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 June 12th, 2006 Board Meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

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

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt to pay all June bills presented for payment by the Clerk , check number 13551 through check number 13573, totaling $13,558.49. Carried - unanimous

Winnamakee Shores resident Brett Neinaber addressed the Board regarding the proposed Holdings Inc. rezoning request. Mr. Neinaber and several other residents along Ossawinamakee and Winnamakee Shores raised concerns about the rezoning of the Agricultural portion of the property. Developer Chuck Lane of Holdings Inc., proposed the property be divided into 11 lots with the front lots being 2.5 acres and the back lots being just under 10 acres. The Board agreed to the rezoning of the front lots to 2.5 acres but felt the back lots should remain Agricultural, over 10 acres, meaning only 9 lots would be possible to accomplish this. The Board agreed to make this recommendation to Crow Wing County Planning and Zoning.

Gerry Brine, legal council for the township, reported the Kehring Cartway Resolution was being appealed. Brine also reported on the Debee Cartway Petition and the next steps to take to get the process moving forward. A brief discussion followed.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein, to set the Hearing for the Debee Cartway for Monday, September 11th, 2006 at 5:00 pm and to require the Petitioner provide the Township with a $20,000 bond to cover expenses for the Cartway. Carried - unanimous

Kelli and Pat Ebnet had concerns regarding the condition of Wild Acres Road. The Board advised the Ebnets that the City of Breezy Point maintained Wild Acres Road and due to the extremely dry conditions, grading of the road will not improve the condition of the road.

Vicki Anderson presented the Board with a rezoning request on behalf of Dean and Dale Anderson. The request was to rezone Anderson Island from Green Space to Shoreland Residential 2.5. Teri Jo Flynn from Remax Realty provided the Board with a history of the property and a zoning map referencing the island. The Board agreed to communicate their recommendations to Crow Wing County.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Rahm reported the Maintenance crew dug pits for the roll-offs at the transfer station.
2. Additional parking has been added to the front of the Fire Hall.
3. Rahm reported on mowing in the Township.
4. A new John Deere mower and leaf blower was purchased last month.
5. There were no safety incidents.
6. Supervisor Brandt reported the chassis for the new truck has come in and the completed truck should be ready for delivery in September.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. Chief Schultz reported the gas tank was moved in the parking lot and the new rescue sled has arrived.
2. There was 3 fire runs the previous month.
3. There were no safety incidents.

Representing the Ideal Fire Department Relief Association, Ryan Schultz requested the Board consider raising the individual benefit level per fire fighter from $1,700 to $1,900. The Board agreed to consider the request and make a decision at the August Board Meeting.

The Park and Recreation report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Plein reported the siding was being installed and should be finished this week.
2. Plein described the placement of the two new interpretive panels for the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway.
3. Plein advised a notice has been posted on the website regarding the use of Township tables and chairs.

Supervisor Brandt reported new containers have been delivered to the transfer station for to provide additional space for recycling.

There being no further Township business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:51 P.M.

Deana St. Pierre, Clerk
July 17th, 2006