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 May 8th, 2006 Board Meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for May, 2006. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt to pay all June bills presented for payment by the Clerk , check number 13497 through check number 13522, totaling $12,277.22. Carried - unanimous

Attorney John Trexler presented the Board with a Petition for a Cartway on behalf of his clients, the Debees. A discussion followed regarding the property and the Cartway procedure. The Board agreed to meet with the Townships legal council and review the Petition to ensure it meets the required criteria and advise the Petitioner of the Boards findings.

Candidate for Crow Wing County Sheriff, Todd Dahl, answered questions from the Board and residents in attendance.

David Landecker presented the Board with a rezoning request on behalf of Roger Schweiters and Boyd Lodge. The Board agreed to review the request and communicate their recommendation to Crow Wing County P & Z and the Schweiters.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported the township would begin ditch mowing soon.
2. A bid of $83,539.91 to repave West Shore Drive was received from Anderson Bros.
3. There were no safety incidents.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein, to accept the Anderson Brothers bid for West Shore Drive of $83,539.91. Carried - unanimous

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. Chief Schultz requested four new firefighters be added to the department to bring the total membership to 30.
2. There was 1 fire run the previous month.
3. Cement apron was poured for Station 2.
4. Schultz requested a remote control be added to the west door on the main hall and covers over the doors on Station 2.
5. There were no safety incidents.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to add Nelson, Holdibar, Loven and Anderson to the Fire Department. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Wortham, seconded by Plein to pay the bill of $6,200 from Rickard for the Station 2 concrete apron. Carried - unanimous

The Park and Recreation report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Plein reported the swing set was up and a dedication sign was being produced.
2. Plein presented two estimates to replace the worn siding on the town hall.
3. Plein presented a statement regarding Ideal Township to be placed in the Byway newsletter.

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt, to accept the bid received from UBC to replace the town hall siding at a cost of $15,456. Carried - unanimous

Supervisor Brandt gave an update on the changing procedures to accept mattresses at the Transfer Station.

Legal council for the Township, Gerry Brine, presented the Board with the Resolution for the Kehring Cartway and awarding of damages. Brine advised the Clerk to send the resolution and award of damages to the parties involved by registered mail.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein, to accept the Resolution and proceed with the process of sending the letter of award of damages to the parties involved. Carried - unanimous

Brandt advised the Board he has obtained the Counties Emergency Operations Plan for review.

Brandt reported on the progress of the replacement of the culvert on Wabigoniss Shores.

The policy on lending out the township tables and chairs was discussed. The Board agreed a deposit should be obtained, or the Clerk should be on hand when tables are removed from the building and when they are returned.

There being no further Township business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:58 P.M.

Deana St. Pierre, Clerk
June 14th, 2006