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Comm. Minutes--October 7, 1991 757 11. UPDATE ON CORRECTIONAL STAFF GRIEVANCE After presentation of the "Final Report, Correctional Staff Grievance" by Model Project Director Scott Kildahl at the September 4th, 1991, Commission meeting, Mr. Wieland said correctional staff employees had an opportunity to meet with Commissioners individually before the report is adopted. Mrs. Toussaint said the main concern expressed to her is training, and Mr. Wieland said this will be a part of the department's future work plans. Sheriff Rudnick said training classes have already begun for newer employees, and he will look at training for other staff after everyone receives the initial training. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to receive and file the "Final Report, Correctional Staff Grievance" as submitted to the Commission by Scott Kildahl. Mr. Wieland said the Commission cannot accept the portion of the report referring to pay grades and correctional staff salaries because of a wage and classification study planned for all county employees. Motion carried. Mrs. Toussaint requested an update on how the report is proceeding, and Mr. Wieland suggested placing this on the agenda again in 60 days. 12. ROAD AND STREET SYSTEM, County aid policy considered County Engineer Don Richards and Commissioner Don Eckert proposed a policy to establish the limits of a county aid road and street system wi thin the cities of Fargo and West Fargo. Mr. Richards said the County does not presently have the type of funding it would require to upgrade the projects in the proposed policy, but he said an organized effort is needed to define areas of responsibility. He suggested adopting this document subject to State's Attorney approval. Mr. Shannon asked if Mr. Richards is proposing to reconfigure existing county road funds to pay for this, but Mr. Richards said it doesn't affect the present budget. He said the program would need to be reviewed each year and taxes may have to be raised in the future to support such a program. Mr. Wieland thinks it is premature to adopt such a policy without input from the other entities concerned. Mr. Eckert said he has met with these other cities. Mr. Shannon said he is interested in road policy but cannot support the potential adoption of a policy without a fiscal note and without addressing smaller cities in the county. Mr. Eckert said meetings have been held with Harwood regarding County Road 22 and this policy addresses that to some extent. The County would be responsible in the same manner, he said. MOTION, failed for lack of second Mr. Eckert moved to adopt "Procedure for Establishment of a County Aid Road and Street System within the Metropolitan Area of Cass County, North Dakota," subject to State's Attorney approval; and pass it on to the cities of Fargo and West Fargo. Motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Richards said this policy would have defined the County's responsibili ty on the Sheyenne Street project in West Fargo. Mr. Risher agreed with Mr. Wieland that this policy is premature, but he is in favor of discussing road policy.