HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2012-017CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-017
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DENIAL OF
MASSAGE THERAPIST CERTIFICATE FOR YUE CHANG
WHEREAS, the background investigation conducted by the Plymouth Police Department
in regards to the license application for Yue Chang has concluded that the application will be
denied; and
WHEREAS, the denial is be based on Plymouth City Ordinance 1135.13 sub. (a) and (b);
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Chang had knowingly allowed unlicensed massage therapists to
conduct business at her second location "Asian Therapy", in New Hope; and
WHEREAS, Former employees of Ms, Chang's had informed New Hope Investigators
that they were expected by Ms. Chang to engage in inappropriate sexual acts with patrons; and
WHEREAS, The City of New Hope had concluded on November 28, 2011, that Ms
Chang had failed to address the licensing issue and a second ordinance violation within a three
month period which was cause for revocation of the therapeutic massage enterprise license;
WHEREAS, Ms. Chang was found guilty in Hennepin County Court to the New Hope
Ordinance 8.35(c) (2) Providing massage without a therapeutic massage license.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA that the City Manager's recommendation to deny
the Massage Therapist Certificate for Yue Chang is affirmed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney is directed to prepare findings of
fact for this denial for the January 24, 2012 Council Meeting.
Approved this 10th day of January, 2012.