After the Bonus Round bar closed by my house a new owner took over the Cliff avenue establishment. They went through the normal process of applying for a license. They were going to be a casino with off-sale beer. The next thing I know the place closes after just a few weeks and re-opens with no video lottery and only a walk up counter to buy small plastic package liquor and beer (they also sell vape products).
A city councilor told me that since they already approved the alcohol use the business owner can change that use however they want to.
While you would think I would welcome a liquor store in my backyard it’s a little more complicated then that.
The Get N’ Go at 14th and Cliff suddenly closed on May 1st. They sold the single malt beverage cans. Essentially the closure is pushing the alcohol sales to this liquor store.
I think in the future if an alcohol establishment presents a business plan to the council when applying for a license they should have to stick to that business model for at least 12 months or self-termination of the license.
Isn’t it ironic all the tears shed over MJ yet getting alcohol in this city is a walk in the park.