DEPARTMENT: Public Services and Revenue Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Approval Of Application For Exempt Permit For Airport Foundation MSP To Hold Raffle
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the application from Airport Foundation MSP for an Exempt Permit to hold a Raffle at Emerald Greens Golf Course, 14425 Goodwin Avenue, Hastings, in Nininger Township on June 9, 2026.
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. Before approving the 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 Airport Foundation MSP for an Exempt Permit to hold a Raffle at Emerald Greens Golf Course, 14425 Goodwin Avenue, Hastings, in Nininger Township on June 9, 2026. Nininger Township approved the application at their meeting on March 17, 2026.
This organization is exempt from all requirements that apply to licensed gambling but must comply with the requirements set forth in Minn. Stat. §349.166, subd. 2(a).
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of the application.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
There is no fiscal impact.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, gambling licenses are issued by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Gambling Control Board requires County approval of an application when the gambling premises are located in a township; and
WHEREAS, as application for an Exempt Permit to hold a Raffle on June 9, 2026 at Emerald Greens Golf Course, 14425 Goodwin Avenue, Hastings, in Nininger Township has been submitted by Airport Foundation MSP; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners is the local governing body having jurisdiction over the proposed gambling activity; and
WHEREAS, Nininger Township approved the application on March 17, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the application from Airport Foundation MSP for an Exempt Permit to hold a Raffle at Emerald Greens Golf Course, 14425 Goodwin Avenue, Hastings, in Nininger Township on June 9, 2026.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
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BOARD GOALS
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CONTACT
Department Head: Teresa Mitchell
Author: Sarah Kidwell