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 Plein, seconded by Brandt to accept the minutes of the October 11th, 2010 Board Meeting and October 15th Special Meeting as presented.  Carried – unanimous

Motion by Wortham seconded by Plein to accept the Treasurers report for October, 2010, check #16698 through check #16746, totaling $28,913.27.  Carried – unanimous

Motion by Plein, seconded by Wortham to pay all bills presented for payment by the Clerk, check #16747 through check #16780, totaling $21,883.13.  Carried – unanimous

Attorney Joe Christensen approached the board regarding a rezoning request for Rona Shores/Boyd Lodge as Lands End has returned the property to Roger Schwieters.  The request is to amend the zoning map for Lot 1 Block 1 presently zoned Waterfront Commercial to Shoreland Residential 1, involving approximately 11 acres consisting of 11 lots for residential use. After a presentation and much discussion, the board agreed to do further research and send a recommendation to the county before the hearing on December 16th, 2010.

Craig Brolin requested a rezoning of his current Green Space property to Rural Residential 2.5 involving 35.78 acres.  The board believes the request was consistent with the comprehensive plan and the adjoining properties and agreed to send a recommendation to the county.

Wayne and Nancy Siewert requested a bluff setback to construct an addition to the current structure on Bass Lake.  A new septic was planned to accommodate the additional living space.  The board agreed to support the variance request and advise the county accordingly.

An additional request was made for a variance on Butternut Point Road for the Wallstroms to construct an 8X16 addition by contractor Gaylord Vander.  Vander presented a Certificate of Survey and discussed the request.  The board agreed to support the variance request.  

The Road and Bridge report was as follows:

1.  Supervisor Brandt reported a joint powers road agreement with Jenkins was in the works.
2. The maintenance department has the salt/sand mixed and the trucks ready for the winter season and a few additional roads would be mowed before the snowfalls.
3. A request was made to open up the beaver dam further on Long Farm Road.
4. Brandt was working on verifying the townships road mileage certification as requested by the county.
5. There were no safety incidents.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

1. There were 8 emergency runs the previous month.
2. Chief Clasen requested the board approve the second half $5,000 contribution to the relief Association.
3. The department was scheduled for mask fits in January.
4. Chief Clasen and Assistant Chief Stoltman attended the State Chiefs conference.
5. Last months drill was on chimney fires.
6. The annual ladder test for E11 was completed last month.
7. Rob Birkeland, Kenny Stoltman and Mike Clasen will be receiving an award from North Ambulance for saving the life of one of residents in August. The award is called a Heart Saver Award that is given to 1st responders that are able to resuscitate a person by administering CPR.
8. The annual Christmas Party was scheduled for December 11th.
9. Assistant Chief Stoltman has submitted all necessary paperwork for a reduced ISO rating at Station 2. Stoltman indicated for every ISO point, most home owners insurance would be reduced by approximately 10%.
10. There were no safety incidents.

Motion by Wortham, seconded by Plein, to approve the second half $5,000 relief contribution.  Carried – unanimous.

Vic Kreuziger questioned the additional funds available to the Fire Department through Beef Feed proceeds to purchase equipment.  Chief Clasen and the board explained the relief association funds were handled by the fire department board and the township board was not directly involved in the management of the department’s retirement fund per state guidelines.  Kreuziger requested the bank statement for the fire department be provided with the monthly agenda.  The board and Chief Clasen denied the request.

There was nothing new to report on Park and Recreation.

The Transfer Station report was as follows:

1. Supervisor Plein reported new speed limit sign and instruction have been installed
2. The station will be open on Saturdays only beginning next week.
3. The clerk agreed to order new permits for 2011.

Brandt reported on proposed changes to the Crow Wing County Land Use Ordinance and requested the December Township meeting be moved to Tuesday, December 14th as the meeting at the county was scheduled for Monday the 13th.  The board agreed.

The presented a thank you letter from Sheriff Dahl regarding a recent donation by the township towards the Sentence to Serve Program.  Additional, the clerk advised she was now a notary as required by the state and the recent election turnout in the township was 78%. 

There being no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.

Deana St. Pierre, Ideal Township Clerk
November 8th, 2010