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Commission Minutes--October 1, 2001 2361 ,"'--- cannot do it without the county or someone assuming ownership because of the liability. He said the North Dakota Department ofTransportation has expressed a willingness to assist in the project, possibly through financial assistance. Mr. Wieland asked about the responsibility for road signs, snow plowing, gravel and future overlays when needed. Mr. Holzworth said he had not thought about signage, and he said the elevator company would likely come back to the Board when the road needs an overlay and for other maintenance issues. Mr. Wieland asked about township involvement, and Mr. Holzworth said the township has not said they won't offer some assistance, however, they have said they cannot afford to maintain the road. Mr. Wieland suggested inviting Mr. Holzworth to a County Road Advisory Committee meeting for them to review the request and make a recommendation to the County Commission. This would also allow time for obtaining cost estimates on maintenance and signage. MOT/ON, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to refer the request to take over ownership and maintenance of a new road connecting Highway 46 with the Leonard Elevator to the County Road Advisory Committee. Discussion: Mr. Wagner suggested that the State's Attorney review liability issues if the county becomes involved in the future ofthis road. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 10. ROAD DEPARTMENT, Cass County 20 Corridor Studv ,--- Keith Berndt, County Engineer, provided information on the Cass County Road 20/Clay County 22 Corridor Study. Also present for today's meeting on this topic were Brian Shorten, Fargo- Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments, and Rick Brown, ofSRF Consulting Group,lnc. Mr. Berndt met with staff from the City of Fargo and there is general agreement that it would be beneficial to proceed with short range improvements in 2003 in order to enhance the highway's safety. Specific safety issues include 1-29 ramp sight distance, lack of turn lanes, high percentage of heavy truck traffic and access management. Plans are in place to replace the Highway 20 bridge in 2003 also, according to the County Engineer. Mr. Brown showed sketches of the short-term and the long-term improvements. The estimated cost of short-range improvements is $4 million, and Mr. Berndt said staff from the city and the county agree that a form of shared funding is appropriate. In addition, about 4 acres of right of way are needed for the short-term improvements. The estimated cost of long-range improvements is $17-18 million, plus a range of 29 to 37 acres in additional land. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve the Cass County Road 20/Clay County Road 22 Corridor Study. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. .-- MOT/ON, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to endorse the long- range alternatives A-2 and B-2, with a final decision to be made at a later date. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.