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2. City Council regular meeting minutes dated February 8, 1994. <br />NOTE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Hetland and seconded by Commissioner Swokowski to note the Planning <br />and Zoning Commission public hearing and regular meeting minutes dated February 1, 1994. <br /> <br />Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Hefland, Commissioners Henn, Johns and Swokowski. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Cook, Florentius and Gookin. <br /> <br />COMMISSION BUSINESS: <br /> <br />Case #1: APPROVE THE LAWFUL GAMBLING FUND IMPROVEMENT <br /> PROGRAM <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Coordinator Boos reviewed the revisions made to the application since the February <br />10, 1994 meeting. He noted that the program was a compilation of all consensus to date including <br />written revisions submitted by Commissioners Henn and Johns. <br /> <br />Mr. John Lichter, representing the Anoka Area Ice Arena Board, presented an overview of the <br />Board's responsibilities and explained the financial difficulties they have encountered with changes <br />in gambling laws. His proposal to the Commission was that the 10% gambling tax collected by the <br />City of Ramsey be returned at the end of each year. <br /> <br />Commissioner Swokowski pointed out the consensus of the Commission at the February meeting <br />resulted in qualifying criteria number one (1) which states that the project clearly and primarily <br />benefits both youth and/or identified park, recreational and natural resource needs located in <br />Ramsey. <br /> <br />After further discussion, the Commission voted to stand on the original criteria that the qualifying <br />entity must be within the city limits. It was agreed that this verbiage will appear in the introduction <br />and general considerations so as to clarify that the project must be within city limits. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder suggested that the Anoka Area Ice Arena Board might be able to apply for block <br />grant monies that are earmarked for non-profit organizations. <br /> <br />Motion to approve the lawful gambling fund improvement program with the exception that the logo <br />be reviewed, the verbiage as stated above be added to the fin'st page, and with the understanding <br />that periodic amendments may be made. Motion by Commissioner Swokowski and seconded by <br />Commissioner Johns. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Hetland, Commissioners Henn, Johns and Swokowski. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Cook, Florentius and Gookin. <br /> <br />COMMISSION INPUT <br /> <br />Due to a prior commitment, Commissioner Swokowski took this opportunity to refer to the <br />resignation of Commissioner Gookin before excusing himself. He feels that Commissioner <br />Gookin had great ideas for the City of Ramsey and will be truly missed by ail. <br /> <br />Chairperson Hetland discussed a phone call from a resident regarding Rabbit Park and possible <br />future development. Chairperson Hetland invited the resident to the meeting so that the Capital <br />Improvement 'Program could be explained and options for Rabbit Park could be discussed. The <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/March 10, 1994 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br /> <br />