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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JULY 28, 1997 . A. Resolution #97-36, Requesting Approval, Charitable Gambling Premises Permit Application for Earthstar Project, Inc. at Pot O'Gold 7 Mr. Terry Post, City Accountant, stated this organization became active in the City on October I, 1995, and as such, had not been active for the full two-year period between applications. He stated this organization had a few internal issues early on regarding compliance with trade area spending requirements, but these had since been resolved. Mr. Post stated this organization had met all City requirements for premises approval, and recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution #97-36. Mayor Probst inquired if anyone representing this organization would like to comment at this time. Ms. Sheila White Eagle, Gambling Manager of Earthstar Project, Inc., came forward to express her appreciation to the City for granting this permit and working with her organization over the last 21 months. MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #97-26, approving the Charitable Gambling Premises Permit Application for Earthstar Project, Inc. at Pot O'Gold. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). . A. Resolution #97-35, Authorizing Application for a Metropolitan Council Planning Assistance Grant Mr. Ringwald stated Staff was recommending Council adoption of Resolution #97-35, authorizing the City Administrator to make an application for a planning assistance grant from the Metropolitan Council. The Metropolitan Council had set aside approximately one million dollars to provide grants to communities to assist in the updating their comprehensive plans. The maximum available grant per community is $20,000, which is the amount being requested. The City had budgeted a total of $55,000 in 1997 for the Comprehensive Plan update. Councilmember Malone inquired what formula was used by tile Metropolitan Council for granting of monies. Mr. Ringwald stated a questionnaire based on a point system was utilized. Mr. Ringwald stated that the City, in their application, would identify the excessive planning work and amount of money spent to-date on the TCAAP project. Mayor Probst requested clarification that $20,000 was the maximum amount the City could receive. Mr. Ringwald stated that was correct. Mr. Ringwald further stated that the I-35W Corridor Coalition was considering submitting a similar grant proposal, with any monies split evenly between the seven communities in the Coalition. Councilmember Hicks inquired how much the City reasonably could expect to receive from this grant. Mr. Ringwald stated approximately $5,000 was expected. . MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #97-25, authorizing Staffto submit an application for a Metropolitan Council Planning Assistance grant. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).