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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL January 24, 1990 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (5) LaValle, Scalze, Blesener, Fahey, Collova. Nays (O), Resolution declared adopted. Mr. LaValle introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 90-1-37 - APPROVING THE GAMBLING LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY ST. JOSEPH'S SOCIETY TO CONDUCT THE SALE OF PULL-TABS AT GORDIES SUBJECT TO ST. JOSEPH'S SOCIETY AGREEING TO WHATEVER CONDITIONS THE CITY MIGHT IMPOSE IN THE FUTURE AFTER FURTHER STUDY OF THE SYSTEM USED FOR DISTRIBUTING PULL-TABS The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (5) LaValle, Scalze, Blesener, Fahey, Collova. Nays (0), Resolution declared adopted. Fahey instructed the City Administrator to contact the manufacturers of the pull-tabs used by the various charities to determine the precautions used to ensure randomness. Matson reported there is an organization that represents all the manufacturers and he thought this organization would be happy to conduct a presentation for the Council. Matson suggested that he provide the Administrator with the necessary information. CHARITABLE Fahey reported that there has been a change in the GAMBLING State Statute which allows cities to require up to TRADE AREA 100% of the proceeds generated by charitable gambling to be spent in a city's trade area. Fahey reported that it is his suggestion that the City require 50% of charitable gambling proceeds to be spent within the City of Little Canada's trade area. The City can define its trade area which can be the corporate limits of the City or expanded beyond the corporate limits. Fahey reviewed the responses received from charitable gambling operations within the City, as well as the City Attorney's letter outlining actions that other cities have taken in this matter. Page 11