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City Council Meeting Minutes October 6, 2009 Page 13 of 16 Town of Superior have determined medical marijuana dispensaries are in violation of State law. City Attorney Culley suggested a 120 day moratorium. If the legislators have not provided regulation within that time period, Council can extend the moratorium. Councilor Dalton asked why Council could not adopt a moratorium conditioned on the actions of the state relative to medical marijuana. City Attorney Culley explained moratoriums bring up property rights and the interests of individuals issues, so long term moratoriums are not recommended. Councilor Dalton suggested a suspension rather than a moratorium. City Attorney Culley suggested waiting until the next meeting to discuss a moratorium or suspension. Councilor Muckle requested the City Attorney's office provide information at the next Council meeting, relative to the legality of Broomfield County's and the Town of Superior's determination that medical marijuana dispensaries are in violation of State law. Mayor Sisk requested public comment. PUBLIC COMMENT June Joerns, 818 W. Mahogany Circle, Louisville, CO voiced her opposition to the ordinance permitting medical marijuana dispensaries in the City of Louisville. Garrett Mundelein, 520 Main Street, Louisville, CO explained he has been approached by companies who wish to build medical marijuana growing facilities. He voiced his concern over the different levels of marijuana; one for medical marijuana, and the other as a social drug. He asked Council to address the specific use of medical marijuana. He voiced his confusion on medical marijuana dispensaries and asked if it is !~rown on site, or whether it is brought in. Rian McPhee, 1950 Garfield Avenue, Louisville, CO voiced his support for the ordinance. He explained a medical marijuana business ordinance is being considered by the cities of Longmont and Thornton. He cited various sections of the ordinance relative to the business merits of medical marijuana dispensaries. Michelle Ley, 405 Andrew Way, Superior, CO stated she is a potential business owner for medical marijuana dispensary and has selected a space in Louisville for a Health and Wellness Center. She spoke to the surrounding business owners and reported they support her business plan.