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Committee debates removing local licenses for arcades and pool tables while keeping video gaming fees
Summary
Members considered removing local licensing for pinball, pool tables and arcade machines to encourage downtown activity but discussed retaining video-gaming licensing and fee structures; the committee asked staff to clarify state registration and local fee arrangements.
The committee reviewed the amusements and amusement-device license and discussed whether local licenses for items like pinball machines, pool tables and arcade games are necessary. One member argued that eliminating local licensing would increase local entertainment options; others cautioned that some devices must be registered with the state.
Discussion also addressed video gaming revenue and fees: speakers referenced a per-machine fee (one comment said $500 per machine while another cited $2.50 per machine) and noted a current $35 annual lump-sum fee referenced for multiple devices. The committee asked staff and the attorney to clarify the legal and revenue implications before making final changes.
