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VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING March 1, 1937 The regular meeting of the Village Council was held at the Municipal Bldg Monday March 1, 1937 at 8 o’clock P.M. Members present: J.D. Flaherty, Pres.; Geo Cornelius, G.A. Bailey, Wm Patenaude, Trustees; Wm H Greupner, Clerk. The minutes of last meeting were read and approved. L.G. Nelson came before the Council (by the request of the Council members) to discuss the light rates in Elk River. Mr. Nelson was told that all the neighboring towns were having their rates reduced and they thought it would be fair if his company would make a reduction in the rates. Mr. Nelson said he was going to Chicago within a week or two and he would take the matter up with his company. A petition was presented for a street light on Thomas Street next to the railroad track signed by Leo Henars, Raymond Legg, Mrs. Dauner, Mr. Haenze, Chas Ressler, Ray Ryding, Ernest Larose, Walter Malmstrom. A motion was made by Geo Cornelius seconded by G.A. Bailey to table this matter until a later meeting. Some of the people in Elk River that are building new homes are installing one inch water pipes instead of three fourth inch pipes. The cost of the one inch meter is about $25.00 compared to 10.50 for the three fourth in meter. A motion was made by G.A. Bailey seconded by Geo Cornelius that hereafter all people putting in one inch meters would have to pay the difference between the three fourths and one in meter. Motion carried. Wm Greupner, Clerk reported that Mr. Mitten welfare director has spoken to him about the relief clients working of their relief and wished the council would find some work for them to do. A motion was made by Wm Greupner seconded by G.A. Bailey to have the Council room and Library redecorated and have the work done by relief workers. Wm Patenaude trustee to oversee this project. Chas Nelson came before the council stating that his job as night Marshall required a car and the five dollar car allowance he receives now is not enough for expenses as his old car is worn out and he needs a news one. Motion made by G.A. Bailey seconded by Geo Cornelius to raise the Marshalls car allowance from $5.00 to $25.00 a month. Motion carried. A motion was made by G.A. Bailey seconded by Geo Cornelius to accept the amendment to ordinance No. 31. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 35 An ordinance amending ordinance No. 31 fixing the license fee for the sale of non-intoxicating malt liquor in the Village of Elk River, Sherburne County, Minn. The Village Council of the Village of Elk River, Sherburne County, Minnesota do ordain as follows: