06.e Staff Report-Gammelgarden Gambling Permit
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: June 20, 2023
To: City Council
From: Brenda Eklund, City 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, 2023, immediately prior to the Taco Daze parade. The
Gambling Ordinance, Chapter 130.11 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 Gammelgarden Museum’s application for an Excluded Raffle
Permit?
Proposal Details: As they have done as part of the Taco Daze events 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
approximately $2,000. The Scandia Marine Lions Club will 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.