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• <br />• <br />AGENDA ITEM IC <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jean Viger, Deputy City Clerk <br />DATE: May 24, 2004 <br />TOPIC: Resolution No. 04 -66, Approving Canvasser /Solicitor <br />License for ACORN (Minnesota Association of <br />Community Organizations for Reform Now) <br />VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority (3/5 Vote) <br />BACKGROUND: <br />Ms. Rebecca Gomer, director of MN ACORN, has submitted an application to obtain a <br />non -profit canvasser /solicitor license from the City of Lino Lakes. ACORN is a non- <br />profit organization whose priorities include helping the working poor families own a <br />home of their own. Mr. Marc Wermager will be soliciting the Lino Lakes neighborhoods <br />seeking charitable donations to further the organization's mission. (see attached flyers) <br />ACORN has complied with all of the provisions of the Lino Lakes City Code for <br />obtaining the necessary license, including a background check. The Lino Lakes Police <br />Department completed the investigation and found no reason to recommend denial of the <br />license. The fee for non -profit organizations is waived. <br />The application, the non - profit certificate of authority for both ACORN and its parent <br />organization, the American Institute for Social Justice, Minnesota Project and the <br />background investigation results are on file in the city clerk's office for review. <br />OPTIONS: <br />1. Approve Resolution No. 04 -66 <br />2. Deny Resolution No. 04 -66 <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Option No. 1 <br />