Readers Upload 6 Announcements Around QuikTrip Controversy

Are you for or against QuikTrip relocating to the corner of Manchester Road and Big Bend Boulevard?

Maplewood voters will decide the issue on April 2 when they vote on Proposition Q, which will decide if the ordinance that makes the move possible remains or is repealed.

Recent articles on the proposed QuikTrip move and the referendum, and Jeff Wiggs' announcement, Second Floor Thoughts, have generated such a conversation that some readers have posted announcements on Patch to expand on their points.

They range from taxes generated by QuikTrip, if the City of Maplewood can legally revise an ordince that's been referred to in a referendum on a ballot, to an introdution of a Facebook page about Maplewood businesses. The announcements are listed below.

QT Not a Big Tax Producer

Ken Cohen wants folks to know gasoline sales are not subject to sales tax, so Maplewood gets no tax revenues from QuikTrip’s gasoline sales.

Maplewood Voters Deserve Clarity

Jason Dodson states his belief that the City of Maplewood lacks the power to lawfully amend the  QuikTrip PUD ordinance once it was referred to in the referendum.

Introducing Maplewood YIMBY on Facebook

Andy Barnes has started a forum on Facebook for the citizens of Maplewood to express their desires for the types of businesses they would like to join the community.

Original or Amended Ordinance for April 2 QuikTrip Vote?

Jason Robey states that an official legal opinion is still needed on the legality of amending the QuikTrip ordinance after the referendum on the ordinance was filed. He says a reading of the city code seems to indicate that the vote will be on the original ordinance passed in November.

Nick from Maplewood calls it a myth that the opposition to the QuikTrip relocation is just a small group of residents trying to throw a wrench into the City of Maplewood’s plan for development.

Second Floor Thoughts

Jeff Wiggs imagines the view out his second floor window if QuikTrip moves to the northwest corner of Manchester and Big Bend, and he doesn't like it.

See Maplewood Ward 3 Councilman Shawn Faulkingham's explanation of Prop Q, and why he wants residents to vote yes.

Read recent articles on QuikTrip and Proposition Q:

• Greenberg Responds to 11 Points on QuikTrip Issue