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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 23, 2005 location which abuts a residential neighborhood. LaValle felt a tattoo parlors was more properly located in a strictly business area such as the Market Place Shopping Center, for example. Again, it was noted that it will take four votes of the Council to approve a Text Amendment. Keis stated that he agreed with LaValle's comments that the location was not a good one. He also expressed concern about the lack of licensing and inspection requirements for tattoo parlors. Keis fe1C there was still a little bit of a stigma associated with tattoo parlors, but suggested that a good share of the 18 to 30 year old age group have tattoos. Keis asked what would be the best location for a tattoo parlor if the City were to allow that business. The City Planner suggested that the City could define a specific zoning district in which tattoo parlors would be allowed by Conditional Use Permit. The zoning district could also include specific conditions such as distance separations from such uses as residential, schools, etc. The Planner noted that the bulk of property along Rice Street is zoned PUD, therefore, another option would be to allow tattoo parlors in the PUD District rather than the B-3 District. Blesener suggested that the Text Amendment before the Council this evening be acted on, and that the City Planner then study the issue and put together a recommendation on the best way to address the location of tattoo parlors in the Ciry. Blesener stated that if the City then receives another request, it will be prepared with this information. Keis again noted the issue of licensing and inspection of Cattoo parlors. Keis was concerned about ensuring that tattoo parlors are operated in a sanitary manner. Allan stated that she shared this concern, noting the intensive inspections that are done of medical facilities and the lack of inspection of tattoo parlors. Allan felt that the State should license and inspect tattoo parlors, and noted that if the City does the licensing, it will also be responsible for the public health inspections. The City currently has no staff trained in the field of public health inspections. Blesener suggested that any tattoo parlor license fee adopted by Little Canada would have to cover the cost of public health inspection. Allan again noted the need for public health inspections of tattoo parlors given the potential for the spread of infectious diseases. Blesener suggested that City staff contact Little Canada's State Senator and Representative as well as its County Commissioner on the need for the licensing and inspection of tattoo parlors. LaValle suggested that the City Planner look at how other cities address this use with regard to location, licensing fee, etc.