07-05-1955 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
July 5, 1955
A regular meeting was held at the Municipal Building on July 5, 1955.
Members present:
Edward Schwartz, Mayor; Harry Dow, Dan Bailey, August Meyer, Trustees; H.A.
Briggs, Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor Schwartz. The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved.
There was a delegation of insurance men present composed of T.H. Daly, Stanley Wheaton, Dale
Palmer, G.A. Johnson and Mr. Dirkers. There was a discussion regarding the village insurance which
was carried over from the June meeting. Mr. Dirkers of Minneapolis answered numerous questions
regarding village insurance.
Finally, a secret ballot was taken on motion made at the June meeting by Bailey. Results of the vote
were:
Yes -2 No-2. The mayor who had the deciding vote voted no and the motion lost.
A motion was made by Bailey and seconded by Dow that the agents get together and propose a plan
and schedule including two fleet policies so that the council will know what insurance we have.
Carried. The council asked that there be 80% co-insurance $100,000.00 to $300,000 liability coverage
$10,000.00 property damage and $100.00 deductible collision insurance.
A motion was made by Bailey and seconded by Dow to accept bid of $99.00 for coating roof of
village hall including material. Motion carried.
Upon motion by Dow and a second by Dow the Council approved the transfer of $2000.00 recently
transferred from the Liquor Fund to the General Fund.
The following bills were approved and ordered paid:
Anthony Burgoyne – hauling 16.00
Lester Derr – repairs 6.99
Harry Dow – equalization board 12.00
August Meyer – equalization board 12.00
Edward C Schwartz – equalization board 12.00
H.A. Briggs – equalization board 12.00
Dan Bailey – equalization board 12.00
Geo Moos – police 195.87
John W Olson – mowing weeds 56.00
Zella M Page – janitor 4.00
Zella M Page – books 33.80
Zella M Page – asst and club dues 7.50
E.R. Utilities – hydrant rent 70.00
E.R. Utilities – mds lights 35.31
E.R. Utilities – street lights 100.00
N.W. Bell – telephone 11.00
Coast to Coast Store – mdse 3.59
N.W. Bell – beach phone 7.94
Jerry Bergerson – life guard 18.00
Robert Johnson – labor 44.00
Robert Johnson – life guard 97.50
Zella M Page – salary 80.00
Meeting adjourned.
H.A. Briggs
Clerk