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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL November 8, 1989 Scalze pointed out that the City~s experience with charitable gambling has given it a lot of credibility. Scalze suggested that the City review its policy for granting gambling licenses, pointing out that these licenses should not be granted with no basis. Fahey pointed out the change in the Law regarding the percentage of gambling proceeds that the City can require be spent within its trade area for lawful purposes. Fahey suggested that the City's policy be updated in this reqard. Scalze agreed, pointing out that once an updated policy is in place, the charities operating charitable gambling within the City should be notified of it. Fahey stated that he did not want Little Canada to become the center for charities to raise qambling revenue which is then spent in other cities. Blesener pointed out in the instance of gold plate dinners held at the Venetian Inn, that these dinners do provide business for the Venetian Inn. Blesener stated that he agrees in concept with what Fahey is suggesting, but felt a different standard may be necessary for gambling functions such as gold plate dinners. Fahey was unsure that such a distinction could be made, and felt the greater good of the City must be considered. Scalze stated that as long as the State has qiven cities more power in this area, she would like to use it. Masman pointed out that if the City does not allow the Lions Club to raise funds within the City, the Club cannot spend money within the City. Blesener stated that he had no problem granting a permit for a gold plate dinner for the Lions Club, but did have a problem with an open-ended permit that would allow bingo and pull-tab sales. Masman replied that a Class A license is being requested because the Class A license allows one off-site event, while the Class B license does not. Page 11