MISSOURI GAMING COMMISSION
OPEN
SESSION MINUTES
APRIL 19,
2004 THROUGH APRIL 21, 2004
During this trip,
two significant meetings occurred that were narrowly and specifically related
to the ongoing selection process to establish a priority for investigation in
the south St. Louis market area. The following represents a summary of those
investigations. All commissioners and
most/all of the commission staff were present for these discussions.
Belterra Casino,
Indiana
Representatives
from Pinnacle Gaming and the above-mentioned individuals met in a meeting room
at the casino and the following topics were explored in general conversation:
1. Pnnnacle Gaming's interpretation of
the 1,000 foot rule;
2. The time line for development of the
Missouri properties;
3. Environmental and permit issues
attendant to the Lemay site;
4. A change in emphasis by Pinnacle relevant to the high rise vs. low rise issue in St. Louis; and
5. A revisit of Pinnacles proposal in
terms of scope, size and quality.
04-21-04
Isle of Capri
Casino, Biloxi, Ms.
Representatives
from Isle of Capri Gaming and the above-mentioned individuals met in a
lounge/restaurant at the casino and the following topics were explored in
general conversation:
1. Tax
and revenue considerations attendant to the IOC proposals in Missouri;
2. Mitigation
of the Lemay site by IOC;
3. Explanation
of IOC's intent to build vs. existing properties;
4. Presentation
by the Biloxi Mayor on IOC' civic mindedness; and
5. IOC
indicated they would build in St. Louis only if NOTHING in county.