Madison City Council approves new alcohol licenses for Go Go Burritos and Sundog Coffee

The City Commission of Madison, South Dakota, convened on May 5, 2025, for a meeting that addressed several key agenda items, including the swearing-in of the mayor and multiple alcohol license applications.

The meeting commenced with a roll call, confirming the presence of all commissioners and Mayor Roy Lindsey. Following the adoption of the agenda, Mayor Lindsey took the oath of office, pledging to support both the U.S. Constitution and the South Dakota Constitution while fulfilling his duties to the city.

The commission then moved to the consent calendar, which was adopted unanimously. With no unfinished business, the meeting transitioned to new business, starting with a public hearing regarding a retail on-off sale malt beverage and South Dakota farm wine license application for Go Go Burritos. With no public comments, the commission approved the application without opposition.

Next, the commission held a public hearing for Sundog Coffee House's similar license application. After confirming the establishment was operating under the same name but with new ownership, the commission approved the application, again without dissent.

The meeting continued with a public hearing for a package off-sale liquor license for 1 Stop. Heston Jorgensen represented the business, clarifying that the intent was to sell liquor for off-premises consumption. The commission discussed the implications of recent legislative changes that would allow for an additional off-sale license effective July 1, 2025. The commission confirmed that while they could hold the hearing now, the license would not be effective until the specified date.

The meeting concluded with a discussion on the availability of liquor licenses, emphasizing the distinction between on-sale and off-sale licenses. The commission acknowledged that they would need to hold another hearing for a second application received after the current one.

Overall, the meeting was marked by procedural efficiency and a focus on local business development through the approval of alcohol licenses, reflecting the commission's ongoing efforts to support community growth.