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Home My WebLink About1994 02-16 PCP PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING IS ON WEDNESDAY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FEBRUARY 16, 1994 REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order: 7:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - January 12, 1994 4. Administer Oath of Office: Commissioner Ella Sander 5. Chairperson's Explanation The Planning Commission is an advisory body. One of the Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings, the Commission • makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final decisions. 6. NICKELS AND DIMES, INC. 94001 Request for special use permit approval to operate an Amusement Center at Brookdale Center. 7. Other Business 8. Adjournment Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 94001 Applicant: Nickels and Dimes, Inc. Location: Brookdale Center Request: Special Use Permit The applicant is seeking special use permit approval to operate an amusement center at Brookdale Center. The operation, which will occupy 3,482 square feet, will be known as "Tilt" and is proposed to be located in the southwesterly portion of the mall in the space formerly occupied by Musicland. Other existing businesses in the area include Stride Rite Shoes, Glamour Shots, Arby's, Subway, Applebee's and Kay Bee Toys, which is located next to the proposed site. Amusement centers are allowed in C-2 zoning districts as special uses provided the property on which the amusement center is located is not within 150 feet of any residentially zoned (R1 through R7) property. As a special use it must be measured against the standards for special use permits contained in Section 35-220 subdivision 2a through 2e of the Zoning Ordinance (copy attached). Furthermore, the applicant is subject to the licensing requirements contained in Section 23-2101 through 23-2117 of the City ordinances relating to the keeping, operating and maintaining of amusement devices within the City of Brooklyn Center. Amusement centers are defined in the licensing provisions of City ordinances as the operation of one or more amusement devices (except those designed for and used exclusively as rides for children) as a principal or secondary use available for use by nonemployees upon commercial premises other than Section 23-2109 subdivision B subject to the special use permit requirements of Section 35-220 of the City ordinances. (See copy of Section 23-2109, subdivision B attached). Brookdale Center is, for the most part, surrounded by commercial uses or major thoroughfare right-of-way. The closest residentially zoned property is the Centerbrook Golf Course site and some single family homes along North Lilac Drive which are separated from Brookdale Center by some 270 to 300 feet of TH 100 right-of-way. The distance limitation contained in the Zoning Ordinance does not prohibit the location of this amusement center at Brookdale. This distance prohibition for the location of amusement centers was established at the time the City adopted licensing provisions for amusement devices. It was the City Council's intention in adopting the licensing regulations to keep amusement centers out of neighborhood commercial areas and to also prohibit the use of amusement devices as secondary or incidental uses in some commercial locations particularly close to residential areas. This was in response to problems experienced with amusement centers in neighborhood shopping centers such as the Humboldt Square Shopping Center. The licensing of amusement devices and some very specific regulations relating to the operation of establishments where amusement devices are found were established as a means of controlling the potential adverse effects from places making amusement devices available to the public. Section 23-2115, subdivision A through E (attached)established the regulations and restrictions relating to maintaining amusement devices within the City. The "Tilt" operation at Brookdale will be subject to these provisions: 2-16-94 1 Planning Commission Application No. 94001 The applicant's attorney,and representative, Mr. Herbert Davis, has submitted a written response as to how the proposed operation will meet the standards for special use permit contained in the ordinance and he has also supplied other material relating to the applicant, its goals, future plans and a listing of various States with their outlets. With respect to standard A regarding whether the operation will promote and enhance the general public welfare and not be detrimental to, or endanger, the public health, safety, morals or comfort, Mr. Davis points out that the effect of an amusement center upon a community is largely dependent upon its location, the expertise of its management, and the maintenance and attractiveness of the facility and equipment offered. He notes that Nickels and Dimes has been operating amusement centers for more than twenty years and has 214 locations in 36 States. He adds that they locate their facilities in or near regional shopping centers so as not to be in proximity to residential neighborhoods. He points out that they provide supervision for children who accompany their parents to a regional center to shop. Also, he adds, the location in a regional shopping center eliminates the prospect of gangs using the center for a meeting place to parade through or otherwise disturb adjoining residential neighborhoods. He notes the supervision of Nickels and Dimes trained employees and the security forces provided by the regional shopping center are both available to solve any discipline problem that may arise. Regarding standard B involving requiring the use not to be