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Bellmead residents urge exception for Last Chance Bar after city removes gaming machines
Summary
Several Bellmead residents and the building owner of Last Chance Bar told the council that removing electronic "8‑liner" amusement machines has slashed business and asked the council to grant an exception to the city ordinance that requires a 1,000‑foot spacing between licensed indoor amusements.
Several residents and business owners told the Bellmead City Council on March 11 that removing electronic "8‑liner" amusement machines from Last Chance Bar has harmed the establishment’s revenue and local social functions, and they asked the council to consider an exception to a city ordinance that bars licensed indoor amusements within 1,000 feet of each other.
Adria Rogers read a written statement from business owner George Mitchell on behalf of her parents. "I am George W. Bill Mitchell, am the business owner of Last Chance Bar on 1200 New Dallas Highway in Bellmead," Rogers read. The letter describes the bar as "kid and pet friendly," a longtime local venue and a source of community events, and says the business has had the same game owner for 10 years. The letter asks the council to "please grant approval for an…
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