Green Bay, WI — The future of Tulip Spa, a local massage business, hangs in the balance as Green Bay city officials delay a crucial licensing decision. Initially set to determine the fate of the spa’s operational license at a recent Common Council meeting, city leaders have postponed the verdict to mid-December, citing the need for fair legal representation for the business owners.
The postponement provides the operators of Tulip Spa additional time to secure legal counsel in response to allegations and compliance issues raised by the city. The council’s decision follows a newly implemented ordinance that took effect in February, mandating all massage establishments in Green Bay to obtain a city-issued license while fully disclosing any criminal records or violations.
At the heart of the controversy is the question of true ownership and proper licensing of Tulip Spa, located on West Mason Street. According to official complaints by the city, Xi Filion, who purports to be merely helping with the business, is actually the one managing day-to-day operations. Contradictorily, the license submitted to the city was under another woman’s name, raising concerns and suspicions among city officials.
City records reveal that Filion has previously been cited on ten occasions for operating without a proper massage or body work license. During the council meeting, Filion appealed for more time to prepare a proper defense. “I never think I need a lawyer, maybe better to explain better,” she expressed, hoping for an extension.
Further complicating the issue, Wei Wen Zhu, listed officially as the owner on the business license, described her role in the business during an interview facilitated by Google Translate. Zhu claimed that her responsibility was limited to financial contributions and that Filion handled all operational tasks, including taxes and maintenance. Zhu stressed her intention to operate within legal boundaries, stating, “I don’t do illegal.”
Zhu voiced her concerns about the potential closure of her business, which serves as her primary livelihood. She indicated that without the license, she would have no choice but to shut down the establishment.
The decision to potentially revoke Tulip Spa’s license comes as part of a broader initiative by Green Bay to clamp down on illicit activities possibly linked to massage parlors. In the past month alone, the city has already denied licenses to two other massage businesses.
As the December 17 council meeting approaches, city officials are expected to make a final decision regarding Tulip Spa’s operational license. The outcome will not only affect the futures of Filion and Zhu but also set a precedent for how similar cases might be handled in Green Bay moving forward.
City documents obtained through official channels do not currently link Tulip Spa or its nominal owners to any criminal activities. Nonetheless, the spa’s future is uncertain as local governance takes a rigorous stance on regulatory compliance among massage businesses.
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