DEPARTMENT: Public Services and Revenue Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Approve Exempt Gambling Permit For Hiawatha Valley Chapter 8 Ducks Unlimited
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the application from Hiawatha Valley Chapter 8 Ducks Unlimited for an Exempt Permit to hold a raffle at Gopher Hills Golf Course in Douglas Township on January 13, 2025.
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 required county approval of an application when the gambling premises is located in a township. An application was received from Hiawatha Valley Chapter 8 Ducks Unlimited for an Exempt Permit to hold a raffle at Gopher Hills Golf Course in Douglas Township on January 13, 2025. This organization is exempt from all requirements that apply to license 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 at Gopher Hills Golf Course in Douglas Township has been submitted by Hiawatha Valley Chapter 8 Ducks Unlimited; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners is the local governing body having jurisdictio...
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