10-12-1959 VCM SPECIAL
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
October 12, 1959
A special meeting was held at the Village Hall on Oct 12, 1959 for the purpose of opening bids for
the sewer extensions.
Members present:
Henry Johnson, Mayor; G.R Bergerson, August Meyer, R.G. Kemper, Trustees; H.A.
Briggs, Clerk
Bids
Fr. Mortenson’s Inc. St. Paul, Minn $244,947.35 total bid
Kassan Sewer and Water Co Kassan, Minn. $157,911.60 total bid
Peter Lanetti Const Co St. Paul, Minn $161,000.57 total
Don Gordon Co Searlen, Minn $149,866.50
Barbarossa and Sons St. Cloud, Minn $158,680.75
Nodland Const Co Alexandria, Minn $281,883.60
Rooter and Johnson Elk River, Minn $128,509.80
A motion was made by Bergerson and seconded by Kemper to accept bid of Rooter and Johnson
for the sewer extension, which was the lowest bid, the amount subject to the checking by the
engineers. Carried.
A motion was made by Kemper and seconded by Briggs to issue local improvement bonds to pay
for the sewer extensions as per Rooter and Johnson bid plus engineering fees. Motion carried.
There was a discussion regarding the contract for the sewer disposal plant. A motion was made by
Meyer and seconded by Kemper that the proposal of Sysne Co for the sewer disposal plant be
accepted. Motion carried. All voting in favor.
The matter of the liquor store bartenders salaries was brought up. Upon motion by Bergerson and
second by Briggs the salaries of bar tenders was raised $25.00 per month. Carried.
Meeting adjourned.
H.A. Briggs
Village Clerk