06.f Staff report - Scandia Elementary PTO Gambling Permit
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: April 16, 2024
To: City Council
From: Brenda Eklund, City Clerk
Re: Scandia Elementary PTO Application for an Excluded Raffle Permit
Background: The Scandia Elementary PTO has applied for an Excluded Raffle Permit for their
fundraising event planned for May 17, 2024, as part of the school’s Spring Carnival. The Gambling
Ordinance, Chapter 130.01-130.99 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, requires a local permit to
conduct lawful gambling that is excluded or exempted from state licensure requirements.
Issue: Should the City approve Scandia Elementary PTO’s application for an Excluded Raffle
Permit?
Proposal Details: The organization will sell raffle tickets for prizes. The value of all prizes given will
be $800 to $1,000. State law allows an excluded raffle to be conducted by a nonprofit organization
if the total value of all raffle prizes awarded does not exceed $1,500 and the organization has not
received an exempt permit in the current calendar year. The PTO’s nonprofit status with the
Secretary of State’s Office is active and in good standing. The application appears to meet all
the requirements of the ordinance.
Fiscal Impact: The $15 application fee has been paid.
Options:
1) Approve Scandia Elementary PTO’s Excluded Raffle Permit.
2) Do not approve the request for a gambling permit.
3) Make no decision at this meeting.
Recommendation: Option 1.