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1VlINUTGS CITY COUNCIL JUNU 11, 2003 MASSAG'I; Mr. Ted McCann informed the Council that given the fact that he did not TLiERAI'Y complete one class that was part of the courseworl< for massage therapy UDUCATIONAL certification, he did not have either the diploma or certificate of graduation RUQUIRUMLNTS that is part of the City Code requirement for massage therapy licensing. McCann reported that in discussing this with the school he attended, their requirement is that he retake the course before they will issue him a certificate. McCann pointed out that he would not be able to take this class until winter semester. McCann requested that the Council grant him a special variance from the educational requirements for a period of time to allow him to get his certif Cate in conjunction with granting him a massage therapy license. Fahey indicated [hat there was no mechanism in the ordinance for waiving educational requirements for massage therapy licensing. Fahey felt that the educational requirements should be adhered to and pointed out that granting Mr. McCann special privileges under this ordinance would open the door fo additional requests. Fahey felt that Mr. McCann's issue was with the school he attended and suggested that he work with the school to obtain his diploma. or certificate. McCann pointed out that Maplewood's ordinance provides options for waiving the requirement of a diploma or certificate. He also noted that Falcon Heights will waive the graduation requirement based on the individual's experience. Fahey felt that the City's ordinance was a reasonable one and indicated that he was not inclined to modify it. Fahey felt that creating a special exception would be a bad precedent for the City to set. 131esener suggested consideration of the issuance of a temporary license to McCann to give him the opportunity to complete the one class he needs for certification given that he meets other educational requirements under the ordinance. I3lesener made a motion to temporarily waive the diploma/certificate requirement under the ordinance for McCann for a period of one year subject to submission of a diploma/certificate of graduation at the end of that time. Anderson seconded the motion. .Fahey again indicated that the ordinance provides no basis for waiving educational requirements and felt that the City should not make an exception for an individual applicant. It was noted that the Planning Commission will be considering an amendment to the B-3 Zoning District to allow massage therapy as a principal use on a conditional use permit basis at their meeting tomorrow 10