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Commission Minutes-May 1, 2006 3064 Metro COG has been working with the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad to discuss rate issues. He said Fargo and Minot are on intermodallines and both cities are working on a joint powers agreement and requests for proposals in order to hire a firm to coordinate transportation. The goal is to increase the number of containers and if this occurs, the ship yard in Dilworth may be overwhelmed and an additional intermodal site may be needed. Mr. Bright wants to ensure a fair and equitable process when deciding on a location for a new facility by considering comments from all local member jurisdictions. He will be speaking with Clay County next week on this issue. Mr. Bennett feels the board is definitely interested in helping the area economy and looks forward to future updates from Mr. Bright. 7. CASS COUNTY JAIL, Drain line repairs Mrs. Johnson said at the last commission meeting, the board authorized the county to participate financially in repairing the storm sewer line at the Cass County Jail, if "Option 2" was delivered by the engineers and architects at a cost not to exceed $1,500. After work began at the site, it was determined that the option was not feasible because the plans provided by the engineers were not accurate. Rick Hoganson, Foss Architecture, and Steve Schilke, Ulteig Engineers, were present. Mr. Hoganson said the repair was put on hold after it was determined that the only way to install the "Y" fitting would be to rip out the existing driveway, curb, and gutter. Mr. Schilke recommended the county approve "Option 1" because it provides a more direct connection to the main line. Mr. Pawluk asked why the project was not built according to plans and strongly suggested the "as built" plans be updated to include modifications made at the site. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve "Option 1" as recommended by the engineers with the following qualifications: a) no costs would be required of the taxpayer/county; b) the existing section of pipe be capped to prevent cold air infiltration; c) the contractors and engineers warranty the job for an additional four years, since the first four years of current installation have not worked properly; and d) the excavation site should be returned to its original condition including clean up, lawn and sprinkler repairs, and seeding/sodding of the damaged areas. Discussion: Mr. Hoganson said if the pipe is capped this may decrease the water overflow. He also asked whether the portion of sidewalk that was removed when locating the pipe needs to be re- installed. Mrs. Johnson said Kindred Plumbing recommended the pipe be capped because they feel the "Y" fitting will not work otherwise. She said the sidewalk area may be repaired back to sod. Mr. Schilke said capping the pipe would be acceptable as it may help prevent cold air from entering and freezing. Mr. Pawluk requested that the "as built" plans be revised to show the modifications. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.