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Mayor and City Council 4.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
ConsentJune 19, 2017 Tina Allard, City Clerk
Item Description Reviewed by
Repeal Mechanical Amusement Ordinance T.John Cunningham, Fire Chief
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Adopt,by motion, an ordinance repealing Section 38-61 through 38-87,regarding amusement devices.
Background/Discussion
Council previously directed staff to amend certain licensing ordinances to allow for approval by staff with
a chance for a hearing before Council if a license is denied.
There is not a lot of background relating to why amusement devices tend to be licensed by cities. Possibly
back in the 70's, amusement centers were trending and cities had concerns or issues with teenagers, noise,
gambling, and littering. Most cities still license amusement devices. In doing research staff located two
metro area cities who recently quit licensing them.
Amusement devices are coin/token operated machines such as pinball, mechanical grab machines, or
video, typically found in a movie theater or bar. There is no enforcement/inspection work performed by
staff. The Office of the City Clerk processes the applications and the Police Department completes a
background check only on the initial application unless there is a change in ownership.
Staff would recommend repeal of the ordinance. If trends change in the future, and there are concerns
with the operation of these types of devices, Council could address them at that time.
Financial Impact
■ Current fee is $15 per establishment,plus $15 per device.
■ Collected fees of$980 from three licensees. (One company licenses multiple locations).
■ If a fee amount covers more than the cost of just issuing the license, the city should pro-rate the
fee. City ordinance does state these fees are pro-rated; therefore current licensees should be
reimbursed for six months.
Attachments
■ Ordinance
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Ordinance 17 -
An Ordinance Repealing Sections 38-61 through 38-87, Pertaining to Amusement
Devices of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, City Code
The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. That § Sections 38-61 through 38-87,Amusement Devices of the City of Elk
River Code of Ordinances shall be repealed.
SECTION 2. That this ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and be published as provided by
law.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 19th day of June, 2017.
John J. Dietz,Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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