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<br />VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING <br />August 4, 1958 <br /> <br /> <br />The regular meeting of the Village Council was held at the Village Hall on August 4, 1958. All <br />members were present. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnson. The minutes of the last <br />meeting were read and approved. <br /> <br />Harold Novatny was present. He made an offer of $30.00 for one of the old bath houses. The <br />council agreed to consider selling it at that price. <br /> <br />The question of licenses for p??nographs and machines in the village was brought up and upon <br />motion by Meyer and second by Smaberg the fees were left the same as last year. <br /> <br />Wallie Johnson asked about the street near his place. The council will take this up with Mr. Shattuck, <br />the zoning engineer, at the next regular meeting. <br /> <br />Mr. Mills, engineer for Lindsey, Carter, and Associates explained the situation regarding the sewer <br />extension in upper town. He said it is feasible from an engineering standpoint. It all depends on the <br />cost, either to the village or to those served by the sewer. There was discussion regarding costs and <br />sanitary matters. Mr. Mills is to contact the State Board of Health and let us know before deciding <br />on a hearing. <br /> <br />Donald Norris suggested that space for parking be provided back of the stores from Tierman’s to <br />the Coast to Coast store. The mayor suggested that the Street Committee look into the matter <br />further. <br /> <br />Mayor Johnson read a petition for vacating one half of Quincy Street between Main Street and <br />Mississippi River. Kendal Houlton spoke in favor of vacating. Attorney Robert Johnson against <br />vacating. <br /> <br />Motion by Bergeson and seconded by Meyer that the petition be tabled for the present. Motion <br />carried. <br /> <br />The council had already voted to raise the level of the street past George Dietz’ new store. A motion <br />was made by Sandberg and seconded by Meyer to level and black top the street up even with the <br />Dietz property line. The motion carried all voting in favor except Bergerson who did not vote. <br /> <br />The following bills were allowed: <br />Dr. McNair – Playle case - $87.00 <br />First National Bank – insurance - $87.44 <br />Kemper Drug – Beach supplies - $2.61 <br />Dr. Tesch – services - $5.00 <br />Star News – printing - $11.95 <br />League of MN ? – dues - $90.00 <br />Elk River Lumber – mdse - $1.40 <br />Earl Hohlen – storm drain - $350.00 <br />Lindsey, Carter & Assoc. – Sewer expenses - $106.20 <br />Earl Hohlen – raising street - $232.00 <br /> <br />