DEPARTMENT: Public Services and Revenue Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Approval Of Premises Permit Gambling Application For Merrick, Inc.
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the application from Merrick, Inc. for a Premises Permit for gambling activity to be conducted at Emerald Greens Golf Course in Nininger Township.
SUMMARY
Gambling Licenses are governed by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. Nonprofit organizations may conduct raffles, bingo and other forms of lawful gambling according to Minnesota Law. Lawful gambling consists of the operation, conduct or sale of bingo, raffles, paddle wheels, tip-boards and pull-tabs. A licensed organization may not conduct lawful gambling at any site unless it has first obtained a premises permit for the site. Before approving a premises permit, the Minnesota Gambling Control Board requires County approval of an application when the gambling premises are located in a township. An application was received from Merrick, Inc. (Minnesota Gambling License 00264) for a premises permit to sell pull-tabs at Emerald Greens Golf Course in Nininger Township. Nininger Township approved the premises permit application at their meeting on January 16, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of the application.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
No fee is charged as Merrick, Inc. is a tax-exempt organization.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Gambling permits are issued by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board; and
WHEREAS, A licensed organization may not conduct lawful gambling at any site unless it has first obtained a premises permit for the site; and
WHEREAS, The Minnesota Gambling Control Board requires County approval of an application when the gambling premises are located in a township; and
WHEREAS, Merrick, Inc. is licensed by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board; and
WHEREAS, An application for a Premises Permit has been submitted by Merrick, Inc. for gambling to be conducted at Emerald Greens Golf Course in Nininger Township; and
WHEREAS, The Nininger Township Board of Supervisors approved the applications at their meeting on January 16, 2024; and
WHEREAS, The Dakota County Board of Commissioners is the local governing body having jurisdiction over the proposed gambling activity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the Premises Permit application from Merrick, Inc. for gambling activity to be conducted at Emerald Greens Golf Course in Nininger Township.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
BOARD GOALS
☒ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Teresa Mitchell
Author: Sarah Kidwell