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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 1, 1986 PAGE 6 Gambling Ordinance and against all the proposed amendments. Dan Novak, Planning Commission member, stated that the Lake Elmo Jaycees have been so successful over the years without the need of Charitable Gambling. For this same reason, he doesn't understand the need now for Charitable Gambling other than raffles. It's his belief that by liberalizing our Charitable Gambling Ordinance we are compromising our value system for a fast buck and because everyone else seems to be doing it. Tim Fitzpatrick, Chairman of the Fall Festival at Guardian Angels Church, would find the second and third amendments restrictive and would like more clarification on the fourth amendment. He asked why do we have to be more legal than the State of Minnesota. Marge Williams, Planning Commmission Member, spoke in support of the Charitable Gambling amendments. Todd Williams voiced a concern that any charitable organization not based in Lake Elmo could come into the City and run Charitable Gambling and this should be restricted. City Attorney Knaak added that Item 4. could be found illegal if challenged. Terry Needham, Lake Elmo Jaycees stated that they do not plan on bringing any gambling devices outside of a building. He added that they will be paying the Twin Point Tavern a percentage for using their establishment. Councilwoman Armstrong felt that charitable gambling organizations should provide the City of Lake Elmo with a copy of their monthly report and any other reports to the State Charitable Gambling Control Board. Mayor Morgan closed the public hearing at 8:45 p.m. M/S/P Morgan/Christ - to delay action on the proposed charitable gambling amendments until the July 15, 1986 City Council meeting. (Motion carried 5-0). 10. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT A. Water Safety on Lake Elmo Because of an accident involving a rowboat and motorboat operating on Lake Elmo on Sunday, June 8, 1986, the Council discussed the safety of boating on the lake. Since the opening of the Park Reserve, the traffic on the lake has increased and the Council would like to propose some restrictions that would possibly help prevent accidents of this nature in the future. Another concern was the water patrol of this lake, as it was pointed out that there is only one full-time water patrol officer for all of the county lakes, which includes Lake Elmo.