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Commission Minutes-January 22,2008 3313 been held in all political subdivisions, except for Valley City-a public hearing will be held tonight. A joint powers agreement has been drafted to be signed by all participating jurisdictions. The chairman opened the public hearing for comments. Mr. Fuhrman said through the process of becoming a non-profit entity, the intent is to stabilize the system to help recruit and employ additional physicians; participate in charity care; and compete on a level playing field with local competitors. Mr. Pitzer said the process will be invigorating by allowing upgrades to existing sites and assisting with physician recruitment. Dr. Mahoney thanked the commission for their assistance. Hearing no further comments, the chairman closed the public hearing. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to adopt Resolution #2008- 2, Relating to Revenue Bonds on Behalf of Essentia Health; Authorizing the Issuance and Sale Thereof Pursuant to Municipal Industrial Act of 1955, NDCC 40-57; and the Execution of Documents. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 7. ORDINANCE #2005-2 AMENDED, First readina on Over Dimension Vehicle Reaulations Keith Berndt, County Engineer, was present to discuss revisions to Ordinance #2005-2, Over Dimension Vehicle Regulations, adopted by the county commission in 2005. Recently, the North Dakota Department of Transportation changed designations on restricted roads within the state highway system and Mr. Berndt is suggesting the ordinance be amended to reflect the changes. He believes the new designations will be easier for haulers to understand and are consistent with Minnesota. He said if the revised ordinance is approved, spring load restriction signs will need to be replaced at a cost of around $3,000. MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to approve the first reading of Amended Ordinance #2005-2, Over Dimension Vehicle Regulations, direct that appropriate notice be published, and schedule the second reading of the ordinance for February 19, 2008. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 8. ROAD DEPARTMENT, Authorize chairman to sian comment letter reaardina Harwood bike and pedestrian improvement proiect Mr. Berndt received correspondence from Houston Engineering regarding North Dakota Department of Transportation roadway improvements to Interstate 29 from the North Fargo interchange on Cass County Highway 20 north to the Sheyenne River in northbound and southbound lanes located in Reed Township and Harwood Township. The letter requested comments from the county regarding proposed developments in the area. He said the county has applied for grant funding to improve a bicycle and pedestrian path in the City of Harwood and the Fargo Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments has completed a study on improvements which will be made in support of the Harwood project. He is requesting the chairman sign a letter to Houston Engineering asking for their consideration to build the proposed bicycle and pedestrian path in Harwood. Mr. Pawluk said this project will raise Interstate 29 and he questioned how this will affect drainage and water outlet concerns to residents who live upstream. Mr. Berndt said a