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17. 18. 19. Commission Minutes--February 3, 1997 1583 Chairman Wieland opened the meeting for public input on the elevator project and said to let the record show there were no comments from the public at this time, and the hearing was closed. Mr. Rustad asked for Commission representation to replace former Commissioner Don Eckert on their board. Mr. Wieland asked for volunteers, and Commissioner Quick offered to serve in that capacity. There were no objections to appointing Mrs. Quick to the LARC board. The Board was in agreement that Mr. Rustad proceed with making application for CDBG funds for partial reimbursement to several families in the Kindred area for past flood damage. Mr. Rustad offered the assistance of an intern with their agency to assist Cass County government in completing a plan showing the county is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA). Such a plan was drafted by a former County Planner and needs to be updated. Mr. Rustad will instruct the intern to work with County Coordinator, Bonnie Johnson, or County Auditor, Michael Montplaisir. STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, Budget revision approved A letter was received from the County Auditor dated January 27, 1997, regarding projected cost of additional staff in the State's Attorney's Office for 1997. Mr. Montplaisir said this proposal would leave only $20,000 in the Contingency Fund, however, being cautious about future expenditures during the year should make that a sufficient amount. MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mr. Koenig seconded to increase the State's Attorney's budget by $55,191 for added staff, and decrease the County Commission contingency budget by $20,000. The remaining $35,191 will decrease the 1997 carryover funds. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, $2nd Avenue South Corridor Study Cindy Gray, Transportation Planner with Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments, gave an overview of the 52nd Avenue South Corridor Study. MOTION, passed Mr. Koenig moved and Mrs. Quick seconded to approve the 52nd Avenue South Corridor Study. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. ABATEMENT APPLICATIONS, Approved for Vicki Scherling; Ned & Shelley Rector Vicki Scherling was present to address the Board concerning application for abatement and settlement of taxes #4057, for property located in Highland Park of Reed Township. She requested that the valuation be reduced from $115,100 to $98,000 for 1996 on her residence. The Reed Township Board of Supervisors and Francis Klein, Director of Tax Equalization, recommend reducing the valuation to $105,000. Ms. Scherling believes comparing her property with sales in north Fargo is unfair and she questioned whether other property owners are paying taxes on a valuation that is more than the purchase price of their property.