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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 2S, 1999 q"'24 Mayor Probst noted that pages 3-16 through 3-36 gets into a great deal of detail regarding coin operated amusement devices. He felt that it seemed to be to a level of detail, which may not be necessary. The primary point of the information is that no one under the age of 16 is allowed to enter or remain upon the premises of an amusement arcade after 9:30 p.m. without an adult. Mr. Fritsinger pointed out that this corresponds to the 9:00 p.m. City curfew, which extends to 15 and 16 year olds. Mr. Fritsinger noted that there is currently a court case pending related to this industry trying to put the cities on the spot as to the fees they charge and what the purpose of the fees are. The outcome of this case may effect how this section of the Code lays out. Couneilmember Malone noted that Arden Hills had once been a resort community and this section of the Code may be related to boardwalk activities, - ,.~- Councilmember Larson noted that on page 3-33, subdivision S states "If the provisions of the Minnesota Lawful Gambling Act and this Section are inconsistent, the more restrictive provisions shall apply." He indicated that this is inconsistent with subdivision 2 on page 3-31. Mayor Probst noted that on page 3-33, subdivision 9, first line, the word Council is not spelled correctly. Additionally, on the top of page 3-34, the effective date should be removed. Mayor Probst expressed concern for the amount of detail provided in the information in subparagraph lIon page 3-61. Mr. Fritsinger stated that this information is regarding massage parlors. Mayor Probst asked ifit was necessary to list the requirement of having a janitor's closet, Mr. Fritsinger stated that this requirement was necessary. . With regard to subparagraph SA, circumstance number one, Councilmember Larson asked if there would be any massage parlor or sauna businesses within the City, which would not be within a Zoning District. Mr. Fritsinger stated that initially, Zoning Districts R-B and G-B were specific districts, which allowed these types of businesses. The current Ordinance does not have these definitions. Councilmember Larson asked if this information should state "within the City, as located in the Zoning District as a permitted use." Mr. Fritsinger noted that it states prior to this information that no license shall be issued unless the following circumstances exist. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that there are certain Zoning Districts, which are, designated for certain uses. With regard to page 3-55, paragraph 1, Councilmember Larson asked if the City is required to hold a public hearing for every business license application. Mr. Fritsinger stated that this information is regarding massage parlors and these do require a public hearing. In relation to this section of the Code, Mr. Fritsinger stated that one issue, which keeps coming up, is regarding a massage therapist. He has been unable to find another city Ordinance that deals with this issue. Mayor Probst confirmed that all the information presented in the Ordinance is required, even with the Adult Use Ordinance in place. Mr. Fritsinger stated that it is necessary. Councilmember Aplikowski noted that she has two friends who are nuns as well as message .