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 April 14th, 2008 Board Meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for April, 2008, check #14807 through #14871, totaling $47,547.12. Carried - unanimous

Motion by Plein, seconded by Brandt to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #14872 through check #14912, totaling $20,812.51. Carried - unanimous

Supervisor Brandt reviewed the 11 bids received for the new maintenance building. The bid was awarded to KC Companies out of Crosslake with a total bid of $193,790, which included in floor heating, epoxy floors and a security system. The 2nd lowest bid of $200,164 was from Generation Builders. Brandt had a meeting scheduled with the township legal council and the bidder to execute a legal contract before construction would begin.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein, to accept the bid of $193,790 from KC Companies in Crosslake, contingent on the legal contract being signed by both parties. Carried - unanimous

Keith Kersten request information regarding the process of the committee formed to investigate possible incorporation and annexation protection for the township. Supervisor Wortham gave a review of the request from the Annual Meeting and advised Kersten that the committee would be getting together in the next month to review the information gathered so far. Kersten requested to receive the information also.

Vic Kreuziger again approached the board about clearing an area along Ruttger Road of poison ivy and over growth along Whitefish Lake. Supervisor Brandt gave a history of this area and explained the DNR had jurisdiction over this area and had in the past reprimanded the township for clearing that area. Brandt advised Kreuziger that the maintenance department would clear what was allowed. Kreuziger suggested the board try contacting someone higher up in the DNR to get results. Brandt agreed to contact the DNR to discuss possible improvements allowed within the DNR‚s restrictions.

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Brandt reported that an ad was being placed in the Echo advertising for bids to pave and crack seal up to 2 miles of township road. The roads included for improvement were West Clear Lake Road, a portion of Forest Knolls and Winnamakee Shores. The roads up for crack sealing included a portion of Butternut Pt. Road, Kimble Lodge Road, Ruttger Road, Old Whiskey Road, Timber Lane and Old County Road 16. Bids were due by May 29th, 2008.
2. Brandt reported load restrictions on township roads should be lifted at the end of the week.
3. The maintenance department was beginning a 4 day, 10 hour week work schedule for the summer but would be available if needed on the fifth day.
4. Dale Orred requested a damaged sign be replaced on Father Foley Road.
5. Brandt received a request for a stop sign near Trout Lake Camp and the township agreed to install one soon.
6. There were no safety incidents.

Motion by Brandt, seconded by Plein, to publish an advertisement for bids for the 2008 road construction season as listed above. Carried - unanimous

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were 2 emergency runs the previous month.
2. Chief Stoltman advised the board that the grass rig pump unit had been installed and the Hurst tool is at Station 2.
3. 2 new water rescue suits for the boat were being ordered with the Lions boat funds.
4. Stoltman presented the board a letter from General Safety Apparatus advising them that the cost of new trucks would be increasing beginning in 2009 due to new regulation standards.
5. There were no safety incidents.

North side resident Dale Orred approached the board regarding an organization called the Minnesota 100 that provided benefits to fallen fire fighters. Dale provided the board with information regarding the organization and advised the board if they felt it was a beneficial program, that Mr. And Mrs. Orred would like to cover the fee for the Ideal department for at least five years. The board agreed to review the information and provide a decision at the June meeting and thanked Dale for his generosity.

Supervisor Plein reported the park had been cleaned up and the sprinkler system and restrooms were open for the summer.

Plein also suggested the township provide new township hats and shirts for the transfer station operator and maintenance workers. The clerk agreed to contact the supplier of the apparel for a catalog.

The board approved a resolution to participate in the Crow Wing County and Region Five Development Commission Hazard Mitigation process.

Brandt reported on meetings he attended for the Community Education Program and the Kimble Lake Improvement District.

The clerk suggested a new display case be placed out front to post meeting notices and some historical/informational articles as the current one was in need of repair. The board agreed to have the maintenance department construct a larger lockable case outside the entrance to the town hall.

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:16 pm.

Deana St. Pierre
Clerk
May 12th, 2008