The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Brandt at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Supervisor Wortham was not in attendance.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the minutes of the July 9th, 2007 Board Meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt to accept the Treasurers report for July, 2007. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check number 14281 through check number 14314, totaling $25,336.96. Carried - unanimous

Troy Anderson requested the board place an additional ìNo Parkingî sign in the Cul-de-Sac on Deer Trail. The board agreed to place the sign to insure the Cul-de-Sac would be open to allow the school bus and plow trucks ample room to turn around.

Bob Oluf notified the board of a large pothole on Wabigoniss and requested it be patched and if they would also look into making a Cul-de-Sac at the end of the road as there currently is no way to turn around. Brandt agreed to look into the townships options.

Ken Stoltman voiced his concern to the board regarding a vehicle parked in the township parking lot for several days. Supervisor Brandt explained the owner had contacted the township and made arrangements with the clerk and it was an isolated occurrence. Stoltman also advised the board that a large group of children from a local daycare center were using the park excessively. The clerk agreed to document the usage by this particular group and report the information to Supervisor Plein.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported that Anderson Brothers began preparing Butternut Point Road for paving. Butternut was to be widened to 20 ft in the area being repaved and several trees were removed and several standing water issues should be resolved.
2. Brandt advised the Board of a problem with the Town Hall lot that was recently repaved and a new apron installed. Andersons agreed to deduct $2,500 from the bill and extend the normal warranty until 2009 and add two coats of sealer at no additional cost.
3. Patching was being done on Forest Knolls Road.
4. Brandt contacted the county regarding a two inch drop from Ruttger Road to Hwy 16 and the county agreed to take a look at the problem as they were going to be doing work in the area in the near future.
5. Fawn Lake construction was moving forward, however, Brandt was waiting to hear from the DNR and one individual regarding the Right-of-Way needed.
6. The construction on the bridge on Highway One has been completed.
7. The John Deere tractor needed to be repaired at a cost of approximately $5.600.
8. There were no safety incidents.

Bruce Schultz requested the board look into a solution to minimize erosion and cracking of Old Whiskey Road caused by drivers going off the edge of the road on the corners. Brandt agreed to look into the problem.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There was 8 emergency runs the previous month.
2. Bruce Schultz reported the department purchased a new grass rig and it needed to be painted and a bed liner installed at a cost of approximately $3,800.
3. The Beef Feed was a success, serving 2,243 people.
4. The helicopter wind sock has been installed at Station 2.
5. There were no safety incidents.

The Park and Recreation report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Plein recently requested estimates from three companies to expand the sprinkler system at the park and he was waiting for the bids to make a decision.
2. Plein is ordering 8 - 10 foot Red Maple trees to be planted this fall on the corner lot at a cost of $250 a piece.

Supervisor Plein also planned to post the price sheet from the Transfer Station on the website for reference.

The board also discussed the recent insurance evaluation received from the Minnesota Association of Townships. A follow up letter recently received from the Association stated further research needed to be done before the rate increase and coverage would be changed. The board agreed to wait for further information before making any decisions regarding the coverage.

Brandt gave an update on the Kehring Cartway, stating a letter needed to sent to the Kehrings requesting the funds be paid to the township to cover damages by a certain date or the Cartway would be abolished.

Brandt followed up on a request last month by a resident on Ruttger Road to clear the poison ivy and brush along the road to provide a swimming area. After contacting the DNR and the county, Brandt said very minimal clearing could be done and the maintenance department would try and clear some of the debris in that area.

Brandt reported Trout Lake Camp was having a meeting on August 31st at 7 pm to discuss development plans the public was welcome.

Brandt agreed to contact the county regarding a complaint about a yard filled with cars and debris from a neighboring resident.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:06 pm.

Deana St. Pierre, Clerk
August 15th, 2007