RES 16-06("ouncilmernber Westgaard introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
Resolution 16-06
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving Notice of Summary
Publication of Ordinance #I 6-D2 An Ordinance repealing Chapter 38, Article
VI and replacing it with a new ordinance regarding licensing and regulation
of therapeutic massage of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, City Code
WHEREAS, on January 19, 2016, the Elk River City Council adopted Ordinance 16-02
repealing Chapter 38, Article IV and replacing it with a new ordinance regarding licensing
and regulation of therapeutic massage of the Elk River Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance repeals Ordinance 15-25, adopted.julN, 20, 2015, which
established a rnoratorium on new massage establishments.
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"he ordinance repeals existing Chapter 38, Article VI of the Citi- Code and replaces the
language with a new ordinance titled Licensing and Regulation of Therapeutic Massage.
The ordinance establishes the following:
M Definitions for terms used throughout the ordinance.
Requires licensing for massage e stab lish ments and massage therapists with certain
exceptions.
Outlines the information required on ,,in application for massage establishiricnts and
massage therapists.
Establishes a process for the city to verify the facts of an application.
Outlines factors that would disqualify an applicant frorn obtailm''ig a license.
* Allows for in-house approval of a license by the Office of the City Clerk.
® Establishes licensing restrictions regarding health, safety, and welfare.
* Sets up a licensing renewal process.
* I"Istablishes sanctions and penalties for licensing violations.
WHEREAS, a copy of the full text of the ordinance is available for inspection by any
person at the office of the F'Ilh River City Clerk, 13065 Orono parkway, during regular
business hours.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, by at least foul -fifths
vote, authorizes the publication of the title and summary of Ordinancet602..
[P 0 F E R I 1 8 T
NATURPIE.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
Burandt and upon vote belTig taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof.,
Mayor Dietz. Councilmember-a Olsen, W-estgaard, Burandt, and Wagner
and the following against: no one whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
The following; members were present: Mayor John J. Dietz, Councilmembers Jerry
Olsen, Matt Westgaard, Barbara Burandt, and Jennifer Wq"er
and the following absent: none.
passed and adopted this 19"' day of January, 2016.
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ATTEST:
Tina Allard, C"ity Clerk
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