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City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2013 Page 14 of 24 there is not a lot of research, but many liquor stores are opting for scanners because it is easier to determine age and is a proven technology. Council member Lipton suggested referring the question of scanners to the Local Licensing Authority. ORDINANCE No. 1648, SERIES 2013 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE AMENDING THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR OPERATION OF RETAIL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN THE CITY — 2nd Reading — Public Hearing The Council discussed amendments to Ordinance No. 1648, Series 2013 and there was support for a change of location within 1/4 mile of their present establishment. City Attorney Light recommended 1,320 feet. There was Council consensus. City Attorney Light recommended a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1648, Series 2013, with the following second reading amendments: Addition to Section 1, Sub paragraph 1: "or premises within 1,320 feet of the aforementioned premises subject to compliance with all applicable regulations ". Addition of sections 3 and 4 and a related Whereas clause: which clarifies the moratorium extends to other forms of marijuana businesses claiming not to be one of the four types of establishments recognized by the constitutional amendment. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Dalton moved to Ordinance No. 1648, Series 2013 on second reading, with the amendments outlined by the City Attorney, seconded by Council member Loo. Roll call vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 7 -0. ORDINANCE No. 1649, SERIES 2013 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT REGULATIONS REGARDING BUSINESS LICENSING AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAIL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS — 2nd Reading - Public Hearing The Council discussed amendments to Ordinance No. 1649, Series 2013. Mayor Muckle and Council members Jasiak and Lipton supported the Health Department's recommendations, with the exception of the scanners and a closing time of 8:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton and Council members Stolzmann and Keany did not support the Health Department's recommendations. MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved to approve Ordinance No. 1649, Series 2013 on second and final reading with the following amendments: 1,800 square feet for medical marijuana establishments; 2,000 square feet for retail marijuana establishments; hours of operation from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the Health Department's recommended options # 2, 4 and 5, seconded by Council member Jasiak. City Attorney Light offered two friendly amendments to the motion: 1) Addition to Sec. 5.11.080 B to add the sentence: "The maximum physical space occupied by any 43