01-06-1936 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
January 6, 1936
The regular meeting of the Village Council was held at the Municipal Bldg Monday January 6, 1936
at 8:00 o’clock P.M.
Members present:
J.D. Flaherty, Pres.; Geo Cornelius, G.A. Bailey, Wm Patenaude, Trustees;
Wm H Greupner, Clerk.
The minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
John Kramer owner of the pool and billiard room in Elk River came before the Council stating that
it was hard to line up to the ordinance and close the bowling alleys promptly at eleven o’clock
because at times games are started shortly before eleven and in order to finish them it takes 20 to 30
minutes. Mr. Kramer was told to stop all games as near eleven as he could.
Wm. Greupner, Clerk, reported that several of the residents of the Village had asked him about
having the snow plowed off of the streets. After some discussion a motion was made by Wm
Greupner seconded by Geo Cornelius to have Lester Rootes plow the streets. Motion carried.
Bob Vail intending to start a beer route in and around Elk River applied for a non intoxicating malt
liquor license (off sale) after some discussion it was brought up that Bob Vail had been convicted
for violating the National Prohibition Law while operating a place in Elk River Township. The Clerk
was instructed to call Frank White, Village Attorney, and hear his opinion about this matter. After
hearing from Mr. White a motion was made by G.A. Bailey seconded by Wm Greupner to reject
Bob Vail an off sale non intoxicating malt liquor license. Motion carried.
Chas Nelson, Village Marshall presented his application for reappointment. A motion was made by
Geo Cornelius seconded by G.A. Bailey to reappoint Chas Nelson as Marshall for 1936. Motion
carried.
The Council found it necessary at this time to appoint Health officers. A motion was made by Wm
Greupner seconded by G.A. Bailey to appoint the following members on the Health Board. Dr.
A.B. Roehlke – 3 yrs, Dr. Alton Clothier 2 yrs and Dr. Bevin Bunker 1 yr. Motion carried.
J.D. Flaherty, Pres appointed the following Committees – Streets and Park, G.A. Bailey and Geo
Cornelius. Purchasing committee, Wm Patenaude and Wm Greupner, Relief Comm. Wm Patenaude
and Wm Greupner Street Commissioner for 1936, Wm Clements Chas Nelson, Marshall came
before the council stating that John Belanger had told him that Joe Belanger was in need of relief
and he wanted the council to make an investigation.
J.D. Flaherty appointed Wm Patenaude and Wm Greupner to investigate this case and report same
to Mr. Mitten relief administrator.
A motion was made by Wm Greupner seconded by Geo Cornelius to allow the following bills.
Motion carried.
E.R. Power and Lt Co – light and power 243.74
N.W. Bell Tele Co – Tele rent 2.50
St. Paul Bk and Stationary – books 38.13
Wm H. Greupner – postage 5.74
Chas Nelson – tele calls 1.15
Geo E. Lowe – judge of election 3.20
A Malkson – judge of election 3.20
G.A. Bepin – judge of election 3.20
Irene Kaliher – clerk of election 3.20
Wm H. Greupner – clerk of election 3.20
D.E. Davis – salary 1935 10.00
Geo Cornelius – salary 1935 10.00
J.D. Flaherty – salary 1935 10.00
Wm Patenaude – salary 1935 10.00
Arden Sykes – school police 10.00
Midwest Fire Ap. Co – hose 135.00
John Anderson – labor 19.95
Middlestadt Bros – labor 2.70
Miller Davis Co – Blanks 11.36
Miller Davis Co – blanks 6.28
Odegard and Hoglund – gas 7.55
Central Lbr Co – fuel 33.50
Fred Ayer – Jan and Labor W.W. 32.80
W.H. Clements – truck labor 28.90
Bert Sweeney – labor 29.85
Walter Malmstrom – labor (plowing snow) 10.50
Rupert Zimmer – labor 7.70
Geo Waterfield – labor 12.95
No further business meeting adjourned.
Wm. H. Greupner J.D. Flaherty
Clerk Pres