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MINUT'rS CITY COUNCIL MARCII 23, 2005 City over the past many years that had a tremendous benefit for the residents of Little Canada. I-Ie also noted their efl'orts in setting up a computer lab and program for use by the general public at Little Canada Elementai.y School. Blesener recognized Millennium's work at the Dorothy Day Center which earned them an award from Catholic Charities. Blesener thanked Millennium for all their hard worl: and generosity and noted that they will be sorely missed. Blesener asked ifs there were any comments or ideas those present this evening would like to put forth. Blesener stated that until there is a Little Canada organization willing to step forward and take over operating at the Little Canada Bingo Hall, he was not sure what the Council could do. Betty Strohbeen, Lal.e Owasso Volunteer Council, noted that their organization has raised money through charitable gambling for the past '17 years. Strohbeen noted that Millennium Charity Plus has worked very hard to resolve the problems they were left with, and she feels badly about the situation. Strohbeen agreed that the Millennium's employees are good and hoped any new organisation stepping forward would take those employees on. Strohbeen indicated that LaI<e Owasso is willing Yo take on one additional day at the bingo hall for the long teen, and will help out with additional days, ii' necessary, for the short term. Strohbeen felt from a compliance standpoint, it was better to operate two days at the bingo hall rather than one. She noted that Lake Owasso had two days at one Yime, but: when the Historical Society wanted to get into charitable gambling, they gave up one of their days. Bob Anderson, Little Canada 1-iistorical Society, reported that their organisation will remain in operation at the bingo hall through August of 2005. At Chat time ti~eir license will be up for renewal and they will not he renewing. Betty Matson, North Suburban Youth Foundation, stated that them organization will do whatever necessa~_y to help keep the bingo ha11 in operation and indicated they are willing to take on one more day at the hall. Keis asked if the bingo hall needed to be open 7 days per week Strohbeen felt that it did, noting the impact on its ci~istomer base if it is closed. Blesener noted that the ownership of the shopping center would prefer the bingo hall remain open 7 days per week. LaValle asked about the day sessions at the hall. Strohbeen reported that the Thursday and Friday morning sessions have been profitable. Anderson indicated that the Tuesday morning session is profitable as well. 5