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Councilmember Bauman believed this was too high. She asked what the City was trying to do with the charitable contributions. Mayor Johnson explained this money could be contributed to any local 501C3’s within the City to give back to the community. She believed that 25% to 30% may be a more realistic number to begin with. Councilmember Burg apologized for arriving late to the meeting. She asked if the City had to designate where contributions had to be made. Sonsalla explained that the Ordinance, as written, states that donations would have to be made within the New Brighton trade area. Councilmember Strub questioned if the City’s permit would have to be renewed annually. Sonsalla stated this would be required, along with State permitting. Councilmember Bauman inquired if the Council was going to limit the number of charitable gambling permits within the City. Sonsalla stated the City does not get to regulate the number of charitable permit holders within the City, this was determined by the local establishments within the community. Councilmember Strub asked if the Ordinance could be written in such a manner that all new organizations have to follow the new rules while current operators can operate under existing rules. Councilmember Jacobsen reported that the permits would have to be renewed on a yearly basis and then discussed how a sunset clause could be offered to address this issue. Mayor Johnson stated another option would be to ween the existing charitable gambling license holders away from their current percentages over time in order to get them to contribute 30% to the local trade area in time. Councilmember Bauman and Councilmember Jacobsen supported this idea and believed this would be a good talking point. Mayor Johnson questioned the typical publication period for Public Hearings. Lotter discussed the typical period noting it would take at least 14 days. He recommended a Public Hearing be held a month from now to allow for proper notification. Mayor Johnson supported a percentage range being posted within the notification being 5% to 40% just to get discussion started. In addition, she supported a $100 permit fee with an investigation fee of $250. Councilmember Burg asked if it was necessary for the City to complete a background check when the license holder has already had to go through State screening. Councilmember Strub stated this was a good point. Worksession adjourned at 6:18 pm Respectfully submitted, Terri Haarstad City Clerk