4B, Draft Minutes 12-17-12 Work Session

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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—DECEMBER 17, 2012 2 City Attorney Jamnik explained the concern would be how the City would police this and hold the organization to putting 100% of the profits back into the community. He stated that some profits could be committed to organizations outside of Arden Hills. Deputy Clerk Dietl noted a premise permit could be denied if the applicant was not located in the Trade Area as was done by the City of Mounds View. This would limit organizations from coming into the City and spending their profits outside of the Arden Hills' Trade Area. i Councilmember Holden requested the current language be amended to increase the profit percentage from 60%to 100% and have all applicants be located within the City of Arden Hills. Councilmember Holmes suggested that all applicants be located in the Trade Area. City Attorney Jamnik suggested the profit percentage be increased to the 70-75% range and some of the definitions be reviewed through the amendment process. Councilmember Holden indicated this was fair; however, she would like to see what the current practices are for charitable gambling in other cities. Mayor Grant was in favor of the applicants having an office in the City of Arden Hills. Councilmember Holmes noted there were competing gambling organizations in the community and she was in favor of the City keeping these charitable gambling dollars in the City's Trade Area. Mayor Grant agreed but was in favor of reviewing and amending the Municipal Code to assure that the language was current and that the needs of the City were being met. City Administrator Klaers commented staff would investigate the definition of profits, and where charitable dollars are currently being spent and would report back to the Council at a future meeting. B. Newsletter/Communications Committee City Administrator Klaers explained membership of committees and commissions fluctuates from time to time in all municipalities. He noted at this time the Communications Committee was in need of members. He indicated that Arlene Mitchell (the Chair for the past three years) and Brenda Holden have stated they will not be seeking reappointment. This leaves the committee with three vacancies and no current applicants. City Administrator Klaers commented that Mary Nosek is the editor for the Newsletter. The remaining members that could write articles or serve as Chair were Susan Cathey and Kristine Goodrich. Staff expressed concern with the turnover rate for this committee and for the future of the newsletter. He requested the Council discuss the matter and provide staff with direction on how to proceed.