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VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING February 3, 1936 The regular meeting of the Village Council was held at the Municipal Bldg store Monday February 3, 1936 at 8:00 o’clock P.M. Members present: J.D. Flaherty, Pres.; G.A. Bailey, Geo Cornelius, Wm Patenaude, Trustees; Wm H Greupner, Clerk. The minutes of last regular meeting and special meeting of Jan 17 and 27 were read and approved. The Fire Dept having been called out Jan 24 to Medare Lachances home which is out of the Village limits. The question was brought up, how much the Village should charge for this run. After some discussion it was decided to send a bill to Mr. Lachance for $25.00. Wm Greupner, Clerk reported that Dan Hjerpe, Village blacksmith had spoken to him about the Ford fire truck recommending to have it rebuilt by cutting down the hose box replace the wooden fender with steep and put on a new windshield. A motion was made by G.A. Bailey, seconded by Geo Cornelius to have Dan Hjerpe go ahead and rebuild the truck providing the cost would not be over $50.00. Motion carried. At a previous meeting the Library Board requested to have a ceiling light put in the library. The matter was taken up again at this meeting. A motion was made by Geo Cornelius seconded by Wm Patenaude to have this light installed. Motion carried. A letter was read from Earl Darrow Co. Aud. Asking that the Village second in $672.49 to the County at this time. This being the amount the Village promised the County for poor relief. A motion was made by Geo Cornelius seconded by G.A. Bailey to have the Clerk draw a warrant for $350.00 on the poor fund and send to Mr. Darrow now. The balance of $322.49 to be paid on July st 1. Motion carried. R.R. Latta who was elected justice of peace at the last election presented his bond of $500.00. A motion was made by Wm Greupner seconded by Geo Cornelius to accept R.R. Latta’s bond and have the same filed with Mr. Guptil, clerk of court. Motion carried. G.A. Bailey presented a resolution amending the 3.2 non intoxicating malt liquor ordinance amendment reading Discontinue selling beer from 11 P.M. to 6 A.M. on all days except Saturday which will be 12:00 o’clock P.M. until 9 A.M. Sunday. Amendment reading further that the selling to minors be strictly enforced and no spiking or strong liquors to be drank in 3.2 places. After some discussion the matter was layed on the table until a later meeting. G.A. Bailey was instructed to see Frank White Attorney and have him draw up these amendments to they would not conflict with the state laws. A motion was made by G.A. Bailey seconded by Geo Cornelius to allow the following bills. Motion carried.