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opportunities for students to pursue post-secondary credit while in high school. In addition, they can further align state academic standards and teacher preparation with real-world <br /> learning. He noted the district has a partnership with local colleges and universities. Through a clear early college hybrid curriculum pathway, a student could complete a two year <br /> associate’s degree while in high school. This created great savings, in the long run, for families and the student. The design of this program was further reviewed. He noted the program <br /> has received local and national attention. <br /> <br />Council Member Mueller thanked Superintendent Hoverman for the thorough presentation provided this evening. She questioned if the benefits of further education were communicated to <br /> the students. Superintendent Hoverman stated this information was being passed along and was being presented. He indicated a high school diploma was no longer enough. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty appreciated the presentation and discussed the demographics stating he was pleased with the changes being seen in the community. He commended the School Board and the <br /> Superintendent for their efforts on behalf of the local students. <br /> <br />7. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br />7:05 p.m. Public Hearing, Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 870, Amending City Code Chapters 514 and 1106 to Allow Massage Therapy as a Home Occupation. <br /> <br />Planning Associate Heller stated the last few months the Council and Planning Commission has been reviewing this issue, after a resident approached the City requesting to operate a massage <br /> therapy business from her home. City Code does not currently allow this use as a home business. After much discussion, the issue was reviewed and a code amendment was proposed to <br /> allow this use. Written consent from the property owner would be needed if the therapist does not own the home where they live and would operate the business. Staff recommended the <br /> Council introduce Ordinance 870 and hold the first reading. The second reading of the Ordinance would take place on April 9th. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. <br /> <br />Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty indicated he did not object to the code amendment. He was pleased the City could work through the language to allow the home business. He noted the home business would <br /> be reviewed on a yearly basis through the current licensing process. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 870, Amending City Code Chapters 514 and 1106 to Allow Massage Therapy as a Home Occupation. <br /> <br />Council Member Stigney objected to allowing the proposed home occupation.