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Linda Salas, Clerk to the Authority, stated that Hunt Kitchens, Inc. had been operating under a temporary permit pending final action on their application. The application included the reports on the fingerprint checks performed by the CBI and FBI, as well as responses to the FBI report on various notices. Notices of this hearing were posted and published in accordance with state law. Davidson moved that the complete application, as described by Ms. Salas, be made part of the record of this Hearing. Seconded by Howard. Davidson asked, if anyone present objected to the motion. NONE Ail in favor. Susan Griffiths, City Attorney, stated that in consideration of the application filed by Hunt Kitchens, Inc., the City Council is acting in a quasi-judicial capacity as the local licensing authority under state law. The Authority's decision tonight must be based on the evidence presented to it at the Hearing and the legal requirements set out in state laws. Under state law on a transfer of ownership, members of the Authority may consider only the following: 1.) Whether the officers, directors, and stock holders owning more than 10% of the stock of Hunt Kitchens, Inc. are of good moral character. 2.) Whether the character, record, and reputation of the applicant is satisfactory to the Authority. She stated that for determination as to the moral character, record, and reputation of the applicant and it's officers, directors, and stockholders is to be made as of the time of the application and this Hearing. She explained that they may take into account the CBI and FBI reports in making their decision. If the Authority does so, they must also take into account responses to the reports, including the written response, which is part of the application, as well as any responses which may be offered at this meeting. Davidson asked if the applicant or a representative of the applicant would please come forward and make their presentation to the Authority. David Lewis, Attorney for the applicant, 1400 Main Street, Louisville, Colorado, stated that Jack Hunt is the 100% shareholder of Hunt Kitchens, Inc. and an officer in the Corporation. The other director involved is Mr. Hunt's wife, Judy. He stated that the evidence they had to present is the seven letters of reference that are in Council's packet, along with five additional letters 6