DEPARTMENT: Public Services and Revenue Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Approval Of Application For Exempt Permit To Hold Raffle For Folds Of Honor Minnesota Foundation LLC
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the application from Folds of Honor Minnesota Foundation LLC for an Exempt Permit to hold a raffle in Ahlberg Hall at the Dakota County Fair Grounds in Castle Rock Township on August 16, 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 Folds of Honor Minnesota Foundation LLC to hold a raffle in Ahlberg Hall at the Dakota County Fair Grounds in Castle Rock Township on August 16, 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
☒ 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 August 16, 2026, in Ahlberg Hall at the Dakota County Fair Grounds in Castle Rock Township has been submitted by Folds of Honor Minnesota Foundation LLC; 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 Folds of Honor Minnesota Foundation LLC for an Exempt Permit to hold a raffle in Ahlberg Hall at the Dakota County Fair Grounds in Castle Rock Township on August 16, 2026.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
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ATTACHMENTS
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BOARD GOALS
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☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Teresa Mitchell
Author: Teresa Mitchell