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 May 12th, 2003 Board meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

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

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

Ideal resident Gerry Brine addressed the Board of Supervisors regarding alterations done to his driveway by a neighbor and personal property stored on the Township road right-of-way. Mr. Brine requested the Board contact the neighbor in question and ask him to remove any personal property from the road right-of-way and to cease and desist further alterations to the driveway.

Motion by Brandt to send a letter to Mr. Brine's neighbor requesting removal of any personal property on the right-of-way and to bring his mailbox to conforming standards. Carried - unanimous

David Landecker from Landecker and Associates gave a short presentation on behalf of Roger & Nancy Schwieters regarding rezoning of the Schwieters property on Silver Peak Road. Mr. Landecker requested the Board's support on the
rezoning issue based on the compatibility of the surrounding area and the
current zoning of adjacent Crosslake properties.

Motion by Steffen to support the rezoning of the Schwieters property on Silver Peak Road based on the compatibility to the area and the current zoning of adjacent Crosslake properties. Carried- unanimous

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Jens Bach reported that Anderson Brothers had begun 2003 road construction in the Township. 
2. A Woodchuck had made a tunnel under Star Lake Drive and road damage was beginning to occur. Pete Clement has successfully removed the woodchuck.
3. The new mower attachment has arrived.
4. The speed bump has been place on Father Foley Drive to deter speeding.
5. No safety incidents.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. Chief Schultz requested an Ad be placed in the Echo for a volunteer fire fighter.
2. There were 6 fire calls the previous month.
3. Schultz requested the Department purchase new fittings to transfer water at a cost of approximately $300 total.
4. #9516 had to have the carburetor rebuilt and also has a cracked valve that is currently being repaired.
5. Schultz reported that the Dry Hydrant near Boyd Lodge needed an extension to minimize erosion.
6. No safety incidents.

The Pine River Fire Contract was discussed.

Motion by Brandt to purchase several fittings to transfer water at an approximate cost of $300. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Steffen to sign the 2003 Fire contract with Pine River and to give a one year notice to terminate the contract effective July 2004 and to have Chief Schultz actively pursue a north side substation. Carried - unanimous

There was nothing new to report on Park and Recreation.

The Transfer Station Report was as follows :

1. Supervisor Steffen reported that there was a fire at the Transfer Station last Monday that restarted several times during the week.
2. Crow Wing County informed Supervisor Steffen that the Transfer Station is not to accept paint cans until further notice.

Supervisor Steffen reminded the Board that there is a Visioning Meeting
scheduled on Tuesday, June 24th, 2003 at 7:00 PM with Tim Schmidt from Region 5.

Supervisor Brandt reported on the Big Island meeting he attended last month. Brandt informed the Board that Big Island was being renamed the Rollie Johnson Natural and Recreational Area.

The Board asked the Clerk to get bids on installing wainscoting in the Town Hall meeting area.

There being no further Township business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 9:26P.M.

Deana St. Pierre
Clerk
June 12th, 2003