ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS - Joe Huss, Finance Director
Title
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTING LAWFUL GAMBLING
Background
Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute 349.213, the City is required to acknowledge the financial contributions of organizations conducting lawful gambling to the community. With regard to the statute, the City Council acknowledges the following organizations for their contributions to the City’s Charitable Gambling program:
Blaine Youth Hockey
Blaine Festival
Centennial HS Football Boosters
Sgt. John Rice VFW
Spring Lake Park Lions
Spring Lake Park Hockey Association
In total, the groups listed above contributed nearly $120,000 in charitable contributions to Blaine in 2020, helping to fund numerous charitable organizations including local food shelves, shelter services, and Blaine area high schools.
Recommendation
By motion, acknowledge the aforementioned organizations.