injurious to other property or substantially diminished property values, Mr. Davis points out that regional shopping centers such as Brookdale are screened from residential neighborhoods so that uses located in the center will not have a negative impact on surrounding property values. Standard C requires that the proposed special use not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property. Mr. Davis notes that the Nickels and Dimes operation is a type of operation that is comprehended for regional shopping centers. He does not believe the location of this operation will have any affect on the development and improvement of other uses in the immediate area. Regarding standards D and E, Mr. Davis notes the operation will not have any affect on traffic circulation at Brookdale and that the applicant will comply with all ordinances and applicable regulations. The staff would generally concur with the written comments made by the applicant's representative. The effect of the amusement center is largely dependent on its location, away from neighborhood areas, and the management's maintenance and operation of the facility. These are the types of regulations listed in the City's Licensing Ordinance with respect to amusement devices. Based on the information submitted it appears that the Nickels and Dimes operation has the experience and expertise to properly operate an amusement center so that it is not detrimental to the community and surrounding uses. We also believe that an area such as Brookdale is probably the best type location for one of these operations. An amusement 2-16-94 2 • Planning Commission Application No. 94001 center (The Picadilly Circus) was operated successfully at Brookdale for a number of years some time ago without major problems. We also do not anticipate that this use will be injurious to other uses nor diminish property values. Attached is a letter from Linda Smith the General Manager for Brookdale expressing support for this special use permit. Brookdale believes it will be a good addition to the current mix in the center and compliment tenants currently located near this proposed operation. Brookdale is aware that such an operation could have a negative impact on the center but believes if properly designed and operated it can be a good addition. We want to emphasize that the applicant will have to obtain licensing for the amusement devices proposed and must comply with all of the provisions of the Licensing Ordinance or risk the loss of such license. The provisions include prohibiting the use of these devices for gambling, a limitation on payoffs and prizes (limited to free games and merchandise with a wholesale value of no more than one dollar). A public hearing has been scheduled for this special use permit and notices have been sent. Given the fact that Nickels and Dimes, Inc, appears to have the experience and expertise to successfully operate an amusement center, and given the fact that the City has licensing authority . over the operation of amusement devices, we would recommend approval of this special use permit subject to the following conditions: 1. The special use permit is issued to the applicant to operate an amusement center at Brookdale Center. No other use is acknowledged or implied by this approval. Any expansion of this use shall require an amendment to this special use permit. 2. The granting of this special use permit is subject to the applicant complying with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations relating to the operation. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation. 3. 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The Ordinance of Brooklyn Center provides: "A . special use permit may be granted by the City Council after demonstration by evidence that all of the following conditions are met: "a. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the spe- cial use will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort. Electronic amusement devices are in vogue throughout the world. The use of them may be of benefit to a community or may create police problems and nuisance conditions. The effect of an amusement center upon a community is largely dependent upon its location, the expertise of its management, and the maintenance and attractiveness of the facility and the equipment offered to its patrons. Nickels and Dimes has been a pioneer in the placement, furnishing, and operation of amusement centers for more than 20 years. It currently operates 214 locations in 36 states of the United States. It is the second largest operator in the country. Enclosed with this material are copies of a review of the Nickels and Dimes operation, its goals, its future plans for diversification and expansion, a listing of the states in which Nickels and Dimes` Centers are located and the number of amusement centers located in each of them, an article from the November, 1993, issue of Tourist Attractions & Parks, a periodical specializing in publication of articles for management of family entertainment centers, photo- graphs of existing centers, plans showing the location of the amusement center at Brookdale, plans for the center to be located at Brookdale, and a summary job descrip- tion for the employees of Nickels and Dimes, Inc. Nickels and Dimes locates its facilities in or near regional shopping centers to remove them from locations in proximity to residential neighborhoods. The facility not only provides supervision for children who accompany their parents to the regional center to shop; its location in a regional shopping center eliminates , the prospect of gangs using the center as a meeting place to parade through or otherwise disturb adjoining residential neighborhoods. The