The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Wortham at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Supervisor Plein was not in attendance.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Wortham to accept the minutes of the February 12th, 2007 Board Meeting and February 14th Budget Meeting as presented. Carried - unanimous

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

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Wortham to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check number 14025 through check number 14052, totaling $12,094.27. Carried - unanimous

Cindi Hidde from Landecker and Associates presented the Board with a final plat for Mr. Emmons, Judith Hauser and Michael Griswold on Hibiscus Road. A discussion regarding lot size and access took place. The board was concerned about lake access through the wetlands. Hidde advised the board that the owner was looking to donate the wetland area to a conservation group to ensure the area remain protected. The board accepted the final plat and agreed to send a letter of support to the county.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported on salting and sanding on township roads.
2. There were no safety incidents.

Supervisor Brandt investigated a complaint received from a resident regarding the trimming of trees along a township road. After meeting with the resident, the problem was resolved.

Brandt also informed the board of the upcoming meeting regarding Fawn Lake Road in Crosslake.

The Fire Department report as follows:

1. There was 1 emergency run the previous month.
2. Bruce Schultz gave an estimate for replacing the carpet in the Fire meeting room of $1,792.00
3. Schultz reported the 12 new SCBA units have been delivered.
4. Schultz presented a harassment policy for the board to review.
5. There were no safety incidents.

Motion by Wortham, seconded by Brandt to have the carpet replaced in the Fire department meeting room at a cost of $1,792. Carried - unanimous

Paul Allen from the City of Manhattan Beach was present to discuss the proposed fire contract with Ideal Township. The contract was reviewed in detail.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Wortham to present the current contract to Manhattan Beach for review. Carried - unanimous

There was nothing new to report for Park and Recreation.

The Transfer Station report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported the maintenance department was working on repairing the dumpsters.
2. Brandt reported he would be meeting with Doug Morris from Crow Wing County to discuss removal of mattresses in the future.
3. The brush pile was burned last week.

Brandt also advised the Board that the Kehring Cartway decision had not appealed as of this date. Brandt reported the Kehrings were in the process of getting a letter of credit to keep the Cartway process moving forward.

Supervisor Plein agreed to work on information on Ideal Township for the Paul Bunyon Scenic Byway project.

Supervisor Brandt presented a letter received by the clerk from an Ideal resident regarding regulating firearms in Ideal Township. Brandt agreed to research the issue and report on his findings at a later meeting.

There being further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:14 pm.

Deana St. Pierre, Clerk
March 15, 2007