The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Brandt at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. All members were in attendance.

Motion by Wortham, seconded by Plein to accept the minutes of the July 12th, 2010 Board Meeting as read. Carried – unanimous

Ken Pasik objected to the motion passed at the July 12th, 2010 meeting regarding Storage Park Road, stating he did not believe the motion reflected the same wording as the September 1994 meeting minutes. Supervisor Brandt explained the motion and stated that it was accurately reflected in the minutes. Mr. Pasik believed the road needed to be graded and Brandt agreed to look at the road and contact the contracted road grader for the township if needed.

Motion by Wortham, seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for July, 2010, check #16516 through check #16577, totaling $110,219.41. Carried – unanimous

Motion by Plein, seconded by Wortham to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #16578 through check #16611, totaling $19,033.42. Carried – unanimous

Vic Kreuziger requested follow up from Supervisor Brandt regarding the amount of wood brought out to Big Island and the possible pollution factor from the camp fires. Supervisor Brandt explained that after meeting with the joint powers for Big Island and the DNR, no adverse affects have been observed and they felt there was not a major pollution issue from the fires on the islands but agreed to watch for any changes.

Cindy Hidde approached the board regarding a variance request for John and Lisa O’Halloran. Hidde presented a revised proposal from the previous plan to the board. Supervisor Brandt agreed to visit the property again before submitting a recommendation to the county.

Cindy Hidde, representing property owner Tony Capra, requested a variance for his property in the Ruttger Bay area to remove up to 127 yards of dirt. A storm water plan, along with erosion control plans were presented. The board suggested additional native plants be included in the plan. The board agreed to submit a letter in support of the variance request to the county.

Hidde also submitted a rezoning request on behalf of Robert McKee to rezone his property on Sunset Shores to SR1. The approved the rezoning request and agreed to notify the county.

Ron Schultz requested a variance for Mike and Patty Fogerty for their property on Ruttger Road for the lake setback. The board agreed it was a reasonable request but agreed to do an onsite inspection before a recommendation was made.

Ed Roberts from Jenkins expressed concern over items being removed from the Transfer Station by a certain individual. Mr. Roberts believed this individual was making a profit by removing items from the Transfer Station. The board explained the problem of pickers has been addressed at the Transfer Station and the problem has been reduced but agreed to investigate the complaint and take the appropriate action.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported a road agreement between Pequot Lake regarding Nelson and Wild AcresRoad was being discussed.
2. All crack sealing that was scheduled in the township has been completed by Anderson Brothers.
3. Brandt reported the county has requested that the beaver dam at Long Farm Road be removed now that the beaver problem has been eliminated.
4. There were no safety incidents.

Supervisor Brandt reported the City of Breezy Point has decided not to fight the detachment proceedings which included properties along Nelson and Bushman Roads which would attach the properties to Ideal Township.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were 7 emergency runs the previous month.
2. Chief Clasen reported last months drill was on pumping and water transfer.
3. The department received approval for Firefighter training reimbursements for 2011 for $9300.
4. Clasen requested the board approve the Ideal Relief Association benefit amount per year remain at its current rate of $2100.
5. The beef feed is scheduled for August 11th.
6. Clasen was in the process of calculating a bill for Timothy Township for a recent fire in the contract area based on our present agreement.
7. There were not safety incidents.

Motion by Wortham, seconded by Plein, to approve the request to continue the current per year of service for the fire department members at $2100. Carried – unanimous

Vic Kreuziger questioned the actual savings on homeowners insurance rates due to the fire departments ISO rating and location. The board stated the insurance savings were a benefit to the property owners in the area but the main function of the department was to protect lives and property.

There was nothing new to report for Park and Recreation.

The Transfer Station report was as follows:

1. The board agreed to schedule a meeting soon to discuss the concerns Mr. Roberts earlier presented regarding picking at the Transfer Station.

Brandt reported on the changes occurring at Crow Wing County Planning and Zoning and additional combinations of several positions at the county level.

The clerk announced the state primary would take place on Tuesday, August 10th, 2010, with polls being open from 7 am to 9 pm at the Ideal Town Hall.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.

Deana St. Pierre, Ideal Township Clerk
August 9th, 2010