LATHROP – Lathrop city officials are hoping second time’s the charm to bring in the citizens and let their thoughts and feelings known as to whether a medical marijuana dispensary should be allowed to open next door to their homes.On Wednesday, Oct. 12, starting at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 390 Towne Centre Drive, the Planning Commission will hold another general discussion on the subject of a medical marijuana dispensary opening its doors in the city.Community Development Director Glenn Gebhardt, who is also the Planning Commission’s secretary, said the meeting is to inform the public about the issue and to gather input from residents as to whether they feel such a business would be “good or bad for the city.” The community discussion is part of the research that the Planning Department is doing “to better decide what we would recommend” to the commissioners when the business application for a medical marijuana dispensary that has been filed with the city comes before them for consideration, Gebhardt said.The last time a similar informational meeting about the issue was held at City Hall, only one resident showed up – former Council member Steve Dresser. Gebhardt said they hope to get more participation from residents on Wednesday.