CR 97-194 Gambling License - Knights Of ColumbusOctober 17, 1997 Council Report 97 -194
Proposed Action
Overview
Primary Issues to Consider
Supporting Documents
GAMBLING LICENSE APPLICATION BY
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move that the Hopkins City
Council adopt Resolution 97 -94, approving the gambling license for The Knights of
Columbus.
Prior to taking any action on this motion the Council must adopt a motion removing
this item from the table.
Approval of this Resolution will allow the Knights of Columbus to submit their
application for a premises permit to the State of Minnesota.
The Knights of Columbus have applied for a gambling license and premises permit
at Lindees Bar and Eatery, 919 Cambridge Street. The application is for a Class A
license, and includes Bingo, Raffles, Paddlewheels, Tipboards, and Pull -Tabs. State
Statutes require that the City approve or deny local lawful gambling activities by
resolution.
• Does this organization meet the criteria of the City's gambling policy?
• Does this organization meet State requirements?
• Resolution 97 -94
• Gambling License Application available in the City Clerk's office
s A. Genellie, Assistant City Manager
Council Report #97 -194
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Issues to Consider
Does this organization meet the criteria of the City's gambling policy?
The organization meets all the criteria set forth in Legislative Policy #4 -A.
Does this organization meet State requirements?
The State Gambling Control Board will review this application to ensure it meets
State requirements in regards to the type of organization, the purpose for which
the organization intends to spend the money that is raised, the qualifications of the
organization's gambling manager, etc.
Alternatives
1. Approve Resolution 97 -94, allowing the Knights of Columbus to operate
lawful gambling in the City of Hopkins.
2. Do not approve Resolution 97 -94, with the result that the Knights of
Columbus will not have a lawful gambling operation in the City of
Hopkins.
3. Continue the item to another Council Meeting.
Staff recommends alternative one.
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 97 -94
RESOLUTION APPROVING A GAMBLING
LICENSE FOR THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
WHEREAS, The Knights of Columbus have been an integral part of the
Hopkins Community, and
WHEREAS, The Knights of Columbus have applied for a gambling
license to conduct lawful gambling in 1998 and 1999, and
WHEREAS, The Knights of Columbus meet the criteria of the City of
Hopkins Legislative Policy 4A, Lawful Gambling,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved that the City Council of the
City of Hopkins, Minnesota, approves The Knights of Columbus Premises
Permit application for Lindees, 919 Cambridge Street, Hopkins.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, this 21st day
of October, 1997.
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor