The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Taylor with the Pledge of Allegiance.  All members were present.

Motion by Badger to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2000 meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Caughlan to accept the June, 2000 treasurers report as presented. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Badger to pay all July, 2000 bills presented for payment by the clerk. Carried - unanimous

Residents Ken Stoltman and Maxine Knutson expressed concern over the use of the hall and park area.  Their primary concern was with the use of Day Care Centers using the areas precluding the use by residents.

Frank Rowe related the use of private property by 4-wheelers despite the presence of signs.  He was told to contact the CWC Sheriffs Department when these incidents occur.

A leak in the roof near the kitchen area was discussed.  The roof is still under warrantee from Mid-State Insulation.  Also mentioned were the landscaping timbers along the west side of the Community Center.  Jens Bach will check on these items.

Revised quotes for upgrading the heating system were opened.  Both quoted were now for similar equipment.  Arctic Air and Thelen Heating submitted quoted.  Thelen's quote was for $8,650.00 less $150.00 NSP rebate.  Arctic air's quote was for $9,048.00 with the
$150.00 rebate from NSP.

Motion by Badger to accept the quote from Thelen Heating, Carried - Caughlan opposed

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. The roads to be tarred will be ready by August 1.
2. The value of the Township tractor is about $5000 according to implement dealers.
3. Bach will attend a meeting with MPCA to the transfer station to correct erosion.
4. Roadside mowing will start again following the road construction.
5. Mary Ebnet would like some class 5 put on Wild Acres Rd.
6. Residents on Pine Terrace Rd. would like speed limit signs placed on their road.
7. There have been no safety incidents.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. SCBA mask testing (fitting) will be done September 27, 2000.
2. There were 3 fire calls the previous month.
3. There have been no safety incidents.

The turn around on Winnamakee Shores Rd. was again discussed.  The clerk was asked to meet with the Eibners over the most recent proposal and report back at the next meeting.

The development of a policy on the use of the Ideal Community Center and Park Area was discussed. The Board feels the use by commercial entities should be limited. The clerk was asked to develop a policy for Board approval.

Caughlan reported that things at the Transfer Station are going smoothly.

There being no further Township business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.

David L. Steffen

Clerk