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

Motion by Plein, seconded by Wortham to accept the minutes of the September 8th, 2009 Board Meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for September, 2009, check #15895 through #15953, totaling $243,029.92. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #15957 through check #15991, totaling $41,511.01 Carried - unanimous

Cindy Hidde from Landecker and Associates presented the board with a preliminary plat for Driftwood Resort. The size of the lots, the existing buildings and a road turnaround and the grade of that road was discussed. The board agreed to send a letter to Crow Wing Planning and Zoning stating they had no objections to the plat as presented.

Ideal resident Dale Orred presented a generous donation to the Ideal Fire Department to be used to help provide equipment for Station 2. Mr. Orred also inquired about the availability of federal grants for the department. Chief Clasen stated the department was currently waiting to hear about a grant applied for to refurbish the fire hall.

George Hail presented the board with a variance request for a parcel on Father Foley Drive. The board was unclear as to why the county required a variance for the parcel. Supervisor Brandt agreed to contact the county for clarification and to do an onsite inspection and give a recommendation to Crow Wing County Planning and Zoning.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported the maintenance department has hauled the sand but the salt needs to picked in Duluth.
2. The older plow truck recently had the injector pump replaced and the brakes.
3. Brandt is discussing possible road work on Harbor Lane with The City of Crosslake for next year.
4. Brandt has contacted the DNR regarding numerous dead oak trees along West Shore Drive. The DNR agreed to look into the cause and who should remove the trees and report back to the township.
5. The county will be conducting a sign reflectivity meeting on October 26th.
6. There were no safety incidents.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were 3 emergency run the previous month.
2. Chief Clasen reported the department had a car flashover simulator and a house burn as recent training.
3. All trucks are in the process of having yearly preventative maintenance done.
4. The department was still waiting to hear if they qualified for the federal grant to upgrade the fire hall.
5. The department received a $1,500 grant from the DNR for wild land gear and requested a matching donation from the Crosslake/Ideal Lions to purchase a newer pickup truck to put in service as a grass rig.
6. 6 new hand held radios were recently purchased.
7. Chief Clasen was in the process of completing a proposal to present to the board next month regarding becoming 1st responders in Ideal, Timothy and part of the Breezy Point coverage area.
8. Stoltman and Clausen will be attending the Chiefs conference in Duluth in October.
9. The department will be exploring the possibility of lowering the North side ISO rating next spring.
10. Clausen requested the board approve the first half of the township contribution to the relief association.
11. There were no safety incidents.

Motion by Wortham, seconded by Plein, to approve the 1st half contribution of $5,000 to the Ideal Fire Department Relief Association. Carried - unanimous

There was nothing new to report on Park and Recreation.

The Transfer Station report was as follow:

1. Supervisor Plein reported that all hazardous waste and electronics have been removed and we will again start accepting them next spring.
2. The brush pile has been burned.
3. The office has been cleaned and the woodwork completed.

Supervisor Brandt reported there has been no change regarding the Ebnet detachment hearing.

Brandt reported on the ROPE study conducted and advised the same plan to conduct draw down on the Whitefish Chain would remain in place.

Brandt has been working with Peaceful Harbor regarding a rezoning request and stated that further research was needed before the request could be acted on.

The clerk presented a three year audit estimate from Justin Mathias for approval from the board. The board agreed to the contract that was presented.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm.

Deana St. Pierre/Clerk
October 12th, 2009