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Loren stated that there are 2 large rooms in the basement of the annex that could be used for storage. Discussion was held and he will get information to covert this area to storage. Bredthauer noted that College Park has room that they rent. She at that last month the gas bill was $15,000 and they just received a bill for $41,000 this is a concern. They are looking for grants to help with this. She ask Loren if he has seen any large bills and he said he has not seen any large increases. He stted that he contacted Honeywell to do an energy audit, they will be able to provide energy costs that will help with the ARPA funds. When you look at green energy they will know the system that would be more efficient and make recommendations. This will be at no cost to the county and they could help make recommendation for the bidding process. BID OPENING FOR COURTHOUSE PARKING LOT - Loren reviewed the bids and is recommending to accept the low bid from Diamond Engineering a $52,103.68. He stated they had budgeted $80,000.00 for the project. Hurst made a motion and Sorensen seconded to accept the bid from Diamond Engineering for $52,103.68. Bredthauer, Hurst, Lancaster, Peterson, Richardson and Sorensen all voted yes and no one voted no. Quandt was not present for the vote. Motion carried. COMMITTEE OR BOARD MEMBER REPORTS — Bredthauer stated she attend the NIRMA conference and there was a program on cyber ransoms. These ransoms are now higher than the drug dealers. She also noted that Region III had their system hacked and demanded a ransom. She has no idea why they would hack Region III. She also noted that there will be a new agreement for the EPC transports they will now be with Mary Lanning. She also stated they are trying to get in their 4th safety meeting they can apply for grants. Lancaster stated Sarah Carstensen received special recognition at the NIRMA for her assistance to NIRMA on possible litigation cases and on claims against the county. Sorensen stated that Cane Transit ridership is up for public transportation. He noted that this is public transportation and they appreciate the public's patience. He also stated he attended the NACO legislative conference and they talked about the change on the population requirements for the elected surveyor as a highway superintendent. Sarah did a good job with the presentation. They would like to see the population raised for omitted they will have to see what happens. Richardson reported that Stuhr is constructing an ice skating rink. They have a company that will provide the skates. This should also increase admission to the museum once it is completed. 9