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Bredthauer stated she attended a seminar with Accountability and Disclosure and if you are the owner of a business and the county buys from that business then you have to make a full disclosure. It is only if you have direct ownership. Richardson said that they do not receive any benefit or money from keno they generate keno funds. She will get clarification. Sarah Carstensen stated she has worked with Accountability in the past and has worked with the elected officials she can work with them and could get a general outline with the information Megan Arrington-Williams, Marketing Director at Stuhr Museum and the Foundation Giving Director were present encouraging the board to consider using keno funds for the new ice skating rink at Stuhr Museum. This outdoor rink will provide enjoyment and revenue for Stuhr. It will encourage people to get outside. They are excited to be able to provide this opportunity. She provided information to the board regarding the first year and second year expenses and the proposed revenue for the 2 years. Richardson stated this is a great project and certainly community betterment. It is a good activity for youth and youth groups. Peterson ask if it would be a year round activity and Megan stated they will take it down when the weather starts to get warmer but their goal is to make this a reception area. The space would be under cover so they will be able to use it in other ways. Sorensen ask about the staffing and Megan said this would be a question for the operations side. They represent the Stuhr Foundation. Hurst noted they are asking for $10,000.00 but feels it could be better used for the fire departments instead of a skating rink. Peterson made a motion and Bredthauer seconded to approve the $10,000 from keno funds for the Stuhr skating rink. Lancaster noted that Chris has made every effort to fund Stuhr themselves and she appreciates the honesty on the projected costs. They have worked hard to be creative and appreciates his efforts. The vote on the motion to approve was taken. Bredthauer, Lancaster, Quandt and Peterson voted yes, Richardson abstained Hurst and Sorensen voted no. Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC WORKS- A.) DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON FINANCING FOR MOTOR GRADER-QUANDT — Lancaster said she talked to Stacey regarding the motor graders purchase and she suggested to leave the line item in the budget and they could make a loan from the inheritance fund and pay it back. The inheritance funds may be going away because it may not survive the governor's term. Discussion was held to have a fund where the county loans itself money and pay it back. This does have potential and could be discussed at budget time. There would be advantages to fund purchases and