The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Wortham at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Supervisors were in attendance.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the minutes of the February 8th, 2010 Board Meeting as read, with the change of the word „state‰ to „county‰ regarding the question asked about the comparison of the townships fire department budget by Vic Kreuziger. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for February, 2010, check #16215 through #16272, totaling $30,236.44. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #16273 through check #16308, totaling $29,524.35. Carried - unanimous

Cindy Hidde addressed the board on behalf of the Schultz family regarding the proposed rezoning of Tip Top Resort. The request was to rezone the property from Waterfront Commercial to Shoreland Residential 1, consisting of 9 total lots. Hidde indicated no variances were required on any of the 9 lots. The board agreed to do further research on the request and make a recommendation before the scheduled Crow Wing County meeting.

Ideal resident Vic Kreuziger questioned the proposed 2011 budget. Mr. Kreuziger questioned the Fire Departments budget and expenses and requested a meeting with one of the Supervisors and the Fire Chief to discuss the department in further detail.

The townships policy on lending out tables and chairs was discussed. The board agreed to consider several options and make a recommendation in the near future.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported the maintenance department has been busy cleaning up the roads and addressing several standing water issues.
2. The township entered into a new road joint powers agreement with the City of Breezy Point.
3. Brandt reported on a recent evaluation of the culvert on Long Farm Road. The inspection indicates that debris needs to be removed along with a beaver dam to improve water flow.
4. There were no safety incidents.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were 3 emergency runs the previous month.
2. Chief Clasen reported last months drill was a Hazardous Material Awareness class and a special drill on CPR was given by Cuyuna Range Medical Center.
3. GR22 is now in service and will be housed at Station 1.
4. The department is still waiting to hear about several grant requests recently submitted.
5. The web site committee would like to meet again with Supervisor Plein to discuss future plans for the Fire Department portion of the web site.
6. The expenses and training requirement for becoming a 1st responder was discussed.
7. There were no safety incidents.

Mr. Kreuziger requested information regarding the procedures and benefits of the mutual aid agreement the fire department has with neighboring departments.

There was nothing new to report for Park and Recreation or the Transfer Station.

Supervisor Brandt reported the county was making a recommendation to the cut the Sentence to Serve program. Brandt indicated he intended to write a letter of support regarding the program and the benefits it provides to the community.

Brandt indicated a hearing was scheduled at the county on April 15th to address the possibility of changing the tower ordinance by removing the height restriction and screening requirements. Brandt requested any input be submitted before the hearing.

Supervisor Plein indicated the annual newsletter was recently mailed out to 1,700 property owners in the township.

Resident Pat Ebnet advised the board that several traffic signs were recently removed along Wild Acres Road. Supervisor Brandt agreed to follow up immediately as it presented a safety hazard.

The clerk advised the board that the Crow Wing County Association of Townships meeting was scheduled for April 19th at Long Lake Town hall.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:43pm.

Deana St. Pierre/Clerk
March 8th, 2010