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Page 6 <br />April 28, 1975 <br />MSP (Johnson- Hodges) to refer the question of the garage size to the Planning <br />Commission and let them have a look at the ordinance to determine if in view <br />of current building being done in the community and metro area whether our <br />garage requirements are up to date and if they meet typical type developments <br />today. <br />Mayor Johnson presented the proposed ordinances to license mechanical amusement <br />devices and bowling alleys. Attorney Meyers read the ordinances. <br />Mayor Johnson explained to Mr. Hall, owner of the Mermaid, the reason the <br />ordinance on amusement devices and bowling alleys was being presented tonight <br />was to make him aware of it before he had gotten too far down the road. <br />5 Ayes <br />Attorney Meyers said the license fee for bowling alleys and amusement devises was <br />based comparable to nearby communities. Attorney Meyers said this ordinance covered <br />anyone who wanted to install a pin -ball machine. <br />Councilman Baumgartner inquired about section 114.09 Minors May Not Operate, and <br />wanted to know if this was written this way because of alcohol being served on <br />the premises. Councilman Hodges said he has taken Junior Leaguers to bowling <br />alleys, and the boys always play foosball. Will this prohibit them from playing <br />the machines. Administrator Achen said the survey indicated cities were more <br />concerned about pin -ball machines than sports games. Most cities felt pin -ball <br />machines attract more unsavory persons. Attorney Meyers stated as long as they <br />have a parent or guardian with them they can operate the machines whenever the <br />bar is closed. <br />Al Hillsdale stated pin -ball machines attract kids under 18 and that they pay <br />the light bill at Northtown Bowl. <br />Administrator Achen said other cities indicated amusement devices were profitable for <br />businessmen, especially in bowling alleys. Businessmen feel it would be hard to <br />make it through the slow season without revenue from these machines. <br />Attorney Meyers said Council should look at the ordinance for the devices and not <br />look at age groups. If Council is concerned about pin -ball with liquor, they <br />may want to cover this up someplace else. <br />Councilman Shelquist feels we have eliminated recreation centers for high school kids <br />the way the ordinance is now. He feels the age should be dropped to 14 or 15 year <br />old children and the word 'guardian' taken out except where liquor is served. <br />Councilman Pickar said Spring Lake Park uses the 10 o'clock curfew which is enough <br />in his opinion. He does feel we should not be so restrictive that nobody under <br />18 can use or play the machines. <br />Councilman Shelquist noted the ordinance did not cover pool tables other than the <br />mechanical type. He said under section 114.03 there is no explanation of what <br />is to be investigated by the police department. <br />Attorney Meyers said the police department usually checks the criminal and driving <br />records of persons applying for a license. <br />Councilman Shelquist referred to section 114.10, subdivision 2, where it says the <br />second such conviction shall automatically revoke the license under which the <br />establishment is operating. He questioned whether that means the liquor license <br />or just the amusement device license. <br />