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 March 12th, 2007 Board Meeting and March 29th Qualification Meeting as presented. Carried - unanimous

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

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check number 14077 through check number 14102, totaling $17,189.20. Carried - unanimous

Troy Anderson from Deer Trail Lane requested "No Parking" signs be installed on the Cul-de-Sac because the school bus canít turn around if vehicles or trailers are parked there. Supervisor Brandt advised Mr. Anderson that as soon as the ground thaws, "No Parking" signs will be installed.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Rahm advised the board that road sweeping would begin, weather permitting, in the next few weeks.
2. There were no safety incidents.

Supervisor Brandt reported on the public meeting in Crosslake recently regarding Fawn Lake Road. The township needed to purchase the right of way from the DNR. Brandt advised the board that $500 was required to begin the negotiation process with the DNR.

Brandt also reported on the annual road inspection. The board considered which roads to improve in 2007. Brandt suggested Forest Knolls, the last section of Butternut Point Road and the parking lot. The board agreed to advertise for bids for crack sealing, road construction and concrete work.

The Fire Department report as follows:

1. There were no emergency runs the previous month.
2. Bruce Schultz reported the new fire fighters had completed FF1 training and passed the test.
3. Schultz reported the new carpet had been installed in the meeting room.
4. Schultz requested input from the board regarding the harassment policy submitted last month.
5. Schultz advised the board that he had heard nothing further from Manhattan Beach regarding the proposed fire contract.
6. There were no safety incidents.

There was nothing new to report for Park and Recreation.

Supervisor Plein advised the board that a standard agenda is now posted on the web-site page as requested at the annual Ideal Township meeting.

The Transfer Station report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported the transfer station would be open on Wednesdays beginning on Wednesday, April 18th, 2007.
2. Brandt reported the county came out to inspect the transfer station last month.

The clerk reported on a complaint received regarding an excessive amount of debris at a residence on Pine Terrace Road. The clerk contacted the county and filed a complaint. The county enforcement office scheduled an onsite inspection to review the property.

The board reviewed a variance request for the Larson residence on Echo Bay Drive. A discussion regarding the proposed plans took place. The board agreed the cabin size was reasonable, however, the board felt the large deck encroached to far on to the lakeside of the property. The board agreed to send a letter of recommendation to the county stating their position.

Supervisor Brandt advised the board that a member of the Crow Wing County Sheriffs Department would be attending the May meeting to discuss firearms in the township.

There being further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.

Deana St. Pierre
Clerk
April 12th, 2007