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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 28, 2013 5 A. Motion to Approve Resolution 2013-013, Approving a Premise Permit Application for Spring Lake Park Lions for Charitable Gambling License at Welsch's Big Ten Tavern Deputy Clerk Dietl stated that a premise permit application from the Spring Lake Park Lions for charitable gambling at Welsch's Big Ten Tavern was received on November 21, 2012. It was originally brought to the Council on November 26, 2012, for consideration at which time the item was tabled for further discussion. After several work sessions and considerable discussion regarding Section 330.02 Gambling of the City Code, the review process of City Code is now complete and a decision may be made regarding the application. Deputy Clerk Dietl commented that a successful background check has been completed by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department, and staff is in possession of all necessary paperwork required of the Spring Lake Park Lions. She made the Lions aware of the anticipated adoption of the amendment to City Code taking place earlier in tonight's meeting which will require 75% of net profits to be donated in the trade area. Staff recommended the Council approve the premise permit. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution 2013-013 — Approving a Premise Permit for Spring Lake Park Lions for charitable gambling at Welsch's Big Ten Tavern; license to expire June 30,2015. The motion carried (5-0). 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Werner thanked the Public Works staff for fixing the watermain break in the Valentine Hills area over the weekend. Staff responded Friday night and quickly finished up the repairs on Saturday morning. Councilmember Holden noted that there was information in the Admin Update regarding the Lake Johanna Fire Department's Board of Director's meeting. She noted that one thing not mentioned is the work the City has done to assist with the creation of a monetary financial policy, which was adopted at their board meeting. Councilmember Holden expressed concern over the 2013 Water, Sewer, Surface Water Management Rule mailing that she received. She stated that it is unclear what the rates were and what they went up to. She noted that when sending information, it would be helpful to include comparative data. Councilmember Holmes also commented on the watermain break. She noted that this was the first time she used the Public Works on-call phone list. She indicated that it was well-organized and the Public Works staff she spoke with was pleasant and accommodating. Staff called her with an update once they had more information regarding the progress of the repairs, which allowed her to return calls received from residents inquiring about the watermain break. Mayor Grant commented on the census he received from the US Department of Commerce. He is passing it on to staff so it can be completed and returned to the Census Bureau.