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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES <br />FEBRUARY 09, 2004 <br /> <br />7 <br /> <br />Josh Krevish, stated he was in support of Minnesota/USA Wrestling's permit. It noted this <br />would be a great way to support wrestling and the schools needed the money. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant asked if staff was aware of any concern regarding the permit of <br />Minnesota/USA Wrestling. Ms. Wolfe replied she was not aware of any concerns, but noted the <br />background checks had not been completed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked how many permits could the City issue. Mr. Filla replied the <br />City could issue nine permits. <br /> <br />Mayor Aplikowski stated the issue here was the Blue Fox site and noted the City did not have <br />any say in the organization the Blue Fox had as a gambling partner as long as that gambling <br />partner followed the procedures. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant stated he was III favor of the amending the Trade Area spending <br />requirement to 90%. <br /> <br />Councilmember Rem stated she was not in favor of increasing the Trade Area spending without <br />further information regarding what other cities were doing. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a <br />motion to approve premises permits for the 621 Foundation, St. Mary's <br />Ukrainian Orthodox Church, and Minnesota/USA Wrestling. The motion <br />carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> <br />Mayor Aplikowski stated she had a concern regarding the timeline and she suggested the City <br />either lower the requirement, or have tllis take effect on January I, 2005. <br /> <br />Councilmember Rem stated she was not comfortable approving this until they had further <br />information regarding what other cities in the Trade Area had in their ordinances and the effect <br />this would have on the gambling facilities in the City. Councilmember Holden agreed with <br />Councilmember Rem. <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson stated he was in agreement to increase the percentage because it was <br />good for the community, but he was also in agreement with Councilmember Rem that they <br />needed more information in order to make an informed decision. <br /> <br />Council requested staff obtain further information regarding increasing the Trade Area spending <br />requirements. <br /> <br />Bill Lewis, Irondale Wrestling, stated there was a tremendous need for charitable gambling <br />funds in the schools. He indicated athletics was very expensive for the school districts, and any <br />amount received from charitable gambling proceeds would be greatly appreciated. <br />