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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes November 29, 2006 Mayor Capra agreed that the Ordinance mirrored training and therapy in 2002 and she would be open to forwarding this to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their reVIew. City Administrator Larson added that it would be useful to modify facility requirements. City Attorney Glaser specified the need for vigilance for those people who would abuse nonspecific licensing, as there are different types of massage therapy. He then suggested making sure that insurance certification is up-to-date and criminal background checks are completed. Mayor Capra also inquired about inspections. The applicant responded that inspection was not State regulated but said that the Legislature was working on it. City Attorney Glaser added that the City would perform inspections and, in this case, the chiropractic office housing the massage therapy business would be inspected. City Administrator Larson stated that the ordinance would exempt inspection if the applicant was working for the chiropractor. However, the applicant said that she planned to operate a separate business under a joint venture with the chiropractor. Council Member Lee stated that he would not want an ordinance restricting a good business from coming into the community but acknowledged that there is opportunity for ordinance violations. Council Member Terway added that there would need to be a way to cover all bases for the people who might not be legitimate, also noting his support for the current applicant's request. The applicant commended the City for requiring a criminal history before licensing. City Administrator Larson stated that the issue of home occupation had not yet been raised but would be expected. Council Member Lakso responded that St. Paul, as an example, required a separate living area from the office. Council Member Lee said he favored a business front because doing business out of residential houses provides opportunity for crossing the line. Mayor Capra suggested defining "therapist," rather than using "massage parlor." City Administrator Larson said home businesses would be more difficult to inspect randomly. He then said he appreciated feedback from Council and would draft something for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their next meeting with separate specifications for massage therapy (requiring 500 hours of training and professional liability) and massage parlor (undergoing more regulation). City Attorney Glaser reiterated the need to regulate, to ensure there would be no prostitution. He also acknowledged the need to legitimize professional massage therapy. Page 13 of 16 /3