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CC Regular Session <br />Date: 02/22/2011 <br />By: Jo Thieling <br />Administrative Services <br />Information <br />Title: <br />Consider Support of Running Aces Harness Park Gaming Expansion <br />Item #: 7. 5. <br />Background: <br />Staff received a request from North Metro Mayors Association (NMMA) for support of Running Aces Harness <br />Park (RAHP) gaming expansion. At NMMA's broad meeting of February 9, Mr. Denis, RAHP Board member, <br />requested that NMMA consider supporting RAHP's legislative effort to expand gaming options at its facility and <br />Canterbury's facility. RAHP and Canterbury Park have joined together seeking legislation this session for that <br />expansion. <br />NMMA sent a draft resolution to the 17 cities comprising the NMMA, asking them to present the language to <br />each of the City's Councils to receive input on whether they support the RAHP's legislative effort to expand the <br />gaming options. That resolution is attached for Council review and discussion. Staff is asking for <br />Council's opinion /position and will report that back to the NMMA. <br />Observations: <br />The expansion of the gaming operation has no direct impact on the City of Ramsey and it is located outside of the <br />City's primary market area. However, it is located in Anoka County and contributes to that portion of our tax base, <br />and in addition, there is a potential positive economic impact of the north metropolitan area with the operation and <br />expansion of this facility. <br />Funding Source: <br />N/A <br />Council Action: <br />Motion to notify North Metro Mayors Association of the City of Ramsey's support/non - support for the Running <br />Aces Harness Park gaming expansion. <br />Running Aces Expansion Resolution <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 02/17/2011 09:02 AM <br />Form Started By: Jo Thieling Started On: 02/15/2011 12:01 PM <br />Final Approval Date: 02/17/2011 <br />