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Comm. Hinutes--September 18, 1990 525 14. 15. FOREST RIVER ROAD QUESTIONS, Stanley Township and Forest River representatives present The Chairman scheduled a brief discussion at this time to try to reach an understanding of how to resolve a problem with a road in Forest River Subdivision. The road was partially damaged by the spring flood of 1989. Tom Fischer, Stanley Township Chairman, and Tom Garske, representing Forest River Subdivision, cited a lack of communication between them and the County Engineer in seeking funds to repair this road. Hr. Shannon understood from an informal meeting held September 5, 1990, that Don Richards agreed to contact the State Disaster Emergency Services to see if Cass County has some flexibility for assigning unused Federal funds for potential county-wide problems, possibly the Forest River road. Instead, Hr. Richards asked if the money could be used to purchase equipment, and he received a response from the State in the affirmative. Hr. Richards said he wanted to clarify how the County could spend funds that were underspent on certain projects. He said the County did purchase a ro~d scraper this year, and he wanted to know from the State if disaster funds could be used for this purpose. He said if the County wants to use those funds for a certain project, he has no objection. Mr. Shannon asked what the next step is on the Forest River road. Hr. Richards said he needs a copy of all expenses that Stanley Township has incurred due to the 1989 flood in order to proceed. Hr. Fischer said he will complete the paper work on the township's part immediately. Mr. Shannon intends to outline a procedure to be followed to improve communication in such matters. NORTH CASS WATER RESOURCE DISTRICT, Steel Arch CrossinR Another issue that seemed to underscore a lack of communication was the installation of a culvert in place of a bridge in Section 35, Noble Township, at the junction of County Roads 31 and 26. Nels Buringrud spoke to the Commission, first as a taxpayer and secondly as a member of the North Cass Water Resource District Board. As a taxpayer, he presented a petition with 28 signatures expressing concern that the culvert is too small for adequate drainage. He feels this will endanger Nora Lutheran Church and farmsteads located nearby. As a water manager, Mr. Buringrud felt the water resource district boards should be notified 30 days in advance of any work being done in their district on legal drains, since they pay 60% of the cost of the project. Engineer Don Richards said he communicates with the engineering firms of the water resource districts, and they decide the size of a culvert to be installed in a particular location. He feels the culvert at this location is large enough. Mr. Shannon asked Mr. Richards and Hr. Buringrud to set a tentative meeting to see how they can develop a communications link for future projects, and keep him posted on the meeting.