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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 24, 201.0 Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. CLOSED The City Administrator reconm2ended that the Council go into closed SESSION session at the end of the regular Council meeting to discuss the acquisition of easements and/or right-of--way from the BattisCa and Himmelbach properties as part of the Northeast Utility Extension Project. LAWFUL The City Clerk reviewed the Canadian Days Committee request that the GAMBLING Council allow the expansion of lawful gambliug into gas stations/ IN GAS convenience stores. The City Clerk reported that currently the City has STATION/ permitted lawful gambling at the Little Canada Bingo Hall and at various CONVENIENCE On-Sale Liquor sites, i.e. Brady's, Gordies, Hoggsbreath, and Saxon. The STORES Clerk repotted that in checking with the Gambling Control Board, the State does not limit the types of sites where lawful gambling can occur, and there are gas stations/convenience stores where pull-tab sales occur. These locations are Typically in greater Minnesota. "The Clerk also noted that lawful gambling includes bingo, raffles, tip board, pull-Tabs, and paddlewheels. McGraw asked there were any problems anticipated with lawful gambling in gas station convenience stores. The Clerk stated that one issue might be to ensure that there is a designated space for lawful gambling to occur as well as control measures in place. 1'he Clerk indicated that she would check with the State to determine if they have had any problems with lawful gambling in a gas station/convenience store location. A report will be presented at the April 14°i Council meeting. CLOSED The City Administrator requested that the Council go into closed SESSION session at the end of the regular Council meeting to discuss the acquisition of the Roseville Plumbing property as a future Public Works Garage site. ACQUISITION The City Administrator reported that the City had agreed to acquire four OF manufactured homes in Terrace Heights Mobilehome Par]< located along MANUFAC- County Road B-2 in order to facilitate the addition of a right-turn lane TURED HOME- along B-2 and relocation of our sidewalk The City Administrator 2442 RICE reported That the manufactured home on Lot A is available and he STREET, presented Bi11s of Sale for this acquisition. The first Bill of Sale is with LOT A David Pearson, the Lien holder on the home, in the amount of $1,600 and the second is with'I'imothy Dinneen, the owner, in the amount of $1,600 which will be remitted to Mr. Pearson to satisfy the lien on the home. The City Administrator reported that Mr. Dinneen actually owes more than the $1,600 on the home, but Mr. Pearson is willing to accept $1,600 in full 17