supervision of Nickels and Dimes trained employee staff and that of the security forces provided by the regional shopping center are both avail- able to -solve any discipline problem which may arise; that dual capacity will reduce if not eliminate entirely city police involvement. b. The special use will not be injurious to the use and en- joyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish or im- pair property values within the neighborhood. A Nickels and Dimes Family Amusement Center is of benefit to a regional shopping center. It provides an al- ternative facility to food, beverage, and theater estab- lishments for the amusement and relaxation of shopping center customers. Regional shopping centers such as Brookdale are screened from residential neighborhoods so that uses located in the center will not have a nega- tive impact on surrounding property values. c. The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. Regional shopping centers are generally the subject of extensive long-range planning when the comprehensive city plan is developed and zoning is assigned. The Nickels and Dimes use is a use contemplated by that plan and those ordinances. It is in the same use category as other service facilities in the center. Supervision re- quirements are the basis for requiring special use permits for amusement centers which are devoted solely 2 • to that use. Were the use accessory to another primary use, a special use permit would not be required. Since public safety considerations are paramount in adopting the special use requirement, the history of performance and expertise of this applicant should assure the care necessary to the operation of the center. d, Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress, egress and parking so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. The traffic circulation pattern for Brookdale is established; this use will have no effect upon it. e. . The special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. The applicant will comply with all ordinance and any other applicable requirements. 3 STATES IN WHICH ND HAS AMUSEMENT CENTERS . STATE NUMBER OF LOCATIONS ALABAMA 1 ARIZONA 5 CALIFORNIA 31 COLORADO 6 CONNECTICUT 1 FLORIDA 10 GEORGIA 12 HAWAII 6 IDAHO 5 ILLINOIS 6 INDIANA 5 IOWA 4 KENTUCKY 1 LOUISIANA 4 MARYLAND 2 MICHIGAN 5 MINNESOTA 1 MISSOURI 4 MONTANA 2 NEW JERSEY 3 NEW MEXICO 6 NEW YORK 2 NORTH CAROLINA 4 OHIO 4 OKLAHOMA 5 OREGON 6 PENNSYLVANIA 7 RHODE ISLAND 1 SOUTH CAROLINA 1 TENNESSEE 8 TEXAS 31 UTAH 5 VIRGINIA 7 WASHINGTON 7 WEST VIRGINIA 2 WISCONSIN 4 TOTALS 36 STATES 214 LOCATIONS Page 1 ititaekels and dimes ineorpora.tea 4534 old denton road • carrollton,texas 75008 (214) 492-3262 fax (214) 492-5705 Nickels and Dimes Incorporated (the "Company") was founded in 1972 by Craig B. singer, presently its sole'-shareholder and director. The company currently operates 210 family amusement centers (or stores) . The amusement centers are located almost exclusively in enclosed regional shopping malls in 38 states within the United States with 2 located in Australia. in addition, the Company maintains 11 individual food court units aces b to othee amusement with center operations, eased and operated which by are operated adjacent y P independent operators. The Company is currently the second largest independent operator of amusement centers in - the United States, -and management believes its competitive advantage rests with constant updating of games and attractions, superior in-store customer service, quality locations, operating efficiency, and the appeal of family oriented amusement centers. The operating philosophy of Nickels and Dimes is to provide * state-of-the-art video, electronic and other amusement games in secure, family-oriented environments. The Company's family amusement centers have become a popular and desired addition to shopping malls. The amusement centers provide a pleasant diversion to the myriad of stores and eating establishments located in these malls. Further, these amusement centers provide shopping parents a place to drop off their children or the non-shopping members of their family. The Company has seen that its amusement centers increasingly attract businessmen, families and o location all ages. Its amusement centers are also a popular to celebrate birthdays and other special events. The Company's amusement centers are operated under the trade names of Tilt and Goldmine," each having its own distinct theme or motif. The "Tilt" motif is intended to remind . the customer of the high-tech nature of the amusement games. This motif features walls of neon as well as sophisticated lighting fixtures and patterns. The "Goldmine" motif was designed to remind the customer of- the California gold rush days, the interior of the center featuring heavy wooden beams that suggest the effect of a mine tunnel. Recent remodel activities have focused on the light, bright look of the "Tilt" motif, with the "Goldmine" theme being phased out. i J Each of the Company's amusement centers is staffed with a . store manager, an assistant manager and at least one part . time employee. In addition, superstores are staffed with a general manager and shift managers. . General managers and individual store managers report to a district manager who has responsibility for 4 - 6 amusement center locations. Each district manager reports to a regional manager who supervises approximately 7 district managers or approximately 42 locations. The Company has established incentive bonus programs for its store management personnel, based on the increased profitability of its stores. The a©ppany currently employs approximately 1, 075 employees. .The concept of the Company's amusement centers