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VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING May 7, 1962 The regular meeting of the Elk River Council was held at the Village Hall on May 7, 1962 with all members present, except Trustee Kemper. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnson. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Other persons present at the meeting were Harold Rydel, Alfred Lestico, __ Schurer, Archie Larson, Pete Thomas, Harry Dreissig, Mrs. Ray Becker who represented the St. Cloud Times. There was discussion regarding the use of the village dump and also about the village park. A motion was made by Meyer and seconded by Larson to appoint Violet Turner as Deputy Village Treasurer. Motion carried. A letter was received by the clerk from the Great Northern Ry asking if the village wishes to have spare track at the Liquor Store Building removed as it is no further use. A motion was made by Briggs and seconded by Larson that the Clerk write the railroad Co that they may take out the spare track if they wish if it can be done without cost to the village otherwise it may stay where it is. A motion was made by Briggs and seconded by Meyer that the village enter into a mutual aid agreement for fire protection with New Hope. Carried. Archie representing the Park Board mentioned several things that should be done to improve the village park. He said there should be a life guard on duty on Sunday and the grounds should be taken care of better. The clerk was asked to write the N.P. Ry that the village is ready to pay $300.00 for the parking opposite the depot but that the company should take down the snow fence and stand the expense of building a new fence closer to the tracks. Bids for care of the dump were opened. Alfred Lestico - $1.25 per. Harold Riedel $1.00 per hr plus free dumping privilege. Fred Brenteson bid for TD18 Cat was $10.50 per hour. A motion was made by Larson and seconded by Briggs to reject all bids for man at the dump. Motion carried. Council decided to have one of the village employees take care of the dump on the days it is open. The clerk was asked to write the First National Band agency regarding insurance on the machinery at the Power and Light Plant. This policy should be turned over to the agency of record. A letter was received from the Bank of Elk River explaining the matter. A copy of the letter was mailed to the First National Bank Agency. A petition was received and placed on file signed by 148 persons asking that the zoning ordinance be brought to a vote of the people. The council will confer with Atty MacGibbon for advice.