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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Date: 07/12/2004 <br />Item No: 3,e <br />Department ApprovaL Manager Approved: Agenda Section: <br />� � �� Consent <br />Item Description: Consider the Issuance of a Permit to Conduct Lawful Gambling Activities at <br />2050 Snelling Avenue (The Backyard Bar and Grill) <br />Background <br />The Light Brigade, Inc has submitted an application to conduct lawful gambling activities at The <br />Backyard Bar and Grill located at 2050 Snelling Avenue in Roseville. <br />Prior to conducting lawful gambling activities the Light Brigade must receive a local gambling <br />permit approved by the Council and a State-issued license approved by the State Gambling <br />Control Board. Although both applications move somewhat simultaneously through the <br />review/approval process, the State will not approve the license until the City grants local <br />approval. <br />The City currently has three licensed organizations conducting Bingo activities at the Bingo Hall. <br />In addition, there are seven other permitted organizations conducting pulltab operations at <br />various locations. If the Council approves the permit for the Light Brigade, the total number of <br />organizations conducting lawful gambling in the City will be eleven (11). Under City Code, <br />eight separate premise locations are allowed including the Bingo Hall. With Council approval, <br />the number of premises conducting lawful gambling will be eight (8), the maximum allowed by <br />ordinance. <br />Applicant Information <br />The Light Brigade was formed in 1985 by members of the Mounds View School Football and <br />Soccer Booster groups with the goal on installing lights on the athletic field at Mounds View <br />High School. It continues to support projects that will improve opportunities for youth in the <br />northern suburbs. <br />The Light Brigade currently conducts pull tab sales at McGuire's Bar and Grill in Arden Hills. <br />This is allowed by State Statute and does not prohibit licensing in Roseville under City Code. <br />Permit Requirements <br />Permitting requirements are set forth in City Code Section 304, and State Statute, Chapter 349. <br />Lawful gambling is permitted in the City if the organization meets the following criteria: <br />a) Is licensed by the State Gambling Control Board <br />b) Is a tax exempt organization pursuant to �� 1(c) of the internal revenue code <br />