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Comm. Minutes--July 20, 1992 887 19. COURTHOUSE PARKING/TRAFFIC/BUILDING, Road Department outbuilding at Casselton value established, Head Start lease terms, adoption of "Cass County Government Space Recommendations" Mr. Shannon prepared a document titled, "CASS COUNTY GOVERNMENT SPACE RECOMMENDATIONS" and he presented it earlier today at a meeting of the Space and Planning Committee. That committee recommended that the document be forwarded to the Cass County Board of Commissioners for approval. Mr. Shannon outlined the ten points in the seven-page document. Under item #9, sale and lease of miscellaneous property, Mr. Shannon recommended sale of an unused road department outbuilding in Casselton to the City of Casselton for $950, subject to concurrence by the new department head of the Cass County Road Department. Mr. Shannon said a decision must be made by the Cass County Road Department and Disaster Emergency Services about whether or not communications equipment will remain on location as a condition of sale. If the decision is made at the time of sale to retain the equipment, Cass County Government shall reserve the right to replace, maintain or improve said property or to abandon or remove any such property in the future at its sole discretion and without any access charges or fees or costs in cash or in kind to be paid by Cass County taxpayers. Mr. Shannon asked if there is anyone in the audience who may be interested in purchasing the road department outbuilding, but no one was present. MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to pass a resolution whereby the Cass County Commission establishes the property in question in the City of Casselton as having financial value of less than $1,000. Discussion: Mr. Shannon said there is potentially large liability to the county regarding removal of a fuel tank which exists on the property, and that is the primary reason for establishing the value at this amount. At the call for the question and on roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Also under recommendation #9, Mr. Shannon said a proposed lease with SouthEastern North Dakota Community Action Agency (SENDCAA) for the Head Start program should be changed from 99 years to two years, which is the maximum length of time the board of commissioners can enter into a lease, according to the State's Attorney. Mr. Shannon suggested a letter to James Kappel, Executive Director of SENDCAA, asking him to lobby for a change in North Dakota Century Code 48-08-07 to allow for a longer term lease. Under recommendation #10, Mr. Shannon asked to include a date when the County Auditor can evaluate the status of records storage and make recommendations for disposal or microfilming. The Auditor said he will make a report to the Commission the first meeting this December. MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Mr. Risher seconded to adopt the "CASS COUNTY GOVERNMENT SPACE RECOMMENDATIONS" as outlined on pages 1-7 (copy attached). On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wieland asked Steve Grabill, Transportation Engineer for Metropolitan Council of