03-06-1939 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
March 6, 1939
The regular meeting of the Village Council was held at the Municipal Bldg Monday March 6, 1939 at
8 o’clock P.M.
Members present:
Frank Nickerson, Pres.; G.A. Bailey, Wm Patenaude, and Geo Cornelius, Trustees;
Wm H Greupner, Clerk
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Mrs. Ida Bourgoyne presented her application for an “on and off” sale non-intoxicating malt liquor
license. A motion was made by Wm Greupner seconded by Geo Cornelius to grant Mrs. Ida
Bourgoyne the “on and off” sale license. Motion carried.
Morris Wilson woner of the tourist park asked for the annual $50.00 appropriate. After some
discussion it was decided to table this matter until the next meeting.
Leslie Langley, Louis Bethke, James Thomas, Fritz Carlson and Herman Marohn were present at
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this meeting to see if the council would send a letter to Mrs. Finney, director of the 6 W.P.A.
district. A motion was made by G.A. Bailey seconded by Wm Greupner to send the following letter
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Harry Phinney, Director
Sixth W.P.A. District
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Dear Sir:
The Village Council of Elk River respectfully calls your attention to case no 106 Identification No.
2771-22, Name Louis J Bethke of Elk River. Mr. Bethke was laid off from W.P.A. labor last
December on account of his foreman certifying that he was physically unfit. We are informed that
Mr. Bethke is in good physical condition and that his physician has certified to your office that he is
capable of performing any ordinary labor. We understand that W.P.A. workers who were unjustly
discharged are entitled to reinstatement even in the face of the necessary layoffs.
Owing to Mr. Bethke’s children in school and the resulting load upon direct relief and his inability to
obtain employment we petition his reinstatement as a W.P.A. laborer and suggest someone who has
part time employment be laid off instead, if necessary.
The Council anticipates an increased relief load that already overburdened taxpayers can hardly
afford. We appreciate any cooperation you may judge reasonable.
Very truly yours, Village Council of Elk River Frank Nickerson Pres and Wm H Greupner Clerk
Mr. Haudke was present and stated that if the village was willing to buy the material to repair the
library books they could have the work done under a W.P.A. project. It was decided to turn this
matter over to the library board. Mr. Haudke also stated he wished the council would have some of
the state laws printed in the paper in regards to the sale of beer as he had found out some of the
minors were getting beer. After some discussion a motion was made by G.A. Bailey seconded by
Geo Cornelius to pass the following resolution –
Resolution
That all persons now conducting beer parlors within the limits of the Village of Elk River who
permit or allow gambling in the their places of business or the sale of beer to persons under the age
of twenty-one years, or public dancing in connection with said beer parlors, will be refused licenses
and their licenses now held by them will be revoked unless said practices are discontinued at once
and the Village Marshall is hereby instructed to see that the Village ordinances and State laws in
regards to the above regulations are strictly enforced.
Wm H Greupner Frank M Nickerson
Clerk Pres
Chas Nelson was also present and said the _auk would need painting this year and should be done
before hot weather sets in.
A motion was made by G.A. Bailey and seconded by Geo Cornelius to allow the following bills
The following bills were allowed and ordered payed.
ER Power and Lt Co Power and Light $239.37
N.H. Bell Tele Co Tele rent $4.75
Eugene Glidden School police $10.00
Ethel Lloyd Cleaning $1.50
Walter J Cox and Son Fuel $29.00
Lee Slaback Labor $6.80
Don Davis Treas Fire Depot $13.00
F.W. Rieck 6 Keys $1.20
Dan Hjerpe repairs $2.45
Rupert Zimmer Labor $33.60
Joe Lloyd Labor $13.65
Henry Belanger Labor $3.15
Mrs. Ida Burgoyne Saud $1.00
Walter Malmstrom Use of team $5.25
St. Paul Bk and Stationary Books $30.05
Oil Co of Elk River Gas for tran____ $.95
Johnson Café Meals $1.00
John Blocker Meals $2.45
H.R. Caley and Co Supplies $22.44
Frank White Legal services $10.00
No further business, meeting adjourned.
Wm H Greupner Frank M Nickerson
Clerk Pres