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. . .e . . . . . . .e . . . . . . . .e . ARDEN BILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 8, 1994 4 is the foundation of how to build a community. It is a very powerful fundraising tool to be able to tell other groups that year after year 10 cities continue to support the program. He respectfully requested that Arden Hills continue its support in the coming year. Ms. Andrews stated that the Business and Professional Women's Group has agreed to contribute $5,000. At this time, there is no commitment for the other half of the contribution. Hicks stated that the City has been able to support this l'luwant indirectly but has not had to budget it t--,"I~P. of the charitable gambling groups who have contributed on the part of the City from their profits. He urged the Council to make this a budget item if another group is not found to contribute the bR1lIIW.e of the donation. Aplikowski asked who made the contribution last year. Ms. Andrews answered, Concordia Singers, who no longer have a gambling license. Other groups have indicated preference for their own charities. Person noted that gambling profits have decreased, and this item is coming mid-year when many groups have already set their budgets for 1994. Ms. Andrews stated that NYFS is approaching the Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation, which is a state funding source to tIy to obtain funding for the new expansion. NYFS may need to call upon member City Administrators to sign the grant application. Councilmembers agreed there would be no problem with that request. Mayor Probst thanked Mr. Ciemia, Ms. Andrews and Mr. Maschka for their presentation. This funding request will certainly be added to the City's budget considerations. ARDEN MANOR ALTRlINATIVE PLAN PRESENTATION AND RHVIHW FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT Fritsinger referred Councilmembers to a letter from the mobile home park owner and mRIIRger proposing to reopen the swimming pool. Repairs have been made, and there is water in the pool as of today. The owner is waiting for Ramsey County health officials to inspect it before opening. If the swimmiT\g pool opens, Arden Manor will be in compliance with this portion of the special use pe1mn.. Hicks expressed regret that no one from lIIlI1I"gement was present at the meeting and that there seems to be a comwuuication problem with the Council. Operation of the swimming pool was a condition of the special use permit that was not imposed by this Council. Mr. Don Myers, stated that he has lived in Arden Manor for 17 years. He is a member of APAC, a go-between organization between residents and mRlIllgement. Many of the children