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Road Advisory Minutes--August 21,2006 ROAD ADVISORY COMMITTEE AUGUST 21, 2006--1 :05 PM 1, MEETING TO ORDER Commissioner Ken Pawluk, in the absence of Highway Department Portfolio Commissioner Robyn Sorum, called a meeting of the Road Advisory Committee to order at 1 :05 PM on Monday, August 21,2006, in the Commission Room, Cass County Courthouse. Members were present as follows: Vern Bennett, Darrell Vanyo, Scott Wagner, Ken Pawluk, Keith Berndt and Rich Sieg. Tom Soucy was also present. Robyn Sorum, Jurgen Suhr, Dennis Rust and Mark Johnson were absent. 2. 2007/2008 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, Approved. Reviewed Mr. Berndt distributed a summary of the 2007 and 2008 proposed construction projects to committee members. The list for 2007 includes three road projects and one bridge replacement. He also reviewed the proposed 2008 list including seven road projects and five bridge projects. Some of the 2008 bridge projects may be postponed contingent on funding. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve the 2007 construction projects as presented by the County Engineer. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 3. COUNTY HIGHWAY 16, Improvement reauest from Davenport area citizens Darrell Schroeder and Alex McDonald were present to inquire about the County Highway 16 west of Davenport to Highway 18 project. Mr. Berndt said next year the road will be widened and the ditches reshaped along the two miles in question. Mr. Schroeder questioned if ditches will be shaped in compliance with what will be needed when road construction takes place. Mr. Berndt said they will have the proper slope. 4. TURNOVER OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS TO CITIES OF FARGO AND WEST FARGO Mr. Berndt discussed with committee members the proper time and procedure to turn county highways over to the cities of Fargo and West Fargo. Mr. Pawluk stated that a policy should be set so municipalities as well as the county are both aware of when and how county roads will be turned over to cities. Mr. Berndt said in the past they have tried to write a policy regarding turning the roads over to the cities; however, it was unsuccessful because each situation is unique. It was decided at that time the procedure would need to go case by case. Mr. Vanyo stated a policy should be adopted regarding when the process should be started. The policy should include language that county highways will be turned over to the cities of Fargo and West Fargo as the highways are annexed. The details regarding the turnover may need to be looked at on a case by case basis. The policy should not commit future commissions to funding obligations. Mr. Berndt will compile a map with roads that may be affected and is also willing to write a draft policy for presentation at a future meeting. Mr. Wagner remarked extraterritorial areas are a gray area. Mr. Berndt replied extraterritorial roads stay with the county until the property is annexed into the city.