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COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1990 area. The trade area is defined as all property located within the corporate boundaries of the City of Lino Lakes and all cities contiguous to such boundaries. Mayor Bisel said he felt that this proposed amendment does not do what he would like done. He explained that he felt it was wrong for organizations to come into this City, conduct gambling events and then take the money out of the City. The proceeds should benefit the people in the City it was collected. He also noted that the fifty percent (50 %) requirement would discourage organizations such as the VFW. They routinely donate more than that amount each year. The City does not want to give the impression that fifty percent (50 %) is all they should donate. He asked Mr. Hawkins how the City could control who gets a gambling license? Mr. Hawkins explained that the state statutes do not even allow this City the authority to regulate gambling as it does now. He noted a more restrictive ordinance could be enacted but there is no guarantee that it will pass a court test. Council Member Bohjanen explained that with the current state provisions, the higher state taxes, and the many municipal requirements that many organizations will no longer be involved in gambling. The gambling profits are disappearing. He also noted that organizations such as the VFW donate proceeds to the state and national chapters of their organizations. He asked if this new proposed amendment would prohibit this practice. Council Member Bohjanen said the trade area section of the proposed ordinance concerned him. Council Member Reinert asked Mr. Hawkins if there was a way to control national organizations from sending money collected locally out of state? Mr. Hawkins said that all organizations must be treated equally using the same standards. Council Member Bohjanen moved to table this matter until staff can talk to different organizations to get their input regarding the proposed fifty percent (50 %) provision and the proposed trade area. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Authorizing an Equipment Certificate of Indebtedness for 1990 Mr. Schumacher explained that he is requesting authorization for Mr. Hawkins to solicit bids for the 1990 Certificate of Indebtedness in the amount of $88,500.00. The bids will not be awarded until after the 1991 budget public hearing. Mr. Schumacher noted that the amount of the certificate has been reduced in an attempt to keep property taxes down and because the City is in the process of building a new fire station. PAGE 4 1 1 1