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October 7, 1987 Park Board Minutes Page 4 B. Charitable Gambling Anderson said there has been discussion between staff and the Council about charitable gambling. The Muni, Eagles, and the American Legion have pull tabs and the Brandywine will be starting. Of these charitable organizations, the Lions have been the most generous, probably because they don't have a building so they don't have the overhead expenses.. The Lions have just made a commitment to give $4,500 for Veterans Park. Anderson said he is trying to get more for the concert building. The building would be a memorial for Herman Behrens who was an ex-Lion and fire chief. His wife was enthusiastic about the idea and the Lions seemed to like it too. Anderson said that requests for help on Vets had also gone to the Eagles and the American Legion but there was no response. We had also requested help from the Legion and the Eagle for our "Growing Younger" program, no response. Johnson asked how all this affects the Park Board. Anderson asked the Park Board if it feels it is appropriate for the City/Council to request that funds be given to the community. Johnson said he didn't see anything wrong with a letter going out saying that donations for the following things. are being taken, by donating in this way you will be fulfilling your responsibility. C. Civic Center Discussion Anderson the Park Board has looked at Brooklyn Center, Eden Prairie, St. Louis Park,. Minneapolis and Columbia Heights Community Centers. Have seen many facilities from pools and ice skating rinks to meeting rooms and gyms. Costs have. ranged from 1 and 2 million to 4 1/2 million. Space requirements are a minimum of 10-12 acres. Political climate is, at best, uncertain. Inver Grove Heights has spent $80,000 on consulting fees and probably won't event bring it to a vote - there is no support from the residents. Issue to the Park Board is: .what do you want to do from here? Continue the process or abort it?