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CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 22, 1996 Mr. Arhip was unsure of the date his liquor business would actually be opened to the public. Since that time, the license period for the off -sale liquor license expired. Mr. Arhip was contacted and he said he plans to open for business about August 1, 1996. Since the earlier approval expired, Mrs. Anderson asked the City Council to adopt a motion approving the off -sale license for Mr. Arhip for the period of August 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. Mr. Arhip has paid the appropriate fee and has submitted the required certificate of insurance. All other matters covered in the first application, including the Police Department investigation, remain unchanged. Mrs. Anderson said that this matter was brought before the City Council on July 8 1996. At that time, the City Council expressed a concern about children getting to Lino Park from Lois Lane safely. This concern was directed to Mr. Asleson, Parks and Recreation Director. Mr. Asleson has review this concern and has indicated that there is a City easement east of the Simonson Garage that could be used for a walking trail between Lois Lane and Lino Park. At the City Council meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 1996, Mr. Asleson explained how this walking trail could be constructed and estimated the costs involved. As a result, the Parks Department has already started construction of the trail. Mrs. Anderson recommended that the City Council adopt a motion approving an off -sale liquor license for Mr. Arhip at 7860 Lake Drive. Council Kuether moved to approve this off -sale liquor license. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Renewal of Gambling License, Dead Broke Saddle Club - Mrs. Anderson explained that the first anniversary of the Dead Broke Saddle Club's gambling operation at the 49 Club is September 1, 1996. The Saddle Club has applied for renewal of their license and has provided information so that it can be determined whether or not they have met all of the terms of the Lino Lakes Gambling Ordinance. The ordinance requires that all non-profit organizations, who are conducting gambling in the City, submit a copy of all the information that is required by the State to the City Clerk. Therefore, detailed information to determine if the Dead Broke Saddle Club has met the terms and requirements of the ordinance has been received. The Lino Lakes Gambling Ordinance also requires that all non-profit organizations conducting gambling in the City donate 10% of their net profits to benefit residents of the City. This requirement can be in cash or a direct donation to a cause or individual. The net profit for the period of September 1, 1995 to December 31, 1995 was $35,166.73. This means that $3,516.67 must be used to benefit residents in Lino Lakes. The Saddle Club made direct donations to several organizations totaling $1,250.00 and gave the City a cash donation of $2,266.73. In addition, gambling organizations are required to pay 1/10th of 1% of gross profits less prizes actually paid out by the organization to the City PAGE 14