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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA Regarding the County's snow removal contract with F-M Ready Mix, Inc. which expires on November 9, 1984, the Commission discussed having the County's two maintenance employees handle the snow removal on County parking lots for the 1984-1985 season. The details will be worked out by the States Attorney and Alton Johnson. A letter was received from Mrs. Adeline Hartl inviting the County Commissioners to tour Senior Citizen Centers in Horace, Hickson, Page and Embden on the date of October 10th. , Scott Krueger presented correspondence from the Office of Intergovernmental Assistance regarding Community Development Block Grant assistance for the Kindred True Value Hardware. Cass County . negotiated an interest rate of 8% on $90,000.00 for 15 years. However, the North Dakota Community Development Block G rant Policy Advisory Committee approved five similar applications at 6% interest so they reduced the interest for the Kindred True Value Hardware to 6% also. Members of the Commission expressed concern over negotiating a rate of interest on the County level and having the State change it. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the agreement for Community Development Block Grant assistance for the Kindred True Value Hardware in the amount of $90,000.00 at 6% interest. The motion carried on roll call vote with three members voting "Aye", Mr. Larson and Mr. Sondrall opposing. On motion by Mr. Wieland and seconded by Mr. Eckert, the meeting was adjourned. REGULAR MEETING OF CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCTOBER 9, 1984 Chairman Stanton called the meeting to order and upon roll call, all members were present. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. The Chairman presented a Certificate of Commendation to Gordon Sletmoe from the North Dakota Disaster Emergency Services for his outstanding efforts as emergency manager for Cass County. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to grant approval for the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company to bury cable under County Road 18 in Section 25, Pleasant Township. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Chairman and the Auditor be authorized to sign the Agreement for Construction Maintenance and the Right of Way Certificate for bridge replacement projects located between Sections 8-9, Maple River Township; and on County Road 1 five miles west and four miles north of Page on the Maple River. On roll call vote, the motion carrl.ed unanimously. Steve G rindberg, County Road Superintendent, reported that the request for railroad crossing signal lights on County Road 4 west of State Highway 18 In Amenia Township has been denied by the State Highway Department due to other crossings within the State having higher priority. The Commission suggested that Mr. Grindberg submit another request in about six months. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the Chairman and the Auditor be authorized to sign the Agreement for Construction Engineering Services for the bridge replacement project on County Road 36 in Section 14, Normanna Township, with the Moore Engineering Company for a maximum payment of $22,200.00 at 80% reimbursement by the Federal Government. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Steve Grindberg stated that he received a request from the American Crystal Sugar Company for a special permit to haul across County Road 20 north of Fargo. The County reduced the load limit due to heavy hauling for the Hector Airport project. Mr. Grindberg stated that the airport project has about 20% of the material left to be hauled. The Commission authorized Ray Larson to contact the contractors for the Airport project asking them to cooperate by continuing to use an alternate route for heavy hauling even if the Commission raised the load limit for the sugar beet haulers. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to grant preliminary approval of the Plat of Southwood Park Addition in the Wi of Section 26, Barnes Township; and express concerns, which the County Planning Commission also has, to the City of Fargo about traffic in this area. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Larson seconded to grant approval of the Replat of Headland-Rutten 4th Addition in the NW-k of Section 2, Stanley Township; subject to the approval of Stanley Township. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Scott Kildahl from the Fa rgo Chamber of Commerce was present to inform the Commission that the study of County government will be done at the County's convenience. He recommended that the County select the consultant this fall, and he stated that the study could take about 12 weeks to complete. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to formally accept the Chamber of Commerce proposal to assist with the study of Cass County Government. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Snow celiioval to bE:! dc,1e by Co. maint. men Senior Citizens Tour plill111ed CDBG funds for KindrEd r~u~ Volu H&l"d.Wi.lrc (L..Ge. Cert. of Commenda- tion for DES Dir. NW Bell Telephone granted utility permit Bridge replacement in Maple River T. and on CI near Page RR crossing signal lights denied on !C4 in Amenia T. 'IBridge replacement on C36, Normanna T agreements signed C20 load limits-- req. by sugar beet company to increase limits Plat of Southwood Park Addn. apprvd. IRePlat of Headland ' ,IRutten 4th Addn. approved IFargo Chamber of !commerce represent led by Scott Kildah] ! I