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VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING November 1, 1954 A regular meeting was held at the Municipal Building on Nov 1, 1954. Members present: Edward Schwartz, Mayor; Harry Dow, Dan Bailey, August Meyer, Trustees; H.A. Briggs, Clerk The meeting was called to order by Mayor Schwartz. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. A motion was made by Meyer and seconded by Briggs to renew on and off beer license of Sherman Sachs for one year. Motion carried. The following building permits were approved: First Nat’l Bank, Tom Wilson, F.J. Mack, Al Delhausen and A.G. Madsen (for Catholic Church) Rent of the liquor store building was discussed. Rental of $122.50 per month including fuel was decided upon. There was a discussion regarding the purchase of chloride for the streets. It was decided to purchase it locally. Doctor McNair and Albert Bailey representing the Commercial Club were present and brought up the matter of fluoridation of water again. They stated that the initial cost would be about $900.00 and that maintenance would be small. A motion was made by Bailey and seconded by Meyer that a resolution be drawn to install fluoridation of village water. Mayor Schwartz called for a roll call vote on the question. Vote was: Meyer – yes Bailey – yes Dow – yes Briggs – no Motion carried. Motion by Bailey and seconded by Dow to make the minimum water rate $1.50 instead of $1.00 as heretofore. Again there was a roll call vote. Meyer – yes, Bailey – yes, Dow – yes, Briggs – yes. Motion carried. Stanley Wheaton was present and the village insurance was discussed. He stated that some items were under insured and some over insured. A motion was made by Bailey and seconded by Dow to have Stanley Wheaton write a binder policy on fire and coverage insurance as developed by engineers report. Motion carried.