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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . 1450 WEST HIGHWAY 96 ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112-5794 May 16, 1995 Earthstar Project, Inc. Attn: Perry Boulin, Executive Director 1885 University Avenue, Suite 50 St. Paul, MN 55104 RE: Premises Permil Application Additional Information Dear Perry: Yesterday your May 8, 1995 letter on the above subject was received. A staff review of this material has prompted the following comments: I. In order to satisfy the 40% trade area spending requirement, Earthstar Project has proposed that the organization consider three programs: NYFS, sponsor affordable housing with Habitat for Humanity, and undertaking Earthstar housing initiatives. Of these three alternatives, the NYFS option best meets the spirit of the trade area spending -e restriction. The intent of this ordinance is 10 encourage contributions that benefit the general trade area community. It appears that the proposed spending for Habital for Humanity and internal organizational housing initiatives better satisfy an organizational mission statement rather than the spirit of the City's charitable gambling ordinance. We would encourage your organization to - rethink this proposed trade area compliance strategy before your premises permit I application is presented to Council for their consideration. 2. The Council agenda is already full for the next regular meeting (May 30, 1995). The next opportunity to present this item to Council will be at the June 12, 1995 meeting. Staff I packet information for this meeting will be given to Council on June 9, 1995. We would urge your organization to respond to lhe trade area spending philosophical issue raised I above and also 10 have an officer of the organization present to respond to Council questions at the June 12, 1995 meeting. I [ am available to discuss any of these items at your convenience. Sin;,~ I Terrance R. Post, City Accountant I cc: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator Ie TP/ls I PHONE: (612] 633-5676 . FAX (612] 633-7839