06.g Marine School PTO Gambling Permit
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: March 17, 2026
To: City Council
From: Brenda Eklund, City Clerk
Re: Marine School Association PTO Application for an Excluded Raffle Permit
Background: The Marine School Association PTO has applied for an Excluded Raffle Permit for
their fundraising event planned for April 25, 2026, being held at the Scandia Community Center.
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 Marine School Association PTO’s application for an Excluded
Raffle Permit?
Proposal Details: The organization will sell raffle tickets for prizes. The value of all prizes
awarded will be valued at $3,500. State law allows an excluded raffle to be conducted by a
nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization if the total value of all prizes donated and purchased for one
event does not exceed $5,000. The PTO’s nonprofit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS 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 Marine School Association 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.
APPLICATION FOR EXCLUDED RAFFLE PERMIT
Fee: $15.00
City of Scandia, Minnesota
14727 209th Street North, Scandia, MN 55073
Phone 651/433-2274 Fax 651/433-5112 Web http://www.ci.scandia.mn.us
This application form is for use only to request City approval of a local permit for lawful gambling not required to be
registered with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. An excluded raffle may be conducted by a nonprofit organization
when for the calendar year:
•the total value of ALL prizes donated and purchased is less than $1,500, OR
•if the organization is a 501(c)(3) organization, the total value of ALL prizes donated and purchased for one event
does not exceed $5,000 (see Minnesota Statutes, section 349.166, Subd. 1(c) ).
All applicants for an excluded raffle permit are encouraged to contact the Licensing Section of the Gambling Control
Board at 651 639-4000, or www.gcb.state.mn.us for more information and requirements for exempt and excluded lawful
gambling activities.
1.Name and address of organization:
2.Name and address of premises where event will occur: (a copy of the rental or leasing arrangement,
if any, including rental to be charged to the organization must be attached to this application.)
3.Date of gambling occasion:
4. Estimated value of prizes to be awarded:
5. Names and addresses of officers and persons accounting for receipts, expenses and
profits for the event:
Name: Phone:
Street Address: E-Mail:
City/ State: Zip:
Name: Phone:
Street Address: E-Mail:
City/ State: Zip:
Name: Phone:
Street Address: E-Mail:
City/ State: Zip:
City of Scandia, Application for Excluded Raffle Permit
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: I hereby acknowledge and certify that the organization and the activity
for which this application applies will be conducted in accordance with the all regulations and
requirements of Minnesota Statutes and the rules of the Minnesota Gambling Control Board, and the
City of Scandia, including:
a) The organization is a non-profit organization with non-profit status from the IRS or the Minnesota
Secretary of State.
b) The total market or retail value of all raffle prizes awarded by this organization in a calendar year
does not exceed $1500 and the organization has not received an exempt permit in the current
calendar year; or the organization is a 501(c)(3) organization, and the total value of ALL prizes
donated and purchased for one event does not exceed $5,000 .
c) The organization has been in existence in the City of Scandia for at least three consecutive years
prior to the date of this application.
d) The organization has at least 15 active members.
e) This is the only organization conducting exempted or excluded lawful gambling activities on the
premises.
f) This permit is valid only for the occasion for which it is issued.
6. Applicant Signature(s)
Date:
Upon receipt of this application you will be notified in writing of the date on which the City Council will consider
the permit. The City Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Applications must be received not
less than 5 days prior to the meeting date. No application will be considered complete until the fee has been
paid. After Council action, you will receive a copy of this application signed by the City Clerk as your official
permit.
For City Use Only
Application Fee Received _______________________
City Council Consideration (Date) _______________________
Approved_________________ Denied___________________
Signature, City Clerk ___________________________________________________________________