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10. Commission Minutes--October 20, 1997 1730 MOTION, passed Mr. Koenig moved and Mr. Meyer seconded that the assessment list for Street Improvement District No. 97-1 of the County of Cass, as confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission of the County of Cass, be and the same is hereby confirmed. On roll call vote, motion carried with four members voting "Aye"; Mrs. Quick opposing. FLOOD UPDATE, Lake Agassiz Regional Development Corporation Irv Rustad, Lake Agassiz Regional Development Corporation, provided a list of Phase I Hazard Mitigation Acquisitions, as well as the draft Action Plan for the 1997 Disaster Recovery Initiative Grant Program. He said about one-third of the property acquisitions will be completed by tomorrow. Another one-third will be completed by next week. Mr. Wieland asked about salvaging some items from the homes or the possibility of selling some structures which were not damaged beyond the basement; however, these structures would have to be moved from their present location. Mr. Rustad said he is open to suggestions on how to proceed with the salvageable items, as he believes there will be a lot of salvage. Mr. Rustad will provide addresses to the County Auditor in order to place the buy-out properties on the county's liability insurance policy. Homeowners have been advised to maintain their own insurance on the contents. County Engineer, Keith Berndt, will have his department post "No Trespassing" signs on the properties purchased by the county. Concerning a waiver request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Mr. Wieland suggested applying at the 33% level, which is what the City of Fargo received. Also, he asked when the Final Action plan must be submitted and suggested action by the county board at a special meeting, which Chairman Wieland is calling for next Monday, October 27, 1997, at 1:00 PM in the Commission Room, Cass County Courthouse. The purpose of the meeting will be to develop a master plan for future flood mitigation. ROAD DEPARTMENT, Purchase of salt brine tank and stora_ee building Keith Berndt, County Engineer, said the 1998 Highway Department budget includes $80,000 for a salt storage facility, however, he is requesting permission to use $20,000 from the 1997 budget to purchase a salt brine mixing tank and a 12' by 14' building to house it. The salt brine will be used on county highways this winter to combat snow and ice, which is more effective than placing dry salt and sand on the road. He is asking to proceed with the project at this time in order to complete the utility construction prior to freeze-up so the system is operational this winter season. MOTION, passed Mrs. Quick moved and Mrs. Schneider seconded that the County Engineer be authorized to proceed with the purchase and installation of necessary equipment to mix salt brine for use on county highways to combat snow and ice. Discussion: Mr. Meyer asked about additional equipment to spread the brine on the roads. Mr. Berndt said the $20,000 request includes purchase of small tanks, estimated at $200 each, to be placed on the back of the county sanding units. Mrs. Schneider asked about the possibility of using a portion of the building approved at the last meeting for construction on the Highway Department grounds for radio equipment/ tower replacement, as requested by the Disaster Emergency Services Director. Mr. Berndt said this could be investigated, however, the salt