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Mayor Strommen stated that based on Ms Hanson's comments, it is not `only a matter of complying with the Statute but also the MPCA does not want to relinquish the land as it is needed to manage this and other landfills. Ms. Hanson confirmed that was the case. The Council discussed the Closed Landfill Land Use Plan and acknowledged that the City has found alternate sites for the Public Works Facility as well as a future commercial park so it was not beneficial for the City to discuss this at a future Work Session or to pursue special legislation in an attempt to use the 40 acres for a commercial park. 7.02: Adopt Ordinance #15 -04 Amending Chapter 26 of the Ramsey City Code — Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations — by Adding Article XVIII Massage Businesses and Services and Adopt Resolution #15 -01 -029 Amending the City's Rates and Charges by Establishing a Fee for Massage Businesses an Services Police Chief Katers reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt an ordinance to regulate and license massage businesses and services as well as a resolution to establish license fees. Councilmember Riley noted this business is not regulated at the State level and the intent is to address illegal activity that has been identified by the Police Department as occurring. He stated the original draft was amended several times to streamline requirements and make it less burdensome to businesses in general, while creating the ability to remove businesses conducting illegal activities. Mayor Strommen stated her agreement, noting the City had also reached out to gain input from massage businesses that could potentially be impacted by adoption of this ordinance. Councilmember Kuzma stated this ordinance language was discussed at several Work Sessions and will assure massage businesses remain a positive business in Ramsey. Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to waive the City Charter requirement that the Ordinance be read aloud and Adopt Ordinance #15 -04 Amending Chapter 26 of the Ramsey City Code — Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations — by adding Article XVIII Massage Businesses and Services. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Councilmember Kuzma aye Councilmember Riley aye Councilmember Johns aye Councilmember LeTourneau aye Councilmember Syryock aye Councilmember Williams absent City Council / January 27, 2015 Page 6 of 9