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Page 2 City Council Minutes December 12. 1988 e Discussion was held regarding charities outside Elk River selling pull tabs in the community versus local organizations selling pull tabs. Discussion was also held regarding whether or not Broadway Bar and Pizza and Elk River Youth Hockey could mend their differences. Mr. Kurth. owner of Broadway Bar and Pizza. indicated that although he had just recently renewed the lease with Elk River Youth Hockey in November. he wanted it to go on record that if there should be trouble again he would like to have Camp Confidence sell pull tabs at his establishment. Mr. Kurth noted that he has had previous problems with the pull tab operation from Elk River Youth Hockey and that their gambling license had been discontinued by the State one other time. The City policy on the City. Attorney stated that the City should set some guidelines or a organizations requesting to operate a gambling license within Mr. Larry Hennig indicated to the Council that he would like it on record that he would like to operate under a gambling license at Broadway Bar and Pizza for Camp Confidence if the opportunity became available. e COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO DIRECT CITY STArr TO DRAW UP GUII)j~tltmO P'~ll REVIEW CONCERNING PULL TAB 'OPERATIONS WITHIN THE CITY . COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CAiUUID ;=0. 6. Fire Department/Referendum Requested Russ Anderson. Fire Chief. reviewed the aerial truck proposal and building expansion. The City Administrator indicated that the Council has previously been informed of the possib1ity of a referendum regarding the need for an aerial truck and fire department building expansion. He indicated that direction is needed for the Council as to whether the referendum should fund the entire bill or whether the City should pay for a portion of the cost. The City Administrator reminded the Council of the request before the Utilities Department for funds to help with the purchase of the fire truck and building expansion. He further indicated that with the possibility of the Utilities expanding their area. the City should proceed with the intention that no funds will be received from Elk River Utilites. The Council discussed the fact that the City could fund the building expansion over a period of ten years. Counci1member Holmgren stated that a referendum for the fire truck only. would keep the mill rate down which is a significant factor to homeowners. e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO PROCEED TO PREPARE A REFERENDUM FOR THE AERIAL PLATFORM PUMPER AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $450.000 TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 14. 1989. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.