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Building Committee-November 14, 2007 2 The reason for this decision was based on lack of pressing needs for necessary and essential improvements, as required by the grant guidelines, Also, with discussions and planning for a new addition and the possible court component, the county may be in a better position next year to apply for grant funding. 5. HEAD START BUILDING OPTIONS Mr. Wagner said the county owns a building located at 57 11th Avenue North in Fargo, For several years the Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency (SENDCAA) leased the building for their Head Start classrooms, SENDCAA decided to not renew their occupancy lease with the county and vacated the building this past week, However, they plan to continue operating and managing two upper level apartments according to terms outlined in a rehabilitation grant agreement between the City of Fargo and SENDCAA, Mr, Wagner does not see a county-related adaptable use of the building, Mr, Montplaisir said the cost to remodel the building would be expensive. He toured the facility with Steve Stoner, a local realtor and developer, who said condominiums may be the best use of the site. Mr. Montplaisir believes the cost for the county to maintain the building would be around $30,000 per year, He said one of the apartments is vacant and the other has a tenant. He does not foresee any county departments moving to this location, Mrs. Johnson has toured the facility and does not believe the space is adaptable for county offices, MOTION, passed Mrs. Johnson moved and Judge Herman seconded to allow the county auditor to bring this matter to the Cass County Commission, who could solicit proposals for the sale of county property at 57 11th Avenue North in Fargo. Discussion: Mr. Burdick suggested the county may want to consider selling the property to another organization at a discounted price. Motion carried. Mr, Montplaisir plans to meet with Jim Gilmore from the Fargo City Planning Office to discuss the continuation of the grant agreement for the two apartments located within this building. 6. NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held Wednesday, December 12th at 4:00 PM. 7. ADJOURNMENT MOTION, passed On motion by Mrs. Johnson, seconded by Judge Herman and all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 PM. Minutes prepared by Heather Worden, Administrative Assistant