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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA GI90 REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEPTEMBER 11, 1984 Chairman Stanton called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the document from the State "Highway Department regarding the 1985 Construction Program. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Steve Grindberg, County Road Superintendent, received a letter from the North Dakota Highway Patrol concerning Section 39-12-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, which grants permission to allow a 10% weight increase on trucks for movement of farm products from the field to place of storage at a fee of $50.00 per vehicle. Upon the recommendation of Mr. Grindberg, Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Larson seconded not to g rant permission for a 10% weight exemption on trucks hauling on County roads due to the condition of Cass County's roads. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Steve Grindberg reported the results of the recent traffic counts taken on County Road 10, and further discussion was held on the request of August 21, 1984, for re-shaping and re-surfacing County Road 10 east of Mapleton. Chairman Stanton stated that it appears that a majority of the Commission, would be in favor of re-shaping the road. Mr. G rindberg stated that the road does need to be re-built as there is no drainage and no slopes. He did not feel the project could be done for 1985, but it could possibly be worked into the 1986 program. The question of funds for this project will be discussed when the Commission reviews the Road Department's budget on September 12, 1984. Mr. Ken Pawluk presented petitions with approximately 155 signatures requesting improvements to County Road 20 from the junction with County Road 17 to the junction with County Road 11. The County considered improvements on this road a few years ago but ran into difficulties with over-head power lines which would have to be removed at County expense, and obtaining necessary right-of-way. The Commission will also consider this project during the Road Department's budget review. A petition was received containing about 50 signatures requesting installation of railroad crossing signal lights and cross arms on County Road 4 -between Sections 4-9, Amenia Township. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to submit the petition to Steve Grindberg for evaluation and recommendation. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A protest hearing was held at 10; 00 A.M. on the Chrisan and Chrisan 2nd Subdivisions Street Imrpovement District No. 1984-2. No written protests were filed, and no'verbal protests were made at the hearing. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the County Auditor be authorized to sign the Certificate of County Auditor stating that no property owners filed protests against the Chrisan and Chrisan 2nd Subdivisions Street Improvement District No. 1984-2. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to adopt the RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT NO PROTESTS WERE FILED ON IMPROVEMENT IN STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1984-2 CHRISAN AND CHRISAN 2nd SUBDIVISIONS. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to adopt the RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID, SHOWING RECEIPT OF ENGINEER'S STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED COST AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1984-2 FOR CHRISAN AND CHRISAN 2nd SUBDIVISIONS. Before the call of the question on the motion, States Attorney Robert Hoy reminded the Commission of the concerns over drain fields in the County ditch. Project Engineer Steve Dewald stated that an "Agreement Relating to Drainage" has been signed by all of the landowners involved stating and agreeing to bring the drainage from their respective property into compliance with applicable drainage laws and regulations to the satisfaction of Cass County prior to commencement of construction of the street improvement project. Further discussion was held on the drainage matter. Robert Hoy expressed legal concerns about the enforceability of this drainage agreement. Three of the landowners involved were present and confirmed that they will comply with the signed agreement. A spokesman for the fourth party stated that they will also comply. It was the consensus of the Commission to have faith in the people that live in the area to comply with the drainage agreement, and to approve the street improvement project as planned. At the call for the question on the above motion to adopt the RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID, the motion carried on roll call vote with all members voting "Aye". A presentation was made by Mr. Jim Stenerson, Mr. Charles Bailly and Mr. Vince Lindstrom requesting financial support from Cass County in the amount of $50,000.00 for the proposed Heritage-Hjemkomst Center to be constructed in Moorhead, Minnesota, as a cooperative agreement for the entire Red River Valley. The request will be considered during the County's 1985 budget review. St. Hwy. Dept. document on 1985 Constr. Program Road limits on County roads--Comm. del. not to increase load limits by 10% as allowed by St. Hwy. Patrol Cl0 traffic counts discussed--Comm. appears to be in favor of re-shaping the road C 20 paving requested Railroad crossing signals requested in Amenia Twp. Chrisan & Chrisan 2nd street paving projects --Resolutions adopted and concern expressed over drainage I I I , I I !Heritage-Hjemkomst Center req. financial Isupport I