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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2000 Resolution No. 00 — 22 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consider Resolution No. 00 — 21, Approving the Minnesota/USA Wrestling, Inc. Gambling Premises Renewal Application (3/4 Vote Required), Ry-Chel Gaustad — Staff advised Minnesota/USA Wrestling, Inc. submitted its annual permit application to conduct gambling activity at The 49 Club, 6007 Hodgson Road. The Police Department is conducting a criminal history check on the Chief Executive Officer, William Hinchley. Staff understands that the City has not experienced any difficulty with this organization acquiring a gambling permit. Council Member Dahl moved to adopt Resolution No. 00 — 21, contingent upon a criminal history check. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 00 — 21 can be found at the end of these minutes. Reallocate Community Development Block Grant Funds, Linda Waite Smith — Staff advised on February 14, 2000, the Council approved the allocation of $34,492 in CDBG funds for the 2000-2001 grant year. The allocation was: $1,000 for administrative expenses; $16,000 for City planning projects; and $18,492 for agencies providing services to City residents. On February 22, 2000, the City was informed by Anoka County that cities in the County had exceeded the 15% overall limitation on allocations to non-profit agencies. As a result, several cities, including Lino Lakes, are required to reallocate their CDBG funds. Lino Lakes' allocation to non-profit agencies cannot exceed $5,173.80. Setting aside $1,000 for administrative expenses, leaves an additional $12,318 to reallocate to City programs that are eligible for CDBG funding. Staff recommended the following allocations to comply with the County's requirements: Alexandra House $ 2,500 Forest Lake Youth Bureau $ 2,573 City Program: 1 Septic System Ordinance $ 4,000 City Program: 2 Native Planting $ 5,000 City Program: 3 Preservation Development $ 6,000 City Program: 4 ADA Park Improvements $12,318 Administration $ 1,000 Total $34,492 Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve the staff recommendation, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Letter to Metropolitan Council Regarding Proposed Changes to Bus Service, Linda Waite Smith — Staff advised a letter has been received from the Metropolitan Council regarding proposed changes to the bus service within the City. Letters have also been received from residents expressing concern relating to the changes. 4