03-04-1946 VCM
REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
March 4, 1946
Regular meeting of the Elk River Village Council was held at the municipal building on March 4,
1946. Members present Leger, Kramer, Skellenger and Briggs. The meeting was called to order by
acting Mayor Elmer Leger.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Lester Derr representing the Fire Department asked that the fireman’s pay be raised to $1.50 per
hour. After same discussion a motion was made by Skellenger and seconded by Leger that Firemen
receive $1.50 per hour straight through with a minimum of $1.50. Motion carried.
Clarence Anderson and H.L. Johnson brought up the matter of a recreation program for the Village
for the coming year. They were asked to meet later with the Council and be prepared to say just
what amount of money would be needed and what equipment and keep would be necessary.
Mr. Fred Otto of Faltz, King and Day reported on the electric light and power business.
Representatives of Allison -Williams and Kalman and Co. of Minneapolis gave the Council
information on Financing the light and power project with revenue bonds.
George Calberg explained the G.S. Plan for “On the Job Training”. A motion was made by
Skellenger and seconded by Kramer that Ward Halsbo be authorized to enter into an agreement
with the Veteran Bureau regarding the on the job training. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Skellenger and seconded by Kramer that Faltz, King and Day prepare plans
and specification for the purchase of diesel engine. Motion carried.
Motion by Brigg and seconded by Kramer that the Council appoint Marley McPherson acting
Manager of the Liquor Store at a salary of $175.00 a month and set the salaries of Jim Wringners and
Colman Kish at $140.00 a month. Motion carried.
The following bills were approve and ordered paid:
Charls M. Nelson – Salary and car Feb. $147.50
H.A. Brigg – Feb. Salary $25.00
Harry Johnson – School Patrol $15.00
N.W. Bell Telephone Co. $8.20
Elk River Public Utilities – Feb. $210.72
Zella M. Page – Salary $30.00
Zella M. Page – Janitor Service $7.00
Zella M. Page – Library Books $24.88
Gamble Store – Runner for Hall $4.80
Mrs. H. Palmer – Case of Mr. Glen Glidden $15.00
Elk River Lumber and Mch. Col – Fuel $111.21
Bank of Elk River – Justice Bond $5.00
Western Union – Telegram $1.92
J.H. Daly – Feb. Salary $25.00
Miller Davis Co. – Blanks $1.64
Fire Department – Services $11.00
Nickerson Bros – Servicing truck $2.05
H.R. Caley – Mdse. $3.79
Star News – Publishing $150.65
Bank of Elk River – Ins. Fire Truck $30.98
H.A. Briggs
Village Clerk