01-11-1921 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER MEETING CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 11, 1921
Special meeting of the Village Council held in the offices of the Elk River Lumber Co on Jan 11,
1921.
Members present J.H. Virgin, President, Bert Carr, Chas Selhauer, D.W. Longfellow, Trustees, M.P.
Williams, Clerk
Meeting called to order by the president at 7:30 p.m.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
At the request of the Clerk Mr. G. Maprupe was present in regard to the Conduct of the Pool Room
operated by him. The Council laid down rules which must be complied with.
Mr. Griswold of the Elk River Power and Light Co was present at the request of the Council. It was
the desire of the public that the council call a meeting so that the residents of the Village could be
present.
The matter was brought up regarding the large increase in the Light for the month of Dec as in
many cases the citizens light bills had trebled \[sic\] during the month of Dec.
Mr. Griswold stated that he was very much surprised and he urged all customers to appear at his
office and he would see and try to find out the real trouble.
Mr. Griswold also put up prices in comparison with other villages and cities but that was no reason
he should have any increase without the consent of the people of the village.
Mr. Andrew Davis represented the Elk River Commercial Club and he stated that he was willing to
accept Mr. Griswold proposition and also urged all citizens whose bills were too high to report at
the Elk River Power and Light Co office and have mistakes rectified.
The matter was disposed of by a suggestion made by Mr. Andrew Davis that all differences should
be brought direct to the office of the Power Co.
Motion made by D.W. Longfellow and seconded by Bert Carr that a warrant be issued by the clerk
for $359.00 to the Minnesota Loan and Trust Co for services rendered in the issuance of $26,000.00
waterworks bonds.
Motion was accepted and passed by the council.
Motion made by Chas Selhauer and seconded by Bert Carr that a federal syren \[sic\] with a double
phase motor be purchased from W.S. Nolt Co and ordered the clerk to purchase same. The clerk
was also ordered to issue a warrant for $423.50 running two years according to their contract on or
before.
Motion was accepted by the council and some was put to a vote and passed by the Council.
No further business. Council adjourned.
M.P. Williams Village Clerk