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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 8, 1992 Mingles are interested in the tables. The businesses feel that the game will draw people in and cause them to stay longer. Ford reported that Play 21 currently has blackjack tables in four locations and has had them in many more. Scalze asked why the tables were removed from the other locations. Ford replied that some of the places have gone out of business or have remodeled and wanted the space for another use. Hanson stated that he was not willing to act on rescinding the ordinance unless he saw something in writing from the business owners indicating that they are interested in the Play 21 operation. Scalze reported that she was not in favor of amendinq the ordinance. Blesener indicated that at the time the Council adopted the ordinance, the City was dealing with the control of gambling and other gambling issues. Blesener also questioned why people would spend money to play blackjack if they are getting nothing back. Ford replied that people play for entertainment and fun. Ford reported that Play 21 has been operating for five years and has had no problem. Blesener indicated that he would be willing to consider the request if there was something from the business owners indicating that they were interested. LaValle and Collova agreed. Ford indicated that he had an ordinance amendment which he prepared for Council consideration. This amendment would still disallow illegal gambling, but would allow Play 21. Blesener suggested that the proposal be submitted at the time the business owners express their interest. The City Administrator recommended that if an ordinance amendment occurs, the owners of Play 21 enter into a cost agreement with the City to reimburse the City for the cost of preparing and publishing the ordinance amendment. Page 16