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06.i Staff report - Scandia Elementary PTO Gambling Permit Staff Report Date of Meeting: April 18, 2023 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 19, 2023, 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 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.