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Mr. Goodrich presented a proposed resolution directing the commencement of <br />eminent domain proceedings if negotiations for easements fail. Mr. <br />Goodrich also recommended that condemnation proceedings begin now so that <br />in the event negotiations fail, the process is under way and the project <br />will not be delayed. <br />Motion by Councilmember DeLuca and seconded by Councilmember Cox to adopt <br />Resolution f87-149A authorizing the acquisition of certain utilitiy <br />easements. (Please refer to resolution file for Resolution # 87-149A). <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Cox, <br />DeLuca and Pearson. Voting No: None. <br />Case #25: Acceptance Of Letter Regarding Concern For Proposed Airport <br />Improvements: <br />Council noted receving a letter dated June 11, 1987 from concerned citizens <br />regarding proposed improvements to.the airport. <br />Case t23: Review Gambling License Application Of Arrigoni. Inc.: <br />Motion by Councilmember Cox and seconded by Councilmember Sorteberg to <br />waive the 30 day comment period relating to Arrigoni Inc.'s request for a <br />gambling license. <br />Further Discussion: Mayor Reimann stated that Mr. Auspos' report regarding <br />Arrigoni's request for a gambling license is sufficient but he feels that <br />it would be inappropriate for a non -local organization to use an area <br />business to gather funds that will not be used to benefit people from this <br />area. Mr. Hartley stated that Council can express their concerns to the <br />State Gambling Board; that Board has the power to approve or deny the <br />license application. <br />Councilmembers Cox and Sorteberg withdraw their motion. <br />Motion by Councilmember Cox and seconded by Councilmember Pearson to <br />indicate to the State Gambling Board that Ramsey's concerns regarding <br />Arrigoni Inc.'s request for a gambling license are based on the <br />f of lowing: <br />1. Arrigoni, Inc. is not a local or even adjacent community based <br />organization. <br />2. Ramsey is not aware of the depth of Arrigoni's charitable aspect <br />and has no history of the organization on which to base their <br />credibility. <br />3. Funds derived from the gambling operation in Ramsey will not be <br />used in the interest of improving Ramsey or it's residents. <br />Further Discussion: Mayor Reimann noted that Ramsey= has not expressed <br />concern with applications for gambling licenses from local organizations <br />because those organizations return those funds into the community. Mayor <br />Reimann also stated that funds to operate a halfway house in St. Paul <br />City Council/June 30, 1987 <br />Page 11 of 13 <br />ME <br />