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MINUTES City Council March 25, 1987 Bingo Mr. Fahey reported that due to the allegations of sexual harassment (Cont.) against Mr. Ed Amaro as well as discussions he has had with the City of St. Paul's licensing division, and the fact that Mr. Amaro has been asked to leave two other bingo organizations, Fahey indicated that he felt the concerns raised caused him to question whether Mr. Amaro should be allowed to serve in his current capacity at LCCB. Fahey felt that if the license is renewed for LCCB, it should be with the provision that Mr. Amaro not be involved in the organization. Fahey pointed out that LCCB has been scrutinized by various other cities as well as the general public, and it is the City's goal that this operation is above reproach. Fahey reported that he has discussed the matter with Mr. Amaro, who has requested a workshop meeting to discuss it. Fahey also reported that he received a call from the attorney representing the women making the allegations, and was informed that a suit will be filed with the State, and it is his feeling that the suit will prevail. Fahey stated that as a public official, it is his job to determine what is in the best interests of the City, and even though he is sure Mr. Amaro will deny the allegations, he has determined that Mr. Amaro's participation in the hall is not in the City's best interests. Fahey also reported that there have been reports of turmoil between the various organizations at the hall, and he advises that these differences be resolved or he will not support renewal of the license. Fahey felt that this operation should have a low profile and pointed out that the City has spent entirely too much time on the matter. Fahey stated that his recommendation is that Mr. Amaro and Interpreters of the Deaf not be associated with the hall due to the allegations of sexual harassment on file with the City and soon to be filed with the State, and that Council review all the information submitted by the charities prior to the April 8 meeting. Fahey also reported that Ms. Mugs Nardini has been appointed chairman of the Board of Directors of LCCB and she has invited the Council to hold a workshop session at the hall. Fahey, however, noted that he did not feel this necessary, but suggested that if any other Council- member felt it helpfu1 to tour the hall to do so before the April 8 meeting. Scalze noted that there was an invitation to the Council to view the books of the LCCB. However, Scalze felt that these books should be open at any time to anyone interested in reviewing them as LCCB is a charitable operation. LaValle questioned the necessity of the charities to organize under the liall Association and felt that each individual charity should Page -7-