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Comm. Minutes--April 17, 1990 456 obtaining a second estimate for purposes of comparison; and that any shortage of funds for these projects be paid from the Contingency Fund. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 17. COMMITTEE REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE, NEW BUSINESS MOTION, passed Hr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: States Attorney's response to Attorney Gary Stewart's letter regarding Rutten bridge discontinuance; Cass County Historical Society citing the names of the people elected to the blue-ribbon panel; Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency inviting the Commission to join the Head Start children in a flag raising ceremony for the 25th anniversary of the Head Start Program; Garrison Diversion Conservancy District about a meeting they held in February which Commissioner Sondrall had asked about; Customs Activity report from the City of Fargo; Garrison Diversion Conservancy District audit report; United States Department of Agriculture regarding a timber bridge workshop held in Fargo by Engineer Don Richards; a proposal from Clark Holman and Moorhead for moving the west entrance doors to the east to make it more energy efficient and making the west entrance doors accessible to people who are handicapped for a total cost of $10,800; Charles and Deanna Marx encouraging a professionally staffed community- wide detox center. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 18. EMPLOYEE BIRTHDAY RECOGNITION, ~e_r_~oQDel Dept..en_GouE_age_s___cop_t_jpuance The Personnel Director encouraged the Commission to continue tile practice of' recognizing employees' birthdays and to examine other programs concerning employee recognition, He said sending birthday cards is an excellent way of expressing good will and remembrance or the occasion by the employer, Hr. Shannon said the Commission started sending birthday cards to employees last May, and he, asked for a consensus of opinion 1:o continue the practice. Other Commissioners were in agreement a,~d said several employees have commented that they appreciate it. 19. BUDGET STATEMENTS, _SeDt to deD~£tmeQt_s by CQuQty_Ac_couQt__a.n.t_ Hike Hontp'laisir said he sent financial statements to all depar to keep them informed, and he also sent one to Commissioners. 20. HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Pu_~J~]jc cq~e~ per_j_od a~G~ssed Palmer Forness said he would have preferred appointment of a l:ask force as originally suggested by the County Commission instead of the blue-ribbon panel which was recently named by the Historical 21, ADJOURN NOTION, passed On motion by Mrs. Toussaint and seconded by Mr. Wiela~)~l, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.