Liquor License RenewalsCopyrighted
March 7, 2022
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 10.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Liquor License Renewals
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine
licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine
permits, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4
Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B
Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Liquor License Renewal-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Liquor License Renewal Staff Memo
Resolution Resolutions
THE CITY
DUOF
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Liquor License Renewal for the following:
Dubuque
All -America City
IN
2007.2012.2013
2017*2019
• Chopper's, 601 Rhomberg Avenue
• Eagles Club, 1175 Century Drive
• Esther's Lounge (formerly known as Main Street Social),
123 Main Street
• Four Mounds Inn and Conference Center, 4900 Peru Road
• Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh Express #2, 2435 Northwest Arterial
Road
• Noonan's Tap, 1618 Central Avenue
• Phoenix Theatres, 555 John F. Kennedy Road, #105
• Salsa's Mexican Restaurant, 1091 Main Street
• Sportsters Pub and Grub, 2600 Central Avenue
• The Vault Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, 342 Main Street
DATE: March 2, 2022
Interim Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen recommends approval of the annual liquor
license renewal for the businesses of Chopper's, 601 Rhomberg Avenue; Eagles Club,
1175 Century Drive-, Esther's Lounge, (formerly known as Main Street Social), 123 Main
Street; Four Mounds Inn and Conference Center, 4900 Peru Road; Hy-Vee Fast and
Fresh Express #2, 2435 Northwest Arterial Road-, Noonan's Tap, 1618 Central Avenue-,
Phoenix Theatres, 555 John F. Kennedy Road, #105; Salsa's Mexican Restaurant,
1091 Main Street-, Sportsters Pub and Grub, 2600 Central Avenue-, and The Vault
Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, 342 Main Street.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Attachment
CC' Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Jeremy R. Jensen, Chief of Police
THE CITY OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 25, 2022
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen
Interim Chief of Police
RE: Liquor License Renewal for the following:
• Chopper's, 601 Rhomberg Avenue
• Eagles Club, 1175 Century Drive
• Esther's Lounge (formerly known as Main Street Social),
123 Main Street
• Four Mounds Inn and Conference Center, 4900 Peru Road
• Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh Express #2, 2435 Northwest Arterial
Road
• Noonan's Tap, 1618 Central Avenue
• Phoenix Theatres, 555 John F. Kennedy Road, #105
• Salsa's Mexican Restaurant, 1091 Main Street
• Sportsters Pub and Grub, 2600 Central Avenue
• The Vault Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, 342 Main Street
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend the annual renewal of the above liquor
license establishments and to highlight the calls for service related to incidences of
disturbances, crimes against persons, crimes against property, and public morals
occurring at the business since the last liquor license renewal.
BACKGROUND
Regarding the listed establishments, the following is a summary of activity since their last
renewal. The following key provides a brief description of those calls for service
displaying four areas of concern.
Disturbances
Includes physical fighting, verbal arguments, loud music and/or subjects
and all other disorderly behavior not already listed
Crimes Against Persons
Includes Assault and Harassment
Crimes Against Property
Includes Burglary, Criminal Mischief and Theft
Public Morals
Includes Public Intoxication and Possession of Controlled Substances
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DISCUSSION
Chopper's, 601 Rhomberg Avenue
Since the last renewal date there have been no calls for service to the establishment.
There were no disturbances, no crimes against persons, no crimes against property,
and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no
violations against the business.
Eagles Club, 1175 Century Drive
Since the last renewal date there has been one call for service to the establishment.
There were no disturbances, no crimes against persons, no crimes against property,
and one public morals call. Additionally, there was one individual violation and no
violations against the business.
DPD Case # I Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition
2021-001730 1 Warrant; Public Intoxication — alcohol Report Taken
Esther's Lounae. (formerlv known as Main Street Social). 123 Main Street
Since the last renewal date there has been one call for service to the establishment.
There were no disturbances, one crime against persons, no crimes against property,
and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no
violations against the business.
DPD Case #
I Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2021-002965
1 Assault
Report Taken
Four Mounds Inn and Conference Center, 4900 Peru Road
Since the last renewal date there have been no calls for service to the establishment.
There were no disturbances, no crimes against persons, no crimes against property,
and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no
violations against the business.
Vee Fast and Fresh ExDress #2. 2435 Northwest Arterial Road
Since the last renewal date there have been no calls for service to the establishment.
There were no disturbances, no crimes against persons, no crimes against property,
and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no
violations against the business.
