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Commission Minutes-May 18, 1998 1811 Mr. Wieland indicated at the last meeting that he could support a partial exemption, however, he is concerned that this exemption is being requested for an existing building. He questioned whether it meets the purpose of the county's tax incentive policy since it is not new construction. Mr. Montplaisir said the county's tax incentive policy does not specify whether it pertains to existing structures or new construction, and he thinks the policy is mainly concerned with expanding job opportunities in the county. Mr. Sanders' application projects an increase of four employees in the next five years. Mr. Wieland suggested that the county's tax incentive policy be reviewed and clarified, especially on the question of whether an exemption should apply to new construction or existing structures. He could not recall any past exemptions being granted for anything other than new construction. MOTION, passed Mrs. Quick moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to approve a one-year, 50% property tax exemption for Todd Sanders, Sanders Metal Products, Inc. Discussion: Mr. Koenig agreed thata 5-yearexemption may not be warranted, however, he favored granting more than a one- year exemption. Mrs. Schneider said she was impressed with Mr. Sanders' proposal but expressed concern about approving this motion because of the precedent it would set if current policy is not reviewed. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, motion carried with Mrs. Quick, Mr. Wieland and Mr. Meyer voting "Aye"; Mrs. Schneider and Mr. Koenig opposing. 13. FLOOD UPDATE, Report by Irv Rustad Irv Rustad, Lake Agassiz Regional Development Corporation, provided a hand-out on fund balances from the 1997 flood. A bid opening will be held this Wednesday for the sale of 14 additional properties, and bids will then be advertised for demolition work. Mr. Rustad said July 1, 1998, is the deadline for moving the homes that have been purchased by individuals. Only four have been moved so far, according to Mr. Rustad. MOTION, passed Upon recommendation of Mr. Rustad, Mrs. Quick moved and Mr. Koenig seconded to authorize the chairperson to sign a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) delegating to the political subdivisions all environmental review determinations for the HUD Disaster Relief Initiative Fund. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. MOTION, passed Also at the request of Mr. Rustad, Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Meyer seconded to authorize the chairperson to sign Easement and Agreement with Scott D. and Becky L. McCollum and with Thomas C. and Nancy M. Elstad concerning road easements for property buy- outs, with the stipulation that any repair or maintenance on the easement for access purposes be done by the recipient of the easement. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Rustad will contact the attorney who drafted the easements to have this stipulation added.