05-16-1966 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
May 16, 1966
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Elk River Village Council was held at the Village Hall on
May 16, 1966. All members were present. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Coles. The
minutes of the last meeting were ready and approved.
Harry Dreissig, Fire Chief reported that the Spain house will be torn down and burned very soon
unless someone can be found who will tear it doe for the lumber.
Upon motion by Hudson and second by Bartelt, George Dietz and Arlon Fuchs were referred to the
Planning Commission regarding the width of the paved strip on streets in the Oak Hills Addition.
Dr. Jarmolok and Roy Spare were present. They renewed the complaint about the outside toilet at
Joe Belanger’s place on West Main Street and also asked what disposal is made of sewage at Hugh
Owens trailer house near by.
A motion was made by Hudson and seconded by Bartelt to ask the Clerk to write the Chairman of
the Village Board of Health in regard to this mater and ask for a report at the next Council Meeting.
Motion carried.
A petition was received from David Plepsen asking for sewer extension North on Proctor Ave to
lots 1 and 2 Oak Field Addition. A motion was made by Bartelt and seconded by Hudson to accept
the petition. Carried.
A petition was received and placed on file signed by John Bailey asking that paving be done on
Lowell Avenue between Main Street and Highway 10.
A petition was received and placed on file signed by John Bailey and Edwin Dreissig asking that
School Street by paved including necessary grading and drainage from Proctor Avenue to Highway
101.
A motion was made by Bartelt and seconded by Hudson to make Lester Derr’s salary $500.00 per
month with three weeks vacation per year to take effect May 15, 1966. Carried.
A motion was made by Syring and seconded by Hudson to set the wages of street department
helpers at $1.75 per hour straight time and two vacation per year. Also the man who acts as
supervisor in the absence of the regular supervisor an extra $10.00 per month. Carried.
Manager Reynolds showed pictures of signs that are being looked at for the Liquor Store. Motion by
Bartelt and second by Hudson to spend not over $1500.00 for a big sign. Carried.
Meeting adjourned.
H.A. Briggs
Village Clerk