The future of the latest proposed Kwik Trip in Janesville is in doubt after the project did not receive a liquor license.

The Janesville City Council did not approve the gas station’s license application Monday night with the council split on an even 3-3 vote for the proposal on North Wright Road.

City Council President Doug Marklein recused himself from the vote due to a conflict of interest, so the seven-member council did not have a majority split.

Council members Susan Johnson, Paul Williams and Michael Jackson voted against the license, with the belief that Janesville should not add another liquor store because it has enough already.

Council members Heather Miller, Dave Marshick and Paul Benson were in favor of the development, arguing that free market competition will determine how many liquor stores can succeed in the city.

Kwik Trip representatives have said that the development and land purchase agreement was contingent on receiving the liquor license.