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COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 8, 1996 Council Member Bergeson explained that after the matter was brought to the attention of the City Council, he visited the site and found that it was terrible. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Renewal of Gambling License for Centennial Fire Relief Association - Mrs. Anderson explained that a gambling license was issued to the Centennial Fire Relief Association to conduct lawful gambling at Miller's on Main. beginning June 1, 1995. The license will expire on June 1, 1996 and they have requested that their gambling license be renewed. The Centennial Fire Relief Association has been conducting lawful gambling in the City of Lino Lakes since the lawful gambling laws were enacted. Since the Centennial Fire District serves three (3) communities (Lino Lakes, Centerville and Circle Pines), proceeds from their gambling activities support many activities in all three (3) communities. Specifically during the past year, the Centennial Fire Relief Association gambling proceeds have supported the school patrol programs, the drug free program, the Boy Scout Tr9ops and the annual Safety Camp at Rice Lake Elementary School. They have purchased bicycles for police patrol in addition to setting aside money for the purchase of equipment for the Centennial Fire District. During the past year, money has been set aside to upgrade some traffic signs in this community. All of the proceeds from lawful gambling conducted by the Centennial Fire Relief Association are returned to the community. Mrs. Anderson recommended that the City Council adopt a motion approving the renewal of the gambling license for the Centennial Fire Relief Association. Council Member Lyden's moved to adopt Mrs. Anderson's recommendation. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. REMINDER, Board of Review, Monday, April 15, 1996, 6:30 P.M. Set Special Economic Development Authority Meeting, Monday, April 29, 1996, 5:00 P.M. to Consider a Development Agreement with Taymark and with Northern Wholesale - Council Member Bergeson moved to set this meeting as proposed. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Set a Special Council Meeting, Monday, April 29, 1996, 5:30 P.M. to Consider an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Centennial Middle School, Site Plan Review to Taymark and Site Plan Review for Northern Wholesale - Council Member Lyden moved to set this meeting as proposed. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Lyden moved to close the Council meeting at 7:01 P.M. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 7