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Ordinance �
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1 An ordinance to amend Chapter 409 of the �
2 Legislative Code pertaining to Gambling; allowing
3 establishments who serve nonintoaiicating liquor to
4 participate in charitable gambling functions.
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7 1'HE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
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Section 1
12 Section 409.08(6) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"(6) No licensee shall keep, possess or operate, or permit the keeping, possession or operation of, on
any licensed premises or in any room adjoining the licensed premises any slot machine, dice or
any gambling device or apparatus, nor pernut any gambling therein (whether or not licensed by
the state), nor pernut the licensed premises or any room in the same or in any adjoining building
directly or indirectly under his or her control to be used as a resort for prostitutes other
disorderly persons, except that pulltabs a�; tip-boardS;;�Ie�`,v,.�1�;aud ra�e�EY�ki�� may be
sold on licensed premises when such activity is licensed by the state pursuant to 1�Iinnesota
Statutes, Chapter 349, and conducted pursuant to regulations contained in this Legislative Code.
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. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a licensee may
permit, for specific functions or events, up to five (5) times per calendar year, for which written
notice is given to the office of license, inspections and environmental protection at least forry-
eight (48) hours in advance, the use of slot machines, dice and gambling devices on the licensed
premises if (a) their presence or use on the licensed premises does not violate state or federal
law, (b) their use is solely for social, recreational or amusement purposes, and not for fundraising
of any kind or for any cause or purpose, and (c) no gambling other than lawful charitable
gambling takes place on the licensed premises.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this Legislative Code to the contrary, the council may
permit an on-sale licensee to permi: the holding of a single event, such as a banquet, that
includes the sale of raffle tickets as a part of the event activity; provided, that such events are
separate from the public areas of the licensed establishment, not open to the general public, and
the raffle conducted by a charitable organizarion licensed by the State of Minnesota."
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Tlus ordinance shall take effect and be in force tUirty (30) days following its passage, approval, and
publication.
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Adopted by Council: Date � S �1
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
OFFICE OF LIEP Date: 4/10/96 G RE E N S H E 5
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William Gunther 266-9132 = 1 EPARTMENT DIRECTOR 4 �rr coUxc�L
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OT�I, � OR SIGNATIIRE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
CTION REQIIESTED:
ordinance amending chapter 409 of the LC pertaining to gambling; allowing
onintoxicating liquor establishments to participate in charitable gambling
functions.
COiM'�ENDATIONS: APPROVE (A) OR REJECT (R) BR502AL SBRVLC6 CONSRACTS LSfST ANSWBR T� POLL0172N6:
PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 1. Has the person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department?
CIB CW47ITTEE _ YES NO
STAFF _ Has this person/firm e�er been a City employee?
DISTRICT CWRT YES NO
3. Does this person/ficm possess a ski11 not normally possessed by any
UPPORTS wHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE7 Current City employee?
YES NO
lain all Y85 aneaera on a aeparate sheet and attach.
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
he City of Saint Paul prohibits nonintoxicating liquor establishments to
allow the operation of charitable gambling booths and activities within their
establishments even though the State Statutes outline no such restriction.
VANTAGES IF APPROVED:
Improved service availahility.
ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
ay have an impact on the amount of gambling within the City.
ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
onintoxicating liquor establishments in the City of Saint Paul will be kept
at a disadvantage compared to other Cities who have no restrictions with
egard to charitable gambling operations in nonintoxicating liquor
establishments.
OTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)