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The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Elk River Village Council was called to order by }myor Bartelt on Feb. 15, 1971 at 7:30 pm in the Village Council Room. Members present were Mayor Bartelt, Councilmen Hudson, Syring, Konop, and Otto. The Minutes of the Feb. 1, 1971, meeting were read. No additions or correct- ions were made and the V.J.nutes were approved as read. Police Chief Olson discussed with the Council some bookeeping methods which he would like to put into effect. This met the Councils I approval. Part-time patrolman Harvey Richner stated to the Council that when he was hered on NQv. 17, 1969, the Council had agreed to pay him $2.50/hr. for a period of six ~onths, then if his work was satisfactory, he would get a raise to $3.00/hr.. lhis was affirmed by the Council. Next the Council met with members of the Town Board and also two private sanitary haulers, Mr. Cox of Oliilvie and Llk River Sanitation for a discussion of future alternatives of either the Village operating its own sanitary Landfill or having contracts with private haulers. The Village can operate its dump as,it is now being operated until July, 1972. The Town board representatives discussed with'the Council the application of St. Paul Sand and Gravel for a sanitary landfill. The possibility of the landfill polluting the water supply of the surrounding area and even the Village was discussed. The Council will check with our egineer abuut these effects. Bill Patenaude brought the Utilities copy of their proposed employees benefits to the Council and also a list of different insurance coverages which they are looking into. The Council will also do some cheCking into employees I insurance coverages. C'ouncilman Syring moved and Councilman Hudson seconded a Resolution that the Village call in the outstanding Municipal Building Revenue Refunding Bonds of 1964 and pay them off at this time. }1otion carried. .u'<" .'. .