02-21-1966 VCM
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 1966
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Elk River Village Council was held at the Village Hall on
Feb 21, 1966. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Coles. Members present – Mayor Coles,
Robert Syrvig and Briggs. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Fire Chief Dreissig was present. There was discussion regarding a tanker for the Fire department.
The price would be about $3000.00.
Dreissig says most of the fire calls from outside the village come from Elk River Township with a
few from Otsego, Big Lake, Ramsey, Livonia and Isanti.
Abe Johnson of the Bank of Elk River was present. He gave the council information regarding all
the village policies. The total expense for insurance is about $5555.00 per year.
Les Derr attended the meeting. The matter of drainage was brought up. More water will have to be
taken care of on account of paving more streets.
The council agreed to take out a few trees at the Liquor Store which will give more parking area and
make plowing snow easier.
Les Derr says he needs a pick up truck and that the jeep could be repaired.
Liquor Store Manager Robert Reynolds was present. He plans to set up a system to keep the on and
off liquor sales separate.
He also needs a petty cash fund of about $3000.00 for cashing checks. The council agreed.
Mayor Coles says Herman Hohlen may apply for the position of police officer.
A motion was made by Syvig and seconded by Briggs to have the police car overhauled at an
estimated cost of $165.00.
Meeting adjourned
HA Briggs
Village Clerk