e-Kannapolis

February 26, 2010

Council Implements Regulations on Electronic Gaming Operations

At the meeting Monday night, the Kannapolis City Council enacted regulations on electronic gaming operations. Prior to the vote, there weren’t any provisions in the UDO or city ordinances to allow or regulate this type of use. New regulations include

  • Electronic gaming operations can’t be within 1000 feet of a cemetery, school, church or childcare facility.
  • No more than 20 terminals per facility
  • All terminals must be visible from the exterior through windows
  • Operating hours are limited from 10 a.m. until 12 midnight
  • Operations can’t be within 1000 feet of another electronic gaming facility or 500 feet of a residentially zoned property

Council also voted to amend the city business license fee schedule to include electronic gaming operations and set the maximum gross receipts tax at $10,000. For more information, please refer to the council agenda memo.

 

Viva Verde Earth Fest

This year the Cities of Concord and Kannapolis – along with Cabarrus County – will be holding a joint Earth Day Festival. Scheduled for Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the festival will be held at North Cabarrus Park in Kannapolis.

Plans include information booths, classes at the Dogwood Shelter, nature walks, geocaching, art contests and live music. More information here.

 

Downtown Water Project Proceeding

Work is continuing on the downtown water project. Visitor's to downtown may have noticed work on Vance Street. A tentative schedule of the streets impacted can be found on the project blog, which is updated once a week.

 

Census Coming

The Census is coming, and the City needs your help. Critical funds for schools, roads, economic development, housing and social services depend on a complete and accurate population count. Click here to learn more.

 

KFD Names Personnel of the Year

Firefighter Greg Summitt and Captain Jody Kerr have received the top KFD awards for this year. For more information, view the press release.

 

Highway 3 Set to Reopen

Good news for motorists that use Hwy 3 between Rainbow Drive and Franklin Avenue -- paving is happening today and it should reopen this afternoon.

 

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