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City Council Meeting Minutes March 19, 2013 Page 6 of 10 Mayor Pro Tern Dalton supported allowing and regulating all aspects of recreational marijuana. Council member Loo favored allowing and regulating recreational marijuana and a moratorium on clubs. She had reservations on cultivation and felt it would put a heavy burden on the building division. She noted the City of Boulder has a Task Force reviewing cultivation. She requested more information on what other cities have experienced with marijuana cultivation. Mayor Muckle stated the voters have spoken in support of recreational marijuana. He felt if the state doesn't take action, the City should be prepared to write regulations. He supported a moratorium of clubs. He felt the City should model regulations based on the State's and requested more information on the growing operations. PUBLIC COMMENT Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Choke Cherry Drive, Louisville, CO supported allowing and regulating recreational marijuana and manufacturing. He saw no distinction between growing recreational marijuana and growing orchids. He suggested exploring retail recreational marijuana in one area and a private club in an adjacent area. He requested the City provide an easy process for the two medical marijuana dispensaries to convert to recreational marijuana, if they so desire. There was Council consensus on a moratorium on clubs. City Manager Fleming thanked the Council for their clear direction on recreational marijuana. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE —JOHN SACKETT Mayor Muckle recognized John Sackett for his years of service to Louisville and the surrounding communities as a member of the Louisville City Council from 1986 to 1992 and as the President/Chief Executive Officer of Avista Adventist Hospital since 1989. He also has served on the Louisville Fire Protection District Board; Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee; Boulder Valley School District Foundation; United Way and the Community Food Share Board. The City Council and City staff thanked John Sackett for his contributions and dedication to Louisville and wished him the best of luck in his new position as President of Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, Maryland. John Sackett stated he loves Louisville and it will always be his home. He was proud of being part of Louisville's history and thanked the Mayor and Council for honoring him. RESOLUTION No. 15, SERIES 2013 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED PARBOIS PLACE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC TO REMOVING THE DEMOLITION REQUIREMENT AND ALLOWING A SECOND UNIT ON LOT 3, INCREASING THE DENSTY OF THE SUBDIVISION FROM 15 TO 16