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Commission Minutes--August 2, 2004 2763 Birch Burdick, State's Attorney, said he assigned Mr. Myers to prepare the proposed ordinances. Mr. Myers met with Myron Berglund, from Fargo Cass Public Health, Mr. Bennett and a representative from the City of Kindred. A representative from the City of Casselton was also invited to participate in the discussion, but apparently was unable to attend. At the time, those were the only two cities in Cass County known to have public swimming pools. Mr. Berglund was present today, as well as Mary Kay Hermann, Director of Fargo Cass Public Health. Mrs. Sorum said the swimming pool ordinance references residential pools, and Mr. Berglund said residential pools are included because of fencing requirements. He said routine sampling would not be required on private pools; however, they would like to be able to monitor a private pool that becomes a neighborhood pool for the health and safety of those using it. Mr. Wagner asked for clarification on jurisdiction issues, and Mr. Burdick said it may be appropriate to explore this question more fully. Mr. Myers said the City of Kindred concurred with the ordinance and felt having their pool regulated would afford them some liability protection. Mr. Wagner said he believes it would be appropriate for the county to work with other jurisdictions that have their own elected boards in adopting an ordinance similar to that of Cass County, Fargo and West Fargo. Mr. Bennett said the county commission may need to establish a fee structure and inspection timetable; and to suggest any modifications to the ordinances which they feel may be necessary. He said he was uncertain if any motion is needed today because he did not feel the current ordinance draft is ready for publication. Bonnie Johnson, County Coordinator, said the publication between the first and second reading is a summary of the ordinance, and not the full document. Mr. Bennett said he would then be satisfied to move forward today; however, the ordinance may not be ready for adoption on September 7th. MOTION, passed Mr. Bennett moved and Mr. Meyer seconded to approve first reading of Ordinance #2004-- (Swimming Pool Regulation); and to schedule the second reading and adoption for September 7,2004, allowing time for publishing a summary of the ordinance in the official newspaper at least 20 days between the first and second reading. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 16. ORDINANCE #2004-_, First readina on reaulation of body art establishments Mr. Bennett said separate regulations would be enacted under the proposed body art ordinance, and those regulations would include licensing of mobile body art establishments. Also, he believes it is imperative to require that anyone below 18 years of age needs parental permission before receiving tattoos or body piercing. Mr. Burdick said it is important for the commission to recognize the distinction between these two ordinances. He said the swimming pool ordinance does not have criminal ramifications; however, the ordinance regulating body art establishments does.