DEPARTMENT: Public Services and Revenue Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Approval Of Application To Conduct Excluded Bingo For Farmington Lions Club
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the application from the Farmington Lions Club to conduct off-site gambling at the Dakota County Fairgrounds from August 10-16, 2026.
SUMMARY
Gambling Permits are governed by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. Nonprofit organizations may conduct raffles, bingo and other forms of lawful gambling activities according to Minnesota Law. Lawful gambling activities 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 Farmington Lions Club to conduct excluded bingo during the Dakota County Fair from August 10-16, 2026, at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock Township. Castle Rock Township approved the application on March 24, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the application.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
No fee is charged by Dakota County for gambling applications.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, off-site gambling permits 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, an application to conduct excluded bingo during the Dakota County Fair from August 10-16, 2026 at Dakota County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock Township has been submitted by the Farmington Lions Club; and
WHEREAS, Castle Rock Township reviewed the application on March 24, 2026; 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 application from Farmington Lions Club to conduct excluded bingo activities during the Dakota County Fair from August 10-16, 2026, at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock Township.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Teresa Mitchell
Author: Sarah Kidwell