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D D ~ The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Elk River Village Council was called to order by Mayor Bartelt on Oct. 4, 1971 at 7:30 pm in the Council Room of the Village Office Building. Members were present as follows: Mayor Bartelt and Councilmen Hudson, Syring, Konop -and otto. The minutes of the Sept. 20, 1971 regular meeting and the Sept. 28, 1971 special meeting were read. An addition to the Sept. 28, 1971 special meeting as follows: Agreeable by the Council not to schedule any motll. work hours for Police Officer " Van Patten until matters are resolved. The minutes were then approved as read. Sherman Sachs made application for renewal of his on and offsale 3.2 beer license at Sachs Riverside Store. Referred to the Folice Chief for his recommendation. CounCIlman Syring reported on the tax meeting that he attended. 1973 valuation will be based on 100% of the value of the property and the mill rate will be reduced by two thirds. Mobile Homes will be taxed as personal property. The State has recommended an 25% increase in property valuation. The County Assessor expects to hold to 20%. Discussion with Mac Gibbon on the letter received from Sam Peterson, asking that the Council reconsider and to rehire Larry Peterson as Village Clerk-Treasurer. Mac Gibbon will answer lf~. Petersons letter asking on what medical testimony he can 'give, that would assure the village that this illness will never return and to advise him that Larry Peterson has a full time position at the High School, that he voluntary submitted a resignation when in his normal condition and that the Council has accepted it. Moved by Councilman otto and seconded by Councilman Syring to accept the low bid of the Antler Corporation for the construction of the fire station, The Antler Corporation and their sub-contractors being judged responsible and competent by the architect and authorizing the Mayor and the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer to enter :!in to a contract with the Antler Corpn., in the amount of $94,523.00, subject to final approval of the contract by the Village Attorney. Motion unaminously carried. Councilman Syring reported the appraised value of the Gospodor property is $85,000.00. Moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded ,by Councilman Syring, to call fora referendum, authorizing a .5 l-'lill or maxilIium of $l,ooO.OO,.tax levy for advertising purposes. lviotion unaminously carried. A copy of the resolution is attached. Moved by Councilman Syring and seconded by Councilman Otto to amend the Sept. 7, 1971 resolution regarding fees for use of the aerial survey to readoas follows: To charge a flat fee of $50.00 for each usuage regardless of plat size. Motion unaminous ly carried. Agreea~a by the Council that trees located on the boulevard in front of the 1st National Bank property located at Main Street ani King Avenue, may be removed by the property ownero