HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 031-25 - Resolution - 2025 Adult Entertainment License for Justus Woods
RESOLUTION
Approving an Adult Entertainment (Individual Escort) License for Justus Woods.
WHEREAS, Justus Woods (the applicant) has submitted a renewal application for an
adult entertainment license; and
WHEREAS, Sec. 5-11-4 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances (“R.C.O.”) states that no
individual shall provide services as an individual escort within the city without first having
obtained an escort license from the city; and
WHEREAS, R.C.O. Sec. 5-11-2 defines an escort as any individual hired for the purpose
of accompanying another to or about social affairs, establishments or places of amusement,
or at any place of public resort, or within any private quarters for compensation or
amusement of any kind; and
WHEREAS, the escort must maintain appropriate attire while providing services; and
WHEREAS, physical contact during the service is strictly prohibited, including any form of
touching or massage of areas such as breasts, buttocks, genitals, or pubic area; and
WHEREAS, the consumption of alcohol beverages, as well as engagement in or display of
explicit performances, is not permitted; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rochester recognizes the need to regulate and ensure compliance with
all applicable laws and ordinances concerning adult entertainment to protect public health,
safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed and approved by the Police Department,
and it has been determined that the applicant has passed the criminal background check.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester
that the City hereby approves the renewal of the adult entertainment license for Justus
Woods.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS DAY OF , 2025.
PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2025.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)