was designed to offer good, clean, inexpensive fun for both adults and children in a friendly, supervised environment where parents can feel comfortable bringing or sending their children. To achieve this the Company stresses cleanliness, and management diligently enforces its policies and rule of operation. With limited exceptions the Company does not allow food or beverages within its amusement centers. Smoking or loitering is never allowed. The Company prefers to locate its amusement centers within enclosed, regional shopping malls. These malls provide better security and control and usually attract a better clientele than game rooms located in strip malls or other types of locations. The Company's amusement centers range in size from . approximately 800 to 40,000 square feet and all are on leased premises. The original terms of the amusement center leases range from 8 to 20 years, and lease opportunities vary. The amusement centers typically contain 60 or more coin or token * operated electronic video games, pinball games, merchandise games (games from which a prize can be received) and redemption games (games that dispense tickets redeemable for prizes) . The specific mix of games depends on store location, demographic profile of the typical customer and general layout of the leased space. The customer can redeem coupons earned from redemption games - at redemption centers located within the amusement centers. These redemption centers are stocked with prizes ranging from small toys and candy to stuffed animals and electronics. The redemption centers are stocked with the most current fad merchandise available in the marketplace (e.g. , trolls and dinosaurs) . In November 1993, the Company opened its first Toon Planet retail store in a regional mall near Dallas, Texas. The store occupies approximately 71600 square feet and offers, from approximately 6,000 stock keeping units ("SKUs") , products and merchandise featuring cartoon and comic strip characters licensed by . such companies as Walt Disney, .Warner Brothers, King Productions, Hanna-Barbera and MGM. The store sells apparel for all age groups, ranging from infant to j adult, which feature embroidered and appliqud styles that are . not available in most specialty and mass merchandise stores. The store also offers celart, ' toys, dolls, videos, books, stationary and other home products featuring the licensed characters. Although the Company competes with Walt Disney and Warner Brothers retail stores with respect to the licensed products of those companies, the Company believes that the addition in the Toon Planet store of licensed products featuring characters of other studios and newspaper syndicates provides an incentive of customers to shop at the Toon Planet store. In addition, the facade of the retail store is designed with a unique architectur4i-.featuring space ships and flying saucers "crashing" through the exterior walls of the store, which the Company believes provides an additional lure for customers of all ages. The interior of the store features an upscale atmosphere featuring neon lighting, cartoon and comic scenes, and a "video wall" containing 16 video screens that project single as well as split-screen multi-images and that continuously play cartoons and other video films of the companies whose merchandise is sold at the store. ' The Company is developing a Toon Planet megacenter concept consisting of large free-standing amusement centers located near regional shopping malls. The Company's current prototype design for the megacenters features a free-standing • 40, 000 square foot building containing a Tilt's Tumbles, a virtual reality game area, a game area featuring traditional amusement center games and a snack bar, as well as two outdoor eighteen-hole miniature golf courses. The Company is continuing to develop the Toon Planet megacenter concept and anticipates that the megacenter will offer additional attractions to complement those described above. megacenters will be located on premises leased by the Company, and the Company will purchase the games and other equipment used in the operations during early 1995 at a location adjacent to the same regional mall in which the first Toon Planet retail store is located. In April 1993 , the Company opened its first Tilt's Tumbles in a regional shopping mall in Denver, Colorado: Tilt's Tumbles is an interactive funcenter designed to complement the Company's' traditional amusement centers by providing a healthy play and learn environment for children 12 and under M accompanied by their parents. Tilt's Tumbles features a playground area that includes slide tubes, trolleys, ball pools, ramps and other climbing devices. The playground area also is designed and constructed with a view towards safety, and includes protective cushions and padding. Parents are encourageQs to join their children on the playground area and must remain on the premises at all times. Tilt's Tumbles employees, known as "playground pals", circulate throughout • the facility to insure that children play safely and enjoy their experience. The Company's Denver unit also includes 3 party rooms, a television room for parents which provides visual access to the playground area, drink service and kiddie attractions, including small kiddie rides., games designed specifically for smaller children and games which dispense tickets that may be redeemed at the in-store redemption center for prizes. The facility design utilizes bright colors and geometric shapes and is well lighted for a feeling of added security. The Company's Denver Tilt's Tumbles is located in a 5,000 square foot space adjacent to one of the Company's Tilt amusement centers. The Company anticipates that