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July 26, 1976 Page 12 Admin. had also talked to the Minneapolis Police Dept. and they indicated no problems. Staff's basic recommendation is that if Council is inclined to allow it, that Council should consider limiting the activity the first time to one initial contest to find out if it would be successful and after that event, develop more specific regulations. Chief Grabowski had recom- mended two law enforcement officers be present and limit the hours to midnight and that the applicant provide evidence of State licensing. Mr. Gunn stated they have held bouts in Golden Valley and there they didn't need consent of Council; Falcon Heights and didn't need Council approval. He indicated Upper Midwest Promotions is new and have only promoted three fIhts. Mr. Gunn indicated that the main event has to start before 10:00 p.m., so normal closing hours are before 11:00 p.m. Mr. Gunn also stated that the promoter pays the police officers. Admin. Achen pointed out that as we have more and more of these type of events necessi the presence of police officers, City officers are spending more and more time on off -duty hours, possibly affecting their performance on -duty. Eventually, the demand for these type of events becomes so great that the officers would rather work solely for these events. Admin. indicated he would like to Aicrnurage specifying Mounds View policemen must be is attendance. Acting Mayor Hodges suggested adding a patrolman, and Admin. indicated that perhaps in the future it would be possible. Councilman Shelquist stated he was opposed to having even one trial match because he feels Mounds View doesn't have the proper facilities; however, if it's possible that boxing matches will be allowed we must begin drawing up regulations governing it. Atty Meyers indicated the resolution authorizing the boxing matches to be held at the Bel Rae Ballroom on August 4, 1976, should specify the following conditions: premises to be closed at midnight, promoter to furnish City copy of State license, set- ups and beer to be dispensed in paper cups only, two sworn uniformed police officers approved by Mounds View Police Chief to be in attendance, and six other security /crowd control personnel also to be approved by Mounds View Police Chief to be in attendance, officers and security personnel to be reimbursed by promoter, city to be reimbursed $300 for administrative overhead to process original application. All of these restrictions to be included as Resolution No. 748. MSP (Baumgartner Pickar) to approve Resolution No. 748. Council recessed for five minutes. 3 ayes 1 nay