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COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2000 the old Council chambers and that space is now available for use by the Senior Center. Second, in • late 1999, the City Council agreed that the Senior Center should be able to allow other groups to use its space and collect any resulting donations. • The Senior Center Coordinator and City staff drafted a new lease agreement that has been approved by the City Attorney. The new agreement includes the two- (2) items mentioned above, as well as guidelines for users of the leased space. The first draft of the agreement contained a prohibition against the presence or consumption of alcohol on the premises. According to the City Attorney, that is a matter of City policy, not law. The Senior Center would like the City Council's permission to delete that prohibition because on occasion the members make wine, which is served at their meals. The City Attorney states that "dram shop" laws don't apply to the City in this situation. Council Member O'Donnell asked if an agenda item regarding the church would have to be amended if the lease is approved. Staff advised no amendments would have to be made. Mayor Bergeson advised he does not support the revision regarding alcohol. He stated the City has a policy regarding alcohol and the amendment should not be approved. Council Member O'Donnell moved to amend the lease agreement to remove the prohibition against alcohol, them approve the agreement. Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mayor Bergeson voting no. Consider Approval for Circle -Lex VFW to Spend Gambling Funds (3/4 Vote Required), Dan Tesch — Staff advised the Circle -Lex VFW has submitted a request to spend gambling funds. For the past seven- (7) years the Circle -Lex VFW has donated $300 per month to the City's Park and Recreation Division. The funds are used to provide supplies for playgrounds, playground equipment, and the like. Council Member Carlson moved to approve Request to Spend Gambling Funds, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consider Resolution No. 00 — 22, Approving the VFW Post 6583 Gambling Premises Renewal Application (3/4 Vote Required), Dan Tesch — Staff advised the City received a Premises Permit Renewal Application for the VFW Post 6583 of Lino Lakes. The Post would like to continue participating in gambling activity at 7868 Lake Drive. The Police Department is conducting a criminal history check on Dean Johnson and DelMar Jordahl who are the authorized representatives from the VFW. Staff advised that the City has not experienced any difficulty with this organization acquiring a gambling permit. This application should not be confused with the VFW Post 6583 Ladies Auxiliary request, which the Council approved during the January 10, 2000, Council meeting. Council Member Carlson moved to adopt Resolution No. 00 — 22, as requested. Council • Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 3