HomeMy WebLinkAbout#09 - New Massage Therapy LicenseSTAFF REPORT
DATE: December 6, 2022
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 Dr. Gregory Bernard for a new license to operate a massage therapy business at 9931 Hudson Blvd., Suite 114, under the name Little Bellies Baby Ultrasound. 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 (Dr. Bernard); 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 Dr. Gregory Bernard dba
Little Bellies Baby Ultrasound.”