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MINUTES <br />City Council <br />Jan. 14, 1987 <br />Bingo Mr. Blesener asked if there was a way to pool the money raised <br />(Cont.) by bingo and divide it evenly among the charities. <br />Masman replied that the State does not allow this and it must be <br />a particular charity operatina each evening. <br />Fahey asked if the bingo hall was allowed to advertise. <br />Mr. Finnerty replied that 2% of the gross, or $5,000 whichever is <br />less,can be used for advertising. <br />Masman also reported that the City is free to audit the books of <br />the bingo hall. <br />Scalze agreed that this should be done at a minimum, but that the <br />cost of doing so should be paid from money the City receives from <br />the bingo operation. <br />Scalze also questioned the amount of money the City is to receive <br />versus what was presented to the Council in terms of estimates <br />when the charities were seeking their license approval. <br />Masman again pointed out unanticipated start-up expenses as well <br />as $65,000 in improvements thatthe City required on the site. <br />Scalze asked if the hall takes measures to prevent parking on the <br />south side of the green area abutting the Market Place. <br />Masman replied that they did request any cars parkinq in this <br />area to move. <br />Fahey reported that the matter will be discussed again at the <br />February 11 Council meeting when the bingo hall would be able <br />to provide more detailed financial information as well as a <br />response to the questions raised by the Council. <br />Fahey also requested information on the number of people attending <br />each session. <br />Masman replied that a daily head count is taken, however, was not <br />on computer to be easily put together in a report for the Council. <br />Masman also reported that the hall has changed bingo managers and <br />is working out itsrecord-keeping system. Masman reported that they <br />do file monthly reports with the State. <br />Council suggested that it be given copies of these reports. <br />Masman also reported that all records are required to be kept for <br />two years by the State. <br />Blesener suggested that whatever information Mr. Masman can put <br />together be submitted to the Council a week prior to the February <br />11 Council meeting. <br />Page -11- <br />