5.d Staff Report-Gammelgarden Gambling PermitSCANDIA
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: May 16, 2017
To: City Council
From: Brenda Eklund, Deputy Clerk
Re: Gammelgarden Museum Application for an Excluded Raffle Permit
Background: The Gammelgarden Museum has applied for an Excluded Raffle Permit for their
fundraising event planned for September 9, 2017, immediately prior to the Taco Daze parade.
The Gambling Ordinance (No. 100) requires a local permit to conduct lawful gambling that is
excluded or exempted from state licensure requirements.
Issue: Should the City approve Gammelgarden Museum's application for an Excluded Raffle
Permit?
Proposal Details: As they have done since 2011, the organization will sell chances on the
"Running of the Meatballs" which will occur on Oakhill Road, starting at Elim Church, down the
hill to the east. Special golf balls will be rolled down the hill and prizes awarded based on when
the balls cross the finish line. The value of all prizes given will be $2,000. The Scandia Marine
Lions Club will again include this activity in their Special Event Permit for the parade and the
rest of the Taco Daze events. The 501(c)(3) organization and the event appear to meet all the
requirements of the city's ordinance.
Fiscal Impact: None
Options:
1) Approve the Gammelgarden Museum's Excluded Raffle Permit.
2) Do not approve the request for a raffle permit.
3) Make no decision at this meeting.
Recommendation: Option 1.