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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 Ms. Anderson indicated she has examined their membership records and has determined that at least 15 of their members live in Lino Lakes, thereby, qualifying this organization for a license. The organization is based in Minneapolis and has held gambling licenses in several metropolitan area cities. Currently they are licensed in Rockford, Minneapolis, and St. Paul. She stated she has spoken to Paul Wilson, at the Minnesota Gambling Board and Sgt. Pietrzak who manages the Minneapolis Gambling Licenses. Both persons have indicated that they have not had any problems with the organization. She indicated she pointed out to them her concerns regarding one family who has two (2) members in key positions of the organizations. Mr. Wilson said that this is not uncommon for smaller non-profit organizations. The Police Department has performed background investigations on all the key personnel. Nothing was found that would prevent the approval of the license. The organization was given a copy of the Gambling Ordinance and was made aware of the requirement to donate 10% of their net profits to benefit Lino Lakes residents. They have indicated that they do this in other cities and will provide verification of compliance of this portion of the ordinance. Ms. Anderson recommended to adopt a motion approving a gambling license for Minnesota/USA Wrestling, Inc. Council Member Neal asked what the 10% donation will amount to per year. Ms. Anderson stated the donation will depend on sales. Council Member Neal asked if the donation is budgeted and what is the amount of rent that will be paid to the 49 Club. Ms. Anderson stated at renewal time the organization may have a better idea of the donation amount. Rent will be $1,000 per month. The lease agreement is part of the agreement. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt a motion approving a gambling license for Minnesota/U.S.A. Wrestling, Inc. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Tax Forfeit Properties, Marilyn Anderson - Ms. Anderson stated two (2) parcels of property in Lino Lakes have forfeited to the State of Minnesota because of delinquent property taxes. Both parcels are now in the repurchase period which expires August, 1999. If the parcels are not repurchased, the City can obtain title to them for public use or they can be sold at a County auction. The Anoka County Land Commissioner, Mr. Gene Rafferty, has asked the City Council to approve the classification of the parcels. Outlot A, Birchwood Acres, 3rd Addition has a large City maintained pond on it. Staff is recommending that title to the parcel be obtained so that the City maintenance personnel can maintain the pond. The second parcel, part of Lot 5, Block 1, Ulmers Rice Lake Addition, has an easement over it. There are sewer and water utility lines running through the parcel as well as a trail. Staff is recommending the City obtain title to this parcel as well. 8