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Council creates non‑lapsing fund for Lilac Casino host revenues; initial check about $37,111, city anticipates more
Summary
The council authorized creating a non‑lapsing, multi‑year special revenue fund for Lilac Casino host community revenues. Officials reported a first check of $37,111 for seven days in 2025 and said an additional approximately $40,000 may arrive, potentially bringing totals to $75,000–$85,000.
The council voted to create a non‑lapsing multi‑year special revenue fund to hold Lilac Casino host community revenues.
City staff said the first check covered seven days in calendar year 2025 (Dec. 25–31) and was "just over $34,000; I believe $37,111," and that an additional allocation for other awarded days is expected and could add roughly $40,000, making the total somewhere between about $75,000 and $85,000 depending on final amounts. The finance discussion noted the fund was placed in a non‑lapsing account so the money would remain available for special projects.
Council members discussed possible uses, including repair of the city clock tower—"there's a request to repair...the internal workings and the face of the clock"—and suggested the funds could also seed next year’s Rochester anniversary celebration. The council approved creating the fund and leaving the money in a non‑lapsing account to be allocated for special projects after final receipts and expense estimates are confirmed.
No specific appropriation was made at the meeting; council indicated staff would review expenses and return with recommendations when additional funds arrive.
