05-15-1920 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER MEETING CITY COUNCIL
MAY 15, 1920
Special meeting of the village council held at the office of the Elk River Lumber Co on May 15,
1920.
Members present J.H. Virgin, President, Bert Carr, Trustee, Chas Selhauer, Trustee, D.W.
Longfellow, Trustee.
Meeting called to order by the President
The hearing for Hastings petition for water in Park St and Minnesota St. No one appeared against
petition. Motion made by Chas Selhauer and seconded by John Virgin that M.P. Williams be
appointed Village Clerk.
Motion made by D.W. Longfellow and seconded by Bert Carr that in view of the fact that the
volunteer firemen of Elk River have voluntarily agreed to offer their services for one dollar ($1.00)
per fire per man instead of the three dollars ($3.00) which had been voted them by the Village
Council and also it was decided that $3.00 be set aside to cover part of expenses of sending three
delegates to the State Firemens Convention at Moorhead. Provided three delegates are sent.
No further business. Meeting adjourned.
“Signed” J.H. Virgin, President
Bert Carr, Acting Clerk