future Tilt's Tumbles will be at least 10,000 square feet to accommodate a lager playground area and an area for traditional amusement center games. The Company operates five carousels in the United States and two carousels in Australia. The Company owns five of the carousels, leases one carousel and operates one carousel under a management agreement. The Company manages. and operates food courts in malls in Santa Clara County, California, and on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The Company leases and operates the entire food court in Santa• Clara County and provides food services under the names "J.P. Pepperoni, " "California Cookie Corporation" and "Carol's Ice Cream" The Company leases the entire food court in Oahu and provides food services under the name "J.P. Pepperoni" in one of the eight leases spaces. The Company' subleases to other food vendors the seven remaining spaces in Oahu. 4 ►,� �i NII,KtLb HNU UIIVItJ 11\&;Uh VUMH.1 tU JUb UtbL;hlV 1 IUNS THIS FORM CONTAINS JOB DESCRIPTIONS LISTING ONLY THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH POSITION. IF HIRED.YOU MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM ADDITIONAL DUTIES. YOUR INTERVIEWER SHOULD CHECK THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. YOU ARE TO READ THE JOB DESCRIPTION,THEN SIGN THIS FORM INDICATING WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE ABLE TO PERFORM THE DUTIES REQUIRED. THIS FORM MUST BE READ AND SIGNED IN ORDER FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE PROCESSED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS FORM.PLEASE CONSULT YOUR INTERVIEWER.YOU NEED READ ONLY THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING. The position of part-time and/or full-time employee requires that the employee be able to correctly and accurately dispense change and count money. The employee must also be able to move video games(weight approximately 350 ibs.),and should be able to Oft a minimum of 40 lbs.In general,the employee will be required to clean a minimum of 2 games during each shift This will Include vacuuming the bottom and dusting the tops of all games. The employee must also be proficient In assisting customers with problems and other concerns. Employees are expected to answer ft telephone In a clear and concise manner. Employees trust be able to safely use a ladder. Ah employees should be Interested In career advancement and be willing to possibly relocate. The position of Assistant Manager requires that the employee be able to correctly and accurately dispense change and count money. The employee must also be able to move video games(weight approximately 350 tbs.),and should be able to Oft a minimum of 40 tbs.in general,the employee will be required to dean a minimum of 2 games during each shill. This will include vacuuming the bottom and dusting the lops of all games. The employee must also be proficient in assisting customers with problems and other concerns. Employees are expected to answer the telephone In a clear and concise manner. Employees roust be able to safely use a ladder. All employees should be interested In career advancement and be wining to possibly re-locate. The Assistant Manager must be proficient In the use of a calculator,and must also be able to use a computer. The employee must be able to manage difficult situations and be able to manage people. An employee In the position of Assistant Manager should be positively motivated and exhibit a willing desire to loam. .- The position of Store Manager requires that the employee be able to correctly and accurately dispense change and count money. The employee must also be able to move video games(weight approximately 3SO lbs.),and should be able to Hit a minimum of 40 lbs.In general,the employee will be required to dean a minimum of 2 games during each shift. This will include vacuuming the bottom and dusting the tops of all games. The employee must also be proficient in assisting customers with problems and other concerns. Employees are expected to answer the telephone in a dear and concise manner. Employees must be able to safely use a ladder. AN employees should be interested In career advancement and be willing to possibly relocate. The Store/Shift Manager must be prolident In the use of a calculator,and must also be able to use a computer. The employee must be able to manage difficult situations and be able to manage people.The Store/Shift Manager must be able to properly audit and order merchandise. The employee will be responsible for ft repair and maintenance of all equipment and/or be able to properly assess the status of equipment to determine the level of repair needed. The employee must be able to properly and accurately control store operating funds. In addition,the employee will be responsible for hiring,terminating,evaluating and scheduling subordinate employees. A Store/Shift Manager must have a Aable,Independent means of transportation in order to transport deposits to the bank and deliver change to the store. An employee In the position of Store/Shift Hager should be positively motivated and exhibit a willing desire to learn. M13; The position of General Manager requires that the employee be able to correctly and accurately dispense change and count money. The employee must also be able to move video games(weight approximately 350 Ibs.),and should be able to lift a minimum of 40 tbs.in general,the employee will be required to dean a minimum of 2 games during each shift This veil Include vacuuming the bottom and dusting the tops of all games. The emplcyeo must also be proficient in assisting customers with problems and other concerns,and handle all aspects of public relations. Additionally,the General