DEPARTMENT: Public Services and Revenue Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Approval Of Application For Off-Site Gambling For Lakeville Lions
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the application from Lakeville Lions to conduct off-site gambling at the Dakota County Fairgrounds from August 5-11, 2024.
SUMMARY
Gambling Permits are governed by the Minnesota Gabling 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 Lakeville Lions to conduct off-site gambling activities at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock Township from August 5-11, 2024, during the Dakota County Fair. Castle Rock Township approved the application on June 11, 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 Lakeville Lions is a tax-exempt organization.
? 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 off-site gambling at Dakota County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock Township from August 5-11, 2024 has been submitted by the Lakeville Lions; and
WHEREAS, Castle Rock Township approved the application on June 11, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners is the local gover...
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