Zoning Amend.-Hopkins Jaycees-Bingo HallMay 19, 1989
The Jaycees estimate an
be no alcohol served.
Staff is recommending approval because the use is compatible
other uses in the B -2/B -3 districts.
Primary Issues to Consider.
o Should Bingo be a permitted or Conditional Use within
and B -3 districts?
o Are Bingo Halls compatible with the current parking
o How are Bingo Halls regulated?
Supporting Information
o Location Map
o Resolution No: Z89 -4
o Proposed Ordinance 89 -637
Nano A S. Anderson, ° Planner
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HOPKINS JAYCEES - ZONING AMENDMENT
Bingo Hall
Planning Report: ZN89 -1
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: "Move approval of
Resolution No: Z89 -4 a request to allow 'Bingo Halls' as a
Conditional Use in the B -2 and B -3 districts"
Approval of this motion will allow Bingo Halls in the B -2 and B -3
districts as a conditional use.
Overview.
The Jaycees and the Lions are proposing to have Bingo at 918 -924
Mainstreet. This building is currently being renovated by Ed Stiele.
This Bingo operation will be part of their charitable gambling
operations and the money earned would be donated to various groups.
The proposed hours of operation are:
1:00 p.m. 5:00
7:00 p.m. - 11:00
7 :00 p.m. - 11:00
p.m. Wed.
p.m. Wed.
p.m. Mon.
average attendance of 150
- Sun.
- Sun.
& Tues.
people.
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HOPKINS, JAYCEES - BINGO HALL
ZN89 -1
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Detailed Background
I spoke with the staff from Brooklyn Park which has a Bingo Hall
similar to the one proposed. They regulate Bingo through the state
license similar to pull -tabs. The one Bingo Hall they have is located
in a retail area with its own parking.
The Jaycees will have a pull -tab operation in the Bingo Hall.
Staff Analysis of Issues.
o Should Bingo be a permitted use or conditional use within the B -2
and B -3 districts?
Currently Bingo is an accessory use in the B -2 and B -3 districts.
Organizations such as the VFW and American Legion have Bingo.
A similar use might be a movie theater. People go there for an
evening or afternoon of entertainment. A theater is allowed in the
B -2 and B -3 district.
Having Bingo Halis 'a conditional use will allow the city to review all
applications for Bingo Halis and put conditions on them if necessary.
o Are Bingo Halis compatible with the current parking system?
The Jaycees are proposing that their patrons will park in the ramp.
One problem that may occur, is that free parking in the downtown is
only for three hours and the Bingo sessions are four hours. Until the
Bingo patronage becomes familiar with the parking system, staff feels
the Jaycees should post the parking times to prevent their patrons
from getting tickets.
The Jaycees would like the City to change the free parking time from 3
hours to 4 hours. this is a matter for the Parking Committee to
consider and not a zoning issue. The Parking Committee will consider
this issue at their June meeting.
The Jaycees do not anticipate any buses coming to this location.
How are Bingo Halis regulated?
Bingo Halls are regulated by the State through a Bingo Hall license.
This license is similar to other gambling licenses in Minnesota such
as pull- tabs. the license regulates such things as how many sessions
per week, how long per session and how the money raised can be spent.
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City of Hopkins
1010 1st St S
Hopkins, MN 55343
Zoning and Planning Commission
Hopkins Jaycees
Brad Johnson
17 -10th Ave S #7
Hopkins, MN 55343
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The letter is a request to have a Bingo Hall added to the list of
acceptable business allowed on the mainstreet of Hopkins.
This Bingo Hall will be a part of the Hopkins Jaycees Charitable Gambling
operations. Currently we have pulltabs at four locations in Hopkins. The
vast majority of the money rasied has been donated to a wide variety of
groups in the Hopkins area. (see attached list of donations)
The money from the Bingo Hall would be donated to groups such as the
ones listed.
We also believe a Bingo Hall would help attract customers to downtown
Hopkins. Our hours of operation will be from 1:OOPM to 5 :OOPM and from
7:OOpm to 11:OOpm Wednesday thru Sunday and from 7:OOPM to 11:00PM
Monday and Tuesday. This way people will have time to shop or eat before
and after each Bingo session.
Further, Bingo attracts a "nice" group of people. Since no alcohol is sold,
Bingo attracts people that that are looking for an alternative to bars.
A evening playing Bingo is a way for many people to enjoy a night out
in a friendly, non - threating but exciting atmosphere.
Bingo like all Charitable Gambling is highly regulated by the State of
Minnesota. Our operation will not compare to a Bingo Hall such as
Little Six. The maxium amount of prizes for the session is2,500.00
We estimate our average crowd to be 150 people.
I am sure there is many more questions that I will be happy to answer.
Thank
Brad J•
Hopki ' Jaycees
Attest:
James. A. Genellie, City Clerk
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO: 89 -637
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING HOPKINS ZONING
ORDINANCE NO: 515 -570 PERTAINING TO
BINGO HALLS IN THE B -2 AND B -3 DISTRICTS
BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Hopkins
as follows:
That the Hopkins Zoning Ordinance No. 515 -570 be and the
same is hereby amended by adding the following provisions:
535.03
Subd. 2.CC) Bingo Halls provided:
1. That the applicant submit a floor plan and
seating plan.
2. That the City approve the hours of operation
and any changes thereto.
3. That the applicant obtain a State Bingo
license.
550.05
Subd. 30 Bingo Hall. At least one space for each two
seats based on capacity design.*
* parking is not required in the B -2 district.
First Reading July 5, 1989
Second Reading July 18, 1989
Date of Publication Aug. 2, 1989
Date Ordinance Takes Effect Aug. 22, 1989
Nelson W. Berg, Mayor
Edward Anderson, Chairman
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: Z89 -4
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF APPLICATION FOR ZONING AMENDMENT ZN89 -1
WHEREAS, an application for a Zoning amendment entitled
ZN89 -1 made by Hopkins Jaycees, to allow Bingo in
the B -2 and B -3 districts is recommended for
approval.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as
follows:
1. That an application for a Zoning Amendment
entitled ZN89 -1 was filed with the City of
Hopkins on May 5, 1989.
2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission reviwed
such application on May 30, 1989.
3. That the Hopkins Planning Commission,
pursuant to published and mailed notices,
held a public hearing on May 30, 1989: all
persons present at the hearing were given an
opportunity to be heard.
That the written comments and analysis of the
City Staff and the Planning Commission were
considered.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that application for Zoning
Amendment ZN89 -1 to allow Bingo Halls as a
Conditional Use is hereby recommended for approval
subject to the following Findings of Fact:
1. That Bingo is a compatible use with the other
permitted uses in the B -2/B -3 district,
2. That Bingo is currently an accessory use
within the B -2/B -3 districts.
Adopted this 27 day of June, 1989.