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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, December 14, 1987 . . Page 6 CHAR. GAMBL'G (Cont'd) Hansen suggested rewording Section 10 of the proposed ordinance; language such as "...10% of the net proceeds will be used for organizations benefitting Arden Hills.". Lynden suggested that Section 9, relating to charging the investigation f~e, - should then be eliminated. Mayor Woodburn commented that if a percentage figure of contribution is set, Council should consider elimiminating the "phase out" of charitable gambling. Sather pointed out that donations to the Village may currently exceed the proposed percentage; Council has been granted audit privileges and should review wh~t percentage is currently being contributed prior to setting a figure. ,. There was discussion regarding what organizations could benefit from the donations received. Clerk Administrator advised that the terminology relating to contributions for lawful purposes indicates that the funds could encompass a variety of purchases but could not be used for actual operation of the City. Council agreed that they would prefer a provision for proceeds to be used only in our Community or organizations that benefit our residents. Sather commented that SOme of the charities operating in the City use the proceeds to operate schools; such as St. Peter Claver. He was opposed to . directing a percentage figure for contribution. Council agreed that they would prefer to continue the moritoriam on additional licenses, to receive copies of an annual financial report from the charitable gambling oper/irion, to eliminate the phase out of charitable gambling, and that contributions be directed as needed to the City and to organizations benefitting the Arden Hills residents. U.S. ARMY RESERVE Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk PROJECT & JOINT Administrator dated 12-10-87; regarding the request for a POW~RS AGREEMEMT Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Shoreview and a memorandum from Parks Director, 12-10-87, reg~rding the possible use of the site for recreational facilities. After discussion, it was determined that action on this matter'could be held until staff has had the opportunity to review the development plans at a meeting held on 12-16-87, at the Village Hall, with the architect and Shoreview representatives, and, the Council has had further opportunity to review the development plans. REPORT OF PARKS DIRECTOR . RINK SUPERVISORS Sather moved. seconded by Peck. that Council approve the hiring of Rink Supervisors from December 19, 1987 through February 21, 1988, as outlined in the Parks Director's memorandum of 12-8-87. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) WINTER PROGRAM LDRS. Council was referred to Parks Director's memorandum of 12-8-87, recommending the hiring of program leaders for the winter program season. Council discussed the fees charged on a per student or per hour basis. Buckley explained that the fees cover the direct cost of the programs; some of the programs have to be set up on a per student fee to get qualified instructors and the costs are spread over the five week period the program is fun. He noted the correction under the Karate program, the fee is $15.00 per hour. Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the hiring of the Winter Program Leaders, as outlined in the Parks Director's memorandum of 12-8-87, with the correction of the Karate salary being $15.00 per hour not per student. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) REQUEST TO PURCHASE Council was referred to Parks Director's memorandum of . LAND; B. LUTTERMAN 12-10-87. and letter from Bill Lutterman, 12-1-87; requesting Council consideration as to the possibility of purchasing a lot located on the west side of Old Highway 10, Bouth of County Road E.