Local Licensing Authority Minutes 2011 05 23

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes May 23, 2011 Page 5 of 7 • Some questions were asked of the applicant about transport from the grow facility. Rachael Gillette, attorney for the applicant, addressed the concerns about transport and noted the State is establishing regulations, effective in July, to monitor the whole process. Gunning closed the hearing. Rommelfanger moved the Local Licensing Authority of the City of Louisville find the applicant is of good moral character, all City and State law requirements have been met and, based on these findings, the Local Licensing Authority approve issuance of a medical marijuana center license for Altermeds, LLC d/b/a Altermeds. Lipton seconded. Roll Call Vote: Lipton — yes, Machado — abstain, Rommelfanger— yes, Gunning — yes and Carlson — yes. License approved. E. Public Hearing — Medical Marijuana Center Application — Compassionate Pain Management, LLC d/b/a Compassionate Pain Management— 1116- 1117 W. Dillon Road Gunning opened the public hearing on the new license application. Secretary Hanson stated the application was complete and included in the Authority packet. Background checks revealed no criminal history on the owner other than the reported history and the hearing had been posted and published in accordance with state law. • Gunning moved the entire application be made a part of the record of this hearing. Rommelfanger seconded. All in favor. Shaun Gindi, 1116-7 W. Dillon Road, Louisville, CO, owner of Compassionate Pain Management, introduced himself to the Authority and took the oath. He stated he was very happy to be a part of the Louisville community. He said it felt good to have built this business, employ several people and help people as well. There were some questions about the number of people the center served. He stated and Rachael Gillette, his attorney, confirmed, it was very difficult to know how many patients have named you as their center. Right now, there is no way to verify it. Attorney Culley reminded the Authority the City of Louisville does not recognize the different classes of licenses according to the number of patients even though the Authority adopted the state application. Mr. Gindi was asked about tracking sales. He explained their point of sale tracking identification and the medical marijuana card. He said in this business an owner has to have a healthy respect for it and manage well. Mr. Gindi was asked about the criminal history which seemed to be mostly speeding tickets. He stated he had a red license for a time and fixed the problem after that. • He was asked if he met the residency requirements. He stated he was a resident of the State of Colorado on December of 2009.