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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JULY 26,1999 DRAFT 8 Mayor Probst asked Councilmember Malone if he wished to make a second motion or amend his e first motion. Councilmember Malone withdrew the first motion. Councilmember Larson agreed to this withdraw. Councilmember Malone asked the applicant ifnot approving the west monument and sign this evening would create a hardship. Mr. Humphries stated that this would be problematic as Bethel College intends to begin construction of the west monument and sign immediately. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve part one of Planning Case #99-10, Site Plan, for the construction of the west entrance monument and sign, subject to compliance with the lighting standards of the Zoning Ordinance, and to continue part two of Planning Case #99-10, Site Plan for the construction of the east entrance gate, until the August 9, 1999 regular City Council meeting. Councilmember Larson noted that the staff report had indicated that the sign on the west side might be illuminated from the outside, or from the inside. He asked the applicant ifhe had indicated that the sign would be illuminated from the inside. Mr. Humphries stated that the illumination for the sign on the west side had not yet been determined. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). e C. Resolution #99-21, Requesting Approval of Charitable Gambling Premises Permit Application for Earthstar Project, Inc. at Pot 0' Gold, Inc. Mr. Post explained that the two-year Premises Permit for the Earthstar Project, Inc. to conduct Class A gambling activities at the Pot 0' Gold will expire on September 30,1999. At the last review of this permit two years ago, the organization was found to be in compliance with Ordinance requirements. Based on current analysis of documents supplied by the organization, and analysis of the organization's trade area spending, they have also complied with Ordinance requirements during this most recent two-year time period. Mr. Post advised that staff recommended the City Council consider approving Resolution #99- 21, a Resolution approving Earthstar Project, Inc. Class A Charitable Gambling Premises Permit renewal application at Pot 0' Gold. Mr. Post noted that, according to Exhibit D of the staff report, the largest trade area donation from Earthstar Project, Inc., over the last two years, was $37,022.94 to the Northwest Youth and Family Services organization. He indicated that Earthstar Project, Inc. Executive Director, Perry Bolin, was available at the meeting to answer questions. Councilmember Larson asked Mr. Bolin to explain what Earthstar Project, Inc. was and how this project was operated. Mr. Bolin explained that Earthstar Project, Inc. is an American Indian social services organization based in Saint Paul. The project has an elderly service program that e