08-06-1956 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
August 6, 1956
The regular meeting of the Elk River Village Council was called to order by Mayor Schwartz on
August 6, 1956. Members present, Mayor Schwartz and Trustee Dow, Meyer and Briggs.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
A delegation consisting of Mrs. Lillian Specht, Ermil Hoffman, Philipp Miller, William Anderson, H.
Zaenek and Frank Nickerson were present. They objected to the odor from the mink farm near
them, owned by Herschel Putnam. The Committee understood that a permit was to be requested for
a building on the farm which would increase the size of the farm and they objected to a permit being
issued.
A motion was made by Meyer and seconded by Dow that in case of an application for a building
permit by Mr. Putnam for any purpose connected with the mink farm the application shall be
rejected. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Meyer and seconded by Dow to Authorize Fire Chief, Harry Dreissig to buy
200 feet of 1 ½” fire hose. Carried.
Pat Donahue presented a request for a building permit for a building across the street east of Elmers
poultry store. The matter was tabled until next meeting.
Village Attorney, McGibbon reported that the Village could legally allow the Village dump to be
used for a rifle range provided reasonable precaution is used. Insurance for a project of this kind
would have to be covered by a special insurance policy.
Engineer Friedlund was present and showed preliminary plans for the second story on the Municipal
Building. Some changes were suggested and a special meeting was called for August 20 at 7:00 P.M.
for further consideration of the plans.
Manager of the Liquor Store, Al Balow attended the meeting. He reported that the ice machine is
not working properly. Mr. Balow will investigate further, also the condition of the door of the beer
chute in the walk.
Stanley Wheaton reported that there has been a reduction of 25% on Village insurance on building
and contents. This can be taken on any anniversary of date of policy.
The following bills were approved and ordered paid:
August Leider – Labor $174.94
Harry Johnson – Labor $36.00
Harry Johnson – Life Guard $82.50
John Ostby – Labor $31.00
John Ostby – Labor $20.00
C.C. Combs – Painting Flag Pole $22.50
Edward C. Schwartz – Board of Review $12.00
H.A. Briggs – Board of Review $12.00
Dan Bailey – Board of Review $12.00
Harry Dow – Board of Review $12.00
John W. Olson – Mowing weeds $56.00
John Ostby – Labor $17.00
Zella M. Page – Salary $76.80
Harry Johnson – Life Guard $151.00
Elk River Utilities – Street Lights $100.00
Elk River Utilities – Mcl. Lights $26.62
Elk River Utilities – Hydrant Rent $70.00
Zella M. Page – Books $31.17
Carole Dwyer – Asst. $9.50
N.W. Bell – Pool Phone $3.80
N.W. Bell – Hall Phone $13.45
Anthony Burgoyne – Road Material $335.40
George Moos – Police $128.50
Ed Hanson – Fees $45.00
Farm Bureau – Gas and Oil $23.33
Farm Bureau – Gas and Oil $3.52
Fire Department – Fires $192.00
Rosenwald Cooper – Sign $6.41
Minn. Fire Ext Co. – Mdse $3.50
C.L. Cayer – Mdse. $75.52
Legal Minn. Mun. – Dues $60.00
County Sheriff – Prisoner Lodging $7.80
First Nat’l Bank – Ins. $153.23
Sanfax Co. – Mdse $92.81
Start News – Printing $15.60
William Roggatz – Gas and Oil $35.12
E.R. Lumber Co. – Mdse. $2.90
Vernon Cemetery Assn. – Dues $6.00
First Nat’l Bank – Ins. $66.00
William Weicht – Sand and Gravel $3.30
Ernest Toth – Rock and Clay $44.60
Joe Sakry – Road Material $399.55
Hamlet Hotel – Prisoner Rooms $6.00
Center Elk Motors – Gas and Oil $23.85
Meeting adjourned.
H.A. Briggs
Village Clerk