Laserfiche WebLink
Department Approval <br />�� ,�: �� <br />l�'�, <br />Jy <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Date: <br />Item No.: <br />Consent <br />O1/26/09 <br />7.b <br />� / <br />Item Description: Consider the Issuance of a Permit to Conduct Lawful Gambling Activities at 2350 <br />Cleveland Avenue (Joe Senser's Restaurant) <br />Sackground <br />Minnesota Srass has submitted an application to conduct lawful gambling activities at Joes Senser's <br />Restaurant located at 2350 Cleveland Avenue in Roseville. <br />Prior to conducting lawful gambling activities, Minnesota Srass must receive a local gambling permit <br />approved by the Council and a State-issued license approved by the State Gambling Control Soard. <br />Although both applications move somewhat simultaneously through the review/approval process, the State <br />will not approve the license until the City grants local approval. <br />The City currently has three licensed organizations conducting Singo activities at the Singo Hall. In <br />addition, there are five other permitted organizations conducting pull-tab operations at various locations. If <br />the Council approves the permit for Minnesota Srass, the total number of organizations conducting lawful <br />gambling in the City will be nine (9) . Under City Code, eight separate premise locations are allowed <br />including the Singo Hall. With Council approval, the number of premises conducting lawful gambling will <br />be seven (7) . <br />Applicant Information <br />Minnesota Srass was formed in 1946. They hold their meetings at 2046 Marion Street in Roseville, <br />, Minnesota. <br />, Permit Requirements <br />, Permitting requirements are set forth in City Code Section 304, and State Statute, Chapter 349. Lawful <br />� gambling is permitted in the City if the organization meets the following criteria: <br />� a) Is licensed by the State Gambling Control Soard <br />� b) Is a tax exempt organization pursuant to 501(c) of the internal revenue code <br />� c) Maintains a business address within the city <br />� d) Complies with all other requirements as set forth in City Code and State Statute <br />. The applicant currently meets all local requirements, although licensing by the State is contingent upon <br />local approval. <br />Page 1 of 4 <br />