07-06-1959 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
July 6, 1959
A regular meeting was held at the Village Hall on July 6, 1959.
Members present:
Henry Johnson, Mayor; G.R Bergerson, August Meyer, R.G. Kemper, Trustees; H.A.
Briggs, Clerk
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnson.
Mr. Norman Thompson applied for an on and off beer license in his place in the old theatre
building. A motion was made by Meyer and seconded by Bergerson to grant the license. Motion
carried.
Al Donahue was present and asked if there could be no parking or fifteen minute parking in front of
the new post office. The council agreed that this shall be done.
Upon motion by Bergerson and second by Kemper off sale beer license of Geo Dietz was renewed
for one year.
Bob Olson asked about the sewer for the Meadowvale section. This will be started as soon as
possible after contract is let on the sewer disposal plant.
Dean Sampson showed samples of house numbers. Motion by Kemper and seconded by Briggs to
order the bronze number and charge 30 cents each for the individual numbers. Carried.
A motion was made by Briggs and seconded by Bergerson to appoint Douglas Stillwell on the
Library Board to fill vacancy caused by resignation of Rev. Rice. Motion carried.
Chief of Police, Oliver Micheau suggested that no truck parking signs be placed in certain places in
the village. The council will decide later.
George Moos asked for a vacation. Instead the council agreed to a raise in pay. A motion was made
by Briggs and seconded by Kemper to raise George Moos’ salary to $1.45 per hour. Motion carried.
Architect, Frederick Mosse showed plans for remodeling of the creamery building and asked
Council to have the property surveyed. The Council will have this done.
Stanley Wheaton was present. He has a person who would like to build a nursing home somewhere
in upper town and asked when the sewer and water will be available there. The Council could not
give any definite answer.
Bills
Star News – sewer cards 40.55
Carter Krueger and A – services 1055.30
Dale Kramer – janitor 5.00
Miller Davis Co – blanks 1.77
Coast to Coast – mdse 4.44
Chester Goerner – prosper lodging 12.50
E.R. Motor Sales – service 24.10
Star News – printing 13.95
Fire Department – fires 33.00
Goodwin Joes Lab – analysis 10.00
Nickerson Bros – used tire 6.00
Minn Fire Ext Co – recharge 4.00
Andy’s Electric – work on siren 20.87
E.R. Motor Sales – service 6.00
Nan Conifer Co – trees 100.00
Elk River Lmbr Co – mdse 14.65
Gopher Stamp and Die – signs 52.35
Hoglund Greenhouse – flowers 19.20
Farm Bureau – gas and oil 11.60
The gripby co – marker 97.09
Flaherty Bros – gas and oil 64.59
Anthony Burgoyne Hauling 125.75
Ruth Kramer – asst 36.00
A.J. Meyer – equalization board 12.00
H.A. Briggs – equalization board 12.00
Kemper Drug – supplies 7.44
G.R. Bergerson – equalization board 6.00
H.L. Johnson – equalization board 12.00
Leon Burton – special police 92.30
George Moor – police 144.32
Lewis Service – gas and oil 80.97
N.W. Bell – phone 35.14
E.R. Utilities – June 205.34
Jerry Mullen – life guard 129.00
Neil Larson – life guard 158.00
Judy Jo Wilson – life guard 18.00
Zella M Page – salary 91.65
Ed Lickness – labor 58.00
Board of Education – rink 300.00
L.C. Baldusky – labor 50.00
Mike Deer – labor 91.00
Board of Education – music and summer recreation 750.00
Ed Lickness – labor 57.50
Meeting adjourned.
H.A. Briggs
Village Clerk