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VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING July 1, 1963 The regular meeting of the village council was held at the Village Hall on July 1, 1963. All members were present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Mr. M.F. LaWatch, representing the Library Board, was present. He says that there are about 600 persons borrowing books from the library and about 300 of them live outside of the village. He asked the council’s opinion about making a charge for library cards for those outside the village. It costs the village a considerable sum to keep up the library. It was suggested that a charge of $2.00 be made for non-residents. The council agreed to do whatever is satisfactory with the State Library Board. John Bailey was present representing the Concrete Products Company. He asked if something can be done to avoid another suit like the one recently, against the Municipal Liquor Store. A successful suit of this kind could ruin a large business. Manager Balow was also present. The council will do everything possible to avoid another suit of this kind. Hugo Stuefen and Lawrence Westhalter were present. Engineer Mills was also present and there was discussion regarding sewer to property of Steufen and Westholter. Mr. Mills stated that there were two ways possible to get the sewer to these persons. One way would cost about $3685.00 and the other way would cost about $2395.00. As long as there would not be enough property holders for the project Mr. Steufen and Mr. Westholter decided the cost would be too high. A salesman met with the council. He sells a rod or device used to detect speed of cars going through the village. The clerk was asked to write the clerk at Delano and ask how they like the one they have. Lawrence Nordwell was present regarding a bill for trees for the Park. The Council felt that the price was too high compared to the price of trees last year. A price of $150.00 was agreed upon. Kendall Houlton was present. There was discussion regarding a storm sewer that may be built to take care of water from the north part of town which would go under the railway and Highway No. 10 to the river. A motion was made be Larson and seconded by Meyer to authorize Engineer Mills to check with the railway and Highway Department and report at the next meeting on the entire storm sewer project. Motion carried. The Council agreed to have some cleaning done at the liquor store and painting on the front of the village hall. The clerk was asked to write the highway dept. asking for a sign on the pavement approaching Jackson Ave. “Signals Ahead”. The following bills were approved and ordered paid: O.C. Cederberg – pump 50.00 Mitchel Lake Co – labor and material 24.46