The Dalles City Council decided not to approve a change in its marijuana business ordinance to allow for a reduction in the required minimum distance between such establishments from 1,000 feet to 500 feet with a conditional use permit, sending the issue back to the municipal planning staff to try to come up with another revised rule.  The issue came about when the City received two applications for marijuana-related businesses that were within 1,000 feet of each other, but separated by Interstate 84.  Mayor Steve Lawrence, who supported the proposed ordinance change, noted Councilors were given the opportunity to give Planning Director Steve Harris direction of how to address the topic, and particularly the two applications involved.  Most indicated they wanted to find a way to allow both applicants to operate.  Staff will be researching the options and will report back to Council.