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 Farmington Lions Club to conduct excluded bingo during the Dakota County Fair from August 5-11, 2024, and located at the Dakota County Fairgrounds.
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. A nonprofit organization that conducts bingo on four or fewer events or up to 12 consecutive days in conjunction with a county fair or civic celebration in a calendar year is excluded from licensing and other statutory requirements but must obtain an "excluded bingo permit" to conduct the gambling activity. Before approving the permit, the Minnesota Gambling Control Board requires County approval of an application when the gambling premises are located in the township. An application was received from Farmington Lions Club to conduct excluded bingo during the Dakota County Fair from August 5-11, 2024, at the Dakota County Fairgrounds located in Castle Rock Township. Castle Rock Township approved the application on April 22, 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 Farmington Lions Club 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 ...
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