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Comm. Minutes--June 5, 1995 1346 18. 19. policy may apply only to businesses choosing to locate in Cass County but outside of any incorporated city. John Goff, State's Attorney, suggested some changes in item #3 to make the eligibility standards more strict, if that is what the board wants to do. MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to amend Commission Policy Manual to add Section 34.00, Tax Incentive Policy, with the changes in item #3 as stated by John Goff. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. KINDRED BIKEWAY PROJECT, Road Department update County Engineer Keith Berndt sent memorandums dated May 25 and June 2, 1995, concerning the bids opened by North Dakota Department of Transportation for the proposed Kindred Bikeway. Bids were higher than estimated, the major cause being the cost of the asphalt. MOTION, passed Mrs. Toussaint moved and Mr. Eckert seconded to reject bids on the Kindred Bikeway and cancel the project because the cost is higher than anticipated. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. CONTRACTS FOR MOSQUITO SPRAYING, Dsni~d Airborne Custom Spraying sent proposed agreements which would allow them to contract with rural subdivisions for aerial spraying of mosquitoes. Because of unknowns regarding the chemical dangers and potential liability, the Stanley Township Board of Supervisors denied the request, according to Chairman Tom Fischer, who was present. The County Engineer also recommended denying the request. Joel Young, Vector Control Director, was also present and said he was contacted by subdivisions to conduct ground spraying for mosquitoes. He said there is valid concern about chemical hazards and effectiveness of aerial spraying, however, ground spraying has some limitations because of wind currents and road access. He does not think there is the threat of a health hazard from disease-carrying mosquitoes at this time, but believes the subdivisions are looking for some comfort control. Mr. Goff said he reviewed the contracts when presented to him but he was not aware of the township's concerns about the chemical hazard. For the county's protection, he recommends that the subdivisions try to contract with Airborne Custom Spraying, and if they cannot do that, an alternative would be ground spraying.