04/27/1998 Council Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

AGENDA ITEM NO 9A STAFF ORIGINATOR Marilyn Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer DATE April 23, 1998 TOPIC Consideration of Renewal of Gambling License for Centennial Fire Relief Association BACKGROUND: A gambling license was issued to the Centennial Fire Relief Association to conduct lawful gambling at Miller's on Main beginning June 1, 1995. The license will expire on June 1, 1998 and they have requested that their gambling license be renewed. The Centennial Fire Relief Association has been conducting lawful gambling in the City since the lawful gambling laws were enacted. Since the Centennial Fire District serves three (3) communities (Lino Lakes, Centerville, Circle Pines), proceeds from their gambling activities support many activities in all three (3) communities. Specifically, during the past year, the Centennial Fire Relief Association gambling proceeds have supported the school patrol programs and the drug free programs at all three (3) schools located in Lino Lakes, several Boy Scout Troops, the annual Safety Camp, Friends of the Parks Foundation, senior high school parties at both Centennial and Forest Lake High School and several residents in need. All proceeds from lawful gambling conducted by the Centennial Fire Relief Association are returned to the community. The Centennial Fire Relief Association has complied with all the regulations of the Lino Lakes gambling ordinance. OPTIONS: 1. Adopt a motion approving the renewal of the gambling license 2. Return to staff for further information. RECOMMENDATION Option No. 1