Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-625

Commissioner Sharp stated this hotel had served a good function over there and he concurred with Commissioner Fountain that, unless it could he definitely for the purpose of an inter-racial hotel and not he restricted, this application should he denied. He stated, further, he believed the applicant and the people on the Westside should get together and get the matter straightened out. Commissioner Fountain withdrew his motion to deny this application. Commissioner Sharp moved the application of Karl and Leo Frey (Leroy Corp.) for a Tavern License and license for four slot machines at the Moulin Rouge Hotel, 900 West Bonanza, be held in abeyance. Motion seconded by Commissioner Elwell and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. CASH PAYOUT Commissioner Fountain stated that some weeks ago Mr. Doig from the Showboat PINBALL MACHINE Hotel had asked him to come down to the Showboat Lanes and look at the bowling POLICY alleys, as he was interested in putting in two Automatic Payoff Pinball Machines. He added he had done so and found the area in which he desired to City Manager place these machines was well-lighted and there was a man stationed within to Investigate ten feet. He added that this gentlemen had asked if he could come in and discuss this matter with the Commission. Jean Dutton, Supervisor of License and Revenue, stated that since the pinball machines came out, it had been the policy that they not be permitted in places where minors are allowed. Mr. Doig stated that no official ruling had been made for or against the Automatic Pinball Machine. He added they are a new type machine and should be classified as a slot machine because of the cash payoff; however, they still came under the ruling of a pinball machine and are licensed as a slot machine. Mr. Kennedy stated according to the policy adopted by the Commission, these machines were treated as a slot machine and were not to be placed where minors were allowed. He suggested this policy could be changed if the Commission so desired. Commissioner Sharp suggested perhaps this policy should be reviewed. Commissioner Fountain stated, if it was permissible, he would like to have the City Manager check this situation in regard to the Showboat location and also to investigate this policy concerning the Payoff Pinball Machines. FARM-CITY WEEK Commissioner Whipple advised that he had been approached by Ferren Bunker of PROCLAMATION the local Clark County Agricultural Extension Service, requesting the City of Las Vegas to proclaim the week of November 20 through November 26, 1959 as Approved "Farm-City Week" for the purpose of creating better public relations between city and rural areas. He added it had also been requested that the Mayor and Commissioners appear on some of the farms in the surrounding area. The Commissioners expressed their approval of this program and instructed the City Attorney to prepare an appropriate proclamation. -oOo- There being no further business to come before the Board, at the hour of 10:55 P.M. Commissioner Elwell moved this meeting adjourn. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. APPROVED ___ ORAN K. GRAGSON, Mayor ATTEST: MARJORIE HOLTSCHLAG, City Clerk R X-X X X X X*X-X X X X X XX*************-* MINUTES Las Vegas, Nevada December 2, 1959 A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, held this 2nd day of December, 1959, was called to order at the hour of 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Oran K. Gragson Commissioner William H. Elwell Commissioner E. W. Fountain Commissioner Harris P. Sharp Commissioner Reed Whipple City Manager A. H. Kennedy Adm. Assistant Robert D. Heath City Attorney Calvin M. Cory Public Works Director Richard P. Sauer Planning Director Franklin J. Bills City Clerk Marjorie Holtschlag 11-18-59 and 12-2-59