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First reading raises massage-business fees; council expresses concern for small operators
Summary
On first reading, the Council reviewed amendments to Chapter 26 (Massage Businesses) that would create a $250 application fee and change licensing from a $100 two-year license to a $600 one-year license; Councilwoman Erica Bray-Parker said higher costs could hurt small businesses while the City Attorney said staff time justifies the change.
City Attorney Dawn Didier presented a first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 26 (Businesses), Article VII (Massage Businesses). The proposed changes would establish a $250 application fee and change licensing from a $100 two-year license to a one-year license costing $600 to reflect staff time for processing applications and inspections.
Councilwoman Erica Bray-Parker acknowledged staff effort but voiced concern about how the higher costs might affect small businesses. Mayor Philip J. Suess asked that language addressing late renewals be enhanced and suggested the Council consider graduated penalties for late renewals; City Attorney Didier said the ordinance already includes a provision addressing late renewals. The matter was presented as a first reading and will return for additional consideration.
Next steps: staff will finalize ordinance language in response to council feedback and bring the item back for second reading and vote.
