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Maplewood council updates charitable-gambling policy; caps grants at $7,500 and requires funding acknowledgements
Summary
The Maplewood City Council on Aug. 11 approved changes to its charitable-gambling policy: equal distribution across three grant categories, a $7,500-per-organization annual cap, an application requirement to identify category and justification, and a requirement that the city acknowledge licensed gambling contributions.
The Maplewood City Council voted Aug. 11 to approve revisions to the city's charitable-gambling policy that change how funds are allocated, set eligibility rules, and require public acknowledgement of licensed gambling contributions.
City staff presenter Lois Knudson told the council the policy changes include distributing funds into three equal parts: social supports and senior citizen services; youth programs and community engagement and events; and environment, natural resources and safety programs. Knudson said the policy adds an application requirement that applicants identify which category they are seeking funding under and explain how they fit that category.
Knudson described a maximum award provision: "A maximum award it was decided that no single organization shall receive more than $7,500 in funding per year." The policy also limits eligibility for subsequent funding: organizations that receive funding in one year may apply the following year only under a different program category, she said.
In addition, Knudson said the policy incorporates language required by the recently approved lawful-gambling ordinance: the city must acknowledge financial contributions from licensed organizations conducting lawful gambling and identify the recipients of the fund. Councilmembers discussed promotion of the revised program; staff plans outreach including social media and an informational table at the Friday fireworks event.
The council approved the changes by voice vote; no opposing votes were recorded on the transcript. Council directed staff to update the application and promote the new process.
