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tax. He stated that the organization could be added to the list that the City contributes towards <br />with its charitable gambling funds. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that she would agree with those statements but asked if AAIAA <br />would meet the criteria for receiving those funds. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that AAIAA could submit an annual request to be considered <br />during the annual budgeting process similar to the other organizations the City contributes towards. <br />He stated that the criteria are not specifically defined and therefore under the current criteria <br />AAIAA would qualify as it serves Ramsey residents. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff commented that the organization does serve Ramsey residents and <br />therefore he could support a contribution but does not support lowering the tax. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman asked if the ice is completely sold out or whether there is additional <br />ice time available. <br /> <br />Mr. Lichter replied that ice is sold to the public but only after the main customers reserve their ice <br />time. He confirmed that almost all of the ice time can be sold. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman agreed that he would not want to set a precedent on this issue, choosing <br />winners and losers by changing taxes for different organizations. He stated that if the organization <br />could use assistance in marketing perhaps the City could assist with that. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove commented that she would like to further discuss this issue during the <br />budgeting discussion. She stated that if the tax were lowered perhaps more organizations would <br />participate in charitable gambling which could increase the overall amount of funds. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma commented that the consensus of the Council is not to change the tax on charitable <br />gambling and to instead direct the organization to submit a funding request that could be <br />considered during the budget discussions. <br /> <br />2.04: Review and Discuss the Remote Attendance Policy <br /> <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the staff report. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley asked how the City would know when the pandemic has ended. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that would refer to the emergency declaration by the Governor. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff referenced the public remote attendance noting that can be <br />challenging for staff but appreciates that it provides additional opportunity for residents to <br />participate. He suggested that perhaps that be allowed to continue for six months post-pandemic <br />and then be reviewed after that time. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / March 9, 2021 <br />Page 6 of 9 <br /> <br />