The Janesville City Council removes the city’s quota on Class A liquor licenses.

The council voted 4-3 to change the ordinances governing their allotment of licenses for liquor stores.

Council member Doug Marklein said the market will create its own limit on liquor licenses as the demand is met by the supply.

The city council had already allowed seven businesses to exceed the existing quota of 19.

City Clerk Dave Godek noted that the council does not have to grant every license that businesses apply for.

The quota on Class B liquor licenses for bars and restaurants remains in place due to state statutes.