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97 REGULAR MEETING OF CASS OOUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JULY 12, 1988 Chairman Don Eckert called the meeting to order with all members present as foiiows: Oscar Sondrall, Jeannette Stanton, Alon Wieiand, Ray Larson and Don Eokert. Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondraii seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Sheriff Don Rudniok appeared before the Board to outline the project PONI (Pianning of New Institutions) and setting guideIines for building a new jail, which the Commission is considering. After completing an application, the Sheriff wiii be contacted on setting the dates for necessary meetings. Mr. Wieiand suggested postponing the meeting which the Commission set for July 27, i988, until further notice from the Sheriff, and this was agreeable. Mr. Maurioe McCormick, who lives across the street from the Courthouse, expressed concern that the Commission seek input from the pubiic and aisc work together with City of Fargo offioiaIs and deveiop aiternatives. The Commission assured him that they intend to hoid a pubiio meeting and have heId meetings with the City of Fargo officials. Upon discussion with Irv Rustad from the Lake Agassiz Regional Council, Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to approve the request of the Lake Agassiz Regional Council that Cass County provide a maximum of $2,500 to be used to help pay the Burlington Northern lease on the Small Business Incubator Site in north Fargo should the Lake Agassiz Regional Counoii defauit on lease payments for the duration of the project, which is 20 years. The motion carried on roIi call vote with four members voting "Aye" and Mr. Larson opposing because of the terms of the Iease being renewabie with Buriington Northern every five years. Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that ail documents concerning the above Burlington Northern lease be immediately referred to the Cass County States Attorney for review and approval. Motion carried. Upon the recommendation of County Engineer Don Richards, Mr. Larson moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to approve payment of City Pothole and Street Repair Funds to the City of Davenport in the amount of $459.OO. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondraii seconded to approve the Minimum Design Standards for County and township roads and bridges as presented by the County Engineer, and forward them to the State Highway Department. Motion carried. Don Richards reported that the County Road 51 project is proceeding, and he has conferred with the States Attorney on establishing an escrow fund for the amounts offered by the developer and local residents.