Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2013 08 26

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Local Licensing Authority Minutes August 5, 2013 Page 2 of 4 were not expressly given ability to add to those, but could include an operating fee as addressed in the next talking point. - Amount of operating fee – Staff suggested setting this fee at $1,500 which closely resembles what is currently charged with medical marijuana. Deputy City Manager Balser reported the Police Department has not had significant concerns with the medical marijuana business currently operating. With that in mind, there did not seem a reason to increase this amount. Carlson liked the approach of setting this fee based on administrative and enforcement needs and not just choosing the highest number. Authority members agreed this amount seemed fair. Authority Attorney Culley stated this would be an annual fee, so would apply to renewals as well. - No background checks for employees, just owners and managers – this is how the state regulations are written. Authority Attorney Culley stated staff discussed this and felt it was not necessary to do background on employees. If a violation occurred, the Licensing Authority would have the ability to order a show cause hearing. Authority Members agreed with staff’s assessment. - Should there be a required minimum age for employees. Rommelfanger suggested 21 years of age. Deputy City Balser reported there was no requirement in the legislation, but it made sense to set it at the consumption age. Authority members liked setting the minimum age at twenty-one. - Should building inspections be done before the stores open. Authority Attorney Culley stated the proposed local legislation currently contains an inspection requirement before a license is presented to the Local Licensing Authority and after the license is issued. Authority members agreed both inspections were a good idea. - Should there be some way to limit concentration, such as a cap within an area. Planner I Robinson described the zone districts where retail marijuana would be allowed. Rommelfanger stated he did not want to see downtown filled with retail marijuana shops. Deputy City Balser reported there had been some conversation with Council about the same issue. With what is currently in place, the 1000 foot distance requirement from schools, etc. would not allow the businesses on Main Street but potentially in other areas downtown.