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Mounds View City Council September 27, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 5 City Administrator Ericson stated that during the last legislative session, a new law was adopted to regulate body piercing and other body modification services (comprehensively referred to as "body art" establishments) in Minnesota. Mounds View has had provisions regulating these businesses since 2000, when the City Council adopted Ordinance 663. No such business ever located in the community, although there have been a few inquiries over the years. City Administrator Ericson explained with the new state regulations, the League of MN Cities recommends cities examine their city codes and make any necessary amendments or revisions to maintain or achieve consistency with state law. The Council reviewed the proposed revisions at their work session meeting on September 7, 2010 and was generally supportive of the changes. He was pleased the State was stepping in to regulate and license these establishments. Staff recommends approval of the first reading and introduction of Ordinance 854. Council Member Mueller read through several portions of the Ordinance explaining that body art and piercing technicians require a permit from the State. MOTION /SECOND: Stigney /Mueller. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 854, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 515 of the Mounds View City Code about the Licensing of Tattoo and Body Art Establishments. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion carried. E. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 852, an Ordinance Adopting Recreational Fire Regulations. City Administrator Ericson stated that at the August 2, 2010 and September 7, 2010 work sessions, the City Council discussed issues regarding recreational fires and the impacts of such fires on neighboring property owners. The Spring Lake Park Blaine Mounds View Fire Department regulations were reviewed as were policies and regulations from many other cities. He indicated the City Council and residents who attended the work sessions expressed concern about recreational fires and agreed that greater enforcement is needed to dissuade residents from violating the regulations. Staff spoke with prosecuting attorney Tom Hughes, who recommended that the recreational fire regulations be incorporated into City Code so that the police department and/or the Code Enforcement inspector could issue misdemeanor citations for violations. City Administrator Ericson explained the Fire Department has updated its regulations pertaining to recreational fires. There are two differences, the first being the height of the fire. Ordinance 852 limits the height of a fire to no more than two feet while the Fire Department regulation allows for fires up to three feet. The other difference is with the setback of freestanding manufactured fire pits. Ordinance 852 requires a minimum fifteen foot setback while the Fire Department regulations allow for a ten foot setback; however the Fire Dept regulation requires that such devices be equipped with side screens and a cover. Fire Chief Zikmund is aware of the differences.