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City Council Meeting Minutes November 16, 2010 Page 7 of 11 Councilor Clabots said he had heard from citizens on both sides of the issue and spoke in favor of option number three and regulating the operations. Mayor Sisk polled the Council members.— Mayor Sisk, Councilor Yarnell, Councilor Clabots, and Mayor Pro Tem Marsella favored option #3. Councilor Dalton, Councilor Muckle and Councilor Sackett favored a ban. Mayor Sisk stated Council direction with the 4 -3 vote would be to proceed with MMOs with restrictions. Deputy City Manager Balser said she had comments from earlier discussions and welcomed any more. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella wanted to limit the cultivation, the number of plants and the number of operations, whether by distance regulations or however possible. Mayor Sisk asked for staff to look at the 1500 ft. buffer and the Ft. Collins ordinance. He wanted to look at a broad range of application fees. DISCUSSION /DIRECTION /ACTION APPROVAL OF 2011 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Deputy City Manager Balser highlighted the following 2011 Legislative issues of interest to the City which will be included in the pamphlet distributed to the Boulder County legislators at the breakfast scheduled for December 3: Tax Policy the City opposes efforts to diminish local authority in this area. The City opposes State- granted exemptions that erode municipal revenue sources. The City is interested in results of the State tax structure study. Home Rule there is a need to change the Medical Marijuana Code to allow local authority for criminal background checks. Exemption from responsibility of medical costs for prisoners with pre- existing conditions support legislation extending exemption to municipalities that counties enjoy. Issuance of Special Events Permits- Give local licensing sole authority to approve or deny and increase days allowed to 15 from 10. Energy and Environment Support the development of legislation providing standards and other options for increasing the overall level of recycling in Colorado. Planning and Land Use remain the same as in previous years. Councilors discussed the legislative issues and suggested the Special Events Permits days could be expanded. Mayor Sisk wanted a clear message of no unfunded mandates.