05-20-93 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 26, 1993 LaValle reported that he has had conversations about the equity and inequity of the City's issuing two bingo hall licenses, as well as conversations about amending the ordinance to limit the size of the bingo hall. LaValle reported that it is apparent that the crowds are down at the hall and a smaller facility is feasible. Betty Matson, NSYA, reported that their organization met with representatives of the Market Place. Bob Matson reported that he had some informal discussions with Tom Short of Mover's Warehouse, and no conclusion or agreement was reached. Matson reported that NSYA is interested in a lower rent and in getting the best possible deal, and would relocate wherever that deal was offered. Matson reported that expenses are high. This evening there are only about 150 customers at the bingo hall, thus NSYA will lose money tonight by operating. Matson reported that he has no written proposal from either TCF or Mover's Warehouse at this point. Short reported that currently NSYA is the only organization under a solid lease. Matson agreed, but pointed out that the lease is contingent upon the bingo hall license renewal as well as NSYA premise permit renewal. O'Kane reported that Market Place held a meeting with NSYA, Trade Lake Camp, and Canadian Days last Monday. Little Canada Charity as well as St. Joseph's Society was invited to that meeting, but did not attend. All the charities that Market Place thought were interested were invited to the meeting. O'Kane reported that TCF would like to see a minimum of three charities willing to located at the Market Place, but four would be better. Matson reported that at the meeting it was discussed that three organizations could operate a bingo hall seven days per week and rotate nights. Four organizations provides a cushion. It was felt that more than four charities would dilute the number of sessions necessary to operate successfully. Page 2