HomeMy WebLinkAbout#07 - Charitable Gambling Permit
STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 4, 2025
CONSENT
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Clerk Julie Johnson
AGENDA ITEM: Approve Charitable Gambling Permit for Oakdale Athletic Association
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BACKGROUND: Oakdale Athletic Association has applied for a premises permit to conduct lawful
gambling at the Twin Point Tavern bar/restaurant in Lake Elmo. The Oakdale Athletic Association
(OAA) is an independent, nonprofit, youth organization administered and managed by volunteer adults
since 1971. All residents of Oakdale are eligible to be members of OAA. OAA intends to use proceeds
from lawful gambling to help support its operations.
In order for the application to be considered by the Gambling Control Board, the City must pass a
Resolution approving the application. The Gambling Control Board will then review the application and
supporting materials and approve or deny the application.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should the Council approve the application for OAA to operate charitable
gambling in the form of pull tabs at the Twin Point Tavern?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: The Lake Elmo Jaycees have been conducting pull tab sales at the
Twin Point for several years. Staff has learned that the Lake Elmo Jaycees will no longer be conducting
pull tab sales and OAA has obtained permission to take over the location. Pull tab sales benefit the City in
the form of a yearly donation as outlined in the City’s ordinance, and the establishment hosting the pull tab
booth benefits from the customers drawn in to participate in the activity.
FISCAL IMPACT: The City will receive an annual donation of 10% of the profits from the charitable
gambling.
OPTIONS: Approve or deny the application.
RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to approve the charitable gambling permit for Oakdale Athletic Association.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 2025-018
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-018
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISES PERMIT
APPLICATION FOR THE OAKDLE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO CONDUCT
LAWFUL GAMBLING AT TWIN POINT TAVERN LOCATED AT
11199 STILLWATER BOULEVARD NORTH, LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the Oakdale Athletic Association is submitting an application to the
Minnesota Gambling Control Board for approval of a Premises Permit application to conduct
lawful charitable gambling at Twin Point Tavern, 11199 Stillwater Boulevard N, Lake Elmo, MN;
and
WHEREAS, the gambling premises is located within the City limits of Lake Elmo,
Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Oakdale Athletic Association is a lawful gambling organization with
board members within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Oakdale Athletic Association will be responsible for operating and
managing the lawful gambling activity at the site and will comply with all applicable requirements
of city code and state statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo,
Minnesota that the City Council does hereby approve the issuance of a Premises Permit to the
Oakdale Athletic Association to conduct lawful charitable gambling activities at Twin Point
Tavern, 11199 Stillwater Boulevard North, Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota this 4th day of March, 2025.
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor
ATTEST:
Julie Johnson, City Clerk