ADMINISTRATION - Cathy Sorensen, City Clerk
Title
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE ENTERPRISE LICENSE FOR JORDAN A SALON AND DAY SPA, 2331 108TH LANE NE SUITE #120, BLAINE, MN 55449
Background
Michael Vesely, owner and applicant, has submitted an application for a Therapeutic Massage Enterprise license for Jordan A Salon and Day Spa, located at 2331 108th Lane NE #120, Blaine. The applicant has submitted a completed license application, the license and background fee, along with required documentation.
The Blaine Police Department is in the process of conducting a background investigation on this individual and the status shared at the meeting.
During the 2019 renewal process the previous owner, Jodi Mora, stated she was selling the business. Staff reminded Ms. Mora of the newly-adopted ordinance for Massage Enterprises that included a reduction in the number of enterprise licenses to 10 and that while the new owner could apply for a license the Council did not have to grant any new licenses. Staff had mailed a copy of the new ordinance to all enterprises upon adoption and also shared this information with Mr. Vesely in a telephone conversation. On November 30, 2018 Ms. Mora emailed staff to “Disregard his call and keep me as the current owner.” (see attached).
On January 24, 2019 Michael Vesely came to City Hall to apply for a Massage Enterprise license and the ordinance was explained to him again. Based upon conversations and email in November staff estimates the business has been operating without a valid license for approximately 2 months. If approved this license would be valid for the remainder of 2019 and could be eligible for renewal in the fall.
Recommendation
By motion, consider approval for a Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License for Jordan A Salon and Day Spa, located at 2331 108th Lane NE #120, Blaine.