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Mounds View City Council August 27, 2007 <br />Regular Meeting Page 11 <br />H. Resolution 7145 Establishing a One Year Moratorium on Boxing, <br />Mixed Martial Arts and Ultimate Fighting <br />Mayor Marty asked that this be put on the May or June 2008 work session Agenda so it does not <br />slip through the cracks. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7145 <br />Establishing a One Year Moratorium on Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts and Ultimate Fighting. <br />Ayes - S Nays - 0 Motion carried. <br />I. Resolution 7146 Accepting Donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church <br />Assistant Crane reviewed the contribution of $15,918 and outlined the letter as to how <br />Bethlehem Baptist Church would like the money utilized. <br />Council Member Stigney asked about the programs at Edgewood. <br />Council Member Mueller provided an explanation of the programs. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7146 <br />Accepting Donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church. <br />Council Member Stigney pointed out that Bethlehem Baptist Church is contributing this money <br />in lieu of taxes, so he thinks that the City should look at contributing to something that <br />contributes more to the overall benefit of the community. Council Member Stigney said that he <br />is not against these programs, but pointed out that general taxes would not be used for this type <br />of use. <br />Council Member Mueller said that she would like to accept the donation and allow them to <br />specify how it is used. <br />Council Member Stigney indicated that this is not a donation out of the goodness of their heart, <br />but a requirement of the business agreement reached with the City when they came into the City. <br />Council discussed the history of the agreement reached with the Church. <br />Council Member Flaherty indicated he would like a representative of STAND and SALE to come <br />before the Council and provide information on what they do for the school. <br />Council Member Stigney emphasized that this is a limited program for certain kids, and he would <br />rather have this general tax money go toward something like Festival in the Park. He then said <br />that he is a little concerned about allocating the funds this way, because it could become <br />precedent. <br />