08-17-1920 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER MEETING CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 17, 1920
Special meeting of the Village Council held in the offices of the Elk River Lumber Co on Aug 17,
1920.
Members present J.H. Virgin, President, Bert Carr, Trustee, Chas Selahuer, Trustee, D.W.
Longfellow, Trustee, M.P. Williams, Clerk
J.H. Virgin brought before the council the matter regarding putting some seats and tables down on
Hastings addition on the point to be usable as picnic grounds by the village.
Motion made by D.W. Longfellow and seconded by J.H. Virgin Pres that lumber be bought to build
6 tables 8 ft long 12 benches 8 ft long and two outhouses also pump to be placed down on the
Hastings addition on the point between the Elk and Mississippi Rivers to be used as public picnic
grounds. Motion accepted and passed by council.
Motion made by J.H. Virgin that a police cap be bought for Wm Giff. Motion seconded by D.W.
Longfellow and accepted by the Council.
The Clerk was called upon to read the traffic ordinance which was recently drawn up for
consideration and approval.
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Motion made by Chas Selhauer and seconded by Bert Carr that streetlights be installed on 6 St and
Mill St. and on Minnesota on corner of Outlook Ave.
Motion passed and accepted by the Council.
Motion made by D.W. Longfellow and seconded by J.H. Virgin that Warrant # 1947 be cancelled
which was made out to W.S. Nolt Co for $500.00. A difference which the village was to pay W.S.
Nolt Co in purchase of a new fire engineer and truck after having made an investigation of the
engine it was found advisable not to make the trade or purchase of the truck.
Said motion was accepted and passed by council.
No more business. Meeting be adjourned.
M.P. Williams
Village Clerk