02-03-1936 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
February 3, 1936
The regular meeting of the Village Council was held at the Municipal Bldg store Monday February 3,
1936 at 8:00 o’clock P.M.
Members present:
J.D. Flaherty, Pres.; G.A. Bailey, Geo Cornelius, Wm Patenaude, Trustees;
Wm H Greupner, Clerk.
The minutes of last regular meeting and special meeting of Jan 17 and 27 were read and approved.
The Fire Dept having been called out Jan 24 to Medare Lachances home which is out of the Village
limits. The question was brought up, how much the Village should charge for this run. After some
discussion it was decided to send a bill to Mr. Lachance for $25.00.
Wm Greupner, Clerk reported that Dan Hjerpe, Village blacksmith had spoken to him about the
Ford fire truck recommending to have it rebuilt by cutting down the hose box replace the wooden
fender with steep and put on a new windshield. A motion was made by G.A. Bailey, seconded by
Geo Cornelius to have Dan Hjerpe go ahead and rebuild the truck providing the cost would not be
over $50.00. Motion carried.
At a previous meeting the Library Board requested to have a ceiling light put in the library. The
matter was taken up again at this meeting. A motion was made by Geo Cornelius seconded by Wm
Patenaude to have this light installed. Motion carried.
A letter was read from Earl Darrow Co. Aud. Asking that the Village second in $672.49 to the
County at this time. This being the amount the Village promised the County for poor relief. A
motion was made by Geo Cornelius seconded by G.A. Bailey to have the Clerk draw a warrant for
$350.00 on the poor fund and send to Mr. Darrow now. The balance of $322.49 to be paid on July
st
1. Motion carried.
R.R. Latta who was elected justice of peace at the last election presented his bond of $500.00. A
motion was made by Wm Greupner seconded by Geo Cornelius to accept R.R. Latta’s bond and
have the same filed with Mr. Guptil, clerk of court. Motion carried.
G.A. Bailey presented a resolution amending the 3.2 non intoxicating malt liquor ordinance
amendment reading Discontinue selling beer from 11 P.M. to 6 A.M. on all days except Saturday
which will be 12:00 o’clock P.M. until 9 A.M. Sunday. Amendment reading further that the selling to
minors be strictly enforced and no spiking or strong liquors to be drank in 3.2 places. After some
discussion the matter was layed on the table until a later meeting. G.A. Bailey was instructed to see
Frank White Attorney and have him draw up these amendments to they would not conflict with the
state laws.
A motion was made by G.A. Bailey seconded by Geo Cornelius to allow the following bills. Motion
carried.
N.W. Bell Tele Co – tele rent 2.50
E.R. Power and Lt Co – Light and power 231.84
Chas Nelson – tele calls .85
Midwest Fire Apt Co – supplies 1.67
Daniel Hjerpe – repairs 2.75
J.H. McMillan – supplies 28.78
Arden Sykes – school police 10.00
Chas Roggatz – fuel 16.88
Fred Ayer – saly and labor W.W. 20.50
H.R. Caley – supplies 6.28
Fred Ayer – 3 fire calls 43.00
St Paul Bk and Stationary – books 3.69
Lester Rootes – labor 47.00
Bert Sweeney – labor 10.15
Geo Waterfield – labor 8.40
W.N. Clements – man and truck 12.60
Central Lbr Co – fuel and pipe 81.16
Odegard and Mickerson – gas 1.29
Earl Darrow – relief 350.00
No further business meeting adjourned.
Wm. H. Greupner J.D. Flaherty
Clerk Pres