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9.10:00 A.M. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE WEST GRAND <br /> ISLAND/ALDA INTERCHANGE EXIT— Quandt stated he received a call from <br /> businessman that travels this area and also works at Husker Harvest Days. He <br /> expressed concern about the traffic Hwy 281. He questioned why there could not be a <br /> west exit off of the Alda Interchange. With the possibility of stimulus dollars for <br /> infrastructure this could be looked at. Quandt showed a map of the area and the road <br /> would have to be updated because the roads at CAAP are not maintained. Gary stated <br /> that this would feed western Grand Island. He would like to put a plan in place and if <br /> the funds would become available consider making this exit. He also noted that there <br /> are a lot of wrecks there now. Quandt noted it took 20 years to get the South Locust <br /> interchange finished. <br /> Quandt made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to work with Regional Planning, City <br /> of Grand Island ad Hall County to look at a future exit from the Alda Interchange. <br /> Mr. Sorensen stated this is a solid idea but would need some more research for the <br /> funding. The current administration is looking at infrastructure. He noted that there are <br /> 3 1/2 miles of gravel and he travels this several times a week. It would add 4 miles of <br /> paved roads. There is also a critical bridge in this area that needs to be addressed and <br /> they may want to consider making it wider to handle a 2 lane road. <br /> Mary Berlie with the Economic Development Corporation she thanked the board for <br /> being invited regarding this issue. She stated that EDC is always looking at <br /> opportunities to be more connected and having additional access points. This makes <br /> sense for our business community. <br /> Mr. Peterson said he assumed the State would also need to be involved because his is <br /> a state highway. The exit is already there but the road would have to be improved. <br /> Bredthauer, Hurst, Lancaster, Quandt, Peterson, Richardson and Sorensen all voted <br /> yes and none voted no. Motion carried. <br /> 12. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION APPROVING RESOLUTION SUPPORTING <br /> THE SECOND AMENDMENT Mr. Sorensen stated at the last meeting he would like to <br /> bring this forward. We should not take this for granted it is our duty as commissioners <br /> to uphold the Nebraska constitution and the US constitution. <br /> Gary Niedfelt was present and Dennis Beran was also present to address this. <br /> Lancaster noted that Dennis Beran had to leave and she wanted to acknowledge him. <br /> Mr. Niedfelt said he received a letter from Jeff Stephens, president of the Sheriffs <br /> Association asking for a donation and he ask him to promote the idea of the resolution <br /> regarding the second amendment sanctuary. Now 1/3 of Nebraska Counties have <br /> approved this. Mr. Niedfelt stated that if the government thinks they are coming for our <br /> guns this is a deal breaker. Law abiding citizen want to be on the same page as law <br /> 4 <br />