Manager must be able to handle promotion of special events and parties. Employees are expected to answer the telephone in a dear and concise manner. Employees must be able to safely use a ladder, AN employees should be Interested in career advancement and be willing to possibly re-locate. The General Manager must be proficient In ft use of a calculator,and must also be able to use a computer. The employee must be able to manage difficult situations and be able to manage people.The Store Manager must be able to properly audit and order merchandise. The employee will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all equipment and/or be able to property assess the status of equipment to determine the level of repair needed. The employee must be able to properly and accurately control store operating hinds. in addition,the employee will be responsible for hiring,terminating,evaluating and scheduling subordinate employees. A General Manager must have a reliable. independent means of transportation in order to transport deposits to the bank and deliver change to the store. An employee in the position of General Manager should be positively motivated and exhibit a willing desire to learn. PLEASE COMPItit:TH I'd . . 1, HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION FOR APPLICANT'S NAME(PRINT) WHICH I AM APPLYING. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE MAY BE OTHER DUTIES REQUIRED PERIODICALLY,HOWEVER ALL ESSENTIAL DUTIES HAVE BEEN LISTED ABOVE. 1 CAN CANNOT SAFELY PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE POSITION FOR WHICH I AM APPLYING AS OUTLINED ABOVE (CIRCLE ONE ANSWER ONL)q PLEASE LIST BELOW ANY DUTIES WHICH YOU CANNOT SAFELY PERFORM AND EXPLAIN. OVER • . Ni' ckels And'Dimes Appeals To Fam . I ,Y. . .Market. . Testin g Interactive Live. Motion Picture Games Is A Great Way To Stay On Top 0 Trends a f you are a video game fan in Albu- everybody else. We've always run oui querque,NM,you know the places stores thinking ofeustomerrelationsfron to o to see the very atest interac- •. � Day One and that's why we get asked b tivegames using live motion action +�(`alt mall developers to do a store in thei are the Nickels and Dimes Incorporated. mall." arcades at the Winrock and Coronado : , € ' What keeps the standard of customs shopping centers. That's where Albu- service so high at every TILT and Col querque-based American Laser Games, Mine location is the Nickels and Dim( Inc. test their games (such as "Crime tradition ofpromodng from within.Mo Patrol 2, Drug Wars") during develop- T; �:j i ," l' +'�+ managers and staff start out as part-tin ment.For American Laser Games,it's an x t•, '�+, y workers and work their way up in d .opportunity to try their games out with :.. �' �t� �iia�. t. :' company,moving up to permanentstr real players and put the finishing touches i! and management positions at new lac on their products. lions as they open up. This gives the P '�.;`►:. �t locations a cons'tstcn of operation its a great way to draw an eager crowd of cY P players."The interactive game seems to Ron P1erce,Regional Manager for Wickets and philosophy they don't have in size Dimes Incorporated:We have changed the • poor plans. dray a broader age group than the aver- average person's idea of what an arcade Is...' P age video game. It's a very good con- TILT locations don't shale tl cept,*says Ron Pierce,Regional Manag- operating philosophy."We have changed stamped-out look of many chain.lo( er for the company and responsible for the average person's idea'of what an , tions in malls. If the mall color schen arcade operations in five states. arcade is,"says Pierce,a 13-year veteran . allows it,they share a blue and pink ne( You may not have heard of Nickels of the company."We consider ourselves or a blue and white neon color schem and Dimes Incorporated,but the chanc- but their floor plans vary.For the me es are they operate a coin-op arcade in a " part,they site their locations at mall fo( mall not far from you.The chain started The interactive game seems courts,so the store size and floor pl: out in the Six Flags Mall in Arlington,TX, to draw o broader age group depends on the space available. Siz 21 years ago and now operates 2261oca- than the overage video range from 1,000 square feet to t' lions across the country. Back then, all game. It's a very good 40,000-square-foot St. Ann, MO, lo- the locations had an Old West theme and concept...' don that includes an 18-hole miniatu P each location was called Gold Mine.While golf coarse of their philosophy forcho there are still a few locations that haven't P g P been converted,most now areTILT loca- family entertainment centers.What sep- ing games for their locations,Pierce sa lions with a modernistic decor. arates us from the average arcade is we "We try to have something for eve Attracting a broader audience has al- really try to provide family entertain- body.We try to have games suitable! ways been part of the Nickels and Dimes ment and I think that puts us ahead of Contlnuedlo pegs 8 . November tions make great attractions,the coin-op addition to kids and teenagers. This COvei Story— industry is finding that interactive-film- broadening of the player audience ac- Continued from page 8 and-game combinations give agamemore counts for the interest of both ALG and all ages. We're turnip more towards player and spectator appeal.While once Nickels and Dimes in their relationship. g playing coin-op games was a solitary pur- "We work closely with American La- redemp ay them games because the fam- suit, these interactive games naturally ser Games. We et to see their games be can play them together and each mem draw a crowd and are great for families to before anybody else does, which is real ber of the family can redeem tickets for play together.And where once mall ar- nice for us,"says Pierce. the prizes they want from toys to toasters cades were laces where patents left their y and TVs. kids while tphey shopped these interac- for moi re informat� eruiceNumberoncard tive games are attracting adult players in American Laser Game;Inc.