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Comm. Minutes--March 21, 1994 1184 12. 13. RED RIVER VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS CAMPSITE, Ownership transferred to Cass County Government State's Attorney John Goff summarized the history of the campsite located at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. The County Commission is being asked to take action transferring ownership of the campsite from the Red River Valley Fair Association back to Cass County Government until December 31, 2004, when ownership can once again revert to the Red River Valley Fair Association. The fair association will continue to operate the campsite consistent, with the terms of the written agreement. Contact by the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department to the State's Attorney about Cass County's authority to transfer the campsite to the Fair Association, as executed April 6, 1992, prompted this discussion because of federal funding initially provided to construct the campgrounds. For the Board's consideration at this time, Mr. Goff drafted an agreement whereby Cass County Government would be placed in the same position as they were prior to April 6, 1992. Jonathan Garaas, Attorney for the Red River Valley Fair Association, said the April 6, 1992, agreement provided that, in the event of any difficulties arising from the transfer, the Red River Valley Fair Association would restore the property back to the original state. They are prepared, at this time, to take whatever action is necessary to accomplish that arrangement. Mr. Eckert asked if the proposed agreement covers the campsite only, and Hr. Garaas said the agreement covers the same legal description for the campsite that was used when it was created. MOTION, passed Mr. Ness moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to authorize the Chairman and County Auditor to sign an agreement with the Red River Valley Fair Association for transfer of campsite property back to Cass County Government, with the fair association continuing to maintain and operate the campsite. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ness asked how the State Parks and Recreation Department will be notified of today's action. Mr. Goff will contact them after the documents are fully executed. SHERIFF DEPARTMENT, Military ambulance retained Concerning the military ambulance parked in the Juvenile Justice Center parking lot, Sheriff Don Rudnick said the City of Fargo may be interested in acquiring the vehicle for a tactical team. However, Pat Conner, leader of the sheriff's reserve unit, said his group has discussed fund raising efforts for the purpose of painting the vehicle and getting it on the road for use at the fairgrounds this summer and for emergency water rescue operations. Mr. Ness said he understood from the last meeting there is a suburban that could be designated for use by the reserve unit rather than using the ambulance, which is very old and awkward. He asked Mr. Conner if the suburban would serve their needs if fixed up, and Mr. Conner said he wasn't aware of that being an option. He said it would suit their needs, but they prefer the ambulance because it has a heavier frame.