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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 09, 2004 5 . Councilmember Larson asked if the affected parties had been informed about this. Ms. Wolfe replied the Assistant City Administrator had spoken with some of the parties and notices had also been mailed out. She stated the feedback she was aware of was in speaking with Minnesota/USA Wrestling and 621 Foundation, who had indicated they were okay with this change. Councilmember Rem noted the letter went out late last week and was concerned sufficient time was not allowed for response. Frank Belgea, St. Mary's Orthodox Church, stated they had been doing business with Arden HiJls for 14 years and this change would effectively put them out of business. He noted he just received yesterday the letter the City sent out, but also noted he had spoken last week with Mr. Parrish regarding this change. He stated they did not have the opportunity to prepare anything formal. He indicated if this was changed, there was no reason they would continue to do business in the City. He stated this was the only Bingo operation they ran. He stated the Church used 50% of the proceeds for the church, as well as, contributing to the Arden HiJls general fund, the Mounds View School system, Northwest Youth & Family Services, private schools, etc. Councilmember Rem questioned the contribution to Northwest Youth & Family Services. Mr. Belgea stated they had not been informed by anyone as to the amount this year. . Councilmember Rem stated she would check into this and get back to him. Councilmember Larson stated the issue here was if the charitable gambling funds benefited the community, and whether or not the City wanted those proceeds spent in the Arden Hills trade area. He stated he did not believe there was enough information given tonight for them to move forward on this. Councilmember Grant pointed out that the Minnesota/USA Wrestling did not have an issue with this, so it apparently did not affect their operation. He indicated it appeared the only operation this would impact was St. Mary's. He agreed with Councilmember Larson's comments regarding deciding if the City wanted the proceeds spent in the area. Mayor Aplikowski stated one of the reasons this was put on tonight's agenda was because ofthe timing of the permit process. Councilmember Rem asked if the permits would expire if they did not act by the end of the month. Mayor Aplikowski replied in some instances some pennits could expire. Mr. Filla stated the law required the City to adopt a Resolution within 60 days of an application. . Councilmember Rem stated it appeared they still had some time on this so the Council had a better understanding what they were doing, as well as giving the affected parties some time to come up with a response.