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

Motion by Brandt to accept the minutes of the February 9th, 2004 Board meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt to accept the minutes of the March 5th, 2004 Budget and Audit Meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Steffen to accept the Treasurers report for February 2004. Carried ­ unanimous

Motion by Brandt to accept the Treasurers report for March 2004. Carried -unanimous

Motion by Steffen to pay all April bills presented for payment by the clerk. Carried - unanimous

Stuart and Debbie Sorenson were in attendance to request tentative approval by the Township Board to maintain Hidden Creek Court road. A short discussion regarding required road specifications followed. Motion by Steffen to accept Hidden Creek Court road as a township road, pending final approval by the Board that all road specifications have been met. Carried - unanimous

Kevin McCormick from Landecker and Associates presented the Board with a rezoning request on behalf of David Fleck. A brief discussion followed. Motion by Steffen to advise Crow Wing County P & Z that the Ideal Township Board of Supervisors had no objections to the rezoning along the Ossawinamakee side of the property. Carried - unanimous

The Road and Bridge Report was as follows :

1. Denny Rahm reported that clearing had been done along Wild Acres Road.
2. There were no safety incidents.

Motion by Wortham to advertise for 2004 road construction bids in April, with the bid deadline being prior to the May lOth, 2004 meeting. Carried - unanimous

Wortham gave the Annual Bridge Inspection report and reported that no action needed to be taken based on the report.

Wortham advised the Board that a meeting was scheduled on April 22nd, 2004 at 7:00 with the two lake associations along Father Foley Road to discuss proposed road improvements.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were no fire calls the previous month.
2. Chief Schultz requested funds to purchase a 45-degree elbow and 2 new pagers at an approximate cost of $1200 total.
3. Schultz reported that the Department has applied for a Federal grant to purchase a new brush truck.
4. Schultz advised the Board that no burning permits were being issued at this time due to the dry conditions.
5. There were no safety incidents.

Motion by Steffen to allow the Fire Department to purchase a 45-degree elbow and two new pagers at a maximum cost of $1250 total. Carried - unanimous

The Park and Recreation Report was as follows:

Supervisor Brandt reported on a recent meeting he attended regarding the Crow Wing County Dog Ordinance. Brandt advised the Board that the Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners was organizing a Committee to address the Dog Ordinance issue. Supervisor Steffen agreed to join the Committee.

The Transfer Station Report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt gave a summary of his meeting with the MPCA regarding the Transfer Station and new recycling requirements for the upcoming year.
2. Brandt reported the Transfer Station would be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning April 14th, 2004, from Sam to 5pm.
3. Additional signage would be placed at boundary lines at the Transfer Station this spring to deter trespassing and illegal dumping.

The Board reviewed a plan presented by Towering Pines Resort for a storm shelter required by the MN Department of Health. Motion by Steffen to approve the storm shelter proposed by Towering Pines Resort. Carried - unanimous

The Clerk advised the Board that the Board of Review would be meeting on May 17th, 2004, at lO:OOam at the Ideal Town Hall.

Motion by Brandt to approve renewal of liquor licenses if there are no delinquent taxes due the Township. Carried - unanimous

There being no further Township business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.

Deana St. Pierre, Clerk
April 13th, 2004