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Comm. Minutes--September 8, 1992 912 said approval of the abatement as submitted is recommended by the Casselton City Council. A representative of American Lutheran Homes, Ray Weisgarber, was present to answer questions. MOTION, passed Mr. Shannon moved and Hrs. Toussaint seconded that Abatement No. 3966 be approved as presented and recommended by the County Tax Director. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 18. BEER AND LIQUOR LICENSE, Approved for Scott D. Lomsdal at Wild Rice Scott D. Lomsdal submitted applications for a county beer and liquor license, a license fee of $500 (pro-rated to one-half the annual fee), and a Township Board Consent form signed by Stanley Township Clerk. The Cass County Sheriff's Department did a background investigation on the applicant, a copy of which was provided to each Commissioner and the State's Attorney. MOTION, passed Hr. Risher moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to approve issuance of a county beer and liquor license for the balance of 1992 to Scott D. Lomsdal d/b/a South Fork Saloon and Grill, Wild Rice, ND. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 19. PERMIT FOR SITE AUTHORIZATION DENIED, NoDak Sportsmen's Club A request was received from NoDak Sportsmen's Club of Bismarck for a site authorization permit from Cass County to allow them to operate electronic gaming at the Bronco Bar in Chaffee. Mr. Wieland said the State Gaming Commission is currently negotiating with NoDak Sportsmen's Club to limit their number of gaming sites state-wide, and therefore, he recommended not approving the site authorization permit at this time. County Coordinator Bonnie Johnson said the State's Attorney informed her that the Commission has the option not to select a site. No one was present on behalf of the club. MOTION, passed Mr. Eckert moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to deny a permit for site authorization for electronic gaming for NoDak Sportsmen's Club at the Bronco Bar in Chaffee. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 20. COURTHOUSE SECURITY, Recommendations adopted for improving security Commissioner Shannon presented a 10-page document entitled "Recommended Measures for Improving Courthouse Security Through Immediate Actions, Followed by Near-Term, & Long-Term Applications," Final Revision, September 4, 1992. Ail Commissioners received a copy of the plafl, as did all members of the Courthouse Security Committee. Mr. Shannon summarized the document at the Chairman's suggestion and then invited questions from other Commissioners and from the audience. District Court Judges Norman Backes, Michael McGuire and Lawrence Leclerc, County Court Judges Georgia Dawson and Frank Racek, and Sheriff Deputy Jim Thoreson were present. Mrs. Toussaint noted that $45,000 from the county contingency fund is proposed for implementation of security measures, and she asked how that money will be spent. Mr. Shannon said it will be spent on a priority basis--the first recommendation being to install a Simplex