Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2019 03 04

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Business Retention and Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 4, 2019 Page 3 of 4 • Citizens of Colorado by referendum approved marijuana manufacture and sale over five years ago. Louisville should allow greater business activity regarding marijuana manufacture and sales and let the free market determine the local demand. • Ordinances should not pick winners / losers — the ordinance as proposed strikes a better balance and rationalizes regulations between medical retail and recreational retail. Regarding the item, Member Angell disclosed that her nephew works in the hemp production and manufacturing industry. She felt it does not influence her decision on the matter. Following discussion, a motion made and seconded to recommend cultivation operations within the City if an excise tax is approved by the Louisville voters. The motion failed on a 2-2 vote. Following discussion, a motion made and seconded to recommend to the City Council that portion of the ordinance removing the store limit for medical and recreational marijuana, with the following suggested amendments: • The setback from other establishments should remain at 1320 feet; • The use specific setbacks of the existing ordinance should remain in place; The motion was approved unanimously. The Committee asked that Aaron DeJong prepare a letter for Chair Oberholzer to sign and provide to City Council. 2. Discussion of 2019 BRaD Topics or Initiatives. The Committee deferred further discussion of 2019 BRaD Topics or Initiatives to the March meeting. 3. May Business Forum Discussion. For the March BRaD Meeting, the Committee asked Mr. DeJong to provide the following for Committee consideration regarding the May Louisville Business Forum: • Venues • Date • Topics for presentation / discussion • Format of presenation VII. COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATE. None. VIII. RETENTION VISITS. Mr. DeJong briefed the Committee on recent retention visits, noting retention of the Medtronic facility together with an approved future leasehold improvements / increase in facility space developed by the landlord.