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April 21, 1980 Page Two ---, illegal by State statute and City ordinance. Mayor Madsen indicated that according to State statu es the gambling is illegal and there was no choice but to put a stop to it. Councilman Duitsman indicated that with one or two events held in the City uring the year, there were no complaints, but too many were scheduled and, therefore, a complaint was issued and the Public Safety Committee had no choice but to recommend the immediate stopping of the gambling events. Mayor Madsen indicated that an unidentified citizen had called the State Liquor Control Commission regarding the gambling events. Councilman Toth indicated that if the City had not stopped the gambling events. the State Liquor Control Commission would, and he further indicated he felt it was"best the City handled the situation. Mr. Hummel indicated he felt the matter should have been discussed with him. Mayor Madsen indicated that the gambling events taking place at Will's Place were illegal, against State statute and City ordinance, and, therefore, could not be allowed. 5. Downtown Development Task Force Recommendations Mr. Bud Houlton appeared before the Citv Council representing the Downtown Development Task Force and the Elk River Chamber of Commerce regarding the Downtown Development ~ask Force's recommendations. Mr. Hou~ton indicated that the Task Force had contracted Ffsher, Caughlin & Associates and Rieke, Carrol & Mu~ler as consultants for the downtown development, and further indicated after many meetings and a full one-day workshop the recommendations of the consultants and the Task Force were to the City Council that the City Council authorize a Housing and Redevelopment Authority and set up a tax increment district. Mayor Madsen indicated he had attended the meetings and the workshop and agreed with the Task Force recommendations to form an HRA and more forward with development" of the downtown area. Mayor Madsen further indicated the City Council should give whatever help necessary to the down- town development. Councilman Duitsman asked if plans were formulated as to what the Task Force wanted to do with the downtown area. Mr. Bud Houlton indicated that space was needed for a major anchor shopping center and an expansion of parking. Mr. Houlton further indicated that it was recom- mended by the Task Force that the City Council appoint two persons from the business cemmunity to serve on the board of the HRA. COUNCILMAN lJUI'l'SMAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADlVllNISTHATOR Tu BEGIN PREPARATION OF THE HOUSIl~G AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS AND TO INVESTIGATE FURTHER STEPS COMPLETION OF THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COUNCIL. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 4-0. 6. Orono Dam Resolution 80-3 The City Administrator indicated that Resolution 80-3 is the official resolution receiving the preliminary report of the rehabilitation of the Lake Orono dam, calling for a public hearing on the improvements to be held at the regular City Council meeting, May 5, 1980, 8:00 p.m. at the Elk River Public Library and ordering preparation of plans specifications. The City Administrator further indicated that the bids for the project would be opened April 25, 1980, and awarding of the contract could be made at the City Council meeting May 5, 1980. COUNCILMAN TOTHMOVED 'ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 80.3 COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 7. Tamarack Final Plat Mr. Dick Carson and Mr. Larry Koshak appeared before the Council regarding the Tamarack final plat. Mayor Madsen asked if any changes had been made after approval by the Planning Commission of the final plat. The City Adminis- trator indicated no changes: had been made since approval by the Planning