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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 12-11-89 Page 5 GAMBLING (,;;mt'd) 3. The revised ordinance maintains the same E~T~nber of licenses permitted in the City at nine (9) . The ordinance . states of the nine licenses, a maximum of seven (7) could be Class A (permit t ing all types of gambling) and if there are only six Class A licenses outstanding, the remainder could be Class B or C. The ordinance states all Class A licenses must be located in the same structure. Filla explained the intent is to allow for seven Class A licenses, if there are seven licensees that want to do business in the City; if not, the remainder will be filled with Class B or C licenses. 4. Section 5.9 of the proposed ordinance is part of the first draft of the ordinance and allows for a maximum number of six bingo occasions per week, per licensed organization. Filla explained at the present time there are four licensed organizations operating at the Pot o Gold Bingo Hall; total number of bingo occasions at the bingo hall per week could be twenty-four. He stated it appears there were seven organizations operating at the bingo hall when the ordinance was first drafted and each organization was limited to three bingo occasions, thus the number 21 occasions was inserted into the first ordinance. S. Section 5.11 contains additional language which indicates it will be a misdemeanor to falsify any reports required to be submitted pursuant to this regulation. The Attorney commented if Council passes the ordinance as revised, it will become effective upon publication; which will be approximately December 21. He . explained the 10% charge would then apply to all current licensees and Council would have to make a determination relative to prorating the charge. He also noted if the Council does nothing in 1990 relative to the local gambling tax regulation, it will become effective in 1991; if Council determines the provision should be changed, an amendment to the ordinance should be proposed in 1990. Filla explained some cities defer the effective date of the ordinance to allow some additional time for reaction from the persons regulated by the ordinance; the Council may defer the effective date of the ordinance to January 1, 1990 or a future date. Filla advised Council that staff recommends a copy of the ordinance be sent to all current or proposed licensees so they understand the regulations. There was discussion relative to limiting the number of licenses issued for Class A and Class B and whether or not to restrict the number of bingo occasions. Council also discussed discretionary powers in approving licenses. Attorney Filla advised State law provides for six occasions per week, per organization with a minimum time of 1-1/2 hours and maximum of four hours. He explained the proposed ordinance allows for a maximum of four hours and a lesser number of bingo occasions; three per week. Herb King, representing the Light Brigade, advised Council currently there are five organizations operating at the bingo hall. He explained that State Law limi ts the number of bingo occasions to 18 per week. King stated that three bingo occasions per week is not feasible, due to the length of time necessary for a . bingo occasion; requested Council consider maintaining a limit of six occasions, in accordance with State law or at least four occasions to make the operation viable. He also requested the ordinance contain language relative to Council ability to waive the 60 day waiting period for special circumstances, as specified in the State law. King explained the application process is time consuming and the State Gaming Board only meets once a month. King stated he would strongly endorse the ordinance with the recommended changes.