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Minutes--March 21, 1989 206 MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded that Cass County supports in concept the Red River Snagging project of 22 river miles, and designates the Metropolitan Council of Governments as the lead agency. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 6.METRO COG, Forestry Steve Zaiser reported on the status of the Red River Forestry project, which involves harvesting of marketable Dutch Elm trees. He stated that the project is in jeopardy because the North Dakota Forest Service is having difficulty getting Federal funding for this project beyond June, 1989. Mr. Wieland asked if the Red River Steering Committee has discussed this project, and Mr. Shannon stated that he will find out what has been discussed. Mr. Eckert stated that the County would like to see particular attention paid to the replanting of trees. MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded that the Fargo- Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments strongly endorse the North Dakota Forest Service application for funds to extend their participation in the Red River Forestry Project through June, 1990. Motion carried. 7.METRO COG, Bikeway Steve Zaiser stated that the Commission should appoint one staff person to represent Cass County on the Metropolitan Bike~ay Committee. Mr. Wieland asked if the bikeway plan still includes 9th Street on the east side of the Courthouse. Mr. Zaiser stated that it would be either a Class 2 or a Class 3, and there would be no parking restrictions on a Class 3. He stated that this will be part of the discussions. Mr. Shannon asked if the Mayor of Fargo supports the Bikeway Plan, and Mr. Zaiser has not heard otherwise. MOTION, passed Mr. Sondrall moved and Mr. Shannon seconded that County Planner Earl Haugen be appointed to represent Cass County on the Metropolitan Bikeway Committee. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 8.SOCIAL SERVICES, Flex time Chairman Eckert requested Alvin Johnson from County Social Services, to be present at this time regarding'his report on the variable time schedule in the eligibility department. Mr. Johnson stated that he has nothing further to add, other than it enables them to get their work done on time. MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to continue the flexible hours in the Social Services Eligibility Department until such time that it is no longer needed. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.