Ideal Township

Crow Wing County - Minnesota

Board Meeting December 2003

Monday, December 8, 2003 - 7:00pm
Minutes Status: 
Approved

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 to accept the minutes of the November l0th, 2003 Board meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

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

Motion by Brandt to pay all December bills presented for payment by the clerk. Carried - unanimous

A resident from Forest Knolls Road, Ray Neimann, read a statement in opposition of the Sorenson's proposed Hidden Creek Hills development. The Sorensons were also in attendance. A brief discussion regarding the development followed.

Torn Johnson from the North County First Responders requested money from the non­ budget fund to replace a defibrillator in a first responder's vehicle.
Supervisor Steffen advised Mr. Johnson that there was approximately $600 in the First Responders fund.

Motion by Steffen to disburse the remaining funds in the First Responders non­ budget account to purchase a defibrillator. Carried - unanimous

The Road and Bridge Report was as follows:

  1. Supervisor Wortham reported on the years first significant snowfall removal.
  2. The grader was moved by the Maintenance Department and the brush pile was burned.
  3. Wortham reported on a meeting at Mission Township regarding the County taking over maintenance of Fawn Lake Road.
  4. There were no safety incidents.

The Board agreed to pursue further information on bringing Fawn Lake Road up to County Specifications in preparation for the county to take over the road.

Supervisor Steffen requested the clerk advertise the new Ideal Township Driveway policy in the Echo and to send a copy of the policy to Crow Wing County Planning and Zoning.

Supervisor Brandt reported on his findings regarding available land for the north side substation.

The Fire Department report was as follows:

  1. There were no fire calls the previous month.
  2. Chief Schultz requested the purchase of a new fitting and hydrant wrench at a cost of approximately $479.
  3. There were no safety incidents.

Chief Schultz reported the results of the Fire Department election.

Chief: Ron Schultz
Asst. Chief: Jeff Feltmann
Captain: Ryan Schultz
Lieutenant: Tom Johnson
Chief Engineer: Ken Stoltman
Secretary: Rob Birkeland

Motion by Brandt to purchase a new fitting and hydrant wrench at a cost of $479. Carried - unanimous

There was nothing new to report on Park and Recreation.

The Transfer Station Report was as follows:

  1. Supervisor Brandt reported that the brush pile had been cleaned up and traffic flow has improved.
  2. New signage is needed to discourage trespassing.
  3. The MPCA has many new changes coming and will notify Supervisor Brandt of any changes that will affect Ideal in March, 2004.

A discussion regarding covering the dumpsters took place. Construction of a freestanding roof was suggested as a possible solution.

Supervisor Brandt advised the Board that the Maintenance Department would be assisting once again this year in delivering wood to Big Island as soon as the ice was safe.

Supervisor Steffen requested the Clerk contact Tim Schmidt from Region 5 concerning the next public meeting regarding the comprehensive plan.

Supervisor Steffen reported on the meeting he attending in Brainerd regarding the Crow Wing County Comprehensive Plan.

A discussion regarding compensation and benefits for Ideal Township employees took place. An increase of 75 cents per hour for Maintenance workers Denny Rahm and Ken Athmann, an increase of 65 cents for the clerk, Deana St. Pierre and a 20 cent increase and one additional paid personal day for Doug Kreft, Transfer Station Operator, and keeping the pay rate of additional help at the Transfer Station at the current rate of $6.50 per hour, was suggested by the Board.

Motion by Steffen to increase Maintenance workers Rahm and Athmann by 75 cents per hour, Clerk St. Pierre by 65 cents per hour and Transfer Station Operator, Kreft by 20 cents per hour plus one additional paid personal day, and keeping extra help at the current rate. Carried - unanimous

After a brief discussion, the January Board Meeting was set for January 5th, 2004 at 9:00 am.

There being no further Township business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:08P.M.

Deana St. Plerre, Clerk
December 11th, 2003

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