-320 "We have changed the average Person's idea of American Laser Games Rolls Out what an arcade is..." Two New Ones At AMOA Show The same philosophy is behind their interest in interactive live motion picture October's AMOA show saw the unveiling of"Drug Wars"t,"ALG's latest fast games,the hot games that are changing paced cinema motion game,and"Shoot Out At Old Tucsorim,"featuring a new entertainment markets. Just as theme hardware system that will provide the excitement ofcinema action at a lower cost parks have found that the greater reality than deluxe arcade models. of special-venue-film-and-ride combina- "Drug Wars"is the seventh game produced by American Laser Games and it is the company's best production to date.The interactive cinema quality of the COUNTER video has superlative cinematography,special effects and stunts which will keep CACHE players and spectators alike glued to the screen.The game's scenario involves the player in increasingly difficult encounters with the henchmen-of an evil drug lord. Total "Drug Wars"will be available on the current video-disc game technology that Cash Handling System has made American Laser Games famous,in 50-inch,33-inch and 25-inch screen For: models with two-player capacity and as a conversion kit to refresh older ALG Concessions games that operators already have in operation. Games "Shoot Out At Old Tucson" runs on a new high performance technology Tickets :',.:. lit hardware system which puts the thrill of cinema action game-playing into the Food tt.;to more affordable price range of traditional video game units.Live-action full- ?1� motion characters can be superimposed over different static backgrounds and SAFE- ` : moving characters can also be altered,such as horses of differentcolors and other GUARDS t Elt changes.The live action in"Shoot Out"is faster than most popular computer- YOUR r. � generated video games.The game-play is set in and around Tucson of the Old CASH. West,and the player's goal is to get from one end of the town to the other alive. "Shoot Out"is housed in a 25-inch cabinet with one-or two-player options. Call or write For information: The hardware system is based on the combined full-motion expertise of R. 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The establishment, maintenance or operation of the special use will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort. b. The special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. c. The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. d. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress, egress and parking so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. e. The special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. 3. Conditions and Restrictions The Planning Commission may recommend and the City Council may impose such conditions and restrictions upon the establishment, location, construction, maintenance and operation of the special use as deemed necessary for the protection of the public interest and to secure compliance with requirements specified in this ordinance. In all cases in which special use permits are granted, the City Council may require such evidence and guarantees as it may deem necessary as part of the conditions stipulated in connection therewith. 4. Resubmission No application for a special use permit which has been denied by the City Council shall be resubmitted for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the final determination by the City Council; except that the applicant may set forth in writing newly discovered evidence of change of condition upon which he relies to gain the consent of the City Council for resubmission at an earlier time. • Section 23-2108, TRANSFERABILITY. A. One amusement device may be substituted for another similar amusement device under a single license provided that the number of amusement devices shall not exceed the number approved under the license. B. Operator's licenses are issued for one location only and such licenses are nontransferable between locations. Section 23-2109, LOCATION OF AMUSEMENT DEVICES. A. No amusement device shall be located, placed, maintained or operated on any public street, avenue, boulevard, lane, or alley within the City. No amusement device shall be located on private property in such a manner as to block or interfere with established driving lanes, parking places, fire lanes, exitways or walkways nor shall an amusement device be located so that its operation will create a nuisance. B. Licensed amusement devices shall be allowed to be located as secondary or incidental uses in the following commercial establishments: 1. establishments holding an on-sale nonintoxicating liquor license, an on-sale intoxicating liquor license, an on-sale wine license or an on-sale club license. 2. eating establishments including eating establishments offering live • entertainment, but excluding convenience food restaurants and drive-in eating establishments. 3. recreation centers. 4. motion picture theaters. 5. bowling establishments. 6. athletic clubs. 7. health spas. 8. hotels and motels. 9. clubrooms and lodges. 