06/19/2001 - City Council SpecialMinutes of a City Council Listening Session
June 19, 2001
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MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL LISTENING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2001
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER COMMUNITY ROOM
Present: Mayor Awada, Councilmembers Bakken, Carlson, Fields and Tilley, City
Administrator Hedges, Director of Public Works Colbert, Chief Building Official
Schoeppner, Chief of Police Therkelsen, Administrative Specialist Hertel, Administrative
Intern Lord.
Ms. Loretta Schultz of Healing Touch Chiropractic Bodywellness Massage Center was
present and addressed the Council. She requested that the Council consider amending the
City Code to allow off -site massage therapy to accommodate demand for special events
and within the business community. The Council directed staff to place the item on an
upcoming Council agenda to consider amending the ordinance to allow off -site massage
therapy permits. Their direction included also finding means to ensure that massage
therapists are required to be properly licensed and regulated, and to consider a limited
off -site permitting process for special events. The Council further directed that staff
review the action taken by comparable cities regarding off -site massage therapy and
provide additional background on the establishment of Eagan's current position on
massage therapy.
Mr. Gary Crawford addressed the Council and stated that he often noticed unsightly
maintenance problems around the city and suggested the creation of an incentive program
for employees and /or residents who report matters of concern within the community.
City Administrator Hedges offered that a suggestion box might be established on the
webpage for residents to submit comments.
Ms. Lois Daniels addressed the City Council with a concern about snow storage and
subsequent water runoff as a result of Coca - Cola's snow storage in the 2000 -2001 winter
season. Director of Public Works clarified that there is no City ordinance regulating
snow storage. Councilmember Bakken suggested the City send Coca -Cola a friendly
"heads -up" letter regarding the snow storage from the past winter.
The Listening Session concluded at 6:00 p.m.
Mira McGarvey, Deputy City Clerk Date
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