Approval of Retail Alcohol LicensesCopyrighted
July 15, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 014.
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 Staff Memo
Memo on Retail Alcohol License Approvals Staff Memo
Resolution Resolutions
Class E Memo Supporting Documentation
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: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• 1 st & Main, 101 Main St.
• Applebee's, 1395 Associates Dr.
• Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Rd.
• House of China, 170 JFK Rd.
• Kwik Star #495, 2685 Dodge St.
• Shannon's Bar & Grill, 521 E. 22nd St.
The Lift, 180 Main St.
Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main St.
Walnut Tap, 709 University Ave
Dubuque
All -America City
IN
2007.2012.2013
2017*2019
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal, Provisional
Issuances
Dubuque Jaycees, Millwork Night Market, 6-9-24 to 6-13-24 and 7-
7-24 to 7-11-24, East 7th to 9th & Jackson St + East 8th to Elm
Street
Kwik Stop 16th Street #325, 6-29-24 to 7-3-24, 1210 East 16th
Street Parking Lot Event
DATE: July 10, 2024
Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approve the retail alcohol
license renewals for: 1 st & Main, 101 Main St. Applebee's, 1395 Associates Dr. Bell
Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Rd. House of China, 170 JFK Rd. Kwik Star #495,
2685 Dodge St. Shannon's Bar & Grill, 521 E. 22nd St. The Lift, 180 Main St. Vinny
Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main St. Walnut Tap, 709 University Ave; and City Clerk
Adrienne Breitfelder is recommending City Council approval of the following Special
Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal, Provisional Issuances: Dubuque
Jaycees, Millwork Night Market, 6-9-24 to 6-13-24 and 7-7-24 to 7-11-24, East 7th to
9th & Jackson St + East 8th to Elm Street and Kwik Stop 16th Street #325, 6-29-24 to 7-
3-24, 1210 East 16th Street Parking Lot Event.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
MCVM:sv
Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Jeremy Jensen, Chief of Police
Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
THE CITY OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 26, 2024
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen
Chief of Police
RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• 1 st & Main, 101 Main St.
• Applebee's, 1395 Associates Dr.
• Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Rd.
• House of China, 170 JFK Rd.
• Kwik Star #495, 2685 Dodge St.
• Shannon's Bar & Grill, 521 E. 22nd St.
• The Lift, 180 Main St.
• Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main St.
• Walnut Tap, 709 University Ave
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
1 st & Main, 101 Main St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 23 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 2 disturbance, 16 crimes against persons, 0 crime against property, and 10
public morals call. Additionally, there were 14 individual violation and 0 violation against
the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
22042759
Disturbance
Report Taken
22049202
Public Intoxication
Arrest
2022-005009
Public Intoxication
Arrest
2022-005144
Public Intoxication
Arrest
2022-005145
Assault
Report Taken
2022-005912
Public Intoxication
Arrest
2022-006208
Public Intoxication
Arrest
2022-006231
Public Intoxication
Arrest
2022-008741
Assault
Report Taken
2023-000496
Assault
Arrest
2023-
004811 /2023-
004810
Assault
Arrest
2023-005835
Assault
Arrest
2023-005834
Assault
Arrest
2023-005833
Assault
Arrest
2023-007386
Assault
Report Taken
2023-007579
Assault
Report Taken
2023-008254
Assault
Arrest
2023-008323
Assault
Report Taken
2023-008508
Assault, Public Intox
Arrest
2023-008637
Assault, Public Intox
Arrest
2023-008638
Public Intox
Arrest
2024-000003
Disorderly Behavior, Public Intox
Arrest
2024-000011
Assault
Report Taken
lebee's, 1395 Associates Dr.
Since the last renewal date there have been 1 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 0 crime against persons, 1 crime against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violation and 1 violation against
the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2023-008850
Theft
Report Taken
Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Rd.
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 0 crime against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
House of China, 170 JFK Rd.
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 0 crime against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
Kwik Star #495, 2685 Dodge St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 6 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 1 disturbance, 1 crime against persons, 3 crimes against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violation and 3 violations against
the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2022-003187
Harassment
Arrest
2022-006704
Theft
Report Taken
2023-000050
Criminal Mischief -Fake Money
Report Taken
2023-007369
Theft
Arrest
2023-007389
Disturbance
Arrest
2024-000881
Theft
Report Taken
Shannon's Bar & Grill, 521 E. 22nd 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.
The Lift, 180 Main St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 5 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 1 disturbance, 0 crimes against persons, 2 crimes against property, and 2
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2023-000796
Disturbance
Report Taken
2023-001271
Theft
Report Taken
2023-003988
Public Intox, Possession of controlled substance
Arrest
2023-008181
Theft
Report Taken
2023-007153
Public Intox, Possession of controlled substance
Arrest
3
Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main 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
Walnut Tao. 709 Universitv 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
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual retail alcohol licenses for: 1 st & Main, 101 Main St. Applebee's, 1395 Associates
Dr. Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Rd. House of China, 170 JFK Rd. Kwik Star
#495, 2685 Dodge St. Shannon's Bar & Grill, 521 E. 22nd St. The Lift, 180 Main St.
Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main St. Walnut Tap, 709 University Ave
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol license.
renewals for: 1 st & Main, 101 Main St. Applebee's, 1395 Associates Dr. Bell Tower
Productions, 2728 Asbury Rd. House of China, 170 JFK Rd. Kwik Star #495, 2685
Dodge St. Shannon's Bar & Grill, 521 E. 22nd St. The Lift, 180 Main St. Vinny
Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main St. Walnut Tap, 709 University Ave
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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Dubuque
City Clerk's Office
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ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org
Masterpiece on the M2SSZSSippi
20o7-2012.2013
2017*2019
www.cityofdubuque.org
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
DATE: July 10, 2024
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol License Approvals for the following:
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal, Provisional
Issuances
• Dubuque Jaycees, Millwork Night Market, 6-9-24 to 6-13-24 and 7-7-24 to
7-11-24, East 7th to 9th & Jackson St + East 8th to Elm Street
• Kwik Stop 16th Street #325, 6-29-24 to 7-3-24, 1210 East 16th Street
Parking Lot Event
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 Tnah L. Gleason Asst. City CIeA, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001.158315aP1100
Retum to A&enne N. Breitlelder, City Cie*, NW. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,(553) 589 4100
RESOLUTION NO. 228-24
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 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
1st & Main
101 -123 Main St.
A lebee's Nei hborhood Grill And Bar
1395 Associates Dr.
Bell Tower Productions
2728 Asbury Rd.
House Of China Co
170 John F. Kennedy Rd
Kwik Star 495
2685 Dodge St.
Shannon's Bar & Grill
521 East 22nd St.
The Lift
180 Main St.
VmnV Vanucchis Little Italy
164 Main St.
Walnut Tap Tavern
709 University Ave.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal, Provisional Issuances !.
Dubuque Jaycees, Millwork Night Market,
6-9-24 to 6-13-24 and 7-7-24 to 7-11-24
I East 7th to 9th & Jackson St + East 8th to
1 Elm Street
Kwik Stop 16th Street #325, 6-29-24 to 7-
3-24
1210 East 16th Street Parking Lot Event
Passed, approved, and adopted this 150 day of July 2024.
Brad M g , Mayor
Attest:
Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
THE CITY OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
City Clerk's Office
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City Hall
All•Amulca Cfl
50 W. 13th Street
141
Dubuque,lA 52001-4864
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(563) 589-4100 office
(563) 589-0890 fax
2007-2012.2013
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org
2017* 2019
www.cityofdubuque.org
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: July 10, 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.
Prepared by: Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk