The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Wortham at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance. All members were in attendance.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the minutes of the June 11th, 2007 Board Meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

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

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check number 14230 through check number 14251, totaling $24,155.22 Carried - unanimous

Charlie Russell and Hank Liners requested the township remove several scrub trees in the circle at the end of Old Whiskey Road. Supervisor Brandt had done an on-site inspection and agreed the trees should be removed. The residents agreed to maintain the circle and improve the appearance. The board requested no large rocks be placed in the circle which could hamper snow plowing by the township.

A resident from Ruttger Road, Vic Kreuziger, requested the township get in touch with the county to have the two inch drop from Hwy 16 to Ruttger Road smoothed out since the bike path was installed. Supervisor Brandt agreed to contact the county regarding this issue.

Mr. Kreuziger also requested the township remove the poison ivy and brush from a sandy area along Ruttger Road to improve the area used for swimming. The board informed Mr. Kreuziger that this had tried to be been done in the past by the township and the DNR insisted it be left in its natural state. Supervisor Brandt agreed to contact the DNR and see if anything could be done about the poison ivy.

Bob Olufs thanked the board for the new culvert on Wabigoniss Shores. Olufs stated the new culvert was getting lots of use and praise by people canoeing in the area.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported the maintenance department had completed mowing of one pass on all the township roads.
2. Brandt was currently working on a parking issue on Deer Trail.
3. Brandt stated the telephone company gave an estimated of $450 to move the phone pedestal by the park over so additional parking spaces could be utilized.
4. Brandt was still waiting on the DNR to complete the right of way information needed for Fawn Lake Road.
5. There were no safety incidents.

Supervisor Brandt reported Anderson Bros. planned to begin work on the parking lot this week.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There was 1 emergency run the previous month.
2. Bruce Schultz reported on a possible house burn training scheduled for the fall on Bass Lake.
3. The Beef Feed is scheduled for Wednesday, August 8th.
4. Schultz requested the board have the septic inspected to avoid problems this winter.
5. There were no safety incidents.

Schultz requested the boards decision on the relief association per year of service amount.

Motion by Wortham, seconded by Brandt, to raise the per year of service amount from $1,900 to $2,100. Carried - unanimous

The Park and Recreation report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Plein reported the new benches were installed at the park as well as the picnic table at Station 2.
2. Plein is currently working on expanding the sprinkler system and having the corner landscaped.
3. A memorial was currently being constructed for Elmer Schultz to be placed in the park area.

The Transfer Station report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported the station has been extremely busy and the hazardous waste is currently full and will be picked up by Crow Wing County soon.

Brandt reported on the action taken by Crow Wing County regarding the Thomas Miller Declaration and the progress of the Kehring Cartway.

The clerk advised the board that the DNR had placed a burning ban on all townships in Crow Wing County effective immediately.

The clerk requested a road off of Schaller be named Pinnacle Path at the request of the residence. The board approved the name.

The clerk also requested the board members review a packet received from the Minnesota Assoc. of Townships regarding the current insurance and the need to increase the coverage amount. The board agreed to review the information and come to a decision prior to September.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.

Deana St. Pierre, Clerk
July 12th, 2007