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 to accept the minutes of the September 8th, 2003 Board meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Steffen to approve the treasurer's report for the month of September as presented. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt to pay all October bills presented for payment by the clerk. Carried - unanimous

David Landecker, from Landecker & Associates, presented a revised subdivision for Hidden Creek Hills as requested to the Ideal Township Board. Mr. Landecker also presented a draft of covenants for the Board to review. After a brief discussion, the Board agreed that the development was desirable and consistent with the rural character of the Township. Mr. Landecker requested the Board send letters to Crow Wing County Planning and Zoning regarding their decision on the Kyle and Sorenson developments, which the Board agreed to do.

Pat Dougherty, from Father Foley Drive, requested information regarding the possible improvements to the road. Supervisor Wortham assured Mr. Dougherty that the suggestions and opinions of the road residents would be taken into consideration when the time to improve Father Foley Drive is determined on the road improvement schedule.

Dale Orred requested information regarding the progress on the north side Substation. Chief Schultz advised Mr. Orred that mileage tests were being conducted to determine the ideal spot for the substation to provide the best coverage to the majority of the north side residents.

The Road and Bridge Report was as follows:

1. Maintenance Supervisor, Denny Rahm advised the Board that road patching and some ditch brushing was done in the Township over the past two weeks.
2. Several replacement signs were installed along township roads, as well as new signs along Ruttger Road to deter speeding and encourage courtesy between pedestrians and drivers on sharing the roadway.
3. Sand and salt was scheduled to be picked up next week in conjunction with Breezy Points maintenance department.
4. There were no safety incidents.

Rahm requested a two-way radio for the tractor and a base station to be installed in the clerk's office to aid in communication between the maintenance department and the clerk.

Chief Schultz stated the Fire Department may have an additional two-way radio for use in the tractor.

Supervisor Wortham presented the Board with a new driveway policy to review and comment on for the November meeting.

Motion by Steffen to purchase a base station at a cost of up to $700 to be installed in the clerk's office. Carried - unanimous.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were 7 fire calls the previous month.
2. Chief Schultz reported that a grant in the amount of $1800 was received from the DNR to install additional dry hydrants. Kimble Creek and the Ossawinnamakee access were suggested as possible locations.
3. There were no safety incidents.

The Park and Recreation Report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Steffen suggested improvements to the playground area be considered for next year to accommodate younger children.

The Transfer Station Report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported that Hazardous Waste was no longer being accepted at the Transfer Station until May 2004.
2. Several changes were being considered to improve traffic flow and security at the Transfer Station.
3. Beginning in November, the Transfer Station would only be open on Saturdays.

The Clerk presented a snowplowing contract with Timothy Township to be signed by Supervisor Wortham.

A letter from the Ideal Community Service Organization regarding the purchase of tables and chairs by the Township was read. It was determined that the Fire Department was in possession of 160 new chairs and the clerk was asked to purchase labels so they could be marked accordingly.

An   estimate from Ken Stoltman to install wainscoting in the Town Hall was reviewed by the Board. Motion by Brandt to accept the bid, with the revision of the wainscoting run horizontal rather then vertical as stated in the bid. Carried - unanimous

A letter from the Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District was reviewed by the Board. No action was taken.

Supervisor Steffen reported that he was meeting with our local representative and senator to discuss the market value credit cut notification recently received by the Clerk. The Board agreed not to adjust the 2004 Budget.

The Clerk advised the Board of two dead trees next to the Town Hall. The Board requested the Clerk contact Arbormeister and have the trees taken down and the maintenance crew clean them up.

There being no further Township business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.

Deana St. Pierre, Clerk
October 14th, 2003