Approval of Retail Alcohol LicensesCopyrighted
January 16, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 015.
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 Licenses Staff Memo
1-16-24 Memo on Retail Alcohol License Approvals Staff Memo
1-16-24 Resolution Resolutions
1-16-24 Class E Memo Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• Dubuque Religious Center, Inc, 923 Main Street
• El Paisano, 1543 Central Ave
• Fuji Asian Buffet, Suite 128, 806 Wacker Dr
• Mario's Italian Restaurant and Lounge, 1298 Main St.
• RMN Lounge L.L.C, 481 Locust St
• Steeple Square, 101 East 15t" St
• Steve's Ace Home and Garden, 3350 JFK Rd
New Alcohol License Applications:
• 7 Hills Brewing Co. LLC, 333 East 10th St.
Provisional Alcohol License Issuances:
• Downtown Gas and Grocery, 1401 Central Ave.
DATE: January 10, 2024
Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending approval of the Retail Alcohol License
renewals for: Dubuque Religious Center, Inc, 923 Main Street, El Paisano, 1543 Central
Ave, Fuji Asian Buffet, Suite 128, 806 Wacker Dr, Mario's Italian Restaurant and Lounge,
1298 Main St., RMN Lounge L.L.C, 481 Locust St, Steeple Square, 101 East 15th St,
Steve's Ace Home, and Garden, 3350 JFK Rd; and City Clerk Adrienne N. Breitfelder is
recommending approval of a new application for: 7 Hills Brewing Co. LLC, 333 East 10th
St; and a Provisional Issuance for: Downtown Gas and Grocery, 1401 Central Ave.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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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
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DATE: December 15, 2023
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen
Chief of Police
RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• Dubuque Religious Center, Inc, 923 Main Street
• El Paisano, 1543 Central Ave
• Fuji Asian Buffet, Suite 128, 806 Wacker Dr
• Mario's Italian Restaurant and Lounge, 1298 Main St.
• RMN Lounge L.L.C, 481 Locust St
• Steeple Square, 101 East 15t" St
• Steve's Ace Home and Garden, 3350 JFK Rd
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
Dubuque Religious Center, Inc, 923 Main Street
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.
El Paisano, 1543 Central 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.
Fuii Asian Buffet, Suite 128, 806 Wacker Dr
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.
Mario's Italian Restaurant and Lounae. 1298 Main St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 1 call for service to the establishment.
There were 1 disturbance, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2023-005849
Disturbance -Fight, Drunk
Police Report
RMN Lounae L.L.C. 481 Locust St
Since the last renewal date there have been 3 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 1 disturbance, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 2
public morals call. Additionally, there were 1 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2023-007777
Public Morals -Drugs
Arrest
2023-004502
Public Morals -Drugs, Indecent Exposure
Arrest
2023-001091
Disorderly Conduct, OWI
Arrest
Steeple Square, 101 East 15th 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.
Steve's Ace Home and Garden, 3350 JFK Rd
Since the last renewal date there have been 9 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 0 crimes against persons, 9 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
2021-008842
Crimes Against Property
Police Report
2021-008972
Crimes Against Property
Police Report
2022-000232
Crimes Against Property
Police Report
22035682
Crimes Against Property
Police Report
2022-005764
Crimes Against Property
Police Report
2022-008481
Crimes Against Property
Police Report
2023-005612
Crimes Against Property
Police Report
2023-006082
Crimes Against Property
Police Report
2023-008441
Crimes Against Property
Police Report
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual retail alcohol licenses for: Dubuque Religious Center, Inc, 923 Main Street, El
Paisano, 1543 Central Ave, Fuji Asian Buffet, Suite 128, 806 Wacker Dr, Mario's Italian
Restaurant and Lounge, 1298 Main St., RMN Lounge L.L.C, 481 Locust St, Steeple
Square, 101 East 15th St, Steve's Ace Home, and Garden, 3350 JFK Rd
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol license.
renewals for: Dubuque Religious Center, Inc, 923 Main Street, El Paisano, 1543 Central
Ave, Fuji Asian Buffet, Suite 128, 806 Wacker Dr, Mario's Italian Restaurant and
Lounge, 1298 Main St., RMN Lounge L.L.C, 481 Locust St, Steeple Square, 101 East
15th St, Steve's Ace Home, and Garden, 3350 JFK Rd
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
DATE: January 8, 2024
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol License Approvals for the following:
New Applications:
7 Hills Brewing Co. LLC, 333 East 10th St.
Provisional Issuances:
Downtown Gas and Grocery, 1401 Central Ave.
