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10-05-1959 VCM VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING October 5, 1959 A regular meeting was held at the Municipal Building on Oct 5, 1959 Members present: Henry Johnson, Mayor; August Meyer, R.G. Kemper, Trustees; H.A. Briggs, Clerk The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnson. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The bids for the demolition of parts of the Creamery building were opened. Architect Mosse was present. The bids: Midway Waterproofing Co A. $2870.00 B. 3740.00 C. 6200.00 Schumann Bros A. Only $3850.00 A. 1795.00 B. 2375.00 C. 4170.00 Minn Lumber and Wrecking Co A. 1535.00 B. 1390.00 C. 2775.00 All State Truck Painting Co A. Only 2800.00 All State Improving Co B. 3578.00 A motion was made by Kemper and seconded by Meyer to accept bid of Minnesota Lumber and Wrecking Co who had the lowest bid. Carried. The contract will be presented by Mr. Mosse subject to the approval of the Village Attoreny. Mr. Mosse showed completed plans for the remodeling of the Creamery building. Motion by Bergerson and second by Briggs to accept architect plans for remodeling of Creamery Building. Carried. Motion by Meyer and second by Kemper to advertise for bids for the remodeling to be opened on Nov. 3, 1959 and authorize Mr. Mosse to advertise two time sin the Construction Bulletin and in the local paper. Carried. A hearing was held on this date regarding vacation of part of Xenia Street. James Thomas and Howard Wirtz owners of adjoining property were present also a delegation from that part of town. A letter was received from the local Fire Department asking that the Village request an easement for the purpose of a fire hydrant. A motion made by Bergerson and seconded by Briggs to table the matter until the last of a fire hydrant and line to the lake can be determined. Motion carried. Fire Chief Harry Dreissig was present. Also Mr. Ralph Stewart of the North Central Public Service Co. There was some discussion regarding an ordinance for the installation of Natural gas. The Gas Company asked to be allowed to use plastic pipe in some places. Nothing can be done about this until the Council can learn if plastic pipe will be approved. James Cliff presented a new sketch of his addition. A motion was made by Bergerson and seconded by Kemper to accept tentative plat. Carried. The following bills were allowed and ordered paid. See next page. A letter from Mrs. Helen Gray, County Auditor, states that the Board of County Commissioners gave authorization to make open trenches where necessary to cross the highway through Orono, back filling and resurfacing to be supervised by County Highway Engineer. The following bills were approved and ordered paid: Robert Johnson – labor 4.00 Zella M Page – supt salary 91.65 N.W. Bell – telephone 22.05 Elk River Utilities – Sept 204.31 Robert Johnson – labor 7.00 George Moos – police 146.45 Jacobson Bros – mowing weeds 36.00 John E MacGibbon – services 29.00 Mrs. Robert Hoight – asst librarian 12.90 Carter Krueger and Assoc – sewer ext 1039.82 Goblen Stamp and Die – signs 25.31 Anthony Burgoyne – hauling 10.00 Leon Burton – special police 7.25 Farm Bureau – gas and oil 21.25 Nickerson Bros – gas and oil 2.38 Miller Davis Co – blanks 11.78 Fire Department – fire 90.00 Zella M Page – books 20.09 Dale Kramer – janitor 5.00 Ruth Kramer – asst. 35.50 Oliver Nichaeau – repair car 1.00 Mobile Radio Eng Co – repair radio 22.50 Sheriffs Office – prisoner lodging 5.00 Mid State Printing Co – posters 21.00 Star News – printing 54.67 Central Elk Motors – gas and oil 56.20 Elk River Lmbr Co – lumber 12.00 Meeting adjourned. H.A. Briggs Village Clerk