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 July 10th, 2006 Board Meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt to accept the Treasurers report for July, 2006. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk , check number 13598 through check number 13627, totaling $44,555.48. Carried - unanimous

Mr. Brown approached the Board on behalf of Patricia Uppgaard regarding a rezoning request. The Board reviewed the request and a brief discussion followed regarding the front lot being rezoned Shoreland 1. The Board agreed to send a letter to the County regarding the rezoning request after Supervisor Brandt contacted the County concerning the Shoreland 1 rezoning.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported on the progress of cleaning out the culvert on Long Farm Road.
2. Maintenance has been patching, sweeping, mowing and clearing brush in the township.
3. The guardrail has been installed on Forest Knolls Road over Clear Creek.
4. The old plow truck has been traded in and specification for the new
5. There were no safety incidents.

Supervisor Brandt reported on the progress of West Shore Drive. Brandt advised the Board that Anderson Bros. presented a reduced bid to install an 8 foot bike trail along West Shore Drive due to clearing already done by the installation of utilities. The new bid was approximately $40,000 for the path to be attached to the road.

Motion by Brandt, 2nd by Wortham to install an 8 foot bike path attached to West Shore Drive at a cost of approximately $40,000. Carried - unanimous

Brandt reported the replacement of the culvert on Wabigoniss has been approved by the DNR and the County after the engineering report from Landecker was reviewed.

Motion by Brandt, 2nd by Plein to advertise for bids to replace the culvert on Wabigoniss, with a submission deadline of September 11th, 2006. Carried - unanimous

The Board reviewed a letter received from the Crow Wing County Highway Department regarding Fawn Lake Road. The county requested support from the Township to apply for a grant to fund improvements on Fawn Lake.

Motion by Wortham, 2nd by Brandt, to support the county in its efforts to receiving federal funding to improve Fawn Lake Road. Carried - unanimous

Brandt presented a resolution regarding placement of signs on the Township right-of-way for the clerk to provide to any inquiries regarding missing advertising signs.

Brandt read a letter from the Debee's attorney, Jonathon Trexler, requesting the Cartway petition be tabled and the hearing scheduled for September 11th be cancelled.

Motion by Brandt, 2nd by Plein, to table the Debee Petition and have the clerk accumulate expenses incurred so far by the Township and submit it to the Debee‚s attorney for payment.
Carried - unanimous

Supervisor Brandt reported on the trial schedule of the Kehring Cartway.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. Chief Schultz requested the township purchase a trailer for the rescue sled and 4-wheeler.
2. There was 2 fire runs the previous month.
3. There were no safety incidents.

A brief discussion took place regarding the Fire Department Relief Association.

Motion by Wortham, 2nd by Brandt to increase the benefit level per fire fighter from $1,700 to $1,800. Carried - unanimous

Ken Stoltman reported to the Board that the new ISO Rating for Station 2 should be completed soon.

The Park and Recreation report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Plein reported the siding has been completed on the Town Hall.
2. The interpretative panels for the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway have been installed.

Supervisor Brandt reported the new roll-off set up has been completed at the Transfer Station.

Brandt advised the Board that Ron Meyer would like to attend the October Board Meeting to discuss the Pine River Watershed.

Brandt reported on complaints from residents regarding installation of a personal dock on land without ownership on Peoria road. Brandt advised the Board that the sheriff‚s department would contact the individual about removal of the dock.

There being no further Township business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M.

Deana St. Pierre, Clerk
August 17th, 2006