City Council Meeting Date: July 9, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Lynette Peterson, City Clerk
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Approve application for premises permit for the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee, Inc. at Froggy Bottoms River Pub.
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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 Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee, Inc. to conduct gambling activities at Froggy Bottoms River Pub at 307 S. Water Street, Northfield.
Summary Report:
The Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee, Inc. is in the process of applying for a premises permit to conduct charitable gambling at Froggy Bottoms River Pub pursuant to Gambling Control Board procedures, part of the process includes obtaining city approval of the premises permit. The premises permit allows the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee, Inc. to conduct gambling activities at Froggy Bottoms River Pub subject to the rules and regulations of the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. Froggy Bottoms has not yet opened the establishment, but this license will go into effect once opened. 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:
N/A
Financial Impacts:
The City of Northfield receives a $50 fee for the premises permit.
Tentative Timelines:
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