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<br />I <br /> CITY OF ARDEN HILLS , <br />. . <br /> 1450 WEST HIGHWAY 96 <br />. ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112-5794 <br />. <br /> May 16, [995 <br />I Earthstar Project, Inc, <br />I Arm: Perry Boulin. Executive Director <br /> [885 University A venue, Suite 50 <br /> St. Paul, MN 55104 <br />. RE: Premises Permit Application Additional Information <br />. Dear Perry: <br /> Yesterday your May 8. 1995 letter on the above subject was received. A staff review of this <br />I material has prompted the following comments: <br /> l. [n order to satisfY the 40% trade area spending requirement, Earthstar Project has <br /> proposed that the organization consider three programs: NYFS, sponsor affordable <br />I housing with Habitat for Humanity, and undertaking EartI1star housing initiatives, Of <br /> these three alternatives, the NYFS option best meetS the spirit of the trade area spending <br /> restriction, The intent of this ordinance is to encourage contributions that benefit the <br />.- general trade area community. <br /> It appears that the proposed spending for Habitat for Humanity and internal organizational <br />I housing initiatives better satisfY an organizational mission statement rather than the spirit <br /> of the City's charitable gambling ordinance. We would encourage your organization to <br /> rethink this proposed trade area compliance strategy before your premises permit <br /> application is presented to Council for their consideration, <br />I 2. The Council agenda is already full for the next regular meeting (May 30, (995). The next <br /> opportunity to present this item to Council will be at the June 12, 1995 meeting. Staff <br />I packet information for this meeting will be given [0 Council on June 9, 1995. <br /> We would urge your organization [0 respond to the trade area spending philosophical issue raised <br />I above and also [0 have an officer of the organization present to respond to Council questions at <br /> the June 12, 1995 meeting. <br /> [ am available to discuss any of these items at your convenience. <br />I Si~'~ <br />. <br /> Terrance R. Post, City Accountant <br />I cc: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator <br />.- TP/ls <br />I PHONE: (6121 633-5676 . FAX (6121 633-7839 <br />