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 Badger to accept the minutes of the June 11th, 2012 Board Meeting as presented. Carried unanimous.

Jim Schultz asked the board about the realignment of the intersection of South Kimball Road and Strawberry Lake Road. Supervisor Brandt explained that work would be started soon and that he had met with Crow Wing County Highway Department to determine best way to make intersection safer.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. The paving of Wild Acres Road had been completed, but there were still some shouldering and ditch work to be done.
2. Paving of Storage Park Road was complete. The owners on that road are will be paying a 50% share of that cost.
3. Repair patches on Forest Knolls Road are complete.
4. Work on the S. Kimball & Strawberry Lake Road intersection will be started tomorrow.
5. The area had received over 5” of rain in June causing some culverts on Long Farm Road to be filled and flowing over the road but did not wash out the road.
6. Mowing of the roads was underway.
7. Bow Thistle weeds on Peoria Road had been removed.
8. All crack sealing work has been completed and reviewed.
9. Brandt reported on a non-conforming mailbox issue on Northview Harbor. The resident has agreed to replace mailbox.
10. There were no safety incidents.

Dale Orred expressed concern about Father Foley Road where water accumulates with the recent heavy rains. Brandt will call county to discuss. Orred also asked about why CR 134 has no speed limit signs and asked about process to post lower speed limit. Mike Clasen asked about status of CR 39 work and about plans for upgrading CR 134.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were 14 emergency runs in June including one fire, one mutual aid, 9 medical, 2 false alarms, and 1 grass fire. Total year-to-date is 57 calls.
2. Chief Clasen reported on last month’s training drill for driving and pumping.
3. The 800Mhz radio programming has started, but still waiting the invoice for the townships portion of the grant from the City of Brainerd.
4. The new side-by-side ATV and trailer are now in service.
5. Some vehicles had been in for repairs including brakes on L11 and radiator issues on R16.
6. Turnout gear for the two new members had been received.
7. The department participated in the July 4th parade.
8. There were no safety incidents.

Chief Clasen proposed selling the old ATV trailer to the Sno-Pros as the new one was now in service. Dick Wilske reported that he is authorized to offer $500. Motion by Badger, seconded by Wortham to authorize the sale. Carried unanimous. Clerk will prepare invoice for the sale.

Supervisor Wortham mentioned planning for the town hall renovations and fire contracts to be discussed at upcoming Special Board Meeting on August 15th.

Dick Wilske asked about the ISO rating for Station 2. Clasen reported that both stations have a ISO Rating of 7 for calls within 5 miles of the stations.

The Transfer Station report was as follows:

1. Clerk presented the user log report.
2. Brandt is still working with county on resolution on concerns with fire dispatching issues.
3. The Board discussed allocation of the receipts between the Recycling and Transfer Station funds.

The report for Park and Recreation was as follows:

1. The Fire Department Display project is progressing with work on interior and lighting underway.
2. Badger asked the board for financial support to cover some expenses for the FD Display project and explained that a grant application had been made to cover some of the signage costs.
3. Badger was working with the FD History Committee to collect memorabilia for the display.
4. Orred asked about completion date. Badger explained how the plan is to highlight the volunteer groups in the area and that would need to be finalized before a completion date could be determined.
5. The clerk reported that the merry-go-round purchase would proceed using the state Cooperative Purchasing Venture as the prior sales rep had not returned calls.

Motion by Wortham, seconded by Brandt to pay the cost of the sidewalk for the FD Display. Carried with 2 ayes; Badger abstained.

Supervisor Brandt reported on his attendance at the Township Association’s Summer Short Course to update his certification to conduct the annual Board of Equalization meetings.

Brandt reported on Planning & Zoning issues:

1. Brandt attended recent DRT meeting at county
2. Akkersons are asking for a after-the-fact variance on Whitefish Point Road. A landscape contractor had installed riprap and patio without permits. Patio is within lake setbacks and partially in the road right-of-way.

The clerk presented the treasurer’s report for July. Motion by Wortham, seconded by Badger to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. Carried unanimous.

Motion by Wortham, seconded by Badger to approve the claims as presented with exception of the two Big Island payments until the account had sufficient funds; checks #17923 through #17960 totaling $60,927.47. . Carried unanimous.

The clerk reported on recent proposal to replace the copier in the clerks office. As the current copier is still functioning, it was recommended to not replace the copier at this time. The clerk also reported on options for replacing broken tables and chairs. The board directed the clerk to replace with similar tables & chairs as needed.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm.

John Plein,
Ideal Township Clerk
July 9th, 2012