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VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING July 6, 1965 The regular monthly meeting of the Elk River Council was called to order on July 6, 1965 by Mayor Johnson with all members present except Norris. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Arthur Schreyer of Minneapolis was present. He would like to buy the Main St Tavern and inquired about getting a beer license. He was given an application blank. Mag Johnson, representing the Rotary Club was present. He asked if something can be done about speeding on village streets. It was suggested that more signs be placed on the streets. A motion was made by Bartelt and seconded by Briggs to put up more signs. 25 miles per hour. Carried. Roland Murray of Davis store complained about no parking in front of the store at the end of the pedestrian crossing. Upon motion by Bartelt and second by Hudson, beer license of Elroy Cornelius was renewed. Mr. Peter Racchini, architect from Minneapolis was present. He is interested in a possible new village hall for the village and that a federal grant might be obtained for a new library building. Nothing was done about it at this meeting. A motion was made by Bartelt and seconded by Briggs to go ahead with the black top on Fifth Street. A motion was made by Hudson and seconded by Bartelt to advertise for a full time village police. Carried. There was discussion about trying to include Orono Park and the disposal plant into the village. It was decided to ask John MacGibbon to prepare such a resolution. Motion to have such a resolution prepared was made by Bartelt and seconded by Hudson. Carried. The following bills were approved: Fire Department – service 15.00 H&S Asphalt – hot mix 42.52 Elkrete Ready Mix – road material 20.00 Tom’s T.V. – repairs 9.55 Big Lake Gravel – work at dump 31.50 Farm Bureau – gas, oil 15.32 Ansel Aydt – remove stump 4.00 Miller-Davis – supplies 7.81 Elkrete Ready Mix – gravel 27.50 Linda Swen – asst 18.00