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COUNCIL COMMENTS City Council Special Meeting Minutes October 13, 2009 Page 4 of 7 description of caregivers can also include an entity and can the entity become a caregiver for a number of patients, all of whom purchase their marijuana at a dispensary. That is why there has been a high interest in establishing retail medical marijuana dispensaries. Mayor Sisk requested public comments. There were no public comments. Councilor Dalton asked if the next meeting would be the final opportunity to adjust the length of the moratorium. City Attorney responded yes, but noted if Council has suggestions or recommendations they can be taken this evening. Councilor Dalton suggested the moratorium be extended to the term of the legislation session. City Attorney Light noted unless the state legislators adjourn early, their session ends on May 15. Councilor Yarnell asked if there was a reason for a six -month moratorium. City Attorney Light explained a 4 -month moratorium would end in mid February and the general assembly may not provide legislation until later in the year. If the legislators decide the issue is of state -wide concern for which uniform regulation would be appropriate, the reach of that legislation would extend to home rule municipalities. That is the reason for a six -month moratorium. Mayor Sisk favored an extension, which would allow the state legislators to pass legislation on the regulations of medical marijuana dispensaries. He voiced his concern over proceeding without guidance from the legislators. Councilor Muckle arrived at the meeting at 7:21 p.m. MOTION: Mayor Sisk moved to approve Ordinance No. 1561, Series 2009, on first reading, ordered it published and set a public hearing for October 20, 2009, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marsella. All in favor. 2010 PROPOSED BUDGET DISCUSSION /DIRECTION Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. City Manager Fleming summarized the changes to the proposed 2010 budget. Those changes requested by Council are as follows: Putting back the amount needed to keep the Senior Meal Program operating all 5 days of the week. Cutting the Chamber of Commerce Grant by 50 Correcting the Forestry budget.