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City Council Meeting Minutes May 3, 2016 Page 7 of 10 Council member Stolzmann noted the area around the marijuana businesses has had an increased police presence and she felt it is now actually a safer area at night. She did not see a reason to unnecessarily limit hours for adults to make a purchase She supported a midnight close for the businesses. Council member Maloney didn't view this any different than a liquor store. He noted the comments from the Police Department of the small impact by the two marijuana businesses He supported the midnight closing time. Council member Loo has gone on two ride - alongs with the Police Department and saw activity pick up around midnight. She wondered about the capacity of the Police Department to handle anything that might be added by increasing the hours She wanted to continue a go slow approach and supported the closing hour set at 10:00 p.m. Council member Leh felt there could be an incentive to come to Louisville after hours if the businesses are closed in other communities. He supported a 10 p.m. close Council member Keany didn't want to become the magnet for the after -hours crowd. He supported 10 p.m. as the closing time. Mayor Muckle supported continuing the go slow approach and setting the closing hour at 10 p.m. Mayor Muckle called for public comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. MOTION. Council member Keany moved Council approve Ordinance No. 1718, Series 2016 with an amended closing hour of 10:00 p.m. for both medical and retail instead of midnight Mayor Muckle seconded. Council member Stolzmann felt this was an emotionally driven restriction. She understood the concerns, but did not see any public outcry and believed the voters asked it to be treated like alcohol. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton stated he understood the arguments for each of the suggested closing times. He noted this is a State issue and should be treated like alcohol sales and was uncomfortable with restricting the marijuana business hours. Mayor Muckle noted the state does allow the local jurisdiction to restrict the hours. SECOND MOTION: Council member Stolzmann moved to approve Ordinance No. 1718, Series 2016 as written. Council member Maloney seconded. Roll Call Vote. 3-4 Council member Loo, Council member Keany, Council member Leh and Mayor Muckle voting no. Motion fails.