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7) Adopt Resolution #07-03-068 Approving Cash Disbursements Made and Authorizing Payment of Accounts Payable Invoicing Received during the Period of February 22,2007 through March 7, 2007 8) Adopt Resolution #07-03-069 Authorizing $4,000 from the Lawful Gambling Fund for the Anoka Aquatic Center 9) Adopt Resolution #07-03-070 Requesting The State of Minnesota to Modify Minnesota Statute 169.14 Subd.2 Clause 1 and 7 (C) to allow Cities to Establish 30 MPH Speed Limits in Rural Residential Districts 10) Adopt Resolution #07-03-071 Ratifying Change Orders for Construction of New Ramsey Municipal Center Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Olson, Dehen, Jeffrey, Look, and Strommen. Voting No: None. COUNCIL BUSINESS Case #1: Consider Special Events Permit for Diamonds Sports Bar & Grill Police Chief Way stated staff has received an application for a special events permit from Gary Gruber of Diamonds. The event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19, 2007. The event includes a motorcycle run, bike show, live bands, helicopter rides, food and drinks. Most of the event will take place in Diamond's parking lot. Staff has asked for additional information from Mr. Gruber with regard to where everything will take place and how much parking space he will have as much of his parking space is being utilized for the tent, bike show, etc. Mr. Way stated he has met with Mr. Gruber since he submitted this application and since the last City Council meeting. Based on the information Mr. Gruber has provided, officers will not be required for Friday night, and two officers will be present for Saturday night. Mr. Way indicated a conditional use permit will be needed for the helicopter rides. If the permit application is turned in very soon it will be on the agenda of the April Planning Commission meeting. An updated site plan is needed to complete the special events permit requirements. Mr. Way indicated that Mr. Gruber would like to address Council regarding their decision to require the outdoor music to end at 11 :00 p.m. Mr. Gary Gruber, applicant, stated he tried to attend the last workshop when this was discussed but was unable to stay for the City Council meeting when the discussion was delayed. The information at that time was vague as to what would be happening with this event. Since then he has met with Police Chief Way and tried to clarify the event. Mr. Gruber explained the event on Friday will be small and the majority will be indoors. Everything outdoors should be wrapped up by about 10:30 p.m. Saturday is when the majority of the events will occur. Mr. Gruber stated there will be a motorcycle ride that will start at Fort Snelling. The motorcycle run is being run by Tribute to the Troops; they have asked Diamonds to be the final destination, and they gladly accepted. There will be a bike show from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by live music in the tent from 8 p.m. to midnight. The reasoning for the music until midnight is because many people do not go out until 10:00 p.m. and they feel it is necessary for the music to go until midnight. Mr. Gruber read a letter from the Director of Tribute to the Troops informing the Council about the event and asking that they reconsider the decision to end the event at II :00 p.m. City Council / March 13,2007 Page 4 of 21