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Commission Minutes--July 9. 2001 2309 Mr. Berndt said the home will need to be removed for future highway and bridge improvements. The home is for sale but is currently being rented. He suggested the county look into purchasing the home now. He has sufficient funds within his budget to pursue the acquisition. He said it may likely require a budget adjustment depending how the rest of the budget year develops. Mr. Wieland asked about the land involved with the property. Mr. Berndt said not much land is involved. Mr. Wieland said the county will want to ensure that the depth of the land is included in the right-of-way. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to authorize the County Engineer to have an appraisal completed and negotiate the acquisition of a home on 40th Avenue South in Barnes Township near the Sheyenne River, for future bridge replacement and highway improvements on 40th Avenue. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 25. ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, Quit claim deed for Old Hiahwav 18 riaht-of-way Mr. Montplaisir said in 1986 the county deeded a portion of right-of-way north of this lot to the Casselton Veterinary Clinic. The request now is for the county to deed a portion of right-of-way south of that lot to the clinic. In 1986, the tax director looked at the land and said the value was nominal. A quit claim deed has been prepared that the States Attorney reviewed. MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to authorize the chairman to sign a Quit Claim Deed to the Casselton Veterinary Clinic for old Highway 18 right-of-way, the said tract of land containing .716 acres in Casselton Township. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. r- 26. ANNEX BUILDING, Remodelina oroiect on 4th Floor Mr. Wagner said a committee was formed to review remodeling options for unfinished space on the 4th floor of the Cass County Annex. The committee consisted of Veterans Service Officer Jim Brent; Social Services Director Kathy Hogan; County Coordinator Bonnie Johnson; and himself. The group met with architect Terry Stroh who submitted two plans for the committee to consider. The committee endorsed Concept #1 by a 3-1 margin; however, since it was not unanimous, they decided the commission should discuss the options. Mrs. Johnson said Concept #1 takes into account the diminishing number of veterans and increasing Social Services clientele. Concept #2 provides an additional office in the Veterans Service suite. ,~ Mrs. Hogan supports Concept #1. She would be able to move two programs and a total of 14 staff, which would provide some space relief on 2nd and 3rd floors. Storage is a large issue and this concept allows for storage.