03-02-1970 VCM
The regular sem.-monthly meeting of the Elk River Village Council of the Village
of Elk River, Minn., was called to order by Mayor Bartelt on March 2, 1970 in the
Council Room of ,the Municipal Building at 7:30 pm, mem!ters were present as follows:
Ma;{or Bartelt, Councilmen Hudson, Syring and Konop'
The minutes of the Feb. 16, 1970 and Feb. 25, 1970 meetings were read. No
additions or corrections.
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H.rry Dreissig was present in regards to renewal of the fire contracts with the
neighboring townships. After discussion, moved by Councilman Syring and seconded
by Councilman Hudson establishing fees_ as follows: Yearly retainer fee to be
One-Half !K.ill on property valuation, subjec'b to pro-ration for townships that are
not fully covered by fire contract, minimum retainer fee to be $100.00. Cost of
fire runs to be as follows: $150.00 for the first hour, $60.00 for each additional
half hour or fraction thereof, and $150.00 minimum call. Y.lOtion unaminously carried.
The annual Financial Report of the Elk River Firemens Relief Association was pre-
sented and report was reviewea.
It was reported that a low rent housing complex in the village 'WOuld be assessed
at one-half or 20% of normal vUuation.
Moved kr Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Hudson, authorizing the
release of the easement with Fullerton Lumber Co., where the fire siren was formerly
maintained 0 Motion unaminously carried.
Moved by Counci.l.ma.n Syring and seconded by Councilman Konop, authorizing Les Derr
to purchase a used acetylene cutting torch with necessary equipment, cost not to
exceed $225.00. Motion unaminously carried. '
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Per recommendation from Police Chief Hohlen, moved by Councilman Syring and seconded
by Councilman Hudson, to hire Kenneth Van Patton and Robert Powellas part time
Police Officers. Richner, Van Patton and PONell to work a maximum of 20 hours per
week except during emergency conditions. Motion unaminously-carried.
Discus&ion on a village burglar alarm system. HoPlen will contact the businessmento
learn who l'lOuld be interested and what each would be willing to pay for this service.
The following bills were approved for payment:
Elk River IvIileage
Ell:: River Genl Repair
Elk River Hun. Utilit.
Elk River 1v1unl Utilit.
Elk River Lumber
No Central Pub~ic. Serve
St. Paul Sand & Gravel
Sher. County Star News
Kemper Drug
Ford Motor Co. '
No.Central Public Servo
Mj nn. Fire Exting. Co.
Cottens Auto Supply
Obergs Garage
Zep r-1anuf. Co.
Andys Electric
Sandys Hard ware
NW Bell Tele. Co.
Al Baumgartner
Del Chern. Co.
Gas-Oil
Gas-Oil-Repairs
I.&P-Hydrm t Rental
Bookkeeping
Bldg Mtls
Fuel
Gr~vel
Publications
Supplies
Warranty Fee
b:IIX Piping
Gloves
Repair Parts
Repairs
Supplies
Wiring
Supplies
Phones
Carpenter Labor
Chern.
12 5.70
354.17
54 7.34
200.00
1,269.01
133.58
36.95
112.77
l.29
15.00 ~ .
281.61
22.00
46.90
9.51
25000
91.97
15.78
186.12
805.32
46.29
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Sher.Cty.FarmServ.
ElkRiver Pub. Librar.y
ElkRiver Pub. Librar.y
, Speci al ty Screening
First state Agency
Elk ~ver Fire Dept.
Gas-Oil-Repairs
Books
Books
Emblems
Insurance
Fire Call s
251.81
57.66
398.00
18.00
275.21
48.00
No Further 13usiness, the meeting agjoumed.