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I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I . I I ,ARDEN IDLLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 12. 1995 18, Ms. Sheila WhiteEagle, a board member from Earthstar Project, Inc., indicated the Trade Area had been reviewed. Ms. WhiteEagle indicated after research with area Native Americans, it was found there are no services available to them., so services are also needed, besides cash donations. Councilmember Keirn inquired ifEarthstar Project, Inc. had any other operations similar to this one. Ms. WhiteEagle indicated this would be the first Charitable Gambling Operation not on a Reservation, in the United States. Ms. WhiteEagle indicated there is a small group of Nursing Home residents who gather to play bingo for gifts, such as toilet paper, etc. which would be donated. Ms. WhiteEagle noted she had spoken with the community bingo operators and they had indicated an opening, which was the reason for the application for permit She indicated it was not their intent to take anything away from the current operations. Mr. Frank Belljohn, from St. Mary's indicated the current bingo operators do not want to continue to hold ten sessions and would welcome another Charitable Gambling Organization. He noted the list provided for donations in the Trade Area and none are located within Arden Hills. Mayor Probst suggested the application be held over until more definite language regarding the Trade Area contribution has been provided. Councilmember Malone commented the Council is looking for some guarantee that once a permit has been received, the applicant will comply with the Trade Area contribution. Mr. Bolin indicated it would be of benefit to them as the applicant to comply with the City in any way possible. Ms. WhiteEagle indicated there is nothing in the area for Native Americans, where they may obtain help and services. Ms. WhiteEagle indicated they are an organi7>ltion that is looking for help for their people not just for money. Ms. WhiteEagle indicated, allowing the permit, would speak well for the City, due to the fact this will be the first Bingo Operation off the reservation. Ms. WhiteEagle indicated they would be willing to work with any requirements, if the requirements are the same for anyone applying for the permit/license. Councilmember Malone indicated the Council is merely requiring reassurances that the compliance will be achieved. MOTION: Malone moved, and Aplikowski seconded a motion to table Resolution 94-45, Approving Charitable Gambling Premises Permit, Application Earthstar Project, Inc.