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MINUTES City Council April 22, 1987 6ingo with initial rents charged to the charities. (Cont.) Fahey stated that he can accept the position of Mr. blylie that the charities are better off negotiating as a group with Mr. Short rather than individually. However, this does not answer the question of whether or not the set up is legal. Scalze pointed out that if the charities negotiated individually with Short, the problems would be between Short and the charities. Fahey stated that he was content that the Hall Association format was an efficient way to operate, but that he had to be convinced on its legality, and if that means that the Hall must close down for a period of time in order to get an opinion from the State, he was prepared to do it. Fahey felt that the City had a right to expect guidance from the State and get some answers out of them. Blesener stated that if the City does not deny the licenses, it will get nothing out of the State. Blesener pointed out that the State has only taken token action so far, and if the City approves the license, the State will also and worry about the problem next year at renewal time. Blesener pointed out that it is up to the State to regulate and they are not doing their job. Blesener stated that until the State does its job, he does not care to have bingo. Fahey also pointed out Tom Short's recent remarks that he would accept applications for leases from the individual charities, and agreed that some of the charities might be left out if they have to negotiate with Short individually. LaValle stated that he was not in favor of one or two people controlling the employment at the Hall for six charities. Fahey felt that if the situation was legal, the City should not worry about it. Fahey also pointed out that an audit is required every year and this should provide the City with a certain comfort level. Fahey pointed out that Bob Finnerty obtains his livelihood selling gambling devises and felt his position on the Board put him in a position to monopolize products. Wylie indicated that Bob Finnerty will resign immediately if the Council desires. LaValle did not think this was the time for Bob Finnerty to resign. Wylie noted that Mr. Finnerty has never voted on lease matters. Fahey suggested that for purposes of discussion the Council accept that Finnerty has resigned, however, there is still the Hall Association matter to deal with. Page -27-