Adam Wussow

The board discussed and approved the monthly treasurer's report and authorized the transfer of funds between bank accounts to cover expenses. Road management topics included a chloride contract with Douglas County and maintenance requirements for Ida Estates. The board reviewed and approved the electronic fund transfer authorization for Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave quarterly payments and initiated a review of the hall rental policy. Additionally, the board noted upcoming events, including a board of appeal and equalization meeting and association meetings.

The board discussed road maintenance and infrastructure updates, including completed repairs and tree trimming. Financial actions included authorizing donations to the Historical Society, Alexandria Public Schools Youth & Recreation, and the Senior Center. The board established bounty rates for pocket and striped gophers and approved the levy amounts for various funds, including revenue, road and bridge, fire, and debt service. Additionally, officials reported on recent election results, discussed township-wide firearms zoning, and set the schedule for the next annual meeting and election.

The Board met to officially certify the results of the Ida Township General Election. As part of this process, the board accepted the election results provided by the election judges and formally declared the winner of the Supervisor A position for a three-year term.

The meeting included the approval of the Treasurer's Report for January 2026 and authorization for a fund transfer between bank accounts to cover outstanding checks, followed by the payment of bills. Road discussions involved tree trimming for Clear View, Utopia, and Big Horn Bay areas, and investigating the original plat for Louise Drive. Old business covered finalizing and mailing the 2026 annual newsletter and a reminder for Board of Equalization training. New business involved renewing a Certificate of Deposit (CD) at a 5-month rate and noting the milage rate increase effective January 1, 2026. The Board also accepted Resolution 2026-02, the Ida Township Hall Rental Policy, set the date for the Board of Equalization as April 7, 2026, and signed the 2026 Leaf Valley Fire Protection Agreement.

The meeting included review and approval of the December 2025 Treasurer's Report. Key actions involved approving fund transfers from Money Market accounts to cover checks written and a settlement payment, followed by bill payments. Updates on Roads indicated that RBS commenced tree trimming on Wahtomin Trail, Memory Lane, and Breezy Circle. Old Business involved the Chairman obtaining the Clerk/Treasurer's portion for the 2026 Annual Newsletter and a reminder for a Supervisor to complete Board of Equalization Training. New Business included noting upcoming association meetings and the approval of Resolution 2026-01, which appointed election judges for the March 10, 2026, Township Election.