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Comm. Minutes--July 6, 1992 879 23. COURTHOUSE PARKING STUDY, Public meeting set for July 15 Steve Grabil, Transportation Engineer, Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments (COG), asked Commissioners to review the information presented by COG staff on parking and office space expansion. He said the County is lacking 107 parking spaces required to meet existing Fargo City ordinances, and in order to make some recommendations on parking, the committee considered future office expansion. The consensus of the committee is that adding two floors to the Juvenile Justice Center is the most probable alternative for short to medium range county office space expansion. The next step is to determine whether the committee should proceed with an analysis of parking alternatives associated with the possible addition of two floors to the Juvenile Center. Mr. Grabil suggested scheduling a public meeting, and the date was set for July 15th, 7:30 AM, at COG offices. All Commissioners are encouraged to attend. 24. MAINTENANCE BUILDING, Proposal tabled In order to begin the process of obtaining bids for a proposed county maintenance building, Mr. Eckert said Commissioners need to consider a possible location and type of structure. He said a new building could serve as office space for maintenance personnel, as well as storage for lawn mowers, snow removal equipment and a pick-up. He doesn't think the present space is suitable for offices but said it could be used for additional storage. Also, the Sheriff's Department is looking for a new location for investigations, he said. Mrs. Toussaint asked if the Space and Planning Committee is aware of this proposal. The County Planner had considerable input, according to Mr. Eckert, but he said he hasn't discussed it with COG staff. MOTION, tabled Mr. Eckert moved to designate a location for a new maintenance building for bidding purposes to be on the south side of the north parking lot, west of the present garage; and that bids on the type and cost of a 24' X 30' building to be built in 1992 be submitted to the Cass County Commission. Mr. Risher seconded the motion for discussion and asked if the request for bids obligates the County to construct the building. Mr. Eckert said it would not obligate the County, but Mr. Wieland said the motion says the building will be built in 1992. Mr. Eckert said there is $10,000 in the 1992 Buildings and Grounds budget. MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to table the above motion until this Commission has received or made recommendations on future manpower of the Maintenance Department and until the Space and Planning Committee recommendations are received from the internal committee and from COG staff. Discussion: Mr. Wieland said he did receive a letter of resignation today from Alton Johnson, Maintenance Supervisor, effective December 31, 1992. Mr. Eckert believes any pending changes in the Maintenance Department workload will result in more in-house maintenance rather than outside contracting. At the call for the question to table the motion, the motion carried with four members voting "Aye", Mr. Eckert opposing.