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Jerseyville narrows definition of video gaming cafes, requires profit-and-loss disclosures; current J-license holders grandfathered
Summary
The council adopted an ordinance amending city code so video gaming cannot be an establishment’s primary source of revenue and requires a proforma/profit-loss statement from establishments; a grandfather clause protects current J-license holders. Motion by Comm. Steckel; unanimous vote.
The Jerseyville City Council voted to amend Title 4, Chapter 8 of the city code to prohibit video cafes—establishments where video gaming would be the primary source of revenue—and to require establishments to submit proforma or profit-and-loss statements showing sources of income. The ordinance includes a grandfather clause for businesses that already hold a video gaming "J" license.
Commissioner Anthony Steckel moved for adoption and Commissioner John Miles seconded; the vote was unanimous. The change is intended to limit the concentration of video gaming as a primary business model and to provide the city with financial disclosures for licensing decisions.
