04-02-1962 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
April 2, 1962
The regular monthly meeting of the Elk River Village Council was held at the Village Hall on April
2, 1962. All members were present. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnson. The
minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
A.L. Johnson and Milton Dwyer were present representing the Bank of Elk River Insurance Agency.
They asked about the policy on the Light Plant and whether this policy should be included in the
Agency of Record Agreement. More insurance will be necessary on account of the new engine. The
matter will be looked into further.
Mayor Johnson reported on a trip to Anoka and also to Princeton in regard to methods of garbage
disposal.
John Plaisted, representing the Elkrete Readymix Co. was present. He suggested that the village put
in curb and gutter in certain parts of town and made a price of $1.86 per foot. Nothing further was
done about this at this meeting.
Kate Thomas and Lee Vail were present. There was discussion in regard to vacation of Xenia Ave
between Main St and the lake. Kate Thomas will find out how much it will cost to change the fire
hydrant so that it can be used.
Curtis Briggs met with the Council. He would like to have an easement across village property to his
home east of the power plant. The council will look into the location of the road and get advice
from the village attorney.
A motion was made by Larson and seconded by Meyer to allow Henry Keyser, employed at the
Liquor Store a raise of $25.00 a month. Motion carried. All voting in favor.
The clerk was asked to write owner of laundromat about complaints by customers regarding toilets
and change machines.
The clerk reported that an ex___tion was received on Janice Larson, employed at the Liquor Store.
A deduction of one half of two weeks salary check was made. Clerk also reported a claim against the
liquor store for damages amounting to $900,000.00. Copy of claim on file.
The following bills were approved:
Elk River Utilities – fuel 15.60
N.W. Bell – phones 26.44
Elk River Utilities – March 280.38
Don Downall – transient 3.45
Arthur Barnier – labor 111.86
Elk River Utilities – fuel 14.86
H.A. Briggs – expense 7.45
Rosemary Febhenkamp – clerk lib 10.00
Clarence Kramer – janitor 7.50
Big Lake Gravel – sand, gravel 17.00
Tess Peterson – lib asst 48.00
Weber’s Texaco – gas, oil 136.76
Dehn’s Service – gas, oil 45.00
Farm Bureau – gas, oil 7.45
Fire Dept – fires 36.00
Library Account – books 80.11
Olson Imp Co – labor 10.00
John E MacGibbon – services 106.00
Sherburne County – weed control 2.68
Elk River Clinic – Lindahl Case 21.00
Anthony Burgoyne – hauling 326.00
Oliver Micheau – use of car 25.10
George Moos – police 124.68
Star News – envelopes 13.45
Elk River Motor Sales – repairs 16.80
Davis Food – Kluge case 30.03
Goodwin 7.50
Elk River Auto Imp – repairs 149.28
Skelly Oil Co – fuel Kluge 8.16
Elk River Untie4ils – L&P – sewer 131.93
N. Cent. Pub Service Co – gas 67.96
Infilco Inc – pump parts 30.00
Robert Glidden – labor 4.35
N.W. Bell – telephone 11.50
Meeting adjourned.
H.A. Briggs
Village Clerk