The Elk Point City Council advanced several major purchases, addressed rising electric costs and approved a series of annual contracts during its Jan. 14 regular meeting at City Hall.Mayor Deb McCreary called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. with all council members present: Amanda Abraham, Renee Irwin, Ben Irlbeck, Shelby Penfield, Meghan Austad and Kris Hurlbert. Also attending were City Attorney…