The clerk called the meeting to order at 8:02 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 34 residents in attendance.

Nominations were called for moderator of the 2001 Township annual meeting. Motion by Ron Schultz, second by Ken Stoltman to name Jerry Taylor moderator.  Motion by Gerry Brine, second by Bruce Schultz, to close nominations. Taylor was named moderator by acclimation.

The minutes of the 2000 annual meeting were read by the clerk.  Motion by Linda Ulland, second by Lynn Scharenbroich, to accept the minutes as read.  Carried

The treasurers report was presented by the clerk. Motion by John Leonard, second by Ron Schultz, to accept the treasurers report for the year 2000. Carried

Moderator Taylor requested the results of the Ideal Township Annual Election. Following were the results presented by the election judges:

     Supervisor, 3 year term                               Bill Wortham          54 votes

                                                                         Dan Leagjeld            1 vote

                                                                         David Steffen            1 vote

                                                                         Blank                         1 vote

    Option D, combining and appointing the position of  Clerk/Treasurer

                                                                                                      Yes 33 votes

                                                                                                      No   27 votes

Based on the election results, Bill Wortham was declared winner ofthe 3 year supervisors position and Option D passed. Option D will be enacted at a later date.

The Township banking policies were discussed. Motion by Bruce Schultz, second by Dick Wilske, to use any or all banking facilities in the Pequot Lakes, Crosslake, and Pine River areas. Carried

Motion by Charlie Caughlan, second by Ken Stoltman, to use the Country Echo of Pequot Lakes as the primary publication for the Township. Additionally, the Pine River Journal should be used when announcing special meetings and elections. Carried

The date and time for the 2002 annual meeting and election was set. Motion by Ron Schultz, second by Ken Stoltman, to hold the annual election between the hours of 3:00P.M. and 8:00P.M. with the annual meeting to begin at 8:00P.M. All will take place at the Ideal town hall on March 12, 2002. Carried

David Badger gave the Road and Bridge update:

1. A new 1 ton pickup with plow and dump box has been purchased.
2. All road construction has been completed as planned for 2001.
3. The Township used a new crack sealing process in 2001.
4. A new tractor and mower has been ordered for delivery in June, 2002.
5. A new 5 year road plan has been submitted and is attached to the agenda.

Ron Schultz presented the Fire Department Report as follows:

1. There were 30 fire runs during the year 2000.
2. The department is at its capacity of 22 firefighters.
3. The ISO Rating was lowered to 7 from a 9 for properties with 5 driving miles of  the fire hall effective October 1, 2000.
4. Work is continuing on the E-911 system.
5. The department will develop and write specs for the new pumper-rescue truck as requested by the Board.

A visual presentation was made by Chief Schultz showing the new homes and types of construction currently found in Ideal Township.

A report on the Ideal Transfer Station and Recycling Center was given. The amount of recyclables collected doubled to about 40,000 pounds during the year 2000. This figure does not include scrap metal nor tires. The transfer station is used annually by about 370 resident homeowners and by about 310 non-resident homeowners.

David Badger reported that an acquisition of property for the park had not taken place as yet, but he is working with a realtor toward this goal.

Lynn Scharenbroich gave a report about the 2002 centennial celebration. Things are going as planned and the Board will be updated throughout the year. A web page is being developed with the assistance of John and Matt Plein.

Gerry Brine questioned the status of the Township grader. Prior to the 2001 road construction planned, the Township has only 4.5 miles of gravel road and does not plan to replace the grader, but rather tar all roads. Motion by Ron Schultz, second by Ken Stoltman, to accept the Boards decision to tar all Township roads rather than purchase a replacement grader. Carried

The salary of the Ideal Township Board was discussed.  It had not been changed in several years. Motion by Gerry Brine, second by Bob Mitchell, to increase the board members salaries to $115.00 per month and the hourly rate for extra meetings and duties to $16.00 per hour effective March 2001. Carried

Jerry Taylor gave a status report on the county wide transit system. The system was on track to become effective during the year 2001 until the State of Minnesota withdrew funding. It is hoped that the plan will be funded in the future.

Linda Ulland reported on the Scenic Byway. It is now a 501C-3 organization have met the required criteria.  She requested an annual budget of $1,000.00 for 2001. She will update the Board throughout the year on Byway plans .

Motion by Bob Mitchell, second by John Plein to allocate $1000.00 as an annual budget for the Scenic Byway. Carried.

Motion by John Leonard, second by Bruce Schultz, to adjourn as there was no further business to discuss. Carried

Meeting adjourned at 9:1 5P.M.

David L. Steffen

Clerk