HomeMy WebLinkAbout#08 - Massage Therapy Premises PermitSTAFF REPORT
DATE: July 6, 2021
CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM: Approve Massage Therapy Premises License TO: Mayor and City Council
SUBMITTED BY: Julie Johnson, City Clerk
BACKGROUND: The City of Lake Elmo instituted a city license structure in December of 2012 in order to better regulate the practice of therapeutic massage in Lake Elmo. Licenses are subject to approval by the City Council. ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should Council approve the requested license?
PROPOSAL: The City has received a Massage Therapy Premises License application from Leah VanBramer for a new license to operate a massage therapy business at 8925 33rd St. N. under the name Emerald Bodywork by Leah. The appropriate fees have been paid and all required documentation has been provided, including training and insurance information. The premises permit includes one massage therapist (Ms. VanBramer); additional licenses would be required if
another massage therapist is added in the future. Washington County Sheriff’s Department is conducting a background check. FISCAL IMPACT: License application fee of $100. OPTIONS: 1) Approve license 2) Deny license
RECOMMENDATION: If removed from Consent Agenda:
“Motion to approve massage therapy premises license for Leah VanBramer.”