REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
MINUTES
Mayor Blakley brought the second Regular Meeting of the Dinosaur Town Council to order at 6:00 p.m. Those present were Mayor Richard A. Blakley, Trustees Devonna Wilczek, David Heinrich, Charles Winkler, Robert Essex and LeRoy Trujillo. Absent was Trustee Darcie Rocque.
Mayor Blakley said that at the last meeting they had tabled the opening of marijuana licenses. He said that is what they are here to discuss. He said that he had talked to the Town Attorney and he said that we do need to open it back up. He said last time they had a committee that went over the paper work for the licenses. Trustee Wilczek said that is something that Mr. Jim Evans could probably help with. Mr. Laurance Elarton said the best way would be to have a committee. Trustee Essex said that he thought the licenses should be unlimited. Mayor Blakley said that the Ordinance states that we can have four of each of the marijuana businesses. After some discussion Trustee Winkler made a motion, seconded by Trustee Trujillo to open up for the rest of the marijuana businesses. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
It was asked when the applications could be turned in. Mayor Blakley said that once it is posted in the paper, they can put in for them. The Council said that the close day for the applications will be March 31, 2022. It was asked what would happen if there are more applications than there are stores to be filled. Mayor Blakley said that it would be a lottery.
Mr. Brian Prater said that he would like to keep the sales in town. He said that if he gets a license, he would keep all the taxes here from both sides. Mayor Blakley said that he talked to the Lawyer and he said that they cannot require that the stores have to buy a percentage here. He said that is free enterprise.
Mr. Clint Sparks commented on the mission statement that the town has on the website. Trustee Wilczek said that Mr. Jim Evans done the website.
Trustee Essex made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m. all were in favor.
TOWN OF DINOSAUR
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Richard A. Blakley, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tamara Long, Town Clerk