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Commission Minutes-May 2, 2005 2893 Mr. Vanyo asked Mr. King about the computations prepared by the City of Fargo in a report dated February 28,2005 to the Board of Fargo City Commissioners. Mr. King replied that he had not seen the report and could not analyze it at this time. He said someone else in his office was originally handling this case. Mr. Klein said he requested more detailed information last month from the property tax representative on the rental history and a sales analysis of both properties. He did not get a response, other than receiving the same information that had already been provided. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Wagner seconded that the requests for abatement #4230 and #4231 be denied, as recommended by the City of Fargo and the Director of Equalization. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 13. ORDINANCE #2005- 2, Second readinaladoption, over-dimension vehicle reaulations Keith Berndt, County Engineer, was present for the second reading of a proposed ordinance to regulate vehicle dimensions and weights on Cass County Highways. The ordinance allows for issuance of special permits/fees, by the county highway department or sheriff's department, for vehicles of excessive size and weight traveling upon a highway under the jurisdiction of Cass County. Mr. Berndt recommends the board approve the ordinance and policy for over-dimension vehicle regulations, and that he would be authorized to make the appropriate correction to the tandem axle chart in the proposed policy. Mr. Bennett said the policy indicates permits will not be issued Saturdays, Sundays or holidays, and he asked if a sheriff's patrol deputy could issue permits in certain situations. Mr. Berndt said this language was included in the policy because of Monday - Friday office hours; however, he has talked to the Sheriff's Department and they would concur if it is on an exception basis. Mr. Berndt said he would not be opposed to the commission omitting the language pertaining to obtaining permits on weekends and holidays. Birch Burdick, State's Attorney, said the county commission has approved a court services agreement whereby the East Central Judicial District Court would hear and determine actions and proceedings concerning the enforcement of county home rule ordinances. The fines and costs will be collected by the Clerk of District Court, with the court retaining 60% and the county receiving 40% of all amounts collected. However, in the case of the over- dimension vehicle ordinance, an exception to the agreement entitles Cass County to receive 100% of the fees, fines and other monetary consideration collected. Mr. Burdick said the presiding judge, Georgia Dawson, has signed the agreement and it is now with the State Court Administrator to sign. MOTION, passed Mr. Bennett moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to adopt Ordinance #2005- 2 and related county policy to regulate vehicle dimensions and weights on Cass County highways; with the understanding that the county engineer will work with the sheriff's department on issuing permits other than during office hours; and authorizing the county engineer to make the appropriate correction to the tandem axle chart, as mentioned above. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.