Presentation on Mediation Should there be a casino built in Cedar Rapids?

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Presentation on Mediation Should there be a casino built in Cedar Rapids?

The Conflict: There has been a proposal for a casino to be built in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The vote took place on March 5 th, The results showed that 61% of voters were in favor of the casino. Even though the majority voted in favor, there was still some opposition. Especially from nearby casino owners VS

Just Say No Casino The campaign is chaired by City Hall critic, Frank King ▫Argues that there is not enough information on the casino location or management. Heavily supported by Riverside Casino owner, Dan Kehl ▫Spent $600,000 on the campaign ▫Argues that his casino would lose more than 30 percent of its business ▫Proposed a family friendly waterpark option Also supported by other nearby casino owners

Vote Yes Linn County Led by Steve Gray (casino investor) ▫Stated that the casino would be located downtown ▫The casino would create over 600 jobs ▫Create millions of dollars in revenue Supported by Marcia Rogers ▫Argues that casino would generate $4 million annually for charities (Iowa law) Supported by Mayor Ron Corbett ▫Bring more business to the city owned hotel and convention center ▫Corbett discarded Kehl’s waterpark proposal calling it a “last minute ploy”

Proposed Mediation Downsize the casino plan ▫Pair the casino with a small, indoor waterpark Cedar Rapids needs an attraction ▫61% are in favor, even after an alternative option was proposed Other casinos ▫Will not lose more than 10% of their business ▫Have other selling features (Riverside Golf Course)

Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission Must evaluate and accept Gray’s casino application. ▫4-6 months to complete application ▫6-12 months to review application  Considers damage to surrounding casinos If the Commission denies application ▫The community will be disappointed  61% in favor

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