Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Business Licenses topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council approves liquor license for 3600 South Big Bend; applicant says existing store will relocate
Summary
The council approved a packaged intoxicating liquor license, a Sunday package license and an original package tasting license for 3600 South Big Bend (3600 LLC); the applicant told council the new location will replace an existing nearby store.
The Maplewood City Council on May 27 approved a liquor-license package for 3600 South Big Bend, granting a packaged intoxicating liquor license, a Sunday package intoxicating liquor license and an original package tasting license to 3600 LLC. The motion passed by roll call with five votes in favor and one opposed; Council member Maddox recorded the lone no vote.
The application was presented as a continuation/relocation of an existing business. During public comment the applicant (identifying as the business owner and referring to the company as 3600 LLC and Sri Gajananda/Sri Gajananda 3600 LLC in the hearing) said the new site will be an extension of the applicant’s current liquor store and that, once the new location is fully set up, the existing location will close. The applicant said the proposed operation will not be an online vape or smoke shop but will be a liquor store operation similar to the existing business.
City staff confirmed there was no completed business-license application on file because the liquor license approval was required first; staff said they will process the business license after the council’s action. The council asked for basic clarifications about the applicant’s plans and lease terms; the applicant said a 10-year lease was signed for the new space.
Vote tally: 5 yes, 1 no. The council did not record conditions or mitigation measures tied to the license in the meeting minutes.
