1985-318111 Pdo. 1985-31
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER V OF
THE OF.DINANCE CODE OF THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD
CITY OF PICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Chapter V of the Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield relating
to the licensing of mechanical amusement devices and video games
is hereby amended in the following respects:
I. Section 5.18, Subdivision 1 is amended by adding the follow-
ing:
(3) "Mechanical amusement device" does not
include video a_ames as re ulated by Section S.18A
or th:.s Part.
II. A new Section S.I8A is added after Section S.IB, providing
as follows:
5.18A. Video Games.
Subdivision 1. Definition: "Video game", as
used in this secpior., means arv video machine
which, upon the- inser~ion of a coin., or slug,
operates or may be used for a game, contest, or
amusement c~ anv description.
Subd. 2. Scope of this Section. This
section. does not appiv to the =ollowing:
(1) Mechanical video names which are held or
}:ept in storage or for sale, and which are not in
use er displaved for use in the city;
(2) Video games of chance licensed by the
state under Minn. Stat. §349.SQ-64.
Subd. 3. License Recuired. No person shall
mazr.tain or keep a video name, whether operable or
inoperable, within a building or on premises
within the city, except within a private resi-
dence, without zirst obtaining a license for said
building or prerises
Subd. 4. Application. Each ownor or lessee
desiring a license nor a bui_dinc or for aremises
shall make wr~tter_ applicat~.cn and furnish such
insormation as is required b':' the city clerk. If
the applicant is not the owner of the building or
premises, the application shall contain the name
and address of the property owners and shall also
contair. a copy of arv lease or other agreement
between the applicant and owner of the building or
premises.
Each license issued shall s~ecifv the follow-
ing:
(1) The name and address of the applicant;
(2) The address of the premises to be
licensed;
(3) The name and address of the manager or
managers who will supervise the licensed premises;
(4) The license eriod;
(5) The number of video games licensed to be
on the premises or within the building.
Subd. 5. License Period and License Fees.
The duration of the license small be for the
calendar year or the remaininc portion thereof.
The license fee shall be as provided in Appendix D
of this code.
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(1) Prer:,ises cortai ping five or r~,ore vi dec
games (a) must be within the general commercial
district of the ~.~tv ana tb) must not be located
on premises wh__n are withir. 200 feet of any
residential or ^~~ltiple residence district.
(2) No wacer~_ng or betting for a consid-
eratic~ or any other camnl~ng, other thar. camb ling
author_zea by statute, shall be per*nitted on the
licensed premises. If any video ame is used in
violation of state law, the city may proceed in
accordance with the provisions of Minn. Stat.
~325.~3-,~6 in addition to the imposit.on of arv
other penalty,
(3) The licensed premises shall be in
combliance with ail applicable state and local
regulations dealing w~`` ~~alth, zoning, fire and
building recuirements.T
(4) The licensed premises shall be in the
charge of the licensee or his designated manager,
who shall be present on the premises durinc ail
times the premises are open. The licensee or his
designated manacer shall be responsible for
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t~is 12th day o~ November 1985.
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(Official Publication)
BILL N0. 1985-31
:11iF:1DylENT TO CHAPTER ~' OF THF. ORDINANCE CODE OF THE
CITY OF RICHFIELD
CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Chapter ~' of the Ordinance Code of [he City of Richfield relatingto the
licensing of mechanical amusement devices and video games is hereby
amended in the following respects:
I. Section 5.18. Subdivision 1 is amended by adding the following:
B) ^lfeehanical amusemen[ device" does not include video games
as regulated br Section S.1gA of this Part.
II. A new Section 5.18A is added after Section 5.18, providing as follows:
5.1RA. Yfdeo Games.
Subdivision L Definition: "Video game". as used in this section,
means anp video machine which, upon the insertion of a coin, or slug.
operates or map be used for a game, contest, or amusement of any
description.
Subd. '?. Scope of this Section. This section does not apply to [he
following:
I l) )fechanical video games which are held or kept in swrage or for
sale, and which arc not in use or displayed for use in the city;
(21 Video games of chance licensed by the state under Minn. Stat.
aasss-so.
Suhd. 3. License Required. No person shall maintain or keep a
video g3ttie, whether operable or inoperable, within a building or on
premises within the city, except within a private residence, without
first obtaining a license for said building or premises.
Subd. ~.~Application. Each owner or lessee desiring a license for a
building or for premises shall make written application and furnish
such information as is required be the city clerk. [f the applicant is
not the owner of the building or premises, the appiication shall
contain the name and address of the property owners and shall also
contain a cope of anp lease or other agreement between the applicant
and owner of the building or premises.
Earn license issued shall specify the following:
(1) The name and address of the applicant;
(?i The address of the premises to be licensed;
13 ~ The name and address of the manager or managers wlho will
supervise the licensed premises;
iat The license period;
IS) The number of video games licensed to be on the premises or
within the building.
Subd. 5. License Period and License Fees. The duration of the
license shall he for the calendar year or the remaining portion
thereof. The license fee shall be as provided in Appendix D of this
code,
Subd. fi. Conditions of Licensure.
(U Premises containing five or more video games (a) must be
within the general commercial district of the city and (b) must not be
located on premises which are within 200 feet of any residential or
multiple residence district.
(2f No wagering or betting for, a .consideration or any other
gambling, other than gambling authorized by' statute, shall be
permitted on the licensed premises. If anc video game is used in
violation of state law, the city mad proceed in accordance with the
provisions of 'Nino. Stat. 325.53-.56 inaddition to the imposition of
any other penalty.
(31 The licensed premises shall be in compliance with all ap-
plicable state and local regulations dealing with health, zoning, fire
and building requirements.
(il The licensed premises shall be in the charge of the licensee or
his designated manager, u•ho shall be present on the premises during
all times the premises are. open. The licensee or his designated
manager shall be responsible for maintaining order and for dealing
x~ith problems connected with video games on the premises.
t51 The licensee or his designated manager shall make all areas of
the Ncensed building or premises accessible. and open during
business hours for police, fire, health and other authorized inspec-
tions.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield. Minnesota this 12th day
of tiovember„1985.
JOHN HAMILTON
Mayor
ATTESg.;
THOMAS"FERBER
City Clerk
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