Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2014 03 24

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes February 24, 2014 Page 3 of 5 Lipton asked about fingerprinting results. Authority Attorney Culley responded the Local Licensing Authority can depend on the background from the State, but reserves the right to conduct a background investigation. Machado noted he found some typos in the document and would get those to Secretary Hanson. He asked about a definition of good moral character. Authority Attorney Culley said there is a definition in the Retail Marijuana Rules which describes it as "an individual with a personal history demonstrating honesty, fairness, and respect for the rights of others and for the law ". Under statute there are other items that can be considered in determining good moral character. Rachel Gillette, attorney for Compassionate Pain Management (CPM), asked about a phrase prohibiting change of location. She wondered if the Ordinance No. 1648 cited allowed CPM to move. Authority Attorney Culley noted this was the ordinance which gave the current licensees that privilege with some limitations. Rommelfanger moved the Local Licensing Authority approve the Rules of Procedure for Retail Marijuana. Hughes seconded. Roll Call Vote: Hughes — yes, Lipton — yes, Rommelfanger — yes, Machado — yes and Carlson — yes. B. Public Hearing — Retail /Medical Marijuana Combined Use Application — Compassionate Pain Management LLC d /b /a Compassionate Pain Management — 1116 -7 W. Dillon Road Carlson opened the public hearing on the retail /medical combined use license application. Secretary Hanson stated the application was complete and included in the Authority packet. Background checks were conducted during the original medical marijuana application process and the hearing had been posted and published in accordance with state law. Carlson moved the entire application be made a part of the record of this hearing. Lipton seconded. All in favor. Shaun Gindi, 2500 Walnut St. #306, Denver, CO 80205, owner of Compassionate Pain Management, introduced himself to the Authority and took the oath. He stated he opened the medical marijuana business in 2009. He has had no legal issues and operating this business has been a great experience. He has a cultivation operation in Denver and another marijuana business in Lakewood. Rachael Gillette, attorney for the license applicant, stated the center had no issues with either state or local enforcement. Mr. Gindi stated they are being pro- active about following all the rules.