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I I. I I I I I I I I- I I I I I I I I. I ,AlIDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 12. 1995 11 Mr. Post indicated on May 15, 1995, the City received additional information from the organization as required by ordinanCe. Upon review of this information, a May 16, 1995 letter was sent to the organization which highlighted concerns staffhad in the area of satisfYing the trade area spending requirement. Mr. Post indicated staff received on May 18, 1995, an amended support information from the organization. The internal affordable housing initiatives program was deleted in this revision. Mr. Post indicated in light of the fact that Earthstar Project, Inc. is not a localltrade area based organi7Sltion, the trade area spending plan needs to be more definitive than has been submitted thus far. Mr. Post indicated the Council may wish to ask questions of the representatives of the applicant present at the meeting. Mr. Perry Bolin indicated the applicant's intent to fully comply with the City's requirements. Mayor Probst inquired if there is a limit to Charitable Gambling Permits in the City. Mr. Post indicated currently there are three Bingo Operations in the City with the opportunity for one more operation in this classification. Mayor Probst indicated the only information the Council has regarding Earthstar Project, Inc. was contained in the Council packet. He noted previously the City had a bad experience with a Gambling Operation and is now very cautious during the application process. CounciImember Malone commented the City has learned the bard way through previous experiences, that this process is the only opportunity the City will have to check all avenues and prevent any future concerns or problems. Councilmember Malone indicated the Council is looking for an agreement noting where the cash contribution will go. He noted currently the operators in the City are complying and the Council would be concerned with adding other operations that mayor may not comply. Mr. Post indicated each Class A operation is allowed seven maximum sessions per week at the facility, and with the loss of the Lion's Club, the operators have been allowed to hold ten sessions per week. Councilmember Malone indicated the Council would need specific verification of where the contributions to the trade area would be from the applicant. Mr. Bolin indicated it was their intent to identify this for the City and would clarify if necessary. He indicated contributions would be made to the Northwest Youth and Family Services.