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Comm, Minutes--September 19, 1989 343 24. GETHSEMANE EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL, Fire MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mr. Wieland seconded that the County Commission send a letter to the congregation of Gethsemane Episcopal Cathedral expressing sorrow at the loss of their cathedral located east of the Courthouse and offering whatever services we may be able to provide; and extend the opportunity that should their discussions turn to an alternate location, they may wish to consider the County a possible purchaser of their property, Motion carried. 25. PARK BOARD, Ice hockey equipment proceeds Chairman Eckert reported that the receipt of a check in the amount of $3,000 made payable to the Cass County Park Board represents one-half of the amount to be deposited in the County Park fund as a share in the sale of ice hockey equipment from Schollander Pavilion to the Fargo Hockey Association. The West Fargo Hockey Association received $7,000, which represents one-half of their share of the proceeds. 26. FARGO-CASS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Retention/expansion pro,ram Hr. Wieland provided Commissioners with a copy of a "RESOLUTION TO BEGIN A RETENTIQN AND EXPANSION PROGRAM IN CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA," which the Fargo-Cass County Economic Development Corporation is requesting Cass County to adopt. He stated that it would not be a financial obligation but a resolution of support. MOTION, withdrawn Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to adopt the resolution of support to begin the retention and expansion program. Mr. Shannon stated that the resolution is excellent but questioned why the County needs to adopt it since they have a Board of Directors, and two of those members are County Commissioners. Mr. Wieland stated that he would withdraw the motion but allow them the opportunity to specify a reason if they feel they need County approval. Mrs. Toussaint withdrew her second stating that the retention and expansion program is one of their goals. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Hrs. Toussaint seconded to receive and file the resolution from the Fargo-Cass County Economic Development Corporation. Motion carried. 27. BUILDING AND GROUNDS VEHICLE REPLACEMENT, Discuss at budget time Hr. Sondrall reported that the pick-up used by the Buildings and Grounds Department is in need of repair or replacement. Mr. Eckert will contact the State Highway Department about purchasing a used vehicle, and the matter will be discussed further at budget time. 28, BUILDING AND GROUNDS, Repairs discussed Hr. Sondrall stated that the roof of the jail kitchen is leaking and needs to be repaired immediately. He also reported that he received a request for painting the interior walls in the Juvenile Justice Center, and he informed the occupants that the Commission will consider it next spring. 29. ADJOURN On motion by Hr. Wieland and seconded by Mrs. Toussaint, the meeting was adjourned.