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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: 10/27/2026 5. 19. Title: Adopt Resolution #26-251 Approving Premise Permit for Anoka Area Ice Arena for Lawful Gambling at Carbones Pizza Purpose/Background: Staff recently received the attached application for a premise permit for the Anoka Area Ice Arena. Their organization is asking for a premise permit for lawful gambling (pull tabs (paper & electronic), tip boards, bar bingo (and electronic linked bingo) and paddlewheel) at Carbones Pizza (former site of Aurelio's Pizza where Anoka Area Ice Arena had a premise permit approved at the March 11, 2025 City Council meeting). If the City Council is not opposed to this application, they have requested a waiver of the 60-day notice provision. Anoka Area Ice Arena currently holds a premise permit at Riversbend Bar and Grille in Ramsey. The Anoka Area Ice Arena meets the terms of the City's Lawful Gambling Ordinance as a clause within the ordinance Section 7.61.05(d) conditions: states that those organizations that held a premise permit within the City, prior to June 26, 2007 (the amended Gambling Ordinance date) will be considered "grandfathered in". Anoka Area Ice Arena held a premise permit, as noted, prior to this date. There is currently no other premise permit holder located within Carbones Pizza. The City's gambling ordinance allows for a maximum number of gambling devices at any one location in the City to a limit of two of any one type of device. The Anoka Area Ice Arena will be required to submit a monthly contribution to the City equal to 5% of their net profits that is deposited into the City's Lawful Gambling Fund. Notification: A copy of the Premise Permit Application and Lease for Lawful Gambling Activity that will be sent to the Gambling Control Board, if approved, is attached. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: A local background check of the Anoka Area Ice Arena's Gambling Manager, Mr. Rick Wesp, was performed by the Ramsey Police Department when the premise permit for Aurelio's Pizza was approved in March 2025. There was nothing criminal to report. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the premise permit for the Anoka Area Ice Arena at Carbones Pizza. Outcome/Action: Motion to recommend Council adopt Resolution #26-251 Approving the Anoka Area Ice Arena for a Premise Permit for Lawful Gambling at Carbones Pizza. Attachments Reso #26-251 Premise Permit Anoka Area Ice Arena at Carbones Pizza Premise Permit & Lease Application Anoka Area Ice Arena Carbones Pizza Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 10/21/2026 05:11 PM Form Started By: Diana Lund Started On: 10/20/2026 01:45 PM Final Approval Date: 10/21/2026