HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-04 Approve One-Day Gambling Permit for YMCA of the North
City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Council Members
From: Emily King, Deputy City Clerk
Date: June 6, 2022
Item: One-Day Temporary Gambling Permit for YMCA of the North, Hastings Branch
Council Action Requested:
Approve the attached resolution approving the one-day temporary gambling permit for the
YMCA of the North, Hastings Branch.
Background Information:
The YMCA of the North submitted an application for a one-day temporary gambling permit for
July 17, 2022 for Duck Races to be held at Vermillion Falls Park, 215 21st East Street. This event
is part of the Rivertown Days Celebration.
Financial Impact:
The $25.00 One-Day Temporary Gambling License fee has been paid.
Advisory Commission Discussion:
N/A
Council Committee Discussion:
N/A
Attachments:
• Resolution
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CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 6 - - 22
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION BY
THE YMCA OF THE NORTH FOR A
TEMPORARY ONE-DAY GAMBLING PERMIT
WHEREAS, the YMCA of the North has presented an application to the City of Hastings
for a one-day temporary gambling permit on July 17, 2022 to be held at Vermillion Falls Park, 215
21st East Street, Hastings; and;
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Gambling Control Board requires a resolution be passed to
approve this request; and
WHEREAS, an application for a one day temporary gambling permit has been presented;
WHEREAS, the required fee of $25.00 has been paid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hastings,
that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to sign this resolution.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA THIS 6TH
DAY OF JUNE, 2022.
ATTEST:
____________________________
Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor
____________________________
Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk
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MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING
LG220 Application for Exempt Permit
An exempt permit may be issued to a nonprofit
organization that:
conducts lawful gambling on five or fewer days, and
awards less than $50,000 in prizes during a calendar
year.
If total raffle prize value for the calendar year will be
$1,500 or less, contact the Licensing Specialist assigned to your county by calling 651-539-1900.
Application Fee (non-refundable)
Applications are processed in the order received. If the application is postmarked or received 30 days or more before the event, the
application fee is $100; otherwise the fee is $150.
Due to the high volume of exempt applications, payment of additional fees prior to 30 days before your event will not expedite
service, nor are telephone requests for expedited service accepted.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Organization Previous Gambling
Name: ________________________________________________________ Permit Number: X-__________________________
Minnesota Tax ID Federal Employer ID Number, if any: ______________________________________ Number (FEIN), if any: ________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State: _________ Zip: __________ County: ___________________________
Name of Chief Executive Officer (CEO): ________________________________________________________________________
CEO Daytime Phone: _____________________ CEO Email: _____________________________________________________
(permit will be emailed to this email address unless otherwise indicated below)
NONPROFIT STATUS
Type of Nonprofit Organization (check one):
____ Fraternal ____ Religious ____ Veterans ____ Other Nonprofit Organization
Attach a copy of one of the following showing proof of nonprofit status:
(DO NOT attach a sales tax exempt status or federal employer ID number, as they are not proof of nonprofit status.)
____ A current calendar year Certificate of Good StandingDon’t have a copy? Obtain this certificate from:
MN Secretary of State, Business Services Division
60 Empire Drive, Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55103
____ IRS income tax exemption (501(c)) letter in your organization’s name
Don’t have a copy? To obtain a copy of your federal income tax exempt letter, have an organization officer contact the IRS toll free at 1-877-829-5500.
____ IRS - Affiliate of national, statewide, or international parent nonprofit organization (charter) If your organization falls under a parent organization, attach copies of both of the following:
1.IRS letter showing your parent organization is a nonprofit 501(c) organization with a group ruling; and
2. the charter or letter from your parent organization recognizing your organization as a subordinate.
GAMBLING PREMISES INFORMATION
Name of premises where the gambling event will be conducted
(for raffles, list the site where the drawing will take place): _________________________________________________________
Physical Address (do not use P.O. box): ________________________________________________________________________
Check one:
___ City: ______________________________________________ Zip: ___________ County: __________________________
___ Township: __________________________________________ Zip: ___________ County: __________________________
Date(s) of activity (for raffles, indicate the date of the drawing): ____________________________________________________
Check each type of gambling activity that your organization will conduct:
____ Bingo ____ Paddlewheels ____ Pull-Tabs ____ Tipboards ____ Raffle
Gambling equipment for bingo paper, bingo boards, raffle boards, paddlewheels, pull-tabs, and tipboards must be obtained from a distributor licensed by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. EXCEPTION: Bingo hard cards and bingo ball selection devices may be borrowed from another organization authorized to conduct bingo. To find a licensed distributor, go to www.mn.gov/gcb and click on Distributors under the List of Licensees tab, or call 651-539-1900.
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Secretary of State website, phone numbers: www.sos.state.mn.us 651-296-2803, or toll free 1-877-551-6767
Email permit to (if other than the CEO): _______________________________________________________________________
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LG220 Application for Exempt Permit
LOCAL UNIT OF GOVERNMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT (required before submitting application to
the Minnesota Gambling Control Board)
CITY APPROVAL
for a gambling premises
located within city limits
The application is acknowledged with no waiting period.
____ The application is acknowledged with a 30-day waiting period, and allows the Board to issue a permit after 30 days
(60 days for a 1st class city).
____ The application is denied.
Print City Name: ______________________________________
Signature of City Personnel:
___________________________________________________
Title:____________________________ Date:______________
COUNTY APPROVAL
for a gambling premises
located in a township
The application is acknowledged with no waiting period.
The application is acknowledged with a 30-day waiting period, and allows the Board to issue a permit after
30 days.
The application is denied.
Print County Name: ___________________________________
Signature of County Personnel:
___________________________________________________
Title:____________________________ Date:______________
TOWNSHIP (if required by the county)
On behalf of the township, I acknowledge that the organization is applying for exempted gambling activity within the township limits. (A township has no statutory authority to approve or
deny an application, per Minn. Statutes, section 349.213.)
Print Township Name: _________________________________
Signature of Township Officer:___________________________
Title: ___________________________ Date: ______________
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S SIGNATURE (required)
The information provided in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the financial report will be completed and returned to the Board within 30 days of the event date.
Chief Executive Officer's Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ (Signature must be CEO’s signature; designee may not sign)
Print Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
REQUIREMENTS MAIL APPLICATION AND ATTACHMENTS
Complete a separate application for: all gambling conducted on two or more consecutive days; or
all gambling conducted on one day.
Only one application is required if one or more raffle drawings are
conducted on the same day.
Financial report to be completed within 30 days after the
gambling activity is done:
A financial report form will be mailed with your permit. Complete and return the financial report form to the Gambling Control Board.
Your organization must keep all exempt records and reports for 3-1/2 years (Minn. Statutes, section 349.166, subd. 2(f)).
Mail application with:
____ a copy of your proof of nonprofit status; and
____ application fee (non-refundable). If the application is
postmarked or received 30 days or more before the event,
the application fee is $100; otherwise the fee is $150.
Make check payable to State of Minnesota.
To: Minnesota Gambling Control Board 1711 West County Road B, Suite 300 South
Roseville, MN 55113
Questions? Call the Licensing Section of the Gambling Control Board at
651-539-1900.
The city or county must sign before
submitting application to the
Gambling Control Board.
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Data privacy notice: The information requested on this form (and any attachments) will be used
by the Gambling Control Board (Board) to determine your organization’s qualifications to
be involved in lawful gambling activities in Minnesota. Your organization has the right to
refuse to supply the information; however, if your organization refuses to supply this
information, the Board may not be able to determine your organization’s qualifications and,
as a consequence, may refuse to issue a permit. If your organization supplies the information
requested, the Board will be able to process the
application. Your organization’s name and address will be public information when received
by the Board. All other information provided will be private data about your organization until the
Board issues the permit. When the Board issues the permit, all information provided will become
public. If the Board does not issue a permit, all information provided remains private, with the
exception of your organization’s name and address which will remain public. Private data
about your organization are available to Board members, Board staff whose work requires
access to the information; Minnesota’s Depart-
ment of Public Safety; Attorney General; Commissioners of Administration, Minnesota
Management & Budget, and Revenue; Legislative Auditor, national and international gambling
regulatory agencies; anyone pursuant to court order; other individuals and agencies specifically
authorized by state or federal law to have access to the information; individuals and agencies for
which law or legal order authorizes a new use or sharing of information after this notice was
given; and anyone with your written consent.
This form will be made available in alternative format (i.e. large print, braille) upon request.
An equal opportunity employer
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MINNESOTA GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD 4/22
Checklist for Exempt Raffle Page 3 of 4
Organization Name: Previous Gambling Permit #:Date of Raffle Drawing:
INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of this form is to help your organization conduct exempt raffles in compliance with the requirements listedbelow. Detailed information regarding each requirement is available by clicking on the following links [in blue italics]: 1)applicable statutes and rules; 2) the Lawful Gambling Manual chapter on raffles; 3) the online class, “Conduct of Raffles”; and4) the phone number and email address of your county’s Compliance Specialist.
After reading each checklist item, mark “Yes” to indicate that you understand the requirement and agree to comply. Afteranswering “Yes” to each applicable item, your organization’s CEO must sign the acknowledgment below. Include thecompleted checklist as part of your application to conduct an exempt raffle.
Yes N/A
If tickets will be sold prior to the event,mark “Yes” to item #1 and mark “N/A” to items #2 and #3. If tickets are sold only at the event usingtheater tickets, mark “N/A” to item #1 and answer “Yes” to items #2 and #3.
Yes Conduct
9. Only cash, personal checks, cashier’s checks,
money orders, travelers’ check, and debit cards
may be accepted (NO CREDIT CARDS). (349.2127)
(7861.0260)
1. Tickets are printed in accordance with MN
Rule 7861.0310.
10. The method of selection cannot be manipulated or
based on the outcome of an event not under the
organization’s control. (349.173)2. Tickets contain the sequential number of
the raffle ticket. (349.173)11. Persons are not required to be present at a raffle
drawing to be eligible to win. (349.173)
(7861.0310)3. A list of prizes and a statement of other
relevant information is made available to
ticket purchasers. (349.173)12. Raffle tickets are not sold to or won by persons
under age 18. (349.181) (7861.0310)Yes Prizes
4. The organization is the sole owner of all the real or
personal property to be awarded. (7861.0260)
13. Purchasers are not required to buy anything other
than the ticket. (349.173) (7861.0310)
5. A merchandise certificate is used when a prize
requiring registration or licensure (guns, cars,
ATVs, etc.) is offered. (7861.0260)
Yes House Rules
14. Clear and legible house rules in accordance with
MN Rule 7861.0310 are prominently posted at the
point of winner selection. 6. Prizes must not consist of lawful gambling
equipment including raffle tickets for another
raffle. (7861.0260)
Yes Post Raffle Conduct
15. An exempt permit financial report (LG220A) must
be submitted to the Gambling Control Board
within 30 days of the gambling occasion. (349.166)7. The total value of lawful gambling prizes awarded
(use fair market value for donated prizes) does not
exceed $50,000 in a calendar year. (349.166)16. Gambling funds may only be spent for allowable
expenses and lawful purposes. (349.12 3a & 25)8. Alcohol is only awarded as a prize to persons who
demonstrate that they are 21 years of age or older.
(340A.707)
17. Gambling records must be kept for 3½ years.
(7861.0310)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S SIGNATURE (required)
Noncompliant Activity: I acknowledge by signing below that my organization must follow all raffle rules and that any gambling activity conducted
by the organization at the event that is not in compliance with Minnesota Statute and Rule may subject the organization to citation or the inability
to receive future permits to conduct gambling. I understand that my permit will not be issued until this form has been completed and submitted to
the Minnesota Gambling Control Board.
Signature: Date: Print Name:
Data privacy notice: The information requested on this form (and any attachments) will be used by the Gambling Control Board (Board) to determine your organization’s qualifications to be involved in lawful gambling activities in Minnesota. Your organization has the right to refuse to supply the information; however, if your organization refuses to supply this information, the Board may not be able to determine your organization’s qualifications and, as a consequence, may refuse to issue a permit. If your organization supplies the information requested, the Board will be able to process the application.
