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Comm. Minutes--February 21, 1995 1302 11. 12. Due to availability of alternate routes, he does not feel repair or replacement is warranted, and it is in the county's and the township's best interest to remove the structure. Steve Clemenson, who is one of two families living near the bridge, spoke in opposition to its removal because of the extra miles going around the bridge. He believes the bridge could be repaired for less than $100,000 for use on a limited-load basis. He presented petitions signed by about 30 people, some of the petitioners being Minnesota residents. Dates on one petition indicate they were signed in March and April of 1994. Mr. Wieland said the County Commission does not like to remove bridges but if they cannot afford to repair them, the structure must be removed to avoid people driving around barricades. Liability is a great concern if the structure is not removed. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to authorize the county engineer to remove the bridge between Sections 5 and 8, Addison Township. Discussion: Mr. Clemenson requested that the decking and one stringer be replaced. Mr. Berndt said the Road Department would have repaired the bridge when they made the decision to close it in August of 1992, if only one stringer needed to be replaced. He said the bridge would require more extensive repairs before it could be opened again. Mr. Eckert said he viewed the bridge and noted the number of county roads in this area. He supports removing the bridge. At the call for the question and on roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. COURTHOUSE ENTRANCE REMODELING, Bid awarded Three bids were received on February 7, 1995, for remodeling the Cass County Courthouse front entrance. By the toss of a coin to break a tie bid of $78,800 between contractors D.C. Trautman and Meinecke- Johnson, it is recommended to accept the bid of D.C. Trautman. MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded to award bid for Courthouse front entrance remodeling to D.C. Trautman in the amount of $78,800 with funds being paid from the Cass County Future Building Fund; and authorize chairman to sign contract. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT UNIT, Overtime request Kathleen Ziegelmann, Director of the Southeast Regional Child Support Enforcement Unit (RCSEU), was present to request the overtime line item be amended by an additional appropriation of $10,958, which would be offset by $10,540 in additional federal, state and county funds, according to her letter to the Commission dated February 10, 1995.