The meeting was called to order by Chairman Taylor at 8:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance. All members were present.

Motion by Taylor to accept the minutes of the January 14th, 2002 meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

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

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

Tree Trimming by the Township along Northview Harbor Drive was discussed. A Northview Harbor resident felt that the trimming was excessive. Jens Bach, Maintenance Supervisor, explained the need to maintain the Township right of way for plowing and safety reasons. Supervisor Wortham agreed to contact the resident and discuss further Right of Way cutting.

The proposed Clamshell Beach Resort development was addressed. Taylor explained that the Ideal Township Board does not do planning and zoning. Wortham read two previous letters that the Board had recently sent to Crow Wing County Planning and Zoning regarding the Board's recommendation on density, POD's and CUP's in Ideal Township. David and Lisa Moe, along with Land Surveyor Jeff Miller, gave a presentation and answered questions from the Board and the community regarding the proposed Clamshell development.

Motion by Badger to send a letter to Crow Wing County Planning and Zoning requesting denial of the CUP until the parking issue can be addressed. Motion Failed - Badger Aye, Wortham Nay, Taylor Nay.

The Board requested that the clerk send a letter to Crow Wing County Planning and Zoning reiterating the Board’s recommendation on density, along with copies of the correspondence received in the clerk's office regarding the development.

The road and bridge report was as follows:

1. Jens Bach reported that Crow Wing County was not planning on moving any of the E911 signs. Bach and Chief Schultz agreed they would make note of any signs that are not clearly visible from the road.
2. There have been no safety incidents.

The fire department report was as follows:

1. Chief Schultz reported that the department received a $1000 grant from the DNR for a new Bay Station.
2. There was 1 fire run the previous month.
3. Schultz requested $450 for a SCBA mask for a new fire fighter and funds to send 7 fire fighters to school in March.
4. There have been no safety incidents.

Motion by Taylor to approve the purchase of a new SCBA mask and to allow
7 fire fighters to attend class in March. Carried - unanimous.

Motion by Wortham to accept the Metro Fire Bid for the ladder truck contingent on appropriate financing and delivery date. Motion - carried. Wortham Aye, Taylor Aye, Badger Nay.

The Park and Recreation Report was as follows:

Motion by Badger to reallocate $1000 currently budgeted for the Byway, toward the local match needed to complete the shoulder-paving project along Hwy 16, as requested by the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Chair, Lynn Scharenbroich. Carried-unanimous.

The Transfer Station Report was as follows:

The clerk reported that Doug Morris has arranged to have the tires removed from the Ideal transfer station in August. The clerk also sent a letter requesting $7000 in SCORE funds to Mr. Morris.

Motion by Taylor to have the clerk select two election judges from the qualified pool for the March election. Carried - unanimous.

Motion by Taylor to approve renewal of liquor licenses if there are no delinquent taxes due the Township. Carried - unanimous.

Badger gave Chief Schultz a list of driveways in the Township that had been checked for accessibility for the new fire truck.

There being no further Township business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M.

Deana St. Pierre Clerk

February 12th, 2002