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Police Chief Katers stated that with the change in leadership for that organization there has been <br />a decline in the resources provided to the City and therefore supports the recommendation to <br />terminate that relationship. <br />Councilmember Heinrich believed that about $80,000 was collected in charitable gambling in <br />2018 and proposed that the nonprofit contributions be funded through charitable gambling rather <br />than the general fund. <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that he was under the impression that there were guidelines on <br />how the charitable gambling funds could be used. <br />Finance Director Lund provided additional information on eligible uses of charitable gambling <br />funds. <br />Mayor LeTourneau asked the funding source of the gambling fund. <br />Finance Director Lund provided details on how the charitable gambling fund receives funds. <br />Mayor LeTourneau stated that additional information should then be brought back on that topic. <br />Councilmember Heinrich explained that some people have different feelings about their tax <br />dollars being used for donations to organizations. <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that she would like additional information on the Metro Cities <br />membership. <br />City Administrator Ulrich provided additional input noting that the first -year membership was <br />provided at a discount rate. He stated that the organization could be invited to provide a <br />presentation to the Council as well. He noted that he has gained useful information from the <br />partnership. <br />Councilmember Menth asked for details on the League of Minnesota Cities. <br />City Administrator Ulrich provided additional details, noting that the organization provides <br />municipal liability insurance to 95 percent of the communities in Minnesota and you must be a <br />member in order to obtain that insurance and other benefits. <br />Councilmember Menth referenced the community events category and stated that there are many <br />offerings that were not available in the 70's. He commented that they are great events that are <br />funded by the City. <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that the City provides funding for the Ramsey Foundation for <br />the Draw Park series and asked how that organization participates in any of the work that is done <br />behind the scenes. <br />City Council Special Work Session / September 3, 2019 <br />Page 16 of 17 <br />