10. other retail operations provided the property on which the amusement device is to be located is not within 150 feet of any residentially zoned (R1 through R7) property. C. Amusement centers shall be subject to the provisions of Section 35-220 of the City Ordinances provided the property on which the amusement center is to be located is not within 150 feet of any residentially zoned (R1 through R7) property. • 23-2114 4. Any amusement device located in a recreation center or recreation room • in a multiple-family or townhouse residential complex which is provided for use by residents and their guests and is not available for use by the general public. Section 23-2115, AMUSEMENT DEVICES - RESTRICTIONS AND LICENSE REVOCATION. A. It shall be the responsibility of the operator: 1. To prevent the harassment of any person in or adjacent to the licensed premise by patrons of the licensed premise; 2. To provide adequate and unobstructed ingress, egress and parking areas adjacent to the licensed premise; 3. To prevent the frequenting and the use of the licensed premise by loud, boisterous and disruptive persons; 4. To prevent the frequenting and the use of the licensed premise by persons who engage in acts of vandalism and destruction of property in and about and adjacent to the licensed premise; 5. To prevent conduct by patrons of the licensed premise which has an adverse effect on adjacent property; 6. To maintain order on the licensed premise at all times; • 7. To ensure that the licensed premise does not become overcrowded so as to constitute a hazard to the health or safety of persons, or so as to exceed the maximum number of persons permitted therein by order of the City Manager; 8. To provide full-time adult supervision upon the licensed premise during business hours; 9. To ensure that each amusement device on the licensed premise has been licensed pursuant to this ordinance and that the license is posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premise. 10. To comply with the provisions of Section 19-305 of the City Ordinances. B. It shall be unlawful for any operator to operate the licensed premise so as to constitute a public nuisance under City Ordinances, Statutes of the State of Minnesota, or the Common Law. 23-2115 C. It shall be unlawful for any operator to sell, offer for sale, knowingly permit to be sold or offered for sale, to be dispensed or . consumed, or to permit to be brought into the licensed premise, any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance defined in Chapter 152 of Minnesota Statutes, or to knowingly permit any illegal activity on the licensed premise without immediately notifying the Brooklyn Center Police Department of such illegal activity, provided, however, that the prohibitions in this section regarding alcoholic beverages shall not apply to licensed liquor establishments as set forth in Section 23-2109 B (1) . D. Every operator and vendor, in making application for a license hereunder, acknowledges that the license is a personal privilege and does not constitute property, and is not transferable. E. Any violation of this ordinance, or any failure to comply with any provisions of this ordinance, or any failure to comply with any conditional restriction of any special use permit issued with respect to the licensed premise, is hereby deemed to be adequate grounds for revocation of the license for all amusement devices on the licensed premise, or in the case of a vendor, on all amusement devices provided to licensed premises within the City of Brooklyn Center. Section 23-2116. SEVERABILITY. If any part of this ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment or decree shall not affect or impair the remainder of this ordinance. Section 23-2117. PENALTY. Any person who violates or fails to comply • with any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not to exceed $700 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days or both, together with the costs of prosecution. Such penalty may be imposed in addition to revocation or suspension of license. The licensee under this ordinance, whether or not he is in direct control of an amusement device described in Section 23-2102 hereof, or the premises upon which said amusement device is located, may be charged under this ordinance for any violation thereof, by virtue of his in direct control of said amusement device and premises, resulting from his being the licensee. • BROOKDALE February 8, 1994 Mr Ron Warren Brooklyn Center Community Development City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, AiiN 55430 Dear Ron: An application for a "Special Use Permit"was recently filed with the City by the attorney for Nickles and Dimes for their family entertainment concept "Tilt". Brookdale Center and its ownership, Equitable Real Estate Shopping Centers, L.P., are supporting this use in the center. Lease discussions began in August of 1993 and we are currently in the final stages of lease negotiations. We believe this use would be a good addition to the current mix in the center and compliment tenants currently located near their operation. There is no argument, that if not properly designed and operated, Tilt would have a negative impact on the Center. For this reason our construction manager and tenant coordinator have worked with Tilt's designers to keep the concept open and bright. Security is also a major consideration to provide a safe and harmonious environment. Tilt will provide such security during hours of operation basically outlined as times that school is not in session. Brookdale Center believes the critical issues have been properly addressed. We look forward to your favorable review and approval. Sincerely, _ + ind M. Smith, CSM ._General Manager cc: Greg McDonald, Management Brad Hoffman, Director of Community Development Herb Davis, Attorney I LMS/ms:warren 1108 Brookdale • Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 • 612/566-3373 • FAX 612/560-1827