Noonan's Tap, 1618 Central Avenue
Since the last renewal date there have been two calls for service to the establishment.
There were two disturbances, no crimes against persons, no crimes against property,
and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no
violations against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2021-001376
Disturbance
Report Taken
2022-007897
Disturbance
Handled by Officer
Phoenix Theatres, 555 John F. Kennedy Road, #105
Since the last renewal date there have been two calls for service to the establishment.
There were two disturbances, no crimes against persons, no crimes against property,
and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no
violations against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2021-070777
Disturbance
Handled by Officer
2021-088032
Disturbance
Handled by Officer
Salsa's Mexican Restaurant, 1091 Main Street
Since the last renewal date there has been one call for service to the establishment.
There were no disturbances, no crimes against persons, no crimes against property,
and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no
violations against the business.
DPD Case #
I Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2021-006852
1 Warrant
Report Taken
Sportsters Pub and Grub, 2600 Central Avenue
Since the last renewal date there has been one call for service to the establishment.
There was one disturbance, no crimes against persons, no crimes against property, and
no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no violations
against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2022-009316
Disturbance
Handled by Officer
The Vault Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, 342 Main Street
Since the last renewal date there has been one call for service to the establishment.
There was one disturbance, no crimes against persons, no crimes against property, and
no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no violations
against the business.
DPD Case #
I Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2021-002956
1 Disturbance
Report Taken
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual liquor license for Chopper's, 601 Rhomberg Avenue; Eagles Club, 1175 Century
Drive; Esther's Lounge, (formerly known as Main Street Social), 123 Main Street; Four
Mounds Inn and Conference Center, 4900 Peru Road; Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh Express
#2, 2435 Northwest Arterial Road; Noonan's Tap, 1618 Central Avenue; Phoenix
Theatres, 555 John F. Kennedy Road, #105; Salsa's Mexican Restaurant, 1091 Main
Street; Sportsters Pub and Grub, 2600 Central Avenue; and The Vault Restaurant and
Cocktail Lounge, 342 Main Street.
ACTION REQUESTED
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Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the liquor license renewal
for Chopper's, 601 Rhomberg Avenue; Eagles Club, 1175 Century Drive; Esther's
Lounge, (formerly known as Main Street Social), 123 Main Street; Four Mounds Inn and
Conference Center, 4900 Peru Road; Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh Express #2, 2435
Northwest Arterial Road; Noonan's Tap, 1618 Central Avenue; Phoenix Theatres, 555
John F. Kennedy Road, #105; Salsa's Mexican Restaurant, 1091 Main Street;
Sportsters Pub and Grub, 2600 Central Avenue; and The Vault Restaurant and Cocktail
Lounge, 342 Main Street.
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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Prepared by Trish L. Gleason Asst. City Clerk 50 W 13th St Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 589 4100
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 75-22
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR BEER, LIQUOR, AND/OR WINE PERMITS, AS
REQUIRED BY CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 4 BUSINESS
AND LICENSE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 2 LIQUOR CONTROL, ARTICLE B
LIQUOR, BEER AND WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS
Whereas, applications for Beer, Liquor, and or Wine Permits have been
submitted and filed with the City Council for approval, and the same have been
examined, provisionally approved, and/or approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and
found to comply with the Ordinances of the City, and the applicants have filed the proper
fees and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of
Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued
the noted permit types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally
required documentation:
Renewals
Chopper's
601 Rhomberg Ave.
Eagles Club
1175 Century Dr.
Four Mounds Inn and Conference Center
4900 Peru Rd.
H -Vee Fast and Fresh Express 2
2435 NW Arterial
Esther's Lounge formally Main St. Social
123 Main St.
Noonan's Tap
1618 Central Ave.
Phoenix Theatres
555 John F KennedyRd. # 105
Salsa's Mexican Restaurant
1091 Main St.
S ortsters Pub & Grub
2600 Central Ave.
The Vault Restaurant and Cocktail Loun e
342 Main St.
Adding A Privilege
Gino's East of Dubuque — Adding Outdoor
Service to Sidewalk area - Permanent)
333 East 10th Street Suite 10
Hotel Julien - Adding Outdoor Service to
Sidewalk area - 4-22-22
200 Main St.
JC's Bar and Grill — Adding Sunda Sales
900 Central Ave.
Lina's Lounge — Adding Outdoor Service to
Patio area — 3-1-22 to 11-1-22
2055 Holliday Dr.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 7th day of March 2022.
BradO--C"avanagh,
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk