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Comm. Hinutes--Nov. 7, 1989 374 government is also a contributor to the small business incubator project and is requesting an addendum stating that federal regulations will be used if it becomes necessary to dispose of the property if LARC defaults. MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Hr. Sondra]l seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the addendum and any supporting documentation, subject to the States Attorney's review before final adoption. States Attorney Robert Hoy said he reviewed the code of federal regulations which essentially provides for a method of distributing the assets of the project if it defaults. Mr. Rustad said the six counties have already passed the resolution to support the project if LARC were to default. If the property were disposed of, the railroad lease would be converted to whoever purchases it. For the amount of the annual lease payment, $14,400, he could not foresee that LARC would default on a project such as this. Motion carried. 7. LARC, Economic development Irv Rustad requested additional time on the agenda to report that a consulting firm from Pennsylvania was hired for the small business incubator project. He proposed that Cass County assist with developing a pool of funds to help new businesses get started. He offered to begin the process of bringing people together to discuss what funds are needed. Mr. Shannon informed Mr. Rustad that the County has a job development levy and it is hoped that the organizations involved will start working together. Mr. Rustad said he was not aware of the job development levy. 8. U.S. WEST COMMUNICATIONS, Utility Permit across C16 MOTION, passed Upon recommendation of the Road Department, Hr. Sondrall moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to grant a utility permit across County Road 16 between Section 1, Davenport Township and Section 36, Addison Township. Motion carried. 9. SHERIFF, Traffic safety grant Sheriff Don Rudnick appeared regarding a traffic safety contract between the North Dakota State Highway Department and Cass County in the amount of $20,000 that would be awarded to Cass County to enforce the 55 miles per hour speed limit in an effort to reduce accidents in the County. He said the grant would amount to $15,000 the second year and $10,000 the third year the program is in operation. Sheriff Rudnick recommended applying the grant money toward the salary of one of two staff positions which he requested at budget time. Mr. Wieland said two positions were approved subject to a staffing analysis showing the need for it, and he said the staffing analysis should be completed before adding staff. The staffing analysis is another reason why the Sheriff is appearing today. He requested that the staffing analysis be started before the first of January. Mr. Shannon said money for the staffing analysis was approved in the 1990 budget.