600.085. Penalty.

Except as otherwise provided by state law, a person violating a provision of this ordinance is subject to the penalties established in chapter 13 of this code. A fine or sentence imposed will not affect the right of the city to suspend or revoke the license of the licensee as the council deems appropriate.

SECTION 605. LAWFUL GAMBLING.

605.005. Adoption of State Law by Reference.

The provisions of Minn. Stat. ch. 349 are hereby adopted by reference and are made a part of this ordinance as if set out in full. It is the intention of the city council that all future amendments of Minn. Stat. ch. 349, are hereby adopted by reference or referenced as if they had been in existence at the time this ordinance was adopted.

605.010. Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to regulate lawful gambling within the City of Minnetonka, to ensure the integrity of operations, and to provide for the use of net profits only for lawful purposes.

605.020. Definitions.

In addition to the definitions contained in Minn. Stat. § 349.12, as it may be amended from time to time, the following terms are defined for purposes of this section 605:

“Board” means the State of Minnesota Gambling Control Board.

“Licensed organization” means an organization licensed by the board.

“Trade area” means a geographic area comprised of the city of Minnetonka, any city that abuts Minnetonka, or any school districts that have a presence in Minnetonka.

605.025. Lawful Gambling Permitted.

Subd. 1. Lawful gambling is permitted within the city provided it is conducted in accordance with Minn. Stat. §§ 609.75-.763, inclusive, as they may be amended from time to time; Minn. Stat. §§ 349.11-.23, inclusive and any rules promulgated thereunder, as they may be amended from time to time; and this section 605.

Subd. 2. No city permit is required for the conduct of gambling that is exempt from licensing under Minn. Stat. § 349.166, but the provisions of sections 605.030, 605.035, 605.045, 605.050 and 605.065 apply to both licensed gambling activities and gambling activities exempt from licensing.

Subd. 3. Every gambling event in the city conducted by an organization under state license or permit must be open to inspection by the city.

605.030. Authorized Organizations.

Only nonprofit organizations which have been licensed or permitted by the State Gambling Control Board and which meet the following requirements may conduct lawful gambling in the city:

   1.   The organization must demonstrate that it holds regularly scheduled meetings, and the meeting location must be within the trade area as defined in section 605.020.

   2.   At least one third of the organization’s members must reside within the trade area as defined in section 605.020.