Approval of Retail Alcohol LicensesCopyrighted
December 18, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 023.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval of retail alcohol
licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, 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
MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Retail Liquor License Renewal Staff Memo
Resolution Resolutions
THE CITY
DUOF
B TEE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• The Moracco, 1413 Rockdale Rd
• Kwik Stop 76, 2320 Gateway Dr
• Gary Dolphin's Iron Bar, 333 E 10th St., Ste 104
• Magoo's Pizza, 1875 University Ave
• Brazen Open Kitchen Bar, Ste 101, 955 Washington St
DBQ Golf and Country Club, 1800 Randall Place
Towneplace Suites by Marriott-DBQ, 1151 Washington St
AMC Theatres DBQ 14, 2835 NW Arterial
Baymont Inn & Suites, 4025 McDonald Dr
Hy-Vee Clubroom, 400 S. Locust St -Clubroom Area
DATE: December 14, 2023
Dubuque
All -America City
IN
2007.2012.2013
2017*2019
Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending approval of the Retail Alcohol License
renewals for: The Moracco, 1413 Rockdale Rd, Kwik Stop 76, 2320 Gateway Dr, Gary
Dolphin's Iron Bar, 333 E 10t" St., Ste 104, Magoo's Pizza, 1875 University Ave, Brazen
Open Kitchen Bar, Ste 101, 955 Washington St, DBQ Golf and Country Club, 1800
Randall Place, TownePlace Suites by Marriott-DBQ, 1151 Washington St, AMC
Theatres DBQ 14, 2835 NW Arterial, Baymont Inn & Suites, 4025 McDonald Dr, Hy-Vee
Clubroom, 400 S. Locust St -Clubroom Area.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Micliael C. Van Milligen
MCVM-sv
Attachment
CC' Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Jeremy Jensen, Chief of Police
Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
THE CITY OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 29, 2023
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen
Chief of Police
RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• The Moracco, 1413 Rockdale Rd
• Kwik Stop 76, 2320 Gateway Dr
• Gary Dolphin's Iron Bar, 333 E 10th St., Ste 104
• Magoo's Pizza, 1875 University Ave
• Brazen Open Kitchen Bar, Ste 101, 955 Washington St
• DBQ Golf and Country Club, 1800 Randall Place
• Towneplace Suites by Marriott-DBQ, 1151 Washington St
• AMC Theatres DBQ 14, 2835 NW Arterial
• Baymont Inn & Suites, 4025 McDonald Dr
• Hy-Vee Clubroom, 400 S. Locust St -Clubroom Area
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend the annual renewal of the above retail
alcohol 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
The Moracco, 1413 Rockdale Rd
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
Kwik Stop 76, 2320 Gateway Dr
Since the last renewal date there have been 2 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 2 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
23062997
Theft -Wallet
Report Made
23040928
Theft -Phone
Report Made
Gary Dolphin's Iron Bar, 333 E 10t" St., Ste 104
Since the last renewal date there have been 3 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 2 disturbances, 3 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 2
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 3 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2022-008367
Public Intoxication
Arrest
2022-008764
Interfering with Official Acts/Fighting
Arrest
2023-000873
Disorderly Conduct, Public Intox, Interfering with
Official Acts
Arrest
Magoo's Pizza, 1875 University Ave
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
Brazen Open Kitchen Bar, Ste 101, 955 Washington St
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
DBQ Golf and Country Club. 1800 Randall Place
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott-DBQ, 1151 Washington St
Since the last renewal date there have been 5 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 5 disturbances, 1 crime against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 1
public morals call. Additionally, there was 1 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
22088082
Disturbance
Officer Handled
23044157
Disturbance
Officer Handled
23071772
Disturbance
Officer Handled
23082428
Disturbance
Officer Handled
23097964
Public Intox/Disturbance
Arrest
AMC Theatres DBQ 14, 2835 NW Arterial
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
Bavmont Inn & Suites. 4025 McDonald Dr
Since the last renewal date there have been 2 calls for service to the establishment.
There was 1 disturbance, 1 crime against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 1
public morals call. Additionally, there was 1 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2023-003153
Public Intoxication
Arrest
23093587
Disturbance
Officer Handled
Vee Clubroom. 400 S. Locust St. -Clubroom area
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
Public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual retail alcohol licenses for: The Moracco, 1413 Rockdale Rd, Kwik Stop 76, 2320
Gateway Dr, Gary Dolphin's Iron Bar, 333 E 10t' St., Ste 104, Magoo's Pizza, 1875
University Ave, Brazen Open Kitchen Bar, Ste 101, 955 Washington St, DBQ Golf and
Country Club, 1800 Randall Place, TownePlace Suites by Marriott-DBQ, 1151
Washington St, AMC Theatres DBQ 14, 2835 NW Arterial, Baymont Inn & Suites, 4025
McDonald Dr, Hy-Vee Clubroom, 400 S. Locust St -Clubroom Area.
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ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol license.
renewals for: The Moracco, 1413 Rockdale Rd, Kwik Stop 76, 2320 Gateway Dr, Gary
Dolphin's Iron Bar, 333 E 10t" St., Ste 104, Magoo's Pizza, 1875 University Ave, Brazen
Open Kitchen Bar, Ste 101, 955 Washington St, DBQ Golf and Country Club, 1800
Randall Place, TownePlace Suites by Marriott-DBQ, 1151 Washington St, AMC
Theatres DBQ 14, 2835 NW Arterial, Baymont Inn & Suites, 4025 McDonald Dr, Hy-Vee
Clubroom, 400 S. Locust St -Clubroom Area.
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. 408-23
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSES, 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 retail alcohol licenses 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 complywith 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
at the noted premise address to the following applicants pending submission of the
locally required documentation:
Renewals
AMC Theatres Dubuque 14
2835 NW Arterial
Ba mont Inn & Suites
4025 McDonald Dr.
Brazen Open Kitchen Bar
955 Washington St. Suite 101
Dubuque Golf & Country Club
1800 Randall PI.
Gary Dolphin's Iron Bar
333 East 10th St. Suite 104
H -Vee Clubroom
400 South Locust St. Clubroom Area
Kwik Stop 76
2320 Gateway Dr.
Ma oo's Pizza
1875 University Ave.
The Moracco
1413 Rockdale Rd.
Towneplace Suites By Marriott - Dubuque
1151 Washington St.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 181h day of December 2023.
Brad Yfgaanragh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk