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V CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: May 22,2001 TO: Joe Lynch,City Administrator FROM: Terrance Post, City Accountan SUBJECT: ABWA Lady Slipper Chapter,Charitable Gambling Premises Permit Renewal Application (License No.B-03162-003 The two-year premises permit for the American Business Women's (ABWA)Lady Slipper Chapter to conduct Class B gambling activity (i.e.,paddlewheels,pull-tabs,tipboards) at Flaherty's Arden Bowl will expire on July 31, 2001. State Charitable Gambling Board requirements are that Premises Permit renewal applications and supporting City resolutions be reviewed and approved sixty (60) days prior to license expiration date. The applicant has submitted the following documentation in support of the renewal application: (a) A completed State of Minnesota Premises Permit renewal application form (Exhibit A); (b) A Lease Agreement for pull tab activity at a permitted premises (LG221) signed by Lessor,Daniel P. Flaherty (Exhibit B); and (c) Paid the $100.00 permit investigation fee. In addition, staff has obtained background checks for all individuals with check signing authority of the charitable gambling organization and noted no irregularities. A review of compliance with ordinance fifty percent(50%)trade area spending requirements for the twenty-four(24)month period from January 1999 to December 2000 has resulted in a finding that the organization has met this City requirement by expending a higher percentage in the trade area(80%)than is required by City ordinance (50%). Exhibit C details the 1999 and 2000 trade area expenditures. The organization's Gambling Manager,Marilyn Damman,has been invited to the Council meeting to address any questions Council may have of this charitable gambling organization. Recommendation il consider approving Resolution#02-12, "A Resolution Staff recommends that the City Counc Approving ABWA Class B Charitable Gambling Premises Permit Renewal Application at Flaherty's Arden Bowl," at the May 29, 2001 regular Council meeting.