03-02-1964 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
March 2, 1964
The regular meeting of the Elk River Village Council was held at the village hall on Mar 2, 1964 with
all members present. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnson. The minutes of the last
meeting were read and approved.
Mayor Johnson read a petition signed by fifty two persons asking that the council consider
installation of signals on the railroad crossing on Proctor Ave.
Rev. McKewin was present. He discussed the matter of the proposed 24 unit apartment building,
planned to be built on the old county fair property on the river. It is necessary to look into the
matter of roads sewer water, zoning, etc.
Mr. M.L. Lawatch met with the council in regard to Library business and how it might be possible to
get more revenue for the library. The clerk was asked to write the League as to whether it would be
possible to get some help from Elk River Township.
Richard Gondoll, representing the Chamber of Commerce, was present. The Chamber of
Commerce has appointed a Chamber of Commerce citizen committee for future planning, the
incumbent Mayor to be a member of that committee.
A motion was made by Meyer and second by Norris that the village council go on record as being in
favor of such a committee.
Motion carried all voting in favor.
A motion was made by Meyer and seconded by Bartelt to transfer $1404.45 from the General Fund
to the Sewer Fund. This represents taxes on the school property recently sold to John Plaisted.
Lester Derr reported that he is preparing maps showing all the sewer, water, and gas locations in the
village.
Neil Larson was present. There was discussion in regard to storm sewer on River property.
The clerk was asked to write the League regarding application blanks for hiring village police and
advice about examinations for applicants.
Motion by Norris and second by Bartelt that the council plan to hire an extra man for full time on
the village police force.
The following bills were approved and ordered paid:
Doebler’s Pure Oil – gas, oil 58.55
Andy’s Electric – labor and material 188.69
Bank of Elk River – insurance 1065.01
Heklyn Sales – repairs 12.50
Oliver Micheau – meals at night 15.00
Oliver Micheau – extra hours 16.50
Rosenthal Ford – gas, oil, parts 18.24
Bank of Elk River – bonds 10.00
T.L. Anderson – repairs 70.05
E.R. Hardware – ext cord 6.00
Kemper Drug – supplies 2.18
Sherburne County – street work 272.11
Star News – env. Blanks 58.60
Farm Bureau – fuel, Leider 25.75
Ernest Nelson – police 48.00
Clarence Kramer – janitor 7.50
Judy Greupner – asst 26.50
Library account – books 122.63
E.R. Utilities – fuel 34.07
Hetrick Standard – tires 30.00
E.R. Utilities – Feb 287.08
LeRoy Pike – labor 119.47
Art Barnier – labor 103.08
N.W. Bell – phone 5.75
Oscarsons Mobile – gas, oil 35.52
Minn. Hosp. Service – ins 55.84
State Fire Chief Assn – dues 15.00
E.R. Utilities – fuel, sewer L&P 151.24
Costello Mfg CO – supplies 31.85
Andys Electric – service – sewer 5.15
E.R. Lumber Co – paint 18.55
Meeting adjourned.
H.A. Briggs
Village Clerk