CR 95-227 Gambling License Hopkins VFWNovember 30, 1995
GAMBLING LICENSE APPLICATION BY
THE HOPKINS V.F.W.
Proposed Action
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Move that the Hopkins City Council adopt
Resolution #95 -117 approving the gambling license application of the Hopkins V.F.W.
Adoption of this motion will allow the application to be considered by the Minnesota Department of Gaming.
Overview
The George R. Wolff Post V.F.W. 425 has requested a renewal of their gambling license for 1996 and 1997.
This license allows them to conduct gambling at 30 8th Avenue South.
Primary Issues to Consider
Does this application meet the criteria of the City's gambling policy?
Yes.
Has the organization conducted its past gambling activities in accordance with state and local laws?
Yes.
Alternatives:
1. Approve Resolution #95 -117. This will result in the application being considered by the Department
of Gaming.
2. Do not approve the Resolution. This will result in the Department of Gaming turning down the
license.
Staff recommends Alternative #1.
Supporting Information
Resolution #95 -117.
1993 and 1994 Audits.
1994 and 1995 Lawful Purpose Expenditures.
Gambling License Application - available from City Clerk
A. Genellie
Clerk
Council Report 95 -227
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 95-117
WHEREAS, the V.F.W. has been an integral part of the Hopkins Community, and
WHEREAS, the V.F.W. has applied for a gambling license to conduct lawful gambling in 1996 and 1997, and
WHEREAS, the V.F.W. has conducted gambling activities in accordance with state law and Hopkins city
policy,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins hereby approves the
George R. Wolff Post V.F.W. 425 Premises Permit Renewal application.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 19th day of December, 1995.
ATTEST:
James A. Genellie, City Clerk.
By
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor