2001/11/28 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

November 28,2001 5275 per hour with a edge portion of this being subsidized by the organization. The Bingo industry has fallen upon herd times,and tenants and revenues are down to a point where NWAHA will not be able to continue operation which means finding for youth hockey win disappear. Councilmember Warnock questioned how much the youth participation has grown over the last toe years.Mr.Dentinger slated that there are approximately 1200 youth players in Seattle with a 10%increase per year. Councilmember Pope questioned where the ice rinks are Iccated.Mr.Dentinger responded Lyrmwood,Itingagate and 220'". Councilmember Gipson asked the location of the building.Mr.Dentinger staled it was in the Everett Mall area previously Gerry Andal's Restaurant and currently houses their bingo operation. Mayor Hansen qu.doned how the prcceeds from the mini-casinos would help Everett hockey.Mr.Dentinger stated that all the money procured from the Mini- casino would go towards and help subsidize the hockey programs.He further explained that all facilities are used for tournaments.An arena in Everett would be a huge enhancement for the hockey program. Bred Rinker,22717 98.Avenue W,Edmonds,slat.he has played lackey since he was six.He spoke in support oft the hockey program. Councilmember Gipson question.if time on the ice is limit..Mr.Rinker stated that it is,due to cost and availability. Rick Bendle,7325 192n0 Place SW,Lynnwood,and the bingo manager for NWAH,explained that they are not making enough money to subsidize the hockey mgatiestion.They have been approached by a company that owns casinos that wish to buy the NWAHA's lease and subsidize the hockey association into the future.There is 30 more years on thein lease.The bingo operation will cease. Cou00ilmember Anderson questioned if the landlord a in agreement.Mr.Beadle :read he was. 521