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Commission Minutes--August 23, 2000 2184 DEPARTMENT HEADS--PLEASE POST IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE FOR STAFF TO READ RECESSED MEETING OF CASS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING IN BUDGET SESSION AUGUST 23, 2000 MEETING TO ORDER Chairman John Meyer reconvened the budget meeting at 9:45 AM on August 23, 2000, in the Commission Room, Cass County Courthouse, with members present as follows: Robbie Quick, Alon Wieland and John Meyer. Donna Schneider and Paul Koenig were absent. Also present were County Auditor Michael Montplaisir and Senior accountants Deb Ness and Patti Richards. BUDGET REVIEW County Park County Park board member Mike Scherweit was also present. Mr. Montplaisir said he prepared the budget based on what one mill would generate. He said the Commission needs to define the long-term mission of Brewer Lake and if the park will be a full service park. Mrs. Quick feels this requires public input about what level the public is willing to support Brewer Lake. Mr. Montplaisir suggested general maintenance be increased from $2,800 to $5,000 to have money available for emergency maintenance items needed at the park. The Commission discussed construction of shower hookups, bathrooms and other projects at Brewer Lake and suggested the fund be built up to help pay for this item. MOTION, passed Mrs. Quick moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to approve the County Park budget at one mill, to include $5,000 for general maintenance and for the remainder of the mill to go into a fund for future projects at Brewer Lake. Motion carried unanimously. Lake Agassiz Regional Council Executive Director Irv Rustad was present. Mr. Montplaisir said Lake Agassiz Regional Council requested $15,000 for 2001. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mrs. Quick seconded to approve the $15,000 request of Lake Agassiz Regional Council for 200'1. Motion carried unanimously. Rural Ambulance Services Daryl Lahren, Amy Bush, Ken Habiger and Dale Torgerson were present. Mr. Lahren reviewed the different activities and training with the rural ambulance. He said next year changes to Medicare reimbursement rules are expected to have a huge impact on all ambulance services. He said the budget request is $145,000, the same as last year. Mr. Montplaisir asked if each ambulance service puts aside money to replace equipment and vehicles. Mr. Torgerson said that they do have a reserve on hand for such items.