11-09-1920 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER MEETING CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 9, 1920
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Regular meeting of the Village Council held in the office of the Elk River Lumber Co on Nov 9
1920.
Members present J.H. Virgin, President, D.W. Longfellow, Trustee, Bert Carr, Trustee, M.P.
Williams, Clerk
Meeting called to order at 8:15 p.m. by the president.
Minutes of the last meeting was read and approved.
Motion made by D.W. Longfellow and seconded by Bert Carr that the following bills be allowed and
warrants be issued for same.
Motion accepted and passed by the council.
1987 Henry Arnold labor on village sewer 36.00
1988 H. Greupner one pair rubber boots to use on sewer 5.00
1989 Henry DeMars labor on village sewer 3.00
1990 John Noren labor on village sewer 82.25
1991 Fred Wruck labor on village sewer 72.60
1992 Elmer Plant labor on village sewer 5.00
1993 Warren Bargodus labor on village sewer 8.50
1994 Wm Giff labor on streets (Grading) 59 hrs at 80 cents 47.20
1995 J.A. Madson labor and express pd for fire dept 16.24
1996 J.A. Madson fire chief compensation to fireman Barrett fire 13.00
1997 J.A. Madson fire chief compensation to Twin City Milk Co 13.00
1998 J.A. Madson labor putting pole in hose cart 1.50
1999 Wm Giff salary as village sheriff for Oct 75.00
2000 Elk River Power and Light Co street light for Oct 119.00
2001 Elk River Power and Light Co light for village scales 1.50
2002 Elk River Power and Light Co power for motor pump 22.50
2003 Walter Booth and Son stationary 2.22
Total warrants 523.51
The clerk read a letter to the council which was rec’d by him from the Elk River fire department
regarding their disbanding if the council did not comply with their request on buying additional
equipment for the department namely a hose truck motor driver and an electric syren \[sic\]. This
matter was laid on the table and a discussion followed resulting in a decision that it would be
considered and looked into but it also was decided that the village is not financially able at present
and could not meet with the fire department request as stated.
Motion made and seconded that a letter be written in answer to the fire department request which
was done.
No further business. Council adjourned. M.P. Williams Village Clerk