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MIDIUTES City Council June 10, 1987 Bingo LaValle asked about Legislative changes regarding lawful expenses. (Cont.) Babel reported that the State recently changed laws which now make it easier for the charities to be in compliance, as the majority of charities were not meeting compliance ratios. Benson reported that his two charities were willing to rotate, and the only condition they would request is that the charities operate similar games. The games should be consistent and not competing a~i th each other. Benson reported that another point for consideration is that LCCB has not signed a release agreement for the lease they hold, and this needs to be taken care of. Benson stated that any charity that signs a lease with Movers tdarehouse, must agree to rotating nights on a reasonable basis. Fahey felt the terms of the lease LCCB holds says that the lease will cease to exist if the particular charities making up LCCB are not licensed. After June 1 these charities were no longer licensed, and Fahey indicated that he was comfortable that the LCCB lease is now dead. The City Attorney agreed and indicated that it is the obligation of the State Garobling Control Board to review the lease and determine if it is adequate. Secondly, the LCCB lease question may be resolved in a court, however, it is not the Council's responsibility to resolve this issue. Dick Pillsbury, representing Servants of Mary, reported that he has been negotiating the lease for his charity and has spent a lot of time on the lease and stated that he put a lot of weight on P1r. Babel's advice. Servants of Mary feels the lease is acceptable and have negotiated changes in the lease uiith Mr. Short. Pillsbury also indicated that Servants of Mary is willing to negotiate a rotation that is equitable and will operate in the spirit of cooperation. Fahey asked Servants of Mary their feeling if the charities cannot agree to a rotation, if the City sets up the rotation. Pillsbury felt that the charities will be able to handle this issue themselves and pointed out that they understand the compliance issue and the importance of compliance to the charities. Also, if there is a problem with the amount of rents being charged, the charities have the option of going to the State Gambling Control Board and appealing. P1r. Rick 4lylie, attorney representing DAC, Lions, Humane Society, and MRID, reported that he is encouraged by Mr. Benson's comments that his charities will cooperate and rotate on an equitable basis. Wylie felt that it would be better to negotiate the rotation first rather than rely on the willingness of the charities to negotiate. Wylie stated that he would like a formal agreement on rotation. Page -5-