HomeMy WebLinkAbout#11 Massage therapy premises permitSTAFF REPORT
DATE: September 6, 2016
CONSENT
ITEM #: 11
MOTION
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Julie Johnson, City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM: HAIRitage ‘Hous Massage Therapy Premises Permit
BACKGROUND:
The City has received an application for a massage therapy premises permit from owner Bobbi
Gray to provide massage therapy services at the HAIRitage ‘Hous located at 9242 Hudson Road,
Lake Elmo. City ordinance requires that the City conduct a background check and hold a Public
Hearing prior to granting the license. Washington County Sheriff’s Office has conducted the
background check on both the applicant and the massage therapist and there are no adverse
findings in either report. The Notice of Public Hearing has been published in the City’s official
newspaper as required.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should the city approve the application for a premises permit for massage therapy?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
HAIRitage ‘Hous has been located in Lake Elmo approximately ten years and has offered
massage services in the past, prior to the City’s creation of an ordinance for licensing massage
therapy. The premises permit covers the business location and one therapist; both have passed a
background check conducted by the Washington County Sheriff’s office. Applications,
insurance, training certifcations and other required information have been reviewed and accepted
by staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The prorated fee for the license and fee for the background check has been paid by the applicant
in the amount of $166.66.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed the application and recommends approval of the license. If Council chooses
to approve the license, the following motion may be used:
Motion to approve the HAIRitage ‘Hous application for a massage therapy premises
permit.