ITEM: 10.4 CONSENT AGENDA - Jane Cross, City Clerk
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Title
APPROVE 2012 THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE INDIVIDUAL LICENSES
Background
In November 2011 the Police Chief, City Clerk and City Attorney drafted an ordinance to regulate massage therapists. This ordinance repealed the former Massage Parlor Ordinance.
On April 19, 2012 the City Council approved the new ordinance requiring all massage therapists be licensed. The ordinance became effective May 19, 2012.
Attached is a list of the Individual Massage Therapists staff has received applications from along with required documentation, a prorated license fee for 2012 only and a background investigation fee. The Blaine Police Department has conducted a background investigation on each individual and found nothing to prohibit issuance of these licenses.
These licenses are renewable this fall with an effective date of January 1, 2013 and are effective for a calendar year.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the attached 2012 Therapeutic Massage Individual licenses