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Agenda Title:

  1. Council action is requested on the application received from Casey’s Marketing Company dba Minit Mart #4343 for a Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of all kinds in the original package license for Minit Mart #4343 located at 11715 E. US 24 Hwy.

Recommendations:

This application meets the requirements of the City’s Alcoholic Beverage Code. 

Executive Summary:

The applicant is requesting City Council approval for Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of all kinds in the original package Monday through Sunday 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.  The applicant has also requested a Sunday Sales License.  This license will be issued administratively should the City Council approve this license.  Casey’s Marketing Company has purchased the five (5) Minit Marts located in Independence.  Their plan is to operate as Minit Mart for approximately 6 months then convert to operating as Casey’s.  The applicant has indicated that this location will have alcohol sales that meet the City’s Alcoholic Beverage Code. 

Background:

Applicant: Casey’s Marketing Company

Name of business: Minit Mart #4343

Business Address: 11715 E. US 24 Hwy.

Size of establishment (includes outdoor patio space if applicable): Minit Mart #4343 will be operating within the approximate 868 square feet of space at 11715 E. US 24 Hwy. 

Liquor License Types:  Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of all kinds in the original package Including Sunday Sales

Types of Alcohol to be sold/served: Various types of intoxicating liquor and beer by the package.

History of any liquor license at this location; if a new building, provide a brief update on the construction:  Minit Mart has operated this 2,208 square foot convenience store with gas pumps at 11715 E. US 24 Hwy for many years.  As part of their operation, Minit Mart has held an Intoxicating Liquor in the Original Package with Sunday Sales License. Casey’s Marketing Company (dba Minit Mart #4343) will be taking over operations mid-April 2023 and continue operations.  Casey’s plan to operate as Minit Mart for approximately 6 months then convert to operating as Casey’s. 

There are no other active liquor licenses within 500 – 1000 feet of this location.

Location proximity to school, church, or residential zoning: According to the City’s mapping system there are no schools or churches within 300 feet of this establishment. There is residential property located within 300 feet. 

Managing Officer Information and results from background check: Casey’s Marketing Company has indicated Henry Dowen III will serve as the appointed managing officer.  The background investigation conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Henry Dowen III revealed he meets the requirements of the Alcoholic Beverages code.

Department:          Community DevelopmentContact Person:          Tom Scannell


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