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Mounds View City Council February 23, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 10 Clerk-Administrator Ericson offered a friendly amendment to change "will" to "may" to read: "Each seasonal position may work up to 40 hours per week." Council Member Mueller accepted the friendly amendment. Council Member Hull, as the second to the motion, accepted the friendly amendment. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Amendment motion carried. Council Member Gunn stated she supports the number of seasonal employees recommended because the Public Works staff will be involved with the upcoming street project. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. F. First Reading of Ordinance 817, an Ordinance Amending Title 514 of the Mounds View City Code about Therapeutic Massage. Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane presented the draft ordinance noting the revised language to require the business owner to continually be of good character and to comply with State Statute language. Council Member Stigney asked whether a license applicant is required to be a US resident or Minnesota resident. City Attorney Riggs stated staff would discuss that issue and bring back a recommendation prior to second reading. Council Member Stigney questioned the type of school certification that would be approved by the Clerk-Administrator. City Attorney Riggs explained staff would consider a community college with reputable certification. Council Member Stigney asked if on-line certification would be considered and suggested staff to look into this issue further to assure the standards are adequate. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated that Council Member Stigney raises a good question and perhaps the recognized schools should be limited to those located in the United States or North America. He noted language indicating the need for 200 hours of certified massage training and suggested that be required prior to the license being issued. The Council agreed. Council Member Mueller asked whether background checks could be done beyond the State of Minnesota. Clerk-Administrator Ericson explained that such a background check would have to be requested individually from each State, probably with a fee for each. However, if the applicant held a license in another State, the City would contact that State in the background check. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the First Reading of Ordinance 817, an Ordinance Amending Title 514 of the Mounds View City Code about Therapeutic Massage and direct the City Attorney and staff to research the concerns and questions raised tonight. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.