03-03-1947 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
March 3, 1947
A regular meeting was held at the Municipal Bldg on March 3, 1947.
Members present:
Mayor Glenn Davidson, V.B. Skellenger, Elmer Leger, R.A. Ellingson; H.A. Briggs,
Clerk
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Davidson. The minutes of the last meeting were read and
approved. A number of visitors were present.
Gust Johnson and Marly McPherson inquired about getting some of the insurance on the municipal
liquor stock. They were asked to submit rates before Mar 14.
Thac Hamlett asked that the village supply water service to the Babcock lot for the reason that water
was cut off under pavement where it cannot be readied. Motion by Leger and second by Ellingson
that this matter be taken care of. Carried.
Bob Hanson asked for permission to use part of unoccupied street near his place for a garden. The
council agreed to look over the situation.
Adjustments were made in the sewer assessment roll for William Patenaude Sr for the reason that
some lots have been sold.
A motion was made by Ellingson and seconded by Skellenger to strike from the rolls the sewer
assessment for the Grove Street extension. Carried.
L.A. Dare and R.K. Wilson brought up the matter of a new depot for Elk River. After considerable
discussion Trustee Skellenger presented the following resolution and moved its adoption.
Resolution
We, the Elk River Village Council, hereby respectfully request that due consideration be given to the
matter of building a new depot at Elk River for the following reasons:
The present depot is 81 years old. It is unsanitary, unsightly, a fire hazard and poorly lighted.
The village is undertaking a comprehensive program of improvements designed to modernize the
village, provide proper sanitation, fire protection, lighting, beautify the streets, and in general make
the community a more desirable place in which to live and do business.
The village council believes that we are entitled to a new, modern depot which will adequately take
care of passenger, freight, Western Union and express customers.
Trustee Leger seconded the resolution and it was carried unanimously.
The clerk was instructed to send copies of the resolution to the Great Northern Ry Co., the
Northern Pacific Ry Co. and to the Railroad and Warehouse Commission.
The matter of the electric light and power line from Elk River to the Otsego territory was discussed
and the Council agreed that this project shall be in the plans for the summer of 1947.
A motion was made by Ellingson and seconded by Leger that sewer assessment rate be same as for
original sewer. Carried.
The following bills were allowed and ordered paid:
Charles M Nelson – Feb salary 147.50
H.A. Briggs – Feb salary 25.00
Hugh Owens – Deputy Marshall 10.00
N.W. Bell Telephone Co – 12.55
Zella M Page – Feb salary 35.00
Zella M Page – janitor service 7.00
Zella M Page – library books 49.19
Fire Department – Ranney Fire 58.50
Clarence Anderson – Sports expense 11.95
Bank of Elk River – ins fire truck 30.98
E.R. Public Utilities – February 205.14
Costello Mfg Co – street sewer pers 18.40
Carpenter Mfg Co – Fire equipment 43.96
J.H. Daly – Feb Salary 16.6
The sewer assessment roll prepared by Toltz, King and Day was approved by the Council and the
clerk was instructed to file a copy with the County Auditor.
Meeting adjourned.
H.A. Briggs
Clerk