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149 Steve Zaiser from the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments was present regarding the Metropolitan Bikeway Plan. He stated that the plan would affect Cass County in that it would eliminate parking on the west side of Ninth Street in front of the Courthouse, and he understands that the County Planner has done some study on additional parking. Mr. Wieland expressed concern that this was not mentioned previous to today, and he is concerned that it will create a shortage of parking in the Juvenile Center lot. He stated that the County has not had any cooperation in trying to obtain a flashing light for crossing Tenth Street. Mr. Eckert stated that he is opposed to any restrictions on parking around the Courthouse as it would create a hardship for the general public. Mr. Zaiser stated that he brought this up today for discussion and is assisting the City of Fargo in implementing the Bikeway Plan. Earl Haugen presented a copy of a preliminary plan of work for a Solid Waste Management Plan and a copy of a letter which he sent to the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments requesting assistance with solid waste planning. Upon the recommendation of County Engineer Don Richards, Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the final project agreement on RC & D Project 4-A, amendment #3 for an increase from $10,937.69 to $10,990.64 to reflect actual cost of construction. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. A tour of County road projects scheduled for today was postponed until 1:00 PM on November 22nd due to winter weather conditions. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to authorize County Road Department employees to use a day of annual leave on Friday after Thanksgiving, November 25th, subject to weather conditions. Motion carried. The Chairman noted that the public defender contracts expire December 31, 1988. Attorney Steve Mottinger was present and stated that the Commission has the option to renew the contracts for 1989. He stated that he and Attorney Mark Beauchene are willing to continue on the present basis of only the two of them as public defenders. A third public defender, William Kirschner, terminated his contract as of August 31, 1988. Mr. Mottinger stated that he would like the option of being paid. quarterly as opposed to being paid monthly, and he requested a six-month review by the Commission. Mr. Wieland asked him to appear before the Board at his discretion. Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to receive and file a letter of application to serve as a public defender from Robert J. Woods, and give it due consideration. Motion carried. The Commission suggested that a letter be written to Mr. Robert Woods asking him to respond in writing if he would be willing to serve as a public defender if the County continues with two instead of three. The Commission requested a similar letter from Steve Mottinger and Mark Beauchene; and from the County Court Judges expressing their opinion on the present system.