City Council Listening Session - April 27, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026
Proposed charitable gambling tax
Charitable gambling regulatory compliance
Requirements for licensed non-profits
Charitable donation thresholds and distribution
Mechanisms for revocation of gambling permits
Votes (1)
Adjourn the listening session
Passed6-0
Moved by Councilmember Robertson · Seconded by Councilmember Carter
Notable Quotes (3)
A tax would be onerous. And take away from any of the programs we support.
TaxationDiscussing the potential implementation of a 10% gambling tax.
The city taking 10% makes it 43%. Nearly half of our hard work would be taken by officials who did 0% of the work to earn it.
TaxationComparing local tax rates to existing state-level taxation.
I do support having the ordinance requiring the licensed nonprofit to be based in Bloomington or at least the trade area.
RegulationsDiscussing residency requirements for non-profits.
People (4)
Tim EkstromGambling Manager
Advocating against new gambling taxes and regulations, highlighting community contributions.
MayorMayor
Facilitating public input and coordinating transition to the study session.
RobertsonCouncilmember
Moved to adjourn the listening session.
CarterCouncilmember
Seconded the motion to adjourn.
Places Mentioned
BloomingtonAnokaRed Hat FieldMinneapolis Veterans HomeSouth Minneapolis
Events & Meetings (1)
- Monday, April 27th - Bloomington City Council listening session