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, Earthstar Project, Inc. 1885 University Ave., Suite 50 St. Paul Minn. 55104 ( 612) 644-1173 fax (612) 644-1887 g' ,. 1 ..... ,,' '\ " ,9 v M;.>j'" May 18, 1995 . . ,. '--~~ ,..,"1 --." Mr. Terry Post City of Arden Hills 1450 West Hwy 96 Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112 Dear Terry, Earthstar Project, Inc. has submitted an application for a premises permit to operate a Bingo program at Pot 0 Gold Bingo hall on Sundays and Tuesdays. In support of that application, I would like to provide the following background information on our organization, our programs and our capacity to operate a successful Bingo program within the parameters established by the City and the State of Minnesota. We have read and are familiar with the requirements of the State Gaming Commission and the City of Arden Hills ordinance and requirements. It is our intent to comply fully with these requirements and to cooperate with the City to make this a successful enterprise. The Earthstar Gaming Program Business Plan dated 5/18 and financial projections dated may 16 are attached for your information and review. An org:mi7~tional chart was previously furnished in my letter of May 8. - . Earthstar was established in 1991 as a non profit organization serving the East Metro American Indian community _ by providing family counseling services, services to the elderly including tnmsportation and to build housing for elders. One of our primary objectives is to address post traumatic stress disorder which affects the American Indian community through our Earthstar Model. Addressing this issue is clearly one of the "~}UU~liate uses of _ gaming proceeds specifically stated in the Minnesota gaming statutes. - Many residents of the Indian community participate in Bingo as a primary recreational and social activity. Our . present senior citizens Bingo permit will be tnmsferred to the Eders Lodge Corporation to serve the elders at our new Eders Lodge near Phalen Shopping Center. That program has limits of $ 10.00 payments per game. I Our organization requires this kind income from sources othet than third party and insurance reimbursements, government grants and foundation support. We also are committed to providing employment opportunities to people within our programs. Therefore this kind of activity is an integrn1 part of our long range program. I Please refer to our attached Business Plan whereby we propose to provide financial and cultural support to Northwest Youth and Family Services. I Please advise if you require any additional information to act fuvorably on our premises permit application. Sincerely, I Sd]2lliC. I , Perry Bolin, Executive Director -- I