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Commission Minutes--August 19, 2005 2969 \..,. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Pawluk seconded to approve the 2006 preliminary budget for the Humane Society in the amount of $2,000, for educational purposes. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The board took a break at 10: 1 0 AM and reconvened at 10:20 with all members present. 8. GREATER FARGO MOORHEAD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Brian Walters, President, was present. He discussed economic indicators and targeted industry campaigns of the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation (GFMEDC). The budget request is for $350,000 or one mill, the same as last year. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve the 2006 preliminary budget for the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation in the amount of $350,000 or one mill. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 9. FARGO SENIOR COMMISSION, CASS COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING Brian Arett, Executive Director of the Fargo Senior Commission, was present. He said the goal of their organization is to help older people maintain independence and stay in their homes. The 2006 request is for one mill. Legislation was approved that changes the state matching funds to 2/3 of what is levied locally; therefore, the budget includes additional revenues of $80,000 to $85,000. \.. Reuben Braaten, Treasurer, and Norma Schmidt were present from Cass County Council on Aging. Mr. Braaten said their request of $82,982 is less than last year. He thanked the commission for their support and said the fourteen clubs throughout the county are thriving. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to approve the 2006 preliminary budget at one mill for the Senior Citizen Fund. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 10. RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR Bruce Olson, Manager of the Red River Valley Fair, was present. He said despite the nice weather, attendance was low at the fair this year; however, the fairgrounds host other events, including Big Iron, horse shows and weekly races. He estimates approximately 300,000 patrons have passed through the gates this year. The request of $104,400 is the same as last year. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Bennett seconded to approve the 2006 preliminary budget for the Red River Valley Fair Association in the amount of $104,400. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 11. DENTAL INSURANCE PROGRAM Mr. Montplaisir distributed a handout that included costs for two dental insurance plans with \..,. the only difference being coverage on orthodontic services.