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

Motion by Badger to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2001 meeting as read.
Carried- unanimous

Motion by Wortham to accept the treasurer's report for July, 2001 as presented.
Carried- unanimous

Motion by Badger to pay all August bills presented for payment by the clerk including the construction bill from Anderson Brothers if approved by Bach.  Carried -unanimous

Paul Oftedal asked for a letter from the Board recommending approval of his variance application.  He explained his situation to the Board.  The Board asked the clerk to write a letter to CWC Planning and Zoning indicating no objections to the variance.

Some residents in attendance questioned the Town's policy on mowing the roadsides. The situation with the new tractor/mower was explained.

The clerk was asked to advertise a Special Meeting to interview clerk/treasurer applicants.  The meeting will be held August 27, 2001, at 7:00P.M.

The road and bridge report was as follows:

1. Paving has been completed.  Anderson Brothers appear to have done a good job .
2. The new tractor and mower are due to arrive August 25.
3. There was a question as to what to do with the old tractor.
4. There have been no safety incidents.

The fire department report was as follows:

1. There were 2 fire runs the previous month.
2. The department wants to apply for DNR matching funds.
3. Would like to discuss a dry hydrant on Butternut Point.  There is possible funding by a homeowner.
4. Mapping/addressing software will be updated by the CWC Surveyors office and should be provided to the Town at no cost.
5. There have been no safety incidents.

Motion by Badger to pay up to $1200 for mapping/addressing software from Crow Wing County. Carried - unanimous

The following fee schedule was adopted for the use of the Township's tables and chairs. A damage deposit of $10.00 per table and $.50 per chair will be charged regardless of residency .

Badger reported that 3 additional 20 amp services will be brought to the pavilion . He requested that the broken teeter-totter be repaired .

Wortham reported that things were going well at the transfer station.  No word has been received on when work will commence on the new office/storage building.  Employee Eugene Siltman has been off from work due to a broken ankle and will not return until the cast is removed .

Treasurer Brine gave an update on the web site to the Board.

Bids to refinish the wood siding portions of the Townhall were opened. The low bid of
$3960.00 was submitted by Eric Knutson . The old siding is to be pressure washed with one coat of oil base primer and one coat of latex paint applied.

Motion by Badger to accept the bid by Knutson and have the work completed by the end of October, 2001. Carried - unanimous

The clerk was asked to write a letter to the Fox Hunter Island property owners indicating that their bridge did not impinge fire fighting nor firefighting equipment at the present time.

Badger reported that he had met with Dean Williams, Crow Wing County Planning Coordinator, and that it was definitely a learning experience . He suggested that other Board members might want to do the same.

A meeting with the fire department truck committee was set for Thursday, September 6, 2001. The meeting will be at the townhall and commence at 7:00P.M.

There being no further township business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 9:30P.M.

David L. Steffen

Clerk