Glenfield became a village in 1953. The first election was held in March 1954, with Christ Christianson, Andrew Sharpe and J. A. Bronaugh as trustees. Ray McDaniel as clerk. C. Christianson resigned in 1955. L. W. Utke was appointed to fill the unexpired term.

In 1957, Jack Dorrance was appointed clerk after Ray McDaniel resigned. Vern Overbeck elected as trustee when A. I. Sharpe decided not to run for reelection. James Bronaugh moved to Carrington and Ervin Skundberg was appointed trustee in his place.

Harland Erickson was elected trustee in 1960. In 1961, Jim McDaniel was elected trustee with the board consisting of L. W. Utke, Harland Erickson. and Jim McDaniel. J. H. Halvorson was appointed clerk.

New sidewalks were poured in 1965. In 1966,

Robert Hawkes was elected to the board to fill unexpired term of Jim McDaniel. A few months later Hawkes moved and Maurice Brandvold was appointed to fill his seat. In 1967, Ninie Brandvold was appointed assessor and still holds that position.

In 1968, Glenfield went to a council form of government and declared a city. Officers elected were L. W. Utke, Mayor Harland Erickson, Robert Balvitsch, Maurice Brandvold and Elvy Isgrig as aldermen. Auditor was J. H. Halvorson.

In 1970, the city purchased a 3/4-ton pickup with pumper for fire protection.

In 1973, a sewer system was installed. Loan funds to be paid by assessments to FHA. Archie Olson, Leona Johnson and Thelma Overbeck were members of the assessment committee.

In July 1973, Harland Erickson was appointed mayor due to the death of L. Utke. Leonard Talle was appointed alderman to fill Erickson's seat.

In 1974, the city water project was started and completed. Ted Johnson was elected alderman when Isgrig decided not to seek another term. Mearl Nelson was elected to city council in 1976. The Corner Service and Community Development Corp., were annexed to the city in 1976. A water and sewer extension was started to this area. An 8-plex housing project was started and completed in 1977. In 1978, Don Hinrichs was elected to city council. Noel Drummond was appointed to fill unexpired term of Mearl Nelson who moved. In 1980, Ken Althaus appointed to fill D. Hinrichs term when Hinrichs moved to Carrington.

In 1981, Pam Kolpin, Jon Johnson and Gail Nelson were appointed to a Park Committee and are credited for the many improvements at the park - installing tables, playground equipment, planting trees and bushes. Also fence around park and ball diamond.

In 1982, Rick Hegvik was appointed to fill Althous' seat on council. In election of 1984, Ken Fiechtner was elected as council member. N. Drummond decided not to seek another term. Cable TV was installed to residents of the city by Dakota Central in the fall of 1984. Harland Erickson resigned as mayor September 4, 1985, due to health. R. Balvitsch appointed to fill Erickson's unexpired term until 1986 election.

Randy Bartlett was appointed alderman to fill Balvitsch's seat. An ordinance prohibiting farm animals to be housed within the city limits was passed in summer of 1986. Main business block was black-topped in September 1986.

Present board: R. Balvitsch, Mayor; R. Hegvik, alderman; Randy Bartlett, alderman; Mearl Nelson, alderman, Ninie Brandvold, assessor; J. Halvorson, auditor.

Source:  Glenfield History 1886 €“ 1987 Page 90