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11/3/82 Page -4- Schelene Stratton 1123 Lincoln Ave. Felt that the $100 fee for each machine at the Pinball Wizard was unreasonable. She stated that she had been to many arcades and spoke with several owners of arcades. They informed her either that they paid a small fee or no fee at all - most of the owners were in the Boulder area. Boulder has several arcades while Louisville only has one. She further stated the Pinball Wizard is a very clean building; there is always an attendant on duty; is very orderly. She was there frequently and enjoyed the games. It was her feeling that if the $100 fee per machine was adopted, it could force the owner to close the business, and did not feel Louis" ville was the type City that would force someone out of business. It was her opinion that the surrounding businesses also realized customers from the the people who .played the video games. Cited instances of people who were doing their laundry and played the games until it was finished. Felt that the busi- ness was keeping people within the City. Felt that $25.00 per machine would be ample, and that it was keeping the young adults off the streets and out of trouble. Again reiter- ated the advantage of entertainment for the families. Mayor Meier continued the public hearing. Anyone else in the audience that wished to speak in opposition of the ordinance - none. Council comments. Councilman Cussen Commented he realized that after reviewing the revenue and expenditure sheets provided by the owner of the Pinball Wizard, that the business was not making a large profit. How- ever councilmembers were viewing all arcades and although he was sympathetic to the conerns, there were still issues that needed to be addressed, i.e. he would be willing to con- sider a $75 per machine fee, in lieu of the $100 as stated in the ordinance. Expressed concern about bicycles cluttering the doorway, pedestrians who are walking stumble over them - where is the liability? The City provides police protection and. other services thus the reason for the fee. It was his feeling a bike rack was a priority for the establishment.