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• Arden Hills Council 4 May 26 , 1992 Public Works Superintendent Winkel reported that different methods have been used three or four times to unplug the existing 6" - 8" pipe , but have been unsuccessful . Councilmember Malone commented that information and options have become available since the October , 1991 public hearing, therefore it would be appropriate to hold another public hearing to help Council choose the least expensive , most appropriate solution . Councilmember Mahowald asked how many homes in the area contribute to the existing drainage problem. Graham said there are eight homes involved. The question of cost for easement acquisition was raised. Attorney Filla advised that the City may have easement rights or may be able to negotiate for easement , and the cost of doing so may range from quite small to very significant . He added that if condemnation procedures were required, the cost of such procedures would exceed the difference in cost between Option 1 and Option 2 . Councilmember Hicks commented that easement acquisition estimates are essential in comparing the • two options . Dale Noyed, 3505 Ridgewood Road reported that he attended a meeting at Johanna Beach Club regarding a solution to this problem and there was no overwhelming support or opposition for any particular method to solve the problem. MOTION : Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, to order a public hearing on the issue of Arden Place drainage to be held at 7 : 30 p .m. , June 29 , 1992 ; and direct the Engineer to prepare comparisons of Options 1 and 2 for consideration. Motion carried unanimously ( 5-0 ) . CHARITABLE GAMBLING REGULATIONS Temporary City Accountant , Terry Post , reported that the City is tracking very well against budget in the area of charitable gambling operations . However , in reviewing the method of licensing , Post , noticed that most charitable gambling organizations are not complying with ordinance as it defines "gross profits" and this has created a disparity between what the City expects to be paid and what it is actually being paid by licensees . Post and Attorney Filla advised that the ordinance is • consistent with State law and clearly defines the formula by which charitable gambling licensees are to calculate their obligation to the City . That formula is "Total gambling receipts , less prizes and awards , less allowable expenses , multiplied by 10% payable quarterly to the City . "