02-06-1956 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
February 6, 1956
The regular meeting of the Elk River Village Council was held at the municipal building on February
6, 1956. Dan Bailey acted as Mayor in the absence of Mayor Schwartz. All other members were
present.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Dean Bailey was present. He recommended some slow or “yield” signs on certain through streets,
also, larger school signs. The council agreed to give it consideration.
Harry Dresisig, Fire Chief, inquired about regulations regarding gas installations n the village. The
clerk was instructed to write the League for sample ordinance.
Al Balow, manager of the liquor store left some bids for painting at the store.
Lester Derr was present and there was discussion regarding getting certain tools and equipment for
sewer work. Derr will look into this matter further.
Motion by Bailey and seconded by Meyer to add vandalism and malicious mischief to the insurance
policy at the First National Bank. Carried.
A delegation consisting of Lawrence Nordwall and John Moorhouse who represent the County Fair
Board asked to have space near the ballpark for the County Fairgrounds. They were referred to the
athletic association.
Motion by Briggs and seconded by Meyer to renew beer license of Walter L. Johnson for one year.
Motion carried.
The council agreed that the blacklisting of Harley Rohlf be renewed.
The following bills were allowed and ordered to be paid.
Davis Food Market – groceries O. Demars - $39.00
Coast to Coast Store – Mdse - $17.84eM
Oliver DeMars - $44.00
Farm Bureau – gas & oil - $4.55
Farm Bureau – gas & oil, fire department - $5.77
Miller – Davis Co. – clerk blanks - $8.92
Zella M. Page – library books - $44.66
E. R. Utilities – street lighting - $100.00
E. R. Utilities – Mcl lights - $66.08
E. R. Utilities – Hydrant rent - $70.00
E. R. Utilities – Fuel for hall - $45.51
Dale Kramer – janitor - $23.50
John McGibbon – services - $23.50
Oil Co. of Elk River – gas & oil - $55.42
Farm Bureau – fuel for O. DeMars - $32.40
Swanson’s Merc. – groceries for A. Preston - $30.00
Elk River Ins. Agency – justice bond - $5.00
Elk River Ins. Agency – clerk board - $5.00
Anthony Burgagne – snow removal - $80.00
T. H. Daly – bonds - $35.00
Elk River Mch Shop – repairs - $27.40
Fire Department – fires - $156.00
Elk River Imp Co. – repairs - $120.22
Bi Lateral Fire Hose Co. – Hose - $350.00
Miller-Davis Co. – clerk blanks - $2.18
Caley Hdw – mdse - $1.24
Marshall Wells – mdse $4.83
Wm.Bron – snow plow repairs - $25.35
Bank of Elk River – Treas. Bonds - $25.00
North Suburban Mutual Aid – assoc dues - $5.00
Boelter Farm Equip Co. – repairs - $1.55
Bank of Elk River Agency – insurance fire truck - $83.76
Elk River Concrete Prod – chloride - $47.00
Meeting adjourned.
H.A. Briggs
Village Clerk