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243 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 14, 1989 about the progress of upgrading East Ash Street. Mr. Schumacher will follow up on this matter. Mr. Reinert explained that he was concerned about the intersection of Lake Drive and Highway #49. He asked if five people have to be killed in this area before a stop light is installed? Mayor Benson explained that there will be islands located at this intersection, but things are moving slowly. Mr. Stahlberg noted that SEH is working on this project. Status Report on Surface Water Management Plan Affecting Section #18 and Section No. 19 - This was talked about earlier this evening. Mr. Schumacher explained that he wanted the Council to know where the City is at in providing this policy. This plan is not for one or two developments, but for the entire two sections. Residents who will be affected and landowners where easements are expected to be placed will be contacted shortly. Mr. Schumacher explained that the Plan has been ready for some time, however due to the busy season nothing has been done. Mr. Stahlberg said that he understands that the surveyor and appraiser can now be told to proceed with implementing the. Plan. NEW BUSINESS Consideration and Approval of Gambling License for Blaine American Legion Post #566 - Mr. Bisel explained that this a veterans organization in Blaine and hoped they would reconsider since the location of the operation will be very near the VFW Club. He noted that the VFW provides a lot of dollars to this City and it appears that the Legion Club would be splitting off some of these dollars. Mr. Neal commented that maybe the Legion Club would consider donating $60,000.00 a year to the City as well. Tom Hamilton, Gambling Manager for the Blaine Legion Club was in the audience and told about the agreement he made with Lee's of Lino Lakes. He felt that there was no money generated into the community from Lee's and that is why he pursued the matter. The Club is also requesting a waiver of the sixty day waiting period. Mr. Bohjanen noted that the Legion Club is a sister organization to the VFW and many of the VFW members are also members of the Legion Club. He noted that the VFW of Lino Lakes would have a hard time obtaining a gambling license in Blaine. He hoped the ordinance could be amended to prevent further such occurrences. Mr. Jon Latcham questioned whether or not Lino Lakes is collecting enough money to defend itself in event there is a lawsuit filed against the City on a gambling related matter.