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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS PAGE 4 JUNE 17, 1991 referendum does not take care of all those needs, the citizens were "led astray. " Councilmember Mathiowetz agreed recalling that if the bond referendum passed, the fire department was to make no capital expenditure requests for the next five years and a reserve account was to be established for equipment replacement. Councilmember Mathiowetz stated his opinion that gambling proceeds should be spent on community needs which are not funded by any other formal means such as, the senior class all-night party, youth activities, etc. Mr. Myslicki stated that whatever money the fire department does not need, will be given to organizations in the City who need it. Mr. Myslicki estimated that 80% of the fire department's gambling proceeds will go back to the community for charitable causes. Mr. Myslicki stressed that the fire department is eligible under state law to be involved in charitable gambling. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MASON APPROVING THE PREMISE PERMIT FOR THE SPRING LAKE PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT AT POVLITZKI'S ON 65 (RESOLUTION NO. 91-31. ) Councilmember Mason commented that premise permits are a one year license and if the Council is not satisfied with the operation at the end of the year, the premise permit can be reconsidered. Councilmember Mathiowetz restated his concern about the financial services contract and cautioned the fire department that they should never have to pay more than the $400 a month quoted as a minimum. ROLL CALL VOTE: COUNCILMEMBERS MASON, AYE; MATHIOWETZ, AYE; HOLLOM, NAY AND MAYOR WELLS, NAY. MOTION DEFEATED FOR LACK OF MAJORITY. Councilmember Hollom stated that he does not believe the fire department should be involved in charitable gambling. Mr. Myslicki pointed out that the fire department meets all the State guidelines. Mayor Wells questioned whether the fire department still qualifies given it's new relationship to the three cities and asked icki if metre SLate has-been informed-of-the-new relationship. Mr. Myslicki pointed out that they are still a non-profit organization. 6. Public Works Report Public Works Director, Chuck Rundle, reported as follows: --A sewer back-up occurred on June-15,- 1991- at 3:00 A.M. at the 600 block of Ballantyne Lane, caused by a paper towel-type material and fine roots. --The parks are in good condition. --The street pothole repair program has begun and is progressing. --Some sanitary sewer cleaning is being done this week and will continue as time and manpower are available.