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Comm. Hinutes--September 19, 1989 342 21. ISLAND PARK ACTIVITY CENTER, .FundinR requested President Jorgen Vaage and Howard Barlow of Lutheran Social Services requested continued funding from Cass County in the amount of $12,500 for operation of the Island Park Activity Center, a social and educational program serving about 300 developmentally disabled persons. Mr. Vaage stated that there are many financial foundations supporting this program and when any one of these is removed, that puts the program in great jeopardy and in danger of closing. He stated that Cass County Social Services decided not to fund the Island Park Activity Center in their next year's budget. Also present were program supervisors, service providers and clients who spoke to the Commission on the need for the program. Mr. Shannon stated that the County Commission is not in a position to argue that this is not a meritorious program, but the Commission needs to determine where such programs fit into the County's core of business. Hr. Shannon stated that one of the clients mentioned today that some of the people who attend the Island Park Activity Center are from towns outside of,Fargo and from other areas in the State. Steve Skauge, Program Supervisor, estimated that 65-70% of the people using the program are long-term Fargo residents. The remainder came to this community, primarily from Grafton after de-institutionalization, because of the group homes, workshops, and medical facilities available to them. Mr. Shannon expressed concern about State and Federal mandated programs which keep falling on the tax base. Mr. Vaage stated that he appreciates the Commission's concern and wanted to inform the County Of what is happening with the program. Mr. Eckert thanked them for attending the meeting, and stated that the Commission will consider their request in future budget sessions. 22. RESOLUTION #1989-16, South side rural sewer pro.iect MOTION, passed Upon the recommendation of County Planner Earl Haugen, Hr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to adopt Resolution #1989-16 for the transfer of south side sewer advance allowance funds to the Southeast Cass Water Resource District. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. The resolution is on file in the office of the County Auditor. 23. STANLEY TOWNSHIP, FEMA program 1362 Chairman Don Eckert received a letter from Thomas L. Fischer, Chairman of the Stanley Township Board of Supervisors, concerning the Federal Emergency Management Agency program 1362. He asked the County Planner to review the letter, and Mr. Haugen stated that this is a buy-out of damaged property in the floodway. Mr. Fischer stated that there are two properties in Forest River Addition which are eligible for the program but Stanley Township would require financial assistance in order to continue their participation in the program. NOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to receive and file the letter from Stanley Township, and refer it to the County Planning Commission. Hotion carried.