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I' I ARDEN I-IILLS CITY COUNCIL, JANUARY 8. 1996 9 .. Council member Aplikowski agreed that while it is good to state that the City is against alcohol I and tobacco for youths, the project seems to be a "sting" operation and will only get results once. She also expressed concern the City would be responsible for the police costs in the project, and feels the City's police force is currently doing that work. Councilmember Aplikowski also noted I that a large portion of youth alcohol consumption occurs in private, not public places. Mayor Probst expressed his support for the project to decrease alcohol and tobacco use among I youths, and indicated that the support \vould be for morale purposes only, not funding. Mayor Probst expressed his respect for the concerns raised. I Councilmember Malone suggested moving on to next item on the agenda. I Licensed Charitable Gambling Renewals Mr. Post reported to the Council that Resolution No, 96,09, Bingo Hall License, and Resolution I Nos. 96,10, 96-11 and 96-12, premises permits, are up for renewal. Mr. Post continued that the hall license expires on May 31, 1996 and the premises permits expire on March 31, 1996, Mr. Post indicated that State Charitable Gambling Board requirements are that premises permit I. renewal applications and supporting City Resolutions be reviewed and approved sixty (60) days prior to license expiration date of May 31, 1996. Mr. Post indicated the City reviews bingo hall license applications one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to license expiration. I Mr. Post indicated that the organizations have all submitted renewal applications, renewal fees and, where appropriate, substantiation of trade area spending compliance, Mr. Post continued I that Staff has begun, but not completed, the process of obtaining background checks for all individuals with check signing authority of the Charitable Gambling organizations. I Mr. Post indicated that Staff recommends that Council approve the renewal of the Bingo Hall license, Staff further recommends that Council approve premise permit renewal applications for I two organizations, pending receipt of background information. Resolution No 96-09. Approving Bingo Hall License Application I MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No, 96, 09, Approving Bingo Hall License Application. Motion carried unanimously (4, I 0). Resolution No. 96-10. Aooroving Light Brigade Charitable Gambling Premises Permit I Renewal Application at the Arden Hills Bingo Hall Mr. Post indicated that the organization has completed all submittals, and has met all trade area II spending requirements, including begin a significant Park Fund contributor. I