Minnesota Administrative Rules

7870.0640 DISCLOSURE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT.

An application for a Class D license must disclose with respect to the facility at which it will sponsor and manage pari-mutuel horse racing:

A.

The address of the facility at which the applicant will sponsor and manage horse racing, size, and geographical location, including reference to county and municipal boundaries.

B.

A site map which reflects current and proposed highways and streets adjacent to the facility.

C.

The types of racing for which the facility is designed, whether Thoroughbred, harness, Quarter Horse, or other.

D.

Racetrack dimensions by circumference, width, banking, location of chutes, length of stretch, type of surface, and description of equipment which will be used to maintain the track surface. If the facility has more than one racetrack, the applicant must provide a description of each.

E.

A description of horse stalls at the facility, giving the dimensions of stalls, separation, location, and total number of stalls.

F.

A description of the grandstand, giving total seating capacity, total reserved seating capacity, indoor and outdoor seating capacity, configuration of grandstand seating, and pari-mutuel and concession facilities within the grandstand; the number and location of mens' and womens' restrooms, drinking fountains, and medical facilities available to patrons; and a description of public pedestrian traffic patterns throughout the grandstand.

G.

A description of the detention area, giving distance to track and paddock, number of sampling stalls, placement of viewing ports on each stall, number of wash stalls with hot and cold water and drains; and a description of the walking ring.

H.

A description of the paddock, if applicable, number of stalls in the paddock, height from the floor to lowest point of the stall ceiling and entrance, and paddock public address and telephone services.

I.

A description of the jockeys' and drivers' quarters, giving changing areas, a listing of equipment to be installed in each, and the location of the jockeys' and drivers' quarters in relation to the paddock.

J.

A description of the pari-mutuel totalizator and related pari-mutuel equipment, giving approximate location of bettors' windows and cash security areas; and a description of related pari-mutuel equipment, including the provider, if known.

K.

A description of the parking, giving detailed attention to access to parking from surrounding streets and highways, number of parking spaces available, distinguishing between public and other; a description of the road surface on parking areas and the distance between parking and the grandstand; and a road map of the area showing the relationship of parking to surrounding streets and highways.

L.

A description of improvements and equipment at the racetrack for security purposes including the provider of equipment, if known.

M.

A description of starting, timing and photo finish equipment, and personnel, including the provider, if known.

N.

A description of work areas for the commission members, officers, employees, and agents.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 240.23

History:

16 SR 484; 23 SR 1540

Published Electronically:

April 22, 2020