05-05-1947 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
May 5, 1947
A regular meeting was held at the Municipal Bldg on May 5, 1947.
Members present:
Mayor Glenn Davidson, Elmer Leger, Walter L Johnson, R.A. Ellingson; H.A.
Briggs, Clerk
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Davidson.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
A committee representing the Elk River Fire Department was present. After some discussion and
upon motion Ellingson and second by Johnson the Council agreed to advance $200.00 to the Fire
Department to cover expenses of sending representatives to the annual Firemen’s Convention. It
was the understanding that the Fire Department submit an expense account to the Council.
Herb Greupner brought up the matter of bleachers for the ball grounds. A motion by Leger and
second by Johnson that village purchase bleachers and that the ball team contribute $75.00 toward
the expense. Motion carried.
A large delegation from the American Legion with P.G. Kilmartin as spokesman met with the
Council and asked the Council for a permit to serve refreshments in their new club rooms including
beer and liquor. There were speakers on both sides of the proposition.
A motion was made by Leger and seconded by Briggs that the Council with hold action until
Thursday May 8 at 10 A.M. at which time the Legion was to present a written application asking for
a liquor permit and stating under what rules and regulation the club rooms are to be conducted.
Motion carried.
Mr. Wheeler Spain presented an application to sell either pasteurized or raw milk and milk products
in the village of Elk River. A motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Leger that the matter
be referred to the village health officer and also find out the opinion of the State Board of Health as
to what is best for the health of the village. Carried.
Wheeler Spain also asked for a man to help repair the line fence between his property and the village
swimming beach. He agreed to furnish the necessary wire. The matter was referred to Supt. Wombill
of the Light and Power Department.
A petition was presented asking for an extension of Pond Street. A motion was made by Ellingson
and seconded by Leger that the Council have the street staked out and see just what the situation is.
Carried. The matter was turned over to Mr. Wombill.
Trustee Ellingson proposed a resolution that the Highway Department allow access to property
belonging to Raymond Bernard, Lot 2, Block 23, Village of Elk River for a garage, service station
and restaurant. This was second by Johnson and carried all members voting in favor.
The following building Permits were unanimously approved:
Raymond Bernard for Service Station and restaurant
Charles Carlbery for remodeling building for hardware business
A motion was made by Leger and seconded by Ellingson to allow Mrs. Zella Page, librarian sick
leave of six weeks with full pay. Carried.
A motion was made by Leger and seconded by Johnson that village lots on corner of Main and Park
Streets be advertised for sale bids to be opened on May 19 at 4 P.M. It shall be the understanding
that in case the lots are sold building shall be started not later than one year from date of sale.
Motion carried.
The following bills were allowed and ordered paid:
Vernon Cemetery Assn – dues 6.00
Toltz, King and Day – sewer assessment roll 300.00
L.L. Bishop – supplies John Swanson 2.56
E.R. Lumber and Mch Co – fuel 15.50
E.R. Pub Utilities – street work 117.52
Fire Department – church fire 28.50
Firemen’s relief Assn – on truck 250.00
Fire Department – services 54.00
Firemens Relief Assn – resuscitator 478.00
Lane and Campbell – supplies 40.19
E.R. Drug Co – mdse 1.68
Zella M Page – library books 43.27
Zella M Page – janitor service 7.00
Zella M Page – Arp salary and sick leave 87.50
E.R. Public Utilities – April 201.84
H.A. Briggs – salary (May) 60.00
Hugh Owens – deputy marshall 120.00
H.A. Briggs – April salary 25.00
Charles M Nelson – April salary and car 147.50
Meeting adjourned.
H.A. Briggs
Clerk