City Council Agenda and Packet 2014 01 07

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City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2013 Page 13 of 24 criteria for alcohol. Council changed the direction to match a size limitation closer to medical marijuana. Council member Lipton inquired about the current process of enlarging the store and changing the location. Planner I Robinson stated it would require a modification of premises or change location through the Local Licensing Authority. Council member Loo asked for clarification on change of location. City Attorney Light explained the moratorium ordinance amendment provides an opportunity for the existing medical marijuana establishments to convert to retail at their current licensed locations. The proposed ordinance does not allow changes of location. Council member Loo agreed with Council member Keany the ordinance is in conflict with itself. She supported 4,000 square feet for a dual operation. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton was in favor 4,000 square feet for a dual license and relocating within the same shopping center (Colony Square). Council member Lipton did not want dual establishments to fail because they are undersized, but felt the business should stay within the approximate location and area. Council member Jasiak suggested 1,800 square feet for medical and 2,000 square feet for retail. She agreed the intent of relocating is within the current shopping center. Mayor Muckle requested Council comments on the recommendations suggested by the health department. Mayor Muckle and Council members Jasiak and Lipton expressed support for the health department recommendations. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton and Council members Keany and Stolzmann expressed opposition to the health department recommendations. Council member Stolzmann supported the establishment's location being within the land use plan; 5,000 square feet for retail marijuana. Council member Keany questioned the distance requirement for the change of location. Planning Director Russ explained the land use does not allow marijuana establishments along McCaslin. The only in -line shopping area available to a marijuana establishment is Colony Square or across the street at Dillon and McCaslin. Council member Jasiak requested Mr. Harmon provide background information on the prohibition of logos. Mr. Harmon explained most of the research comes from alcohol and tobacco. The promotional giveaways such as t- shirts, can be displayed near schools providing opportunities for a youth to see, correlate and thus likely to use. He stated the FDA is taking the same approach with tobacco. With respect to scanners, 42