07-18-1966 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
July 18, 1966
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Elk River Village Council was called to order on July 18,
1966 by Mayor Coles. Members present: Mayor Coles, Clerk Briggs, Trustee Bartelt, Trustee
Hudson. Trustee Syring was absent. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
William Mills and Robt. Dalheim, engineers were present and there was discussion regarding street
surfacing and sewer extension. Mr. Mills submitted plans and specifications for the project. A
motion was made by Hudson and seconded by Bartelt that the plans and specifications be approved
and that the Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids in the official paper and the Construction
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Bulletin on July 21 and 28, bids to be taken on August 1 at 8:00 P.M. at the Village Hall. Motion
Carried.
The Clerk was asked place the following notice in the local paper. “The Village will begin this week
to enforce the two hour parking ordinance on Village streets.”
Also notice to residents: “If any peddlers or solicitors appear at your door and do not have a permit,
you are asked to call the police.” The fee for a permit for solicitors was set at $10.00 by the Council.
Mrs. Carine Firehammer presented her for assessing for $1,070 which was approved and paid.
A letter was received from the Elk River Chamger of Commerce encouraging the Village to
purchase land as to increase the size of Orono Park to provide better use of park facilities. The letter
is attached herewith.
Meeting adjourned.
H.A. Briggs
Village Clerk