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COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 13, 1995 Mr. Wesman said his purpose is not specifically to challenge the ordinance, but to as the City Council for approval to operate pull - tab gambling at the 49 Club. The request is for an accommodation to the existing ordinances. In recent days, it has come to their attention, the City of Cloquet asked for an Attorney General's opinion regarding ordinances that are essentially the same as what Lino Lakes presently has and it was the opinion of the Attorney General's office that these ordinances raised significant questions with respect to equal protection under both the State and Federal constitutions. He said the purpose of this information is to call the matter to the attention of the City. Mr. Wesman said that the Dead Broke Saddle Club would like to become an active contributing member of the business and social community and not a contestant in a legal action. Mr. Wesman asked the City Council for approval to begin pull -tab gambling on July 1, 1995 and if this is not possible, then approval for pull -tab gambling effective August 1, 1995. Council Member Elliott asked Mr. Hawkins if the City Council can arbitrarily take 30 days off of an ordinance waiting period. Mr. Hawkins said that there is no provision in the Gambling Ordinance that allows the City Council to grant a variance from the requirements. Council Member Elliott said that she appreciates the fact that the Dead Broke Saddle Club want to become a part of the community and also appreciated the fact the 49 Club does not want to be without pull -tabs for a month, however, the ordinances should not be rewritten to accommodate certain situations. Mayor Reinert called for a second to Council Member Neal's motion. There was no second to the motion. Council Member Elliott moved to deny the request for a gambling license. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Neal abstaining. Consideration of a Request for a Gambling License from the Centennial Fire Relief Association for Miller's on Main - Mrs. Anderson explained that an application for a gambling license to operate a gambling booth at Miller's on Main was included in the Council packets. The Centennial Fire Relief Association meets the requirements of the Lino Lakes Gambling Ordinance (has more than 15 members who live in Lino Lakes) and does operate another gambling site at the 49 Club. There have been no reported problems with the 49 Club site. Miller's on Main is the former Lee's of Lino Lakes. Mr. James Miller will be requesting liquor licenses for this establishment shortly. PAGE 14