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Comm. Minutes--June 20, 1989 276 Mr. Wieland asked if there would be money remaining in other line items in the Extension Service budget, and Mr. Radke stated that there was about $3,000 left in the budget overall last year but projected that it would be less this year. County Auditor Ordelle Brua stated that the County would need to have a budget hearing if they intend to increase the Extension Service budget by transferring funds from the Contingency Fund, for instance. Mr. Wieland felt a budget hearing may be necessary anyway for the Social Services fund. NOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to allow for the authorization of an additional annualized $5,917 as outlined from the Extension Service, subject to a recommendation from the Auditor and Accountant as to the procedure for doing this; and that funds not be made available for expenditure until receipt of their recommendation as to the proper procedure for doing this. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 14. CDBG FUNDS, Sun Valley Products, Inc. Irv Rustad from the Lake Agassiz Regional Council requested Board approval of Community Development Block Grant funds for Sun Valley Products, Inc. of St. Benedict in the amount of approximately $80,000 for the purchase of equipment. Mr. Shannon asked if the County is considered the enabling agent and becomes the middle man if the State approves the funding. Mr. Rustad stated that this is correct, and there is a "hold harmless clause" that releases the County from responsibility if a recipient were to 9o out of business. He also stated that the sponsoring entity retains 25% of the interest for administration purposes, and Mr. Shannon suggested investigating this to see if it is feasible. NOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution of, sponsorship for Community Development Block Grant funding for Sun Valley Products, Irc. in the amount of $80,000. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 15. CDBG FUNDS, Small Business Incubator Project NOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Shannon seconded to authorize the Chairman to sign a resolution of sponsorship for the Small Business Incubator Project in the amount of $300,0OO to complete renovation of the Interstate Seed Building and for equipment purchases. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 16. APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, T~rms expire July, 1989 Chairman Eckert stated that he attempted to contact the people whose terms expire in July on various boards to see if they wish to continue serving. He was unable to contact four people serving on city planning and zoning commissions representing the extra- territorial area. Mr. Wieland stated that the County has had difficulty finding people to serve from these areas, and three of the terms actually expired last December.