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.. i, ,",,'I' e . . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: July 22, 1999 TO: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator Terrance Post, City Accountant @f.) Earthstar Project, Inc., Charitable Gambling Premises Permit Renewal Application (License No. A-04711-001) FROM: SUBJECT: Backl!:round The two-year Premises Permit for the Earthstar Project, Inc. to conduct Class A gambling activities (i.e., bingo, paddlewheels, pull-tabs, tipboards) at the Pot 0' Gold will expire on September 30, 1999. State Charitable Gambling Board requirements include Premises Permit renewal application materials and the supporting City Resolution to be reviewed and approved sixty (60) days prior to license expiration date. The applicant has submitted the following documentation in support of the renewal application: a. A completed State of Minnesota Premises Permit Renewal Application Form (Exhibit A); b. Lease Agreements for bingo at a permitted premises (LG222) signed by lessor Goldie K. Siedow (Exhibit B) and for pull-tab, paddlewheel, tipboard and/or raffle at a permitted premises (LG221) signed by lessor Goldie K. Siedow (Exhibit C); and c. Paid the $100.00 permit investigation fee. In addition, staff has obtained background checks for all individuals with check-signing authority of the charitable gambling organization and noted no irregularities among officers of the organization. A review of compliance with ordinance fifty percent (50%) trade area spending requirements for the twenty-four (24) month period from July, 1997 to June, 1999 has resulted in a finding that the organization has essentially met this City requirement by expending 49.9% in the trade area (Exhibit D). Of particular note are contributions totaling $37,023 to NYFS and $17,200 to Arden Hills Parks and Recreation during this period. The organization's Executive Director, Perry Bolin, has been invited to the Council meeting to address any questions the Council may have of the applicant.