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= <br /> <br />Commission Minutes-August 11, 1999 2021 <br /> <br />Metropolitan Council of Governments <br />Brian Shorten, Executive Director of the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments, <br />talked about the inter-jurisdictional projects that are ongoing within his agency and said their <br />primary focus is transportation planning. He is not asking for an increase in dues over last year's <br />amount of $6,300. Mr. Shorten talked about the board membership and possible future changes <br />after the new census is taken, however, the executive committee is still made up of one member <br />from each governmental jurisdiction. <br /> <br />Cass County Rural Ambulance and Rescue Association <br />Dale Torgerson, Amy Bush, Russ Fenlason and Ken Habiger presented the budget for the Cass <br />County Rural Ambulance and Rescue Association. They are requesting the same amount as last <br />year, $145,000. Mr. Habiger said they could not continue to operate without the county's support. <br /> <br />Lake Agassiz Regional Council <br />ltv Rustad, Executive Director of Lake Agassiz, requested $10,000 more than last year in order <br />to offset a loss of State economic development funds. <br /> <br />Humane Society <br />Deb Ness reported that the Director of the Humane Society was unable to attend today's meeting <br />and asked to be re-scheduled on another day. <br /> <br />BUDGET GOALS, Discussion held <br />Mrs. Quick suggested discussing budget goals, and Mr. Koenig thinks the goal should be less <br />than last year. He suggested looking at line items that remain the same every year and possibly <br />lowering them. The Board also talked about increased health insurance costs. Mrs. Quick <br />suggested looking at different plans that Blue Cross Blue Shield offers. Mrs. Schneider said she <br />would not support any major changes because she believes good benefits are important to retain <br />employees. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />With no further budgets to review today, the meeting was recessed at 12:15 PM and will resume <br />Monday, August 16, 1999, at 8:30 AM. <br /> <br />ATTEST: <br /> <br />APPROVED: <br /> <br />/' I~i6hael Mo~tplaisir - ,~uditor <br /> Cass County, North Dakota <br /> <br />Robbie Quick, Chairperson <br />Cass County Board of Commissioners <br /> <br /> <br />