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VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING June 6, 1960 A regular meeting was held at Village Hall on June 6, 1960. Members present: Henry Johnson, Mayor; August Meyer, G.R. Bergerson, Trustees; H.A. Briggs, Clerk The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnson. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Mr. John Bailey and Mr. Kenneth Parker were present. They discussed the matter of a site for a new school building. They have been looking at a site north of the track called the Carton property. Mrs. Helen Gray and Ernest Palmer also were present. There is a question about how to get sewer and water for that section. Also regarding where best to build a road to the school property from Jackson Street. Whether to follow the section line or extend School Street to the west. The Council will ask the County engineer to find out which road would be the best. Dan Bailey who is working on the sewer assessments was present. There was discussion about certain cases. A motion was made by Meyer and seconded by Bergerson to appropriate $200.00 to the Fire Department for convention expense. Motion carried. Stanley Wheaton and Kendall Houlton were present. They asked about an insurance agent of record for village insurance. A motion was made by Meyer and seconded by Briggs that the village appoint an agent of record. Motion carried. A special meeting of the Council was called for July 18 at 7:30 P.M. to consider this matter. Kendall Houlton mentioned a proposed development north of the cemetery. A motion was made by Bergerson and seconded by Kemper to pass the zoning ordinance subject to adjustments already made. Mayor called for a roll call vote which resulted as follows: Bergerson – yes, Kemper – yes, Briggs – yes, Meyer – no. Motion carried. Member Kemper introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND CURBIN BY THE ABUTTING LANDOWNERS