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<br />Building Committee-February 16, 2007 3 <br /> <br />Social Services <br />Mrs. Johnson said the addition to the Annex became operational in 1996 with the new <br />space anticipated to last between 20 to 25 years, Social Services currently use all the <br />space provided to them, which is full after only 10 years in the facility, In the past, this <br />department has been located off-site and a satellite office may be a possibility in the <br />future. <br /> <br />Veterans Service <br />The Veterans Service Office has four full-time staff and is located on the 4th floor of the <br />Annex. The department is concerned about the increasing veteran population and has <br />requested additional space for their filing system. <br /> <br />Citv of Farqo Municipal Court <br />Mr, Wagner said the county's core needs and responsibilities are more in totality than <br />the amount of space available. He feels the city should be informed about this issue. <br /> <br />Judge Webb said if the city's municipal court was located with district court, it may be <br />convenient for the public; however, the county has to balance the limited space needs <br />with the core components as opposed to including a branch of city government. He <br />also said limited parking is an issue. <br /> <br />Mr. Vanyo requested the City of Fargo be contacted to see if they remain serious <br />about participating and partnering with the county and inform them of the county's <br />space needs. Mrs, Johnson will contact the city about this item, <br /> <br />4. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS <br />Mr. Wagner wants to move forward with the process and request county commission <br />approval to hire an architect and/or submit a request for proposals; however, <br />yesterday the State House of Representatives passed HB 1051 that will set mill levy <br />cap limitations on county government, including home rule charter counties, He said <br />because of how the caps are structured, a building addition may not be possible, <br /> <br />Committee members agreed to wait before making any decisions and a meeting will <br />be scheduled for early May, after the legislative session has ended, to continue the <br />discussion. Judge Webb suggested committee members tour the courtrooms at the <br />Clay County Courthouse. <br /> <br />5. ADJOURNMENT <br />MOTION, passed <br />On motion by Mr. Vanyo, seconded by Judge Webb and all voting <br />in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 3:10 PM. <br /> <br />Minutes prepared by Heather Worden, Administrative Assistant <br />