1997-121
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CITY OF HOPKINS
HennepinCounty, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 97-121
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hopkins has approved a document entitled the
Legislative Policy Manual to provide uniform guidelines on City policies so that actions taken
are consistent and fair; and
WHEREAS, additions and revisions to this manual may be implemented by resolution of the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council has determined that Legislative Policy #4-A - Lawful
Gambling needs to be amended; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the unrestricted spread of gambling could have an
adverse impact on the community; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the unique character of bingo and desires to restrict the
number of locations where it can be played; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires organizations to demonstrate the support of their membership
to conduct gambling;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins hereby
amends the attached Legislative Policy #4-A.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 16th day of December, 1997.
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POLICY 4-A
LAWFUL GAMBLING
1. PURPOSE
1.01 The purpose of this policy is to establish rules and procedures for lawful gambling
in the City of Hopkins.
2. REGULATIONS
2.01 Except as otherwise enumerated herein, the provIsIons of Minnesota Statute
Chapter 349 relating to the definition of terms, licensing and restrictions of
gambling are adopted and made a part of the statement of policy promulgated by
the City of Hopkins as if set out in full
2.02 An applicant for a license shall be a registered Minnesota nonprofit corporation or
an organization which is designated as exempt from the payment of income taxes
by the Internal Revenue Code and whose principal location or office is within the
City of Hopkins.
2.03 The organization defined in Section 2.02 must be engaged in its activities for the
benefit of the community within the City of Hopkins for at least five years on a
perpetual, continuous, uninterrupted basis and have at least 30 active voting
members.
2.04 Gambling allowed by the city shall be carried on only within premises owned,
occupied or leased by the organization except such activities permissible under
M.S. 349.166.
2.05 No application for a premises permit will be approved for any organization to
conduct gambling on any premises other than the premises of an on-sale liquor
licensee or the premises of a fraternaL veterans or other non-profit organization.
In order for a fraternaL veterans. or other non-profit organization to conduct
gambling on their premises. such premises must have been continuously owned
and occupied for a period of at least five years. No application for premises
permit shall be approved for any organization for a site established for the
primary purpose of conducting gambling. This section shall not apply to any
organization which is exempt from the requirement for a gambling license
according to M.S. 349.166.
2.06 A Class A license will only be approved for an organization that is licensed
pursuant to Minnesota Statute. section 349.16. and that conducts gambling on
premises that it owns and operates.
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2.07 More than one organization, as defined in Section 2.02, may conduct gambling
within a single owned, occupied or leased premise. More than one organization
may jointly conduct a lawful gambling game at one location. However, two or
more organizations shall not separately conduct the same game at the same time
at one location.
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2.08 The operation of gambling devices and the conduct of bingo and raffies licensed
or approved pursuant to the authority granted to the City of Hopkins shall be
carried on under the supervision of a gambling manager designated by the
organization. The gambling manager shall be responsible for the operation of the
gambling activity and the receipts and profits generated from the operation.
2.09 The gambling manager shall be an active member of the organization issued the
license and shall qualify under state law.
2.10 Participants in raffies, paddlewheels, pull tabs and tip boards shall be restricted to
individuals who have attained the legal drinking age. This restriction only applies
to premises where liquor, wine, beer or 3.2 beer is served. Where intoxicating
beverages are not served the age shall be eighteen.
2.11 Organizations seeking approval for a premises permit. that are not currently
conducting gambling in the City. must provide the City. in addition to the
application forms. a copy of the minutes of a general membership meeting. where
a quorum was present. wherein the organization approved a motion authorizing
the gambling activities.
2.12 Organizations wishing to renew a gambling license must provide the City with a
financial audit of its lawful gambling activities and funds for the previous two
years. The audit(s) must be performed by an independent accountant licensed by
the state of Minnesota.
2.13 In addition, such organizations must provide the City with information on all
expenditures of lawful gambling funds during the previous two years. Such
information must include at a minimum the name of the recipient, the amount of
the expenditure or contribution, and a brief description of how the expenditure or
contribution meets the definition of "lawful purposes" as defined in M.S. 349.12.
The City reserves the right to require additional documentation from licensed
organizations. or organizations seeking licenses. as it deems necessary.
2.14 A fee of $100.00 shall be charged to all liccnsed organizations submitting a
Premises Permit Rencwal Application or Applications for approval by the City.
Established 11/19/85 by Resolution 85-3218
Revised 4/19/94
City of Hopkins