Your organization’s name and address will be public information when received by the Board. All other information provided will be private data about your organization until the Board issues the permit. When the Board issues the permit, all information provided will become public. If the Board does not issue a permit, all information provided remains private, with the exception of your organization’s name and address which will remain public. Private data about your organization are available to Board members, Board staff whose work requires access to the information; Minnesota’s Department of Public
Safety; Attorney General; Commissioners of Administration, Minnesota Management & Budget, and Revenue; Legislative Auditor, national and international gambling regulatory agencies; anyone pursuant to court order; other individuals and agencies specifically authorized by state or federal law to have access to the information; individuals and agencies for which law or legal order authorizes a new use or sharing of information after this notice was given; and anyone with your written consent.
This form will be made available in alternative format (i.e., large print, braille) upon request.
An equal opportunity employer
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Minnesota Minnesota Gambling Control Board
2022
How You May
Spend Gambling Funds
How You May Not
Spend Gambling Funds
Allowable expenses - Gambling funds may be spent for allowable expenses, such as:
•gambling equipment (pull-tabs, bingo paper,bingo blower, paddlewheel tickets, tipboardgames);
•advertising;
•printing raffle tickets; or
•any services or goods that are directly relatedto the conduct of your gambling.
Charitable contributions - Gambling funds may be spent for the following charitable contributions (lawful purpose):
•to or by 501(c)(3) organization and 501(c)(4)festival organizations;
•relieving the effects of poverty, homelessness,or disability;
•problem gambling programs approved by theMinnesota Department of Human Services;
•public or private nonprofit school;
•scholarships (if a contribution is made to ascholarship fund, it must be made to anonprofit organization whose primary missionis to award scholarships);
•church;
•recognition of military service (open to public)or active military personnel in need;
•activities and facilities benefiting youth underage 21;
•citizen monitoring of surface water quality,with data submitted to Minnesota PCA;
•unit of government (NOTE: A directcontribution to a law enforcement orprosecutorial agency is not allowed);
•wildlife management projects or activities thatbenefit the public-at-large, with DNR approval;
•grooming and maintaining snowmobile orall-terrain trails that are grant-in-aid trails, orother trails open to public use, with DNRapproval;
•supplies and materials for DNR trainingand educational programs;
•nutritional programs, food shelves, andcongregate dining programs primarily forpersons who are 62 or older or disabled;
•community arts organizations or programs;
•humanitarian service recognizing volunteerismor philanthropy; and
•acquisition and repair of real property andcapital assets (contact the Gambling ControlBoard for requirements).
1.Controlled contribution - An organization
may not retain any control over any
contribution made from gambling funds.
The only exception is for expenditures by
a 501(c)(3) organization or a 501(c)(4)festival organization to its generalfund.
2.Financial gain - A contribution orexpenditure may not be made if it results inany monetary, economic, financial, ormaterial benefit to the organization makingthe contribution or expenditure.
3.Government - An expenditure may notbe made for:
•influencing the nomination or electionof a candidate for public office;
•promoting or defeating a ballot question;or
•any activity intended to influence anelection or a governmental decision-making process.
4.Law enforcement - A direct contributionmay not be made to a law enforcement orprosecutorial agency.
5.Pension - A contribution may not be madeto a government pension or retirementfund, such as a fire relief association.
6.Conflict of interest - A contribution orexpenditure may not be made if it is notallowed under the conflict of interestprovisions of the Minnesota NonprofitCorpo-ration Act, Minnesota Statutes,Section 317A.255.
7.Alcohol - An expenditure may not be madefor the purchase of any intoxicating liquor,wine, or malt beverages.
8.Fundraising - An expenditure may not bemade for fundraising costs, except asallowed for a 501(c)(3) organization or501(c)(4) festival organization from itsgeneral fund.
9.Other organizations - With few excep-tions, gambling funds may not be contrib-uted to other organizations or clubs such asveterans, fraternal, Lions, etc. unless it is a501(c)(3) organization.
10.Other contributions - A contribution maynot be made to a 501(c)(3) organization oranother entity with the intent or effect ofnot complying with lawful purposerestrictions or requirements.
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