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend approval of the above noted retail alcohol
license applications.
BACKGROUND
State and city codes require that a retail alcohol license be obtained to sell beer, wine, or alcoholic
liquor in the city. Applications and licenses are issued by the Iowa Alcohol Beverage Division
(ABD) in conjunction with cities, who are defined as the local authority in State Code Chapter 123
on alcoholic beverage control. The City Clerk's Office is the local authority for City of Dubuque
retail alcohol license applications and therefore processes each application on behalf of the city.
per City Code §4-2B-9, City Council action is required on all retail alcohol license applications
before the application is forwarded to the Iowa ABD for further action.
DISCUSSION
The City Clerk's Office submits recommendations for approval of all new and additional privilege
retail alcohol license applications. New applications include special events; however, the City
Clerk's Office indicates special events separately in memos and resolutions for prompt reference.
Additionally, per City Code §4-2B-9, the City Clerk's Office is authorized to issue provisional
approval for new and renewal applications for liquor, beer, and wine licenses and permits prior to
regularly scheduled City Council meetings when the applicants have met all of the application and
inspection provisions of the city and state codes. The City Clerk's Office issues provisional
approval to applicants when approval is deemed necessary prior to a regularly scheduled City
Council meeting. All provisional approvals are placed on the next regularly scheduled City Council
Agenda for review and either approval or revocation by the City Council. The above noted
applications have fulfilled all pertinent application and inspection provisions set forth in city and
state codes.
The Dubuque Police Department submits recommendations for retail alcohol license renewal
applications and details their annual calls for service on each establishment.
RECOMMENDATION
I respectfully request approval of the above noted retail alcohol license applications as submitted.
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Jeremy Jensen, Police Chief
Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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, 1A 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 12-24
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 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 Cleric 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:
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New Applications
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7 Hills Brewing Co. LLC A 333 East 10tn St
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Renewals
3350 John F. Kennedv Rd.
New Applications Provisional Issuances
Downtown Gas and Groceryj 1401 Central Ave.
Passed, approved, and adopted this-16th day of January 2024.
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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TO: Mayor Brad M. Cavanagh and Members of the City Council
FROM: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Class "E" Retail Alcohol Licenses Automatically Renewed
DATE: January 8, 2024
§123.35 of the Code of Iowa details the renewal process for Class "E" Retail Alcohol
Licenses as follows:
123.35 Expiration of licenses, permits, and certificates of compliance — automatic
renewals.
2. Notwithstanding section 123.31 and any other provision of this chapter to the
contrary, a class "E" retail alcohol license shall automatically renew without the
endorsement of a local authority or approval by the administrator upon collection of
the annual fee by the division, provided all of the following conditions are met since
the preceding license was issued:
a. The licensee has given written consent to the division to have the license
automatically renewed as provided in this section.
b. The license has not been suspended or revoked.
c. A civil penalty has not been imposed against the licensee.
d. An administrative proceeding is not pending against the licensee to suspend or
revoke the license or to impose a civil penalty under this chapter.
e. The licensee has not submitted payment for alcoholic liquor to the division that
was subsequently dishonored.
f. The licensee and all persons associated with the licensee as described in section
123.3, subsection 40, paragraph "e", have not been convicted of a violation of
this chapter.
g. The licensed premises constitutes a safe and proper place or building and
conforms with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, orders, ordinances,
rules, resolutions, and health and fire regulations.
h. A local authority has not notified the division, in a manner established by the
division and made available to local authorities, that automatic renewal should
not occur and that further review of the licensee by the division and the
applicable local authority is warranted.
The following Class "E" Retail Alcohol applicants fulfilled the criteria established in
§123.35 for their license to automatically renew on the date specified below without the
endorsement of the local authority.
License
Number
Name of Business DBA
Premise Address
Effective
Date
LE0003381
Beecher Liquor
1691 Asbury Rd.
1/1/2024
Prepared by: Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk