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License Commission continues Racing Mart transfer, approves White Lion 12C carve-out and seasonal farmers-market winery permit
Summary
At its April 8 meeting the commission continued a Racing Mart transfer to April 22 for advertisement reasons, approved a 12C carve-out for White Lion Brewing to enable state catering permits, approved a seasonal farmer-winery presence at the Forest Park farmers market, and concluded other routine items including adjournment at 6:27 p.m.
The Springfield City License Commission handled a set of routine licensing matters April 8.
The transfer of the wine-and-malt beverages package store license for Racing Mart (1487 Bay Street) was continued to the April 22 meeting because the applicant did not complete the required newspaper advertisement in time.
Raymond Beer, manager of record for White Lion Brewing Company LLC (1500 Main Street), explained the brewery's request to carve out roughly 130 square feet of existing permanent space to pursue a state 12C permit that would allow the business to cater off-site with beer and wine when approved by the ABCC; the commission voted to approve the local alteration so the state review can proceed.
The commission also approved a seasonal farmer-winery license for Lorie/Lori Perking and Davidlair (Home Fruit Wine) to sell at the Forest Park farmers market (Forest Park parking lot by the arena / 200 Trafton Road) from May 5 through Oct. 27, 2026, on Tuesdays between 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Earlier in the meeting, commissioners approved the March 25, 2026 minutes and, at the conclusion of the agenda, the commission adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
