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

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the minutes of the November 12th, 2007 Board Meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for November, 2007. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #14522 through check #14590, totaling $74,913.73, with the addition of check # 14591 for $5,000 for Ideal Fire Dept. Relief Association. Carried - unanimous

Sheriff Todd Dahl and Debbie Backdahl, representing the Crow Wing County Sheriffs Department were present. Some of the topics discussed were patrolling issues, speed limit enforcement, neighborhood watch programs, internet crime and the Nightcap program.

There was nothing new for Open Forum.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported the first snow plowing event of the season went well with no complaints.
2. Brandt advised the Board the Maintenance employees requested a comp time policy be considered, along with 4/10 hour days in the summer.
3. Brandt met with Vic Kreuziger regarding several road issues and reported all issues have been resolved.
4. Crow Wing County has agreed to look into a solution for the continuous debris build up of the culvert on Long Farm Road.
5. Brandt suggested a “Dead End” sign or “No Turn Around” sign be installed at the beginning of Old Whiskey Road as large trucks have been getting trapped in the Cul-de-Sac.
6. Brandt was working a new road specification for the township.
7. Research is currently being done on different types of construction for the new maintenance building.
8. There were no safety incidents.

Brandt addressed a letter received from the Crow Wing County Highway Department advising the township that the federally funded signage program grant for Crow Wing County was denied due to less than 100% of the townships agreeing to participate. The county also requested Ideal Township send a letter of support regarding another grant application to update County Rd 16 from Peoria Road to County Road 66.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein, to send a letter of support to apply for a federal grant for the improvements on Hwy 16 in Ideal Township to the County. Carried - unanimous

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were no emergency runs the previous month.
2. Chief Schultz advised the board that truck #9513 was being returned to the DNR.
3. There were no safety incidents.

Schultz reported the results of the recent election for Fire Department positions:

Chief Ken Stoltman
Asst Chief Ryan Schultz
Captain Tom Johnson
1st Lt. Mike Clasen
2nd Lt. Marty Griffin
Chief Eng. Doug Duvall

A discussion regarding adding a boat to the Fire Department took place. Some of the issues discussed were the expense of the boat along with the cost to outfit the boat and the ability to cover all lakes in the township. The board advised the Fire Department to assess their needs and report back.

A request was received from a resident to purchase an Ideal Township flag. The clerk agreed to look into the availability of the flag and the individual cost.

There was nothing new to report for Park and Recreation.

The Transfer Station report was as follows:

1. Brandt reported the railing around the dumpsters were close to completion.
2. Supervisor Wortham presented a possible example of the new sign at the Transfer Station to be placed on Hwy 16. Several other options were going to be explored before a decision is made.

Brandt reported the recent variance request by the Schillers had been postponed to provide time to submit a new plan. In addition, the board recently sent a letter to Crow Wing County regarding the Glorious Views plat voicing their concerns regarding the proposed road and the wetlands.

Brandt reported on a recent meeting with Lands End regarding the roads and trail system in the new Boyds Lodge development. Lands End agreed to have an engineer draw up a plan addressing the boards concerns regarding the intersections and pedestrian traffic and report back to the township.

After encouragement from the township, the Emmons agreed to change the slope of the roads in their development to fit township road specifications.

The clerk advised the board that WOPOA donated a new microwave to the Town Hall kitchen and Township audit was scheduled for February 4th, 2008.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:47 pm.

Deana St. Pierre
Clerk
December 12th, 2007