[Lincolnparkdc] Save Mott's Market! - update

Wed Apr 6 14:12:48 EDT 2022

Hello Neighbors,
A group of neighbors formed SaveMottsMarket (mottsmarket.com) just before Mott's closed, to engage neighbors in preserving the long-standing market.  The group will be presenting a bid for 233 12th St SE (Mott's) this Friday.  As they are going up against developers, they need to present as strong a bid as possible!  If you are interested in investing, please email SaveMottsMarket at gmail.com as soon as possible.  Thank you!
Best,
Catherine

> On Mar 29, 2022, at 2:04 PM, mary ann <maryann.brazell at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Someone should call ABRA to see if possible to get the license. ABRA charges 1300/year for wine/beer and I think $2600 for beer/wine and hard alcohol.
> 
>> On Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 11:42 AM Marche' Maine <markrichardgrace at gmail.com> wrote:
>> It would be great if it could sell liquor with competitive pricing. 
>> 
>>> On Tue, Mar 29, 2022, 5:37 PM mary ann <maryann.brazell at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Hi all-
>>> 
>>>  I have owned The Cupboard for almost 10 years (1504 East Capitol St). 
>>> 
>>> My thoughts:
>>> - Is the plan to buy the building and then have someone rent upstairs apartment?
>>> -Who will run the store? Will need to have someone to oversee deliveries, supplies for the store. Deal with ABRA for the wine, DCRA for permitting, accountant, cash management, payroll etc. And someone to oversee running the store will make more than minimum wage.
>>> - would you keep rent at the same level? Thought I saw that it was $3500/month. Are there escalations in contract? Do we know if that includes property tax?
>>> -Assume people have been in touch with owner
>>> - clearly pandemic cost them business but would need to see p&l and tax return to see if was just pandemic or has been losing $ for years. 
>>> - investments by community- i am assuming people want a return on that $ or is it more of a donation? If a return is expected- need to look at it as a loan and factor that in to the monthly expenses. 
>>> -should figure out what else to add to inventory to make $- hard alcohol? Small deli or even bring sandwiches, bagels in to sell…
>>> 
>>> I love MOTT’s and was sad to see it close.
>>> 
>>> Anyway just some initial thoughts
>>> 
>>> Mary Ann
>>> 142 13th St SE
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 11:18 AM Paul Krupa <paul.krupa at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> I support this effort. Anxious to learn more. 
>>>> Paul and Jessica 
>>>> 159 Kentucky Avenue 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone 
>>>> 
>>>>>> On Mar 29, 2022, at 10:29, Helene Monteil <hmonteil73 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> Same here!
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 7:32 AM Catherine Schoenwetter <cathy at schoenwetter.net> wrote:
>>>>>> Thank you for your efforts. I saw the building and property being measured when I walked by last week, and hoped it hadn't been sold privately.  Looking forward to updates on how we can help.
>>>>>> Catherine
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> > On Mar 28, 2022, at 10:53 PM, Noah Bopp <noah_bopp at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>>> > 
>>>>>> > Neighbors,
>>>>>> > 
>>>>>> > You're going to hear a lot more about this in the future, but many of us participated in a call tonight about saving Mott's Market, a beloved corner store at 233 12th Street SE that has benefited our neighborhood for 80-90 years. Tomorrow, a developer is likely to submit an offer to purchase the property and convert it to something other than its current use (likely condos).
>>>>>> > 
>>>>>> > Though we have no ill will toward any developer, we are eager to preserve a bit of old Capitol Hill and maintain the convenience and camaraderie that Mott's has long provided.  And we have enough momentum (and funding) to put up a fight.
>>>>>> > 
>>>>>> > As I said, much more to come. But if you are interested in helping us, please contact me, Scott Davis, Christine Campbell, or Jordan LaCrosse (all CC'ed here). We have already raised substantial early funds and have many volunteers, and we could certainly use more early investors and advocates.
>>>>>> > 
>>>>>> > Thank you, and long live Mott's!
>>>>>> > 
>>>>>> >   --Noah
>>>>>> > 
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