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Commission Minutes--May 3, 2004 2725 Commissioners reported on meetings they have attended in the past two weeks. Mr. Meyer and Mr. Wagner provided information on a Fargo Cass County Economic Development meeting. Mr. Vanyo attended a Metropolitan Council of Governments meeting and said there may be discussion in the future to consider including the cities of Harwood and Horace in the group. Mr. Bennett reported on meetings he has attended with "Save Our Air National Guard" committee and said the county may be asked to participate in trying to keep the guard in North Dakota. He provided a hand-out on payroll impacts for the entire county. A public meeting was held on the Cass 20 Clay 22 Red River Bridge replacement, and Mr. Bennett said the meeting was well organized and very informational. Mr. Montplaisir submitted a letter to the commissioners dated April 22, 2004, and spoke today about a change in 911 fee payments, which will have a big financial impact on the county and will be further discussed when the 2005 budget is presented. He said part of the problem is that Cass County has been picking up the West Fargo share of joint dispatch. A county park board meeting will be scheduled, possibly May 17th, to update the board on construction of the new restroom facility at Brewer Lake. Also, Mr. Montplaisir said the board should discuss upkeep of the other buildings at the recreation complex. 17. CORRESPONDENCE, Received and filed MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: Motion carried. letters from the North Dakota Department of Transportation regarding bridges with alert code 3; county structures requiring scour and channel profile inspection; county structures that need load limit posting (enclosures forwarded to County Engineer); and information about the special road fund program (copy referred to County Engineer); letter from Safety-Kleen Corporation regarding Class 1 Modification, updated emergency contact list; copy of letter from North Dakota Department of Health to West Fargo Public Works regarding the West Fargo inert landfill permit renewal; invitation from Fraternal Order of Police to attend the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day ceremony at Noon on May 14, 2004, in Lindenwood Park, Fargo. 18. ADJOURNMENT MOTION, passed On motion by Mr. Wagner, seconded by Mr. Vanyo and all in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 PM. ATTEST: APPROVED: ~~ Cass County Board of Commissioners ~~. ichael ontplaisir - Auditor Cass County, North Dakota