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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 30,2017 Page 14 Finance Director Miller advised that the organizations submitted monthly reports for the city's review and monitoring, and would still be required to do so. Councilmember Laliberte stated her support for that reporting; with Mayor Roe observing that those organizations filed the reports frequently so they are familiar with the requirements. Section 304.03.B (Approval of Licenses) At the request of Councilmember Laliberte, Finance Director Miller clarified that the Gambling Control Board waited for municipal approval via form letter before completing their final approval process. Specific to youth athletics or activities, Councilmember Etten referenced infor- mation he'd received that an organization supporting those efforts may also use proceeds to fund their own operations (e.g. V.F.W. and/or B-Dale Club) and asked how to avoid pulling the rug out from their support if they are not 100% supporting youth activities, and protecting their operations in the city by not tak- ing away their current source of funding. Mayor Roe suggested not designating how or where the profits were expended, but just standard application across the trade area. City Attorney Gaughan cautioned that more specificity would cause the city to wade into a grey area. Councilmember Laliberte stated she was unsure as to whether she supported re- stricting profits to youth activities. While recognizing that there were many or- ganizations currently directing proceeds to that effort, Councilmember Laliberte noted there were also needs in the community among seniors and other groups and organizations needing to benefit from additional funding. Councilmember McGehee agreed that the funds should be open to all. Section 304.02, Items A. and D Page 3 (Number of Licenses and Permits) With the current maximum number of Premise Permits limited to eight, and each organization unable to conduct lawful gambling at more than two locations, Mayor Roe noted limitations at this point with current language. As part of that discussion, Mayor Roe questioned the purpose in limiting Premise Permits (e.g. control of vice-like activities or to avoid competition) and suggested that the mar- ket place determine how many Premise Permits there could be. Mayor Roe ques- tioned how many locations would want more than 2-3 entities conducting lawful gambling. Councilmember Etten stated that he would be fine with three locations per organi- zation as long as the number of Premise Permits was increased to at least ten.