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Memorandum <br />To: Mayor & City Council <br />From: Jean Viger, Deputy Clerk <br />Date: May 23, 2007 <br />Re: Request <br />Ly ( LJLL4i CM <br />mac = c123 /07 <br />Books Are Fun, whose parent company is Reader's Digest, sells books and other educational <br />tools at a discount. Although they are not considered a non -profit organization, they donate <br />more than 70% of profits to other organizations to promote literacy. The Cities of Minneapolis, <br />Plymouth, White Bear Lake, Ramsey and Hennepin County Government Centers are a few of <br />the public buildings that have previously allowed Books Are Fun to come into their building, set <br />up and sell the educational items without a permit. In 2000 the City of Lino Lakes allowed <br />"Books Are Fun" to set up tables in the atrium here at city hall for two days to sell books, CD's <br />DVD's and other learning devices, also without requiring a permit. <br />On Wednesday, May 23, I received a phone call from Linda Peterson, a representative of Books <br />Are Fun, asking if it would be possible to again use city hall as a means to sell the educational <br />tools. The plan would be to set up on Wednesday, June 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and <br />Thursday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The city would receive 5% of sales up to $3000. <br />and 10% of sales over $3000. Books Are Fun carries liability insurance and advised me that the <br />city would not be liable for any loss of product, etc. <br />I spoke with Gordon regarding this request from Books Are Fun and he advised me to send this <br />"heads up" memo. If anyone has a concern regarding this, let him know at Tuesday's work <br />session. Ms. Peterson would appreciate a response by Wednesday, May 30th in order to <br />continue with her plans. <br />cc: Gordon Heitke, City Administrator <br />Dan Tesch, Director of Administration <br />Rick DeGardner, Director of Public Services <br />Julie Bartell, City Clerk <br />