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I I. I I I I I I I I- I I I I I I I I- I ,8lIDEN IllLLS CITY COUNCIL - TIJNE 26. 1995 20 CounciImember Malone indicated he concurred with COlUlcilmember Keirn, but also understood CounciImember Hicks. He indicated it will be up to the manager of the Bingo Hall to establish the need for another organization. He pointed out if there is not a need the number of organizations will naturally go down to three. CounciImember Malone indicated it goes back to the specifics of the application and if requirements are met, the City needs to move forward. MOTION: Keirn moved and Malone seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 95-45, Requesting approval for Charitable Gambling Premises Pennit Application. The motion carried nn'mimously (4-0). Councilmember Malone requested staff review the ordinance to compare to the State requirements. Mr. Fritsinger indicated this could be part of the recodification process. TCAAP Update City Administrator Fritsinger indicated many things have occurred since the last Council meeting. The Task Force met once again and a strong comment came from the last meeting, indicated the reuti1ization should "look like the rest of Arden Hills", but it was hard to identify what that was. So the Task Force further suggested that it would be identified as "small town, safe and full of trees". Mr. Fritsinger indicated information was received from Congressman Vento's Committee, and various committees meeting regarding TCAAP. Mr. Fritsinger then indicated two clays were spent by the consulting team and Staff brainstorming and a map was developed with three to five concept plans proposed. He hopes these will be available for public comment on July 15th. Mr. Fritsinger noted the City received $20,000 in grant funds from Ramsey County for assistance in coming up with the reuse plan. Their only requirement is to have a representative attend the Task Force meetings. Mr. Fritsinger indicated Congressman Vento attended the last Reutilization Committee meeting on June 15th. He briefly summarized his goals for the Reuti1ization Committee. Mr. Fritsinger indicated the planning team met with the General Services Admini!ltration. They reaffirmed that they would work with the community and try to honor its plans for redevelopment. They also indicated they have not received or seen a formal request for a Casino by Prairie Island Sioux. Mr. Fritsinger indicated the Mayor and himself met with the American Indian Housing Corporation. The meeting's intent was to establish a relationship with them and indicated the City did not feel at