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 Wortham to accept the minutes of the February lOth, 2003 Board meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt to accept the minutes of the February 13th, 2003 Budget & Audit Meeting. Carried - unanimous

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

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

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

Bids for summer 2003 road construction were opened. Anderson Brothers and Tri­ City Paving submitted bids of $130,803.17 and $136,798.90 respectively.

Motion by Steffen to accept the low bid of $130,803.17 submitted by Anderson Brothers. Carried - unanimous

Dan and Donna Leagjeld of Driftwood Resort requested the Township approve a new liquor license to be submitted to Crow Wing County.

Motion by Steffen to approve the liquor license for Driftwood Resort, contingent on a meeting with the clerk regarding a separate matter. Carried - unanimous

David Landecker of Landecker and Associates made a presentation regarding a proposed development by Robert and Sandra Bainbridge. The Bainbridges were in attendance along with approximately two dozen concerned neighbors. A lengthy discussion followed regarding traffic, lot size and the character of the neighborhood.

Motion by Brandt to send a letter to Crow Wing County Planning and Zoning stating that there was no opposition to the rezoning of the property to Agricultural but no position was taken regarding the Conditional Use Permit. The substantial amount of opposition from neighbors attending the meeting was also to be included in the letter to Planning & Zoning. Carried - unanimous

The road and bridge report was as follows:

1. Jens Bach reported that a road sweeper had been rented and all roads had been swept.
2. Bach advised the Board that the power poles on Birchdale were in the process of being moved by Crow Wing Power.
3. A new attachment had been ordered for the John Deere tractor.
4. The Front End Loader had a 1000-mile inspection.
5. Supervisor Wortham reported that a meeting was scheduled with Breezy Point regarding the 2003 maintenance of Wild Acres Road.
6. There have been no safety incidents.

There was no Fire Department Report.

There was nothing new to report on Park and Recreation.

The Transfer Station Report was as follows:

1. Effective April 16th, the Transfer Station would be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm.
2. Hazardous waste would once again be collected starting on May lst.

The clerk presented an estimated from Ken Stoltman to replace three doors at the Town Hall at a cost of approximately $2100.

Motion by Brandt to have Ken Stoltman replace three doors on the Town Hall at a cost of $2100. Carried - unanimous

The subject of an Ideal Comprehensive Plan was once again discussed.

Motion by Brandt to have Supervisor Steffen form a committee of a cross section of Ideal residents to begin the process of preparing an Ideal Township Comprehensive Plan. Carried - unanimous

Supervisor Steffen requested the clerk contact the county regarding the placement of portable advertising signs on the road right of way.

There being no further Township business to transact, the meeting adjourned at

Deana St. Pierre Clerk
April 15th, 2003