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Council approves first reading of ordinance to ban amusement redemption machines and game rooms
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Summary
On first reading, the Snyder City Council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 4 (Business Regulations), Article 4.08, to prohibit amusement redemption machines and game rooms within city limits; council indicated second reading is likely March 24 and staff said existing operators are not due reimbursements.
Snyder — The Snyder City Council approved on first reading an ordinance amending Chapter 4, Business Regulations (Article 4.08) to prohibit amusement redemption machines and game rooms within the city limits.
Staff (S4) introduced the ordinance and said the item followed council discussion the previous month about banning game machines. The ordinance was submitted for first reading and staff suggested the second reading could be scheduled for March 24. A council member asked about the status of machines already in place and whether refunds were necessary; staff indicated there were "not any fees worth it" and that reimbursement was not required.
The motion for first reading was made, seconded and approved unanimously.
What happens next: staff will bring the ordinance back for second reading on the proposed March 24 date and will follow up on any details about currently operating machines and enforcement procedures prior to final adoption.
