. ROAD DEPARTMENT, Contract with Ulteia Enaineers for Maole Grove Subdivision infrastructure withdrawn Mr. Berndt said the contract with Ulteig Engineers may be withdrawn as the developer will ask the water district to construct the improvements and set up the assessment district. 24. -- ROAD DEPARTMENT, Home acauisition for future 40th Avenue bridae reolacement and hiahwav imorovements Mr. Berndt said a very narrow and old township bridge exists on 40th Avenue over the Sheyenne River approximately 1/4 mile east of Cass County 17. The bridge will need to be replaced in five or ten years. Also, 40th Avenue will carry a large traffic volume in the future. A home is located on the east side of the existing bridge and is very close to 40th Avenue.