Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2019 02 25

Home Browse Search

Local Licensing Authority Minutes January 28, 2019 Page 3of 6 She noted the State Marijuana Enforcement Division had issued a license to the applicant conditioned on local approval. Machado asked for any authority disclosures and hearing none, moved the entire application be made a part of the record, Kaufman seconded. All in favor. Machado called for an applicant presentation. Warren Lindgren, 1084 Northview Drive, Erie, CO and Sean Taggert,general manager,2535 Sunset Drive, Longmont, CO introduced themselves to the Authority and took the oath. Mr. Lindgren noted he did not have a presentation but was a long time resident of Colorado and they own The Green Room in Boulder. He noted he brought letters from neighbors in Boulder showing they are good neighbors and comply with the requirements ofthe police and fire departmentsthere. The letters were shown to the authority members and added to the record. Machado asked how much of the space they plan to use for the retail store. 1900 square feet was the answer. Machado asked about hours of operation. 9 AM to 10 PM was the answer. Brown asked about staff trainingand ID checking. Mr. Taggartnoted the staff is required to attend several training programs. Age check training in-house includes aguidebook on what to look for and they go to classes Boulder PD provides. They have subscribed toa system that can check the driver’s license database so helps in identifying fakeID’sas well as verifying age.The staff also attends point of sale training, product handling, safety training,emergency training and training on procedures and compliance is ongoing. ID training is yearly with internal training every3-6 months. He noted ID’s are all checked with two pairs of eyes. Sergeant Redard asked if employees from the Boulder store will be transferred to Louisville. The answer was someof the former management will be coming over to help train in Louisville. Kaufman asked about the number of employees. Taggartsaid they would start with six employees and gauge need from there. Machado asked about a page in the packet concerning ownership. Mr. Lindgren noted the application asked about prior ownership. They originally had a medical license and grow license but converted to retail so currently own the retail shop in Boulderand a cultivation facility. They also had applied in Longmont, received a provisional state license,but were not able to open in Longmontbecause of the geographic location. Machado wanted the applicant to be aware of the proximity to the high school and be extra cautious in checking identification.