01-06-1941 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
January 1, 1941
The regular meeting of the Village Council was held at the Municipal Bldg. Mon. Jan 6, 1941 at 7:30
P.M.
Members present:
M.C. Tesch, Pres; Frank Nickerson, and G.A. Bailey, Trustees; J. Clinton Walker,
Clerk
The following committees were appointed for 1941 by M.C. Tesch, pres. Road Com. – G.A. Bailey
and Frank Nickerson. Parks Com. – Clinton Walker and Frank Nickerson. Relief Com. – Clinton
Walker and G.A. Bailey. Water Works Com. – Clinton Walker and Frank Nickerson.
A motion was made by Frank Nickerson seconded by G.A. Bailey to appoint Dr. A.B. Rochlke as
health officer for 1941.
A motion was made by G.A. Bailey seconded by Frank Nickerson to reappoint Chas M. Nelson as
Marshal for 1941 at a salary of $75.00 a month, pumper at $35.00 a month and janitor at $7.50 a
month from Oct. 1 to May 1 and allowing him $25.00 a month for the use of his car.
A motion was made by G.A. Bailey seconded by Frank Nickerson to reappoint Lee Slaybeck as
Waterworks Supt. For 1941 at 40 cents an hour.
A motion was made by Clinton Walker seconded by G.A. Bailey to reappoint Rupert Zimmer as
Street Commissioner at 40 cents an hour for his labor. The above motion all carried.
Andrew Madsen requested permission to hook on to the sewer on Princeton street. He was asked to
find out if the sewer were low enough to make this possible and report back to the council.
Hugo Lenz was present and asked for work or relief. He was allowed a $10 Grocery order and a $7
order for rent for the month of January.
Dave Davies made a report on a hospital case.
After thoroughly discussing the matter, a motion was made by G.A. Bailey and seconded by Frank
Nickerson to raise on sale 3.2 the beer licenses from the present $50 a year to $100 a year payable in
advance. The vote was unanimous.
A motion was made by Frank Nickerson and seconded by Clinton Walker approving the $500 Bond
of F.W. Nickerson for Justice of the Peace. Motion carried.
A motion was made by G.A. Bailey seconded by Clinton Walker approving the $1000 Bond of
George Cornelius for Manager of the Municipal Liquor Store. Carried.
A motion was made by Frank Nickerson seconded by G.A. Bailey approving the $500 Bond of
Clinton Walker for Village Clerk.
It was decided to purchase a National Cash Register for the sum of $475 for the Municipal Liquor
store on the following terms: $25 down and $15 a month for a year. A the end of the year the
balance will be paid if the Liquor store is still in operation.
It was decided to purchase a neon sign for the Liquor store the amount about $200.
A motion was made by Frank Nickerson and seconded by Clinton Walker to transfer the sum of
$2000 from the General fund to the Liquor fund and the liquor fund to be carried in the Bank of
Elk River.
A motion was made by Frank Nickerson and seconded by G.A. Bailey allowing the following bills:
Lee Slaback Labor $25.60
E.R. Power and Light Co Power and Light $269.
W.H. Greupner Postage $10.50
Walter J Cox and Sons Coal $44.50
G.A. Bailey Salary as Trustee $20.00
First National Bank Bond fee $5.00
Mrs. Eva Foley Election $4.40
W.H. Greupner Election $4.40
J.C. Anderson Election $4.40
Mrs. Pauline Kaliker Election $4.40
H.J. Pfeifer Election $4.40
Geo Cornelius Salary as Trustee $20.00
Dan Hjerpe Labor $5.15
Nickerson Bros $2.82
N.W. Bell Telephone Co Service $5.25
M.C. Tesch Salary $30.00
Frank Nickerson User of Car $5.50
Frank Nickerson Salary $20.00
Robert Cornelius School Police $10.00
M.C. Tesch Two trips, four dinners, $14 Advance Fed Liquor Lic $16.15 - $30.05
Arthur Leger snow plowing $5.00
Donald Vasser Labor $3.32
Geo Lowe Labor $1.75
Clifford Marineau Labor $3.32
Carl Bartz Labor $9.27
Archie Briggs Labor $6.65
Bert Nelson Labor $5.60
Anthony Burgoyne Laobr $16.45
Henry Belanger Labor $2.97
Rupert Zimmer Labor and Truck $30.45
August Leider Labor $2.45
Donald Youso Labor $3.32
Frank Belanger Labor $3.32
Verenete Burgoyne Labor $4.37
Herbert Baldusky Relief $1.40
Fandels Relief $1.89
Gruepner Shoe Store Relief $.50
Eklund Drug Relief $8.57
Walter Cox Relief $5.00
Mrs. John Trask Relief $8.00
Nels Christenson Relief $8.00
Central Lumber Co Relief $2.31
Cozy Café Relief $5.15
Dr. E.F. Clotheir Relief $12.50
Davis Co Relief 5.00
A.E. Parent Relief $6.00
Buchan Grocery Relief $15.00
Eklund Drug Co Relief $5.17
Archie Johnson Relief $1.60
Dr. Roehlke and Tesch Relief $1.25
W.H. Hahn Relief $.75
E.R. Power Light Co Relief $1.54
Ed Gamm Relief $46.
E.R. Halter Releif $9.50
Guy LaPlant Relief $4.00
E.R. Power and Light Co Liquor Lights $7.72
Central Lumber Co Liquor Supplies $39.37
Joe Ludvig Oil $2.88
Distillers Distributing Corp $177.15
Alfred Ebner Hauling $3.00
Old Peoria Co Inc Liquor $62.74
W.H. Greupner Liquor Permit $1.00
Henry Pratt Trip $5.00
Ellen Tracy Labor $1.00
Joe Ludvig Oil $5.22
C.H. Bade Fixture $75.00
J.P. Holzem Labor $16.80
Griggs Cooper Co Fixtures $1.95
Ed Phillips and Sons Liquor $423.88
Booth Freight Line Liquor $8.41
Famous Brands Inc Liquor $69.51
Geo Benz Sons Liquor $121.02
Griggs Cooper Co Liquor $1366.99
Star News Pub Advertising $16.40
No further business, meeting adjourned.
J.C. Walker M.C. Tesch
Clerk Pres