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November 22, 2016 Page 5 of 8 proceeds should be spent in New Brighton. She questioned what a fair percentage would be. Mr. Rice discussed how the City of Golden Valley operated and noted they charged St. Maron’s 1% of proceeds. He described how more and more taxes had been imposed upon charitable organizations over the years. He believed that 3% would be a fair rate to pay to the City of New Brighton. Councilmember Bauman suggested St. Maron’s work with the hockey association in order to find ways to benefit the local trade area. Mayor Johnson was not comfortable with this suggestion and did not want to charge each charitable gambling organization a 3% fee. She wanted to see each of the local organizations find their own way to contribute back to New Brighton. Councilmember Burg requested further discussion on the percentage rate that should be donated within New Brighton. Councilmember Jacobsen believed the grandfather clause should apply so long as St. Maron’s was located at Big Louie’s. He did not want to see the percentage come into play for St. Maron’s given the fact they had a long-standing relationship with Big Louie’s. Mr. Rice provided comment on how Father Sharbel donated the charitable gambling proceeds on behalf of the parish. He explained no charitable funds were used for operating expenses. He did not believe Father Sharbel would have any problem donating to the local sports organizations. Councilmember Jacobsen supported a 30% to 40% trade area contribution rate being applied to charitable organizations, with the grandfather clause in full effect. Councilmember Bauman concurred. Councilmember Strub believed the percentage should be set at 40% and noted this would not impact the three charities already operating in the community, and could possibly deter outside organizations from entering the market. He also supported the grandfather clause as written and was willing to allow St. Maron’s to continue to operate at Big Louie’s as is. Mayor Johnson asked for additional comments, there were none. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to close the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 8:09 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to Adopt a Lawful Charitable Gambling Ordinance with a grandfather clause and a 40% contribution rate to the trade area. City Attorney Sonsalla requested two minor changes to Section 580 within the ordinance. Mayor Johnson stated she would like to see a small grandfather contribution rate for St. Maron’s. Councilmember Jacobsen encouraged St. Maron’s to consider making contributions to local charitable organizations. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Council Business None. Council Business