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Hugo City Council Minutes for April 5, 2010 Page 7 of 10 requirement to spend 70 percent of their net profits in the Hugo trade area. Hugo American Legion members Phil Kamman, John Thommas, and Dale Lory talked about how the Legion was struggling, and stated a lot of their gambling proceeds went to the White Bear School District and to veterans who did not necessarily live in Hugo. Marion Zimney, gambling manager of the Bayport American Legion was present with Jeff Fusco, owner of Sal's Angus Grill. Marion said the Bayport Legion has been struggling since the smoking ban; they are losing customers to Wisconsin establishments. She said there was no problem with donating 10 percent to a City fund; however, the 70 percent requirement would be difficult unless it would include donations to veterans organizations. Chad Wagner, owner of the Blue Heron Grill was present with Centennial Hockey Gambling Manager Stephanie Balynas who stated that charitable organizations have taken a beating over the past years with bars and restaurants seeing less traffic. He would prefer to see an amount less than 70 percent. Mark Larson, gambling manager for the Dead Broke Saddle Club in the Blacksmith Lounge, said the requirement would not hurt their organization because nearly all their money is spent in the Hugo trade area since they were a 501 (c) (4) non profit; however, it would devastate the other organizations. Miron made motion, Klein seconded, to direct staff to attach language to future charitable gambling premise permits recommending that a significant portion of proceeds be spent in the Hugo trade area. Ayes: Haas, Klein, Petryk, Miron Nay: Weidt Motion carried. Discussion on April 22, 2010 Board of Equalization Meeting Scheduled on the Same Night as the Metro Cities Annual Meeting As Council is aware, the City's annual Board of Equalization meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. City staff has been notified that the Metro Cities Annual Meeting has been scheduled for the same evening. Councilmember Chuck Haas is a former board member of the Metro Cities and is a frequent attendee at the annual meeting; however, the Board of Equalization requires mandatory attendance of three or more Council members. The Mayor and Council Members Petryk, Klein, and Weidt confirmed they would be at the Board of Equalization meeting, which will allow for Councilmember Haas to attend the Metro Cities Annual Meeting the same evening. Discussion on June 24, 2010 I-35 W/E Coalition Meeting on the Same Day as the LMC Annual Conference in St. Cloud At its February 23, 2010 meeting, the Hugo City Council hosted the annual I-35 W/E Coalition