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VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING May 5, 1947 A regular meeting was held at the Municipal Bldg on May 5, 1947. Members present: Mayor Glenn Davidson, Elmer Leger, Walter L Johnson, R.A. Ellingson; H.A. Briggs, Clerk The meeting was called to order by Mayor Davidson. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. A committee representing the Elk River Fire Department was present. After some discussion and upon motion Ellingson and second by Johnson the Council agreed to advance $200.00 to the Fire Department to cover expenses of sending representatives to the annual Firemen’s Convention. It was the understanding that the Fire Department submit an expense account to the Council. Herb Greupner brought up the matter of bleachers for the ball grounds. A motion by Leger and second by Johnson that village purchase bleachers and that the ball team contribute $75.00 toward the expense. Motion carried. A large delegation from the American Legion with P.G. Kilmartin as spokesman met with the Council and asked the Council for a permit to serve refreshments in their new club rooms including beer and liquor. There were speakers on both sides of the proposition. A motion was made by Leger and seconded by Briggs that the Council with hold action until Thursday May 8 at 10 A.M. at which time the Legion was to present a written application asking for a liquor permit and stating under what rules and regulation the club rooms are to be conducted. Motion carried. Mr. Wheeler Spain presented an application to sell either pasteurized or raw milk and milk products in the village of Elk River. A motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Leger that the matter be referred to the village health officer and also find out the opinion of the State Board of Health as to what is best for the health of the village. Carried. Wheeler Spain also asked for a man to help repair the line fence between his property and the village swimming beach. He agreed to furnish the necessary wire. The matter was referred to Supt. Wombill of the Light and Power Department. A petition was presented asking for an extension of Pond Street. A motion was made by Ellingson and seconded by Leger that the Council have the street staked out and see just what the situation is. Carried. The matter was turned over to Mr. Wombill. Trustee Ellingson proposed a resolution that the Highway Department allow access to property belonging to Raymond Bernard, Lot 2, Block 23, Village of Elk River for a garage, service station and restaurant. This was second by Johnson and carried all members voting in favor.