06.d Staff report - Scandia Elementary PTO Gambling Permit
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: April 19, 2022
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 April 29, 2022, 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 $1,200. 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 has lapsed due to inactivity, but the PTO Treasurer is working on
reinstatement. Staff recommends the Raffle Permit be approved conditioned on the PTO being
reinstated to non-profit status before the carnival date (April 29, 2022). Otherwise, the
organization and the event appear to meet all the requirements of the city’s ordinance.
Fiscal Impact: The $15 application fee has been paid.
Options:
1) Approve Scandia Elementary PTO’s Excluded Raffle Permit conditioned on the PTO
being reinstated to non-profit status before the carnival date (April 29, 2022).
2) Do not approve the request for a gambling permit.
3) Make no decision at this meeting.
Recommendation: Option 1.