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Councilmember Howell commented that she is a small business owner, noting that she has run a <br />music studio for the past 17 years. She reviewed some of her other related business experience in <br />Indiana and for a food service business in Osseo. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff commented that each member seems to have equal amount of <br />experience and could serve the role well. He stated that originally, he was interested in the EDA <br />but would be happy to have one of these members serve that position. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley commented that if Councilmember Heineman is willing to defer, he would <br />suggest Councilmember Howell be the member with Councilmember Heineman as the alternate. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that Councilmember Heineman could be the liaison for the Park <br />and Recreation Commission and she could change to the alternate. She stated that she would also <br />be willing to give Councilmember Woestehoff the liaison position for the Planning Commission <br />and she would become the alternate for that as well. She commented that the Joint Powers Board <br />for the Ramsey Nowthen Fire Board will most likely dissolve and therefore that appointment will <br />no longer be necessary. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell stated that she could be the alternate with Councilmember Specht as the <br />lead for the Law Enforcement position. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht commented that he would be fine remaining as the alternate with <br />Councilmember Howell as the lead. <br /> <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the proposed changes to the appointments and <br />confirmed the consensus of the Council. <br /> <br />2.03: Discuss Request from the Anoka Area Ice Arena Association Board (AAIAA) <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley asked why the City only collects at three locations. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich replied that the City collects from any location that conducts charitable <br />gambling but recognized that some were not shown on the chart. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman asked for background information on the five percent tax on charitable <br />gambling and when it began. <br /> <br />John Lichter, AAIAA, replied to his knowledge AAIAA has always paid that tax. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman asked the reason for the requested change. <br /> <br />Mr. Lichter replied that they are not charged that tax by Anoka. He advised of upcoming <br />infrastructure improvements that are needed at the arena, noting that cost will be $4,000,000. He <br />stated that if the tax were suspended, it would assist the organization in making the monthly <br />City Council Work Session / March 9, 2021 <br />Page 4 of 9 <br /> <br />