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 December 13th, 2010 Board Meeting as presented.  Carried - unanimous
       
Motion by Wortham seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for December, 2010, check #16884 through check #16901, totaling $92,769.51.  Carried - unanimous
       
Motion by Plein, seconded by Wortham to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #16902 through check #16926, totaling $84582.77.  Carried - unanimous.

Cindy Hidde presented a revised application for Red Cedar Hills.  The application eliminated the island, requested no new buildings and all current buildings to remain at the present size and shape. Additionally, a storm water plan and a homeowners association declaration would be presented, no expanded boundaries or living quarters in the existing barn and the property would be used for residential use only.  The board agreed to support the application and advise the county of their decision.

Cindy Hidde requested an extension for the plat at Tip Top Resort for an additional year.  The board agreed to support the request and advise the county.  In addition, Hidde made a variance request for a garage for Joel Jacobson on North Point Road.  Supervisor Brandt gave a history of the property and previous variance requests from 2004.  The board agreed to do further research on the property and make a recommendation.

Sheriff Todd Dahl addressed the board and meeting attendees regarding crime and activity in Crow Wing County.  Dahl expressed concern for the future of the Sentence to Serve program and stated an additional $12,000 in donations was required to keep the program running.

Mike Clasen gave a brief update on the upcoming Pequot Lakes school referendum and the impact it would have on resident and non-resident homeowners. 

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported on snowplowing efforts in the township.
2. The new plow truck has been delivered and is ready to go.  Additionally, the old plow truck was sold to Oak lawn Township for $25,000.
3. There were no safety incidents.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were 7 emergency runs the previous month.
2. Last months drill was the fire fighter challenge.
3. The department received a donation of $5,500 from ICSO to be used for additional equipment.
4. Mask fit and physicals are scheduled for January 12th.
5. Monthly training with F.I.R.E. has been scheduled to qualify for grant money from the state.
6. Two doors on the fire hall have been replaced.
7. The department computer is in need of maintenance from Cascade for minor issues.
8. There were no safety incidents.

The Park and Recreation report was as follows:

1. Markers have placed in the proposed area for the fire truck display.
2. Supervisor Plein suggested the horseshoe area be removed and added to the park area.

The Transfer Station report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Plein reported the new disposal guide has been updated and new 2011 permits are now available.
2. The prices will remain the same for 2011 and the prices for 2012 will be looked at in the future for a possible increase as there has been no increase in over 10 years.
3. Plein reported the recycle bins have become frozen to the ground due to the cold weather and requested the maintenance department bring out the loader to loosen them as they are completelyfull and in need of emptying.

Brandt reported there would be no rate increase for employee salaries for 2011.

Brandt reported the Boyd Lodge zoning request was approved by the county and the township submitted a recommendation to the county regarding the land use ordinance changes.

Brandt reported that the wood for Big Island would be split and delivered to the island in February by volunteers and the Sentence to Serve crew.  Additionally, the county did not receive the requested grant for emergency sirens.

The board unanimously agreed to no longer allow tables and chairs to be removed, excluding individuals who have already made a request for the upcoming year, from the building as they have been damaged and now are in need of repair or replacement.

The board agreed to reschedule the monthly March meeting for Monday, March 7th to precede the March 8th Election and Annual Meeting.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:37 pm.

Deana St. Pierre, Ideal Township Clerk
January 10th, 2011