City Council Meeting Date: September 3, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Lynette Peterson, City Clerk
Title
Approve application for premises permit for the Northfield Hockey Association at Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes.
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Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council is being asked to consider the attached resolution approving a premises permit application for the Northfield Hockey Association to conduct gambling activities at Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes, 1700 MN Highway 3, Northfield.
Summary Report:
The Northfield Hockey Association is in the process of applying for a premises permit to conduct charitable gambling at Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes pursuant to Gambling Control Board procedures, part of the process includes obtaining city approval of the premises permit. The premises permit allows the Northfield Hockey Association to conduct gambling activities at Flaherty’s Northfield Lanes subject to the rules and regulations of the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. Effective July 1, 2009, the term of a premises permit is perpetual. The permit remains in effect until the organization terminates the site or the Gambling Control Board suspends or revokes the permit. Organizations are no longer required to renew premises permits every two years. Staff recommends approval.
Alternative Options:
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Financial Impacts:
The City of Northfield receives a $50 fee for the premises permit.
Tentative Timelines:
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