Ideal Township

Crow Wing County - Minnesota

Board Meeting October 2001

Tuesday, October 8, 2002 - 7:00pm
Minutes Status: 
Approved

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Taylor at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance. All members were present.

Motion by Wortham to accept the minutes of the September 10, 2001 meeting as read. Carried - unanimous

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

Motion by Wortham to pay all October bills presented for payment by the clerk, including an outstanding bill for Nisswa Rolloff that was being checked into. Carried  - unanimous

Bob Olson asked the Board about the increased spending over the last five years.  Taylor reported the numbers dating back to 1989 when the year end balance was $173,000 and had been reduced to a negative $20,000 by 1997.  The year end balance as of 2000 was again up to $173,000.  This figure includes the capital improvements reserve.  Taylor also listed some of the major expenditures over the last five years.

Olson also expressed his concern regarding the proposed ladder truck for the Fire Department.  Bob Olson, Dave Berry and Charlie Caughlan checked driveways for accessibility.  Olson reported that he believed 46% of the driveways were not accessible.

Ron Schultz gave a report regarding the demonstration he and 5 other firefighters took on a ladder truck last week.  Chief Schultz was very impressed with the turning radius on the truck and he believed  10-15% ofthe driveways were not accessible, noting that he did not believe that Ideal's current pumper truck could access these same driveways . A suggestion was made to contact residence regarding trimming of their trees for better emergency access.

Gerry Brine presented a contract for the Centennial Fireworks to be reviewed by the Board.  In addition, Brine presented a copy of a letter he had written to CWC Planning and Zoning regarding a lot on Winnamakee Shores Road in relation to compliance with County Ordinances.

John Erickson appeared at the request of the Clamshell Lake property owners regarding planning and zoning issues.  Erickson suggested two options.  Option  1 -Taking on planning and zoning within the township or Option 2- Forming a close relationship with CWC planning and zoning .  He also reviewed the three main areas of concern in regards to planning and zoning.  They were density issues, district rezoning and conditional use permits.

Jens Bach spoke with Timothy Township about cutting the grass and trimming the trees along their roads.  An increase in the hourly rate for road maintenance wa discussed. The Board wants Timothy Township invited to the February 2002 meeting to discuss this.

The road and bridge report was as follows:

  1. Bach asked if there was enough money available in road and bridge fund to purchase a rotary head that would adapt to the new tractor at a cost of about $10,000.  It was decided this purchase would have to be in a future budget.
  2. Wortham will be sending a letter to some East Ruttger Bay Rd residents in
  3. response to their letter asking about the ROW and tree trimming policies.
  4. The permit for South Pt. Road expires November 1, 2001.  lens requested help from Anderson Bros. to have the road widened by the deadline.
  5. There have been no safety incidents.

Motion by Wortham to hire Anderson Bros. to do work at South Pt. Road. Carried - unanimous

The fire department report was as follows:

  1. The engine and transmission on #9516 had to be repaired.
  2. There were 4 fire runs the previous month.
  3. 2 pagers need to be replaced.
  4. The department purchased oxygen bottles and a backboard.  This is to be paid from a $1200 donation received last month.
  5. Chief Schultz requested that 4 firefighters attend the State Fire Chiefs
  6. Convention in Duluth.
  7. There have been no safety incidents.

Motion by Taylor to replace 2 pagers and to allow up to 4 firefighters to attend the State Fire Chiefs Convention in Duluth. Carried - unanimous

The purchase of the new ladder truck was reviewed.  Expense and total number of residences that needed a ladder truck due to 2 story houses was discussed.  Chief Schultz explained that the roof pitch of new homes being built in the area along with the safety of the firefighters makes the ladder truck necessary.  Badger suggested purchasing used equipment and provided examples to the Board of such trucks.

Motion by Wortham to advertise for bids on the new ladder truck.  The bid opening would be at a special meeting held December 27, 2001, 10:00 A.M. at the Ideal Town Hall.  Carried Badger-nay, Wortham aye, Taylor aye.

The clerk reported the Minnesota Department of Health had tested the public water supply and the results indicate the sample collected was in compliance with Safe Drinking Water Rules.

Motion by Badger to have Dave Steffen serve as Deputy Clerk. Carried -unanimous

A resident asked if the letter discussed at last months meeting going to CWC Planning and Zoning regarding density had been sent.  Dave Steffen assured him that the letter would be going out this month.

Motion by Taylor to change the November Board meeting to Tuesday, November 13th at 7:00 P.M. Carried - unanimous.

The clerk announced that there would be a School Board meeting on the 29th of October regarding the referendmn.  The clerk also added that there would be a meeting on October 18th at the town hall with CWC to discuss the work to be done on Hwy 39.

There being no further Township business to transact, the meeting adjourned at 8:45P.M.

Deana St. Pierre

Clerk/Treasurer

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