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unds View City Council <br />gulag Meeting <br />Page Six <br />October 28, 1991 <br />There is no way that the promoters can verify someone's health <br />history by taking contestants at the door on the night <br />of the event. <br />Orduno stated that this is not the type of competition and is clearly <br />not consistent with the other boxing and wrestling events which the <br />City has consented to in the past. <br />Orduno introduced Mr. Greg Michaud, 9846 Cottonwood Lane representing <br />Barstool Promotions. He, in turn, introduced Mr. Chuck McNiff, a <br />partner in Barstool Promotions. Mr. Michaud stated an informal meeting <br />between him and Jerry Kaufman of the Boxing Commission was held last <br />week. This meeting was to help Barstool Promotions safely conduct the <br />competition. Barstool Promotions has agreed to work closely with the <br />Boxing Commission. <br />Mr. Michaud stated that there will be a meeting with the Boxing <br />Commission Wednesday night. The Boxing Commission's decision to allow <br />this type of competition will be based on what decision is made by the <br />Council tonight. <br />Mayor Linke asked what the liability would be to the City? <br />City Attorney Barney stated that if there would be physical damage and <br />a lawsuit occurred, the City would be named a party for permitting this <br />type of competition which is not regulated by the Boxing Commission, to <br />be held in the City. <br />Michaud stated that this competition could be changed to an amateur <br />competition. The amateur competitions are not required by state law to <br />have the 60 day training period. <br />Orduno stated that if the prize money is $5.00 or more or if there is <br />merchandise of $100 or more given, then the competition becomes <br />professional. <br />Michaud gave some background on Barstool Promotions. Michaud stated <br />that the three partners are all promoters, but in the wrestling field. <br />Ron Peterson, a promoter of boxing competitions, has offered to help <br />Barstool Promotions with technical information. Michaud further stated <br />that promoting wrestling is somewhat different, although similar in <br />ways to this type of event. <br />Councilmember Rickaby inquired as to what Barstool Promotions track <br />record was in other places? Michaud stated that they have not held <br />these competitions in Minnesota in 10 years. Michaud stated the <br />. problem was that another group came in and held this type of <br />competition without going through the Boxing Commission. Michaud <br />further stated that is why the law was made that there had to be 60 <br />