The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Badger at 7:02 P.M. with the Pledge of allegiance.  Supervisor Taylor was not in attendance.

Motion by Caughlan to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2000 Board meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Badger to accept the treasurers report for September, 2000 as presented by Treasurer Brine. Carried - unanimous

Supervisor Taylor arrived for the meeting and assumed the Chair.

Motion by Caughlan to pay all September, 2000 bills presented for payment by the Clerk. Carried - unanimous

Ideal Township resident, Bill Wortham inquired about the progress of the signage being performed by Crow Wing County relating to E-911.  The Board responded that there was no new information to report on this matter.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Anderson Brothers have completed crack sealing.
2. This winters supply of salt/sand will be mixed in the next 2 weeks.
3. The new heating system has been installed and is working good.
4. Badger reported that there will be no work done on Wild Acres Rd. this year.
5. There have been no safety incidents.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. New by-laws have been completed and will be voted on at the next membership meeting.
2. There were 2 fire runs the previous month.
3. The firemen will hold a Christmas Ball at the town hall on December  15, 6:30P.M
4. There have been no safety incidents.

The clerk reported that Crow Wing County will hold a meeting at the Ideal Town hall on September 12, 2000 at 7:00P.M. to discuss improvements to County Rd. 39.

Caughlan reported that he would have the metal at the transfer station baled soon.  The baling company promised to do this within the next week. The hiring of a new employee was discussed.  The clerk was given permission to hire a person when the need is present.

Bids for the sale of the 1987 Chev pickup were opened.  There was 1 bid from Hunt Technology for $4,027.00.

Motion by Badger to sell the Chevrolet pickup to Hunt Technology for $4,027.00. Carried - unanimous

Lynn Scharenbroich  inquired of the Board the amount being budgeted for the Ideal Township Centennial Celebration in 2002.  The Board reported that nothing had been budgeted as yet but to anticipate an amount of about $5,000.00.

The clerk reported that the Minnesota Association of Townships are now providing Workers Compensation Insurance at more attractive rates.  In order to sign up, a resolution must be passed to participate in the MATS Workers Comp Trust.

Motion by Badger to pass a resolution to allow Ideal Township to participate in the MATS Workers Compensation Trust. Carried - unanimous

Due to a conflict, the clerk requested a change in the November meeting date. Motion by Taylor to hold the November Board Meeting on November 6, 2000. Carried - unanimous

The clerk reported that the Crow Wing County Association of Townships will hold their fall meeting at the Ideal Town Hall.  All Board members are invited to attend. Candidates for area offices will be in attendance.

It was reported that the City of Jenkins had passed the Lodging Tax and a Joint Powers Agreement would have to be signed.

There being no further Township business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.

David L. Steffen

Clerk