Ideal Township

Crow Wing County - Minnesota

Board Meeting April 2000

Monday, April 10, 2000 - 7:00pm
Minutes Status: 
Approved

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

Motion by Badger to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2000 meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Caughlan to approve the minutes of the February 21, 2000 meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Badger to approve the minutes of the March 21, 2000 meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Caughlan to approve the treasurers report of March, 2000 as presented. Carried - unanimous

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

Motion by Caughlan to approve payment of all March, 2000 bills presented for payment by the clerk including payment for the repair of the damaged radio tower. Carried - unanimous

Scott Henderson of Anderson Brothers made a presentation to the Board.Anderson Brothers would like to offer their services to Ideal Township for crack sealing roads.Their application lasts about 5 or 6 years and costs about $.90 per pound which includes the application. No action taken.

Nannette Bischoff, Army Corp of Engineers, would like to coordin­ate their planned road construction on West Shore Dr. with the City of Crosslake and Ideal Township. Badger will attend future meetings for additional information.

The clerk reported that a proposal offered by Bob Bainbridge to resolve the turn around on Winnamakee Shores Rd had been accepted by the Eibners and agreed to by Ideal Township. Bob Bainbridge then contacted the clerk stating that the offer was no longer avail­able. He stated that in an effort to maintain a friendly relation­ ship with a neighbor and themselves, the Township should proceed with Eminent Domain.The motion to proceed with condemnation has been passed at a previous meeting.

The road and bridge report was as follows:

  1. There are about 3 days of crack sealing left.
  2. The ap roximate cost··of planned summer construction is about $69,000.
  3. There have been no safety incidents.

Taylor informed the Board that a new 1 ton pickup, diesel motor and dump box, would cost about $35,000.00 with the state bid. That would also include an upgraded seat. He felt that if power mirrors were an option, they should be included if the pick is purchased.

Motion by Badger to purchase a pickup with the state bid. The pickup should have an upgraded seat and power mirrors if available. Carried - unanimous

The fire department report was as follows:

  1. The department needs a 5" Storz fitting, $3-400.00
  2. Would like to order manuals for rescue work training.
  3. There were 2 fire calls the previous month.
  4. There has been no safety incidents.

Motion by Caughlan to purchase a 5" Storz fitting and instruction manuals for training on rescue work. Carried - unanimous

Badger reported he had approached an adjacent property owner to begin preliminary discussion on the acquisition of additional property for the Township.He will keep the Board posted on the progress.

The clerk reported that the transfer station would be open Wednes­days and Saturdays beginning April 19, 2000. He also reported
that the collection of household hazardous waste would again be collected starting May 1, 2000.

Treasurer Brine reported on the 2000 short course. MAT's suggests that townships get a web site. Additional items discussed were open meeting laws, gifts, and donations.

The clerk was asked to contact Carl Bullen about starting a web page.

Doug Duvall, Arctic Air, presented a plan to upgrade the heating system in the maintenance department and the fire department bay.

Motion by Badger to have bids on upgrading the heating system brought to the May 8, 2000 meeting. Carried - unanimous

The approval of annual liquor licenses was discussed.

Motion by Taylor to approve the renewal of liquor licenses unless any tax owed Ideal Township is delinquent in which case the license renewal is denied. Carried - unanimous

Ther being no further Township business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 9:31 P.M.

David L. Steffen

Clerk
 

 

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