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COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 10, 1994 The gambling license for the Circle Lex VFW Post #6583 expires on March 31, 1994. They have applied for renewal of their license and if approved by the State and if the City Council approves the renewal application this evening, the renewal of the license will be effective April 1, 1994. Filing of the proper forms has not been made with the City Clerk - Treasurer on a timely basis. Recently, Mr. Bill Bohjanen was hired as the gambling manager and he has brought all of the filings to a current status. The VFW Post #6583 has complied with the Gambling Ordinance in regard to contributing not less than 10% of their profits to benefit the residents of Lino Lakes. Some of the donations include: City of Lino Lakes, $300.00 for Earth Day Celebration; $1,812.00 for Hepatitis B injections for the Police Officers; $8,000.00 for the mobile computer equipment; a guard dog for the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility, Centennial Senior Class Party, Scholarships, Boy Scout Troop #65 and Anoka County Veterans. For many years the City has received $300.00 per month from the Circle Lex VFW Post #6583 to be used for park purposes. This donation stopped about a year ago. Mr. Bohjanen explained that he will be discussing this matter with the VFW Post #6583 and will keep the City staff updated regarding whether or not this donation will be reinstated. The City Clerk explained that the VFW Post #6583 has hired an experienced gambling manager who in the past forwarded reports to the City in a timely manner and is familiar with the gambling regulations. Since there is no reason to believe that any misconduct has occurred, it would seem unwise to eliminate this source of revenue for the City and for many residents experiencing troubled periods in their lives. The City Clerk recommended that the gambling license be renewed for another two years. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the renewal of the Circle Lex VFW Post #6583 gambling license for two years. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. State of the City Address - Mayor Reinert noted that the City Charter requires that the Mayor present a state of the City address each year. He explained that this address will be presented at the first Council meeting in February (February 14, 1994). Council Member Elliott moved to adjourn at 7:17 P.M. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Aye. PAGE 8