Reports from the Annual
Meeting
January 3, 1925 from notes by Harley Hallgren
9. Brother Laydgren read a report from
the leaders of the church ("fôrsamlengens fôrtroerdemân").
Deacons and Trustees with recommendation that the church "get at the
job" ("skreda till verket") of bringing to realization the
building of a church on the East Side of the river. (Larabee Street)
It was decided to adopt the report
and appoint a committee for this purpose. Election results as follows:
Planning Committee
Mr. Ernie Johnson
Mr. Emil Peterson
Mr. O. S. Rydman
Building Committee
Mr. O. S. Rydman
Mr. Emil Peterson
Mr. Ernie
Johnson
Mr. Ben Selberg
Mr. Jacob Gordh
Mr. Leonard Anderson
Mr. Alfred
Johnson
Mr. Albin Rydman
Mr. L. Laydgren
Mr. John Loyd
Mr. Arthur B.
Carlson
Mr. Axel Carlson
Mr. Carl
Anderson
Mr. Harley Hallgren
Mr. Axel Hearieteson
Mr. Axel Alenius
February 3, 1925
2. Decided that because of the tie votes
in the election of the Building Committee--16 members be accepted instead of 15
as previously determined.
3. Decided that the Building Committee is authorized to
choose a committee of sisters for advice ("samrċd") if it deems
necessary.
May 5, 1925
6. The Building Committee read a written
report and recommended that a special meeting be called on the 19th of May and
that the secretary send written notice to all of the members of the church.
The report was adopted and it was
decided to have a special meeting on May 19th to decide if we shall build on the
lot on Larrabee Street or not.
The Planning Committee presented an
interesting report with floor plans of the new building.
The Committee was thanked.
Special Meeting
May 19, 1925
1. Decided to have the meeting in the
upper room.
2. It was decided to discuss the location for the new
church, also that no one may take more than 5 minutes.
3. Decided that after discussion vote be taken by secret
ballot and that a 2/3 majority be required to settle the matter.
4. Discussion was spirited both for and against the
location on Larrabee Street, but at the same time a good brotherly spirit
prevailed.
5. The vote resulted in 43 votes for the lot on Larrabee
Street and 89 against, so according to the previous decision, there will be no
building undertaken at Larrabee Street.
6. Decided that the Building Committee find some other
suitable place and report to the church.
November 5, 1925
6. The Building Committee reported that
a lot had been found suitable for our new church at Clackamas and East 6th
Street.
It was decided to notify all of the
members of the church so that they can find out for themselves and so come to
the next monthly meeting on Dec 1st to vote on the church lot.
December 1, 1925
9. The Building Committee reported through its
secretary and chairman that a suitable lot was for sale at East 6th and
Clackamas Street. It was decided to vote for and against this lot with the
result that 95 voted for and 35 against.
10. It was decided that the trustees negotiate with the owner of
said lot and that the trustees together with the Building Committee work out
plans for paying for this lot.
January 1, 1926
Addition to paragraph
9 of Dec 1st, minutes that the price of the lot at East 6th Street and Clackamas
Street which measures 100 X 200 feet was $10,500.
9. It was decided that the trustees were authorized to
buy the lot at East 6th and Clackamas Street for $10,500.00.
February 2, 1926
5. Chairman of the Trustee Board reported the
lot on Clackamas Street between 6th and 7th Street had been purchased for the
price of $10,500.00.
6. Motion to thank Attorney Mr. Appelgren for his services
were adopted.
7. Decision that the Trustees have the authority to obtain a
loan on the church property at 15th and Hoyt Street to meet the first payments
on the new church lot.
March 2,1926
5. Chairman of Trustees reported no loan
had ye been obtained on the church but they had a promise.
6. Building Committee presented the following recommendations
to the church
(A) To hire an architect to prepare
plans and supervise the building of the church.
Decided to give the Building Committee authority to hire a
competent architect.
(B) To decide location of the church
either at 6th Street or at 7th Street.
Decide to leave this to the Building Committee to decide.
7. Frank Ryberg made member of the Building Committee (perhaps
in Alenius's place. Alenius took letter to White Temple).
8. Decided that a rough plan of church be prepared with
estimates of cost.
9. Decided that the Building committee work out some plan for
securing means for the building of the new church.
April 6, 1926
Decided on recommendation of the Building Committee to call a special meeting of the church on April 27 when plans for the new building will be shown, also that the secretary of the Building Committee by letter notify all members of the church.
Special Meeting
April 27, 1926
1. Architect Walter Kelly showed drawings and
plans for the new church.
2. Secretary of the Building Committee advised that the
committee had accepted the said plans.
3. Decided that the church approve the work done by Architect
Mr. Kelly and the Building Committee and that the work proceed.
4. Decided on recommendation of the Building Committee to have
a week of prayer meetings (so called Steward Week).
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