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Page 1 of 1 <br /> <br />DATE: February 13, 2017 <br /> <br />TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers <br />William S. Joynes, Sr., City Administrator <br /> <br />FROM: Julie Hanson, City Clerk <br /> <br />SUBJECT: Approve Resolution 2017-005 Approving LG230 Application to Conduct Off- <br />Site Gambling for Merrick, Inc. <br /> <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br /> <br />As in prior years, the City has received an application from Merrick, Inc. for an off-site gambling <br />permit to conduct gambling activity at Flaherty’s Arden Bowl. The event will take place on <br />April 2, 2017. Per Minnesota’s Lawful Gambling regulations, Merrick, Inc. is required to obtain <br />acknowledgment and approval by resolution from the City to conduct off-site gambling. <br /> <br />Merrick, Inc. is holding its 15th Annual Bowl-A-Thon and raffle with all proceeds of the event <br />going to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Merrick, Inc. Merrick, <br />Inc. is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to empowering adults with disabilities. <br />It currently supports over 375 adults and is one of the largest Day Training and Habilitation <br />(DT&H) programs in the state. The money raised at this event with help provide services to <br />Merrick, Inc.’s clients (self-advocacy; social/leisure activities; physical, occupational, speech, <br />and sensory therapies; and a retirement program). <br /> <br />Requested Action <br /> <br />Staff recommends approving Resolution 2017-005 Approving LG230 Application to Conduct <br />Off-Site Gambling for Merrick, Inc. <br /> <br />Attachments: <br /> <br />Attachment A: LG230 Application <br />Attachment B: Resolution 2017-005 <br />CONSENT ITEM – 5D <br /> <br /> MEMORANDUM <br />