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Councilmember Jeffrey indicated the decision that is made hinges on the BKV report and whether Fire Chief Kapler can make tiffs situation work in the interim period. Mayor Gamec noted the need to include the major leak and the flood problem in the training room with the evaluation that is completed. 2) Fire Services to Burns Twp. Moved up in the agenda to precede Case No. 1. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT Discussion Regarding City Participation with 4th of July Event Mayor Gamec indicated Mr. Fredericks is present and would like tO discuss problems with the 4th of July Event. Frank Fredericks stated he is present regarding Ramsey Event Promotions, which was formed in 2002 to put on the 4th of July event held at Diamonds. Raffle tickets are sold with this event each year to cover expenses, and the remaining proceeds are donated back to the youth groups. He indicated this year everything was pretty much set to go, but they have nm into a snag with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. CLIMB Theater, which was asked to donate money for fireworks or rides, received a letter from the State advising them highly to stay away from this event. Gary Gruber resigned from this event as of last rdght, and has indicated his facilities can be used this year, but that it must be moved after that. Steve Nash is not certain if he will remain involy~d at this time. Mr. Frederick stated he personally wants to remain involved in the event, and he is here to see if the Council will 'assist them. He would like to know whether the Council can give them an idea of where to move the event. He believes if the event is moved from Diamonds they may be able to get some of the donations back. The City could then become involved in the event, as well as the Rotary. Regarding the funds, at this point he is not certain how much is needed. The budget for the last four years has ranged between $25,000 and $30,000 in costs, which has always been exceeded with donations. Fund raising has been difficult th/s year without the help of the event's major donators. He has talked to Chief Kapler about tpfing to find a location in the City for the event. He was hoping Town Center would be up and running next year, and that the event could be located there. Last year 6,000 to 7,000 people attended the event Councilmember Cook asked if the event could be done without the gambling aspect. Mr. Frederick replied the only gambling that has been done in the last three years is the raffling. He would like to continue with the raffling, as it is a fundraiser for the groups. A gambling license is not needed if the prizes are kept below a certain limit. Councilmember Elvig inquired about the possibility of locating the event at Town Center. City Council Work Session / April 25, 2006 Page 5 of 6 -43-