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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council Monday, May 20, 2024 Page 9 Ms. Calta asked, as far as the host fund and things like that? Mrs. Jurcisek replied, yes, and number of employees, things like that? Ms. Calta replied, I don't see those projections changing. What is possible and there have been some bills at the State level trying to adjust where the pots of money go and how much. My experience with looking at all those things that were pending, it doesn't look like anything's getting any traction to change the distribution so the host fund is at 36% of the taxes that are generated. That's generated at the sale level, so that's dispensaries. They could change that. I just don't see them changing it to a higher amount. That's just my opinion based on how the State has oftentimes taken more away from municipalities and their funding. We don't really see them being really generous at the State level with more funds. As far as this host fund, my opinion is that I don't think it will get any larger than 36%. If anything, they might reduce it. There's nothing pending like that now. Mr. Meyers asked, we already have an ordinance on the book about medical marijuana, right? Ms. Calta replied, we do. That's correct. Mr. Meyers asked, how does that work? Ms. Calta replied, the medical marijuana ordinance that's on the books right now prohibits any sort of establishment, so no cultivators, processors, distributors or retail. Mr. Meyers asked, so does this override that? What's the difference? Ms. Calta replied, these are two separate programs. The medical program will continue to exist and then recreational will be in tandem with that. Mr. Arndt stated, there was a reference to an e-mail that one of the residents received from the Mayor. Ms. Baker replied, that was actually from Jean (Triner) with the information and reasons. I didn't even realize this was on. I was shocked. I really don't think it's a good idea for the Village based on economics. But also for me, a professional who made a destination for herself. Mr. Arndt stated, okay. I was not aware of the e-mail. Ms. Baker stated, no, it's just from Jean letting me know about this. Ms. Calta stated, and, Councilman Arndt, there was a Voice of the Village article. Mr. Arndt stated, I saw that one.