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 Wortham to accept the minutes of the April 14th, 2003 Board meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Steffen to accept the minutes of April 4th, 2003 Qualification Meeting. Carried - unanimous

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

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

Dave Badger requested information from the Board regarding the procedures followed to prepare the Ideal Comprehensive Plan. Supervisor Wortham explained that Region 5 had been consulted in the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan based on their experience with other Townships. Supervisor Steffen reported that a cross section of Ideal residents had been selected for the committee. Supervisor Steffen suggested a moratorium on CUP's and PUD's be put into effect until the Comprehensive Plan was in place.

Motion by Brandt to contract with Region 5 to assist on the Comprehensive Plan based on the proposal received. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Steffen to place a moratorium on all new CUP's and PUD's in Ideal Township until January 2004. Carried - unanimous

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Wortham reported that Right of Way clearing was being done on some Township roads.
2. Wortham has a meeting scheduled to meet with a resident along Birchdale Villa Road regarding the reconstruction this summer. 

The Fire Department report was as follows:

 

1. Chief Schultz reported that Fire Fighter Forsberg had resigned effective immediately.
2. There were 3 fire calls the previous month.
3. The Ideal Fire Department had participated in several live burns last month with other local departments.
4. The burning ban had been lifted in Crow Wing County.
5. No safety incidents.

Motion by Brandt to accept the resignation of Fire Fighter Forsberg effective immediately. Carried - unanimous

There was nothing new to report on Park and Recreation.

The Transfer Station Report was as follows:

 

1. Supervisor Steffen advised the Board that he intended to invite Doug Morris Of Crow Wing County to attend an upcoming Board Meeting to discuss procedures at the Transfer Station.
2. Steffen reported on various security options for the Transfer Station.

A complaint was received Winnamakee Shores Road. regarding procedures and by the clerk regarding a nonconforming mailbox along The clerk agreed to contact the Township Association requirements on mailbox size and placement.

The clerk presented two estimates from Xerox to the Board to replace the current copier.

Motion by Brandt to purchase a new copier at a cost of approximately $3500. Carried - unanimous

The subject of an Ideal Day was discussed. The clerk was advised to research various activities and expenses.

Motion by Steffen to allow $1000 to be used to organize an Ideal Day in August. Carried - unanimous

The clerk reminded the Board about the Equalization Meeting to be held on Monday, May 19th, 2003 at 10:00 am.

There being no further Township business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 9:47P.M.

Deana St. Pierre
Clerk
May 13th, 2003