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City Council Meeting Minutes September 3, 2013 Page 9 of 22 Mayor Muckle requested a City Attorney introduction. City Attorney Light read Ordinance No. 1641, Series 2013. Mayor Muckle opened the public hearing and requested a staff presentation. Deputy City Clerk Hanson explained currently; the Louisville Municipal Code (LMC) does not allow medical marijuana businesses to change location or to transfer their licenses. If either action is planned by a licensee, it requires the filing of a new license application. Transfers and changes of location are allowed in the state regulations for medical marijuana businesses. Ordinance No. 1642, Series 2013 amends the LMC to allow a change of location but would still require the applicant to meet all other requirements in the regulations including zoning and distance requirements. The proposed changes to the LMC regarding transfer of licenses for a medical marijuana center, would permit a transfer of the license in the event the business is sold. The Local Licensing Authority would have the opportunity to examine the suitability of the new applicant and the ability to hold a public hearing if they saw fit. The Local Licensing Authority reviewed and approved the ordinance revisions and forwarded a recommendation of approval. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Muckle asked what changes have prompted the staff or the Local Licensing Authority City to request a modification of the Louisville Municipal Code. Deputy City Clerk Hanson stated the City has received inquiries from the two medical marijuana centers for a transfer of the license and a change of location. PUBLIC COMMENTS Laurel Alterman, owner of Altermeds, located at the Colony Square Shopping Center, 1156 W. Dillon Road, #3, Louisville, CO explained she was at the stage in her life where she wants to sell the business and retire. The prospective buyer shares the same philosophy as Altermeds, and will make a wonderful addition to the Louisville business community. They will proceed in the same professional manner as Altermeds. COUNCIL COMMENT Mayor Muckle asked Ms. Alterman if her business is the one wishing to change its location. Ms. Alterman responded she is the licensee who wishes to transfer the license to a new owner. Council member Jasiak congratulated Ms. Alterman on her retirement.