Approval of Retail Alcohol LicensesCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Consent Items # 018.
Copyrighted
September 16, 2024
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
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Resolution Resolutions
Class E Memo Supporting Documentation
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:
Annual Renewals:
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, 3450 Dodge St, Ste 101.
• Denny's Lux Club, 3050 Asbury Rd
• Fat Tuesday's, 1121 University Ave
• Fiesta Cancun, 2515-1 NW Arterial
• Grand Tap, 802 Central Ave
• Red Robin, 2775 NW Arterial
• South End Tap, 55 Locust St
• The Copper Kettle Inc.,2987 Jackson St
• First Reserve, 210 West 1st St.
New Applications, Provisional Issuances:
• Betty Jane Candies, 1785 John F. Kennedy Rd.
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Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal, Provisional
Issuances:
• Aladdin Campus Dining — UD Football Games - 9-4-24 to 9-8-24,
9-19-24 to 9-23-24, 10-5-24 to 10-9-24, 10-26-24 to 10-30-24, 11-
9-24 to 11-13-24, UD Tent area and front parking lot between West
Street and McCormick Street Extension
• Dubuque Jaycees - Millwork Night Market — 9-8-24 to 9-12-24, East
7th to 9th & Jackson St + East 8th to Elm Street
• Dubuque Jaycees — Octoberfest — 9-10-24 to 9-14-24, 10th Street
from Jackson to Elm & Washington Street midway between East
11 th and East 9th Streets
• Q Casino - Dubuque Fighting Saints Opening — 9-3-24 to 9-7-24,
1855 Greyhound Park Rd. - Parking Lot
Adding a Privilege:
• Stone Cliff Winery - Adding Catering, 600 Star Brewery Dr.
DATE: September 11, 2024
Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approve the retail alcohol
license renewals for: Chipotle Mexican Grill, 3450 Dodge St, Ste 101.Denny's Lux Club,
3050 Asbury Rd, Fat Tuesday's, 1121 University Ave, Fiesta Cancun, 2515-1 NW Arterial,
Grand Tap, 802 Central Ave, Red Robin, 2775 NW Arterial, South End Tap, 55 Locust St,
The Copper Kettle Inc.,2987 Jackson St, First Reserve, 210 West 1st St..; and City Clerk
Adrienne Breitfelder is recommending City Council approval of the following: New
Applications: Betty Jane Candies, 1785 John F. Kennedy Rd.; Special Event(s) per Special
Event Application Submittal, Provisional Issuances: Aladdin Campus Dining — UD Football
Games - 9-4-24 to 9-8-24, 9-19-24 to 9-23-24, 10-5-24 to 10-9-24, 10-26-24 to 10-30-24, 11-
9-24 to 11-13-24, UD Tent area and front parking lot between West Street and McCormick
Street Extension; Dubuque Jaycees - Millwork Night Market — 9-8-24 to 9-12-24, East 7th to
9th & Jackson St + East 8th to Elm Street; Dubuque Jaycees — Octoberfest — 9-10-24 to 9-
14-24, 10th Street from Jackson to Elm & Washington Street midway between East 11 th and
East 9th Streets; Q Casino - Dubuque Fighting Saints Opening — 9-3-24 to 9-7-24, 1855
Greyhound Park Rd. - Parking Lot; Adding a Privilege: Stone Cliff Winery - Adding Catering,
600 Star Brewery Dr.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval.
Mic ael 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
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THE CITY OF
DUB TE MEMORANDUM
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
DATE: September 04, 2024
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen
Chief of Police
RE:
Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, 3450 Dodge St, Ste 101.
• Denny's Lux Club, 3050 Asbury Rd
• Fat Tuesday's, 1121 University Ave
• Fiesta Cancun, 2515-1 NW Arterial
• Grand Tap, 802 Central Ave
• Red Robin, 2775 NW Arterial
• South End Tap, 55 Locust St
• The Copper Kettle Inc.,2987 Jackson St
• First Reserve, 210 West 1st St.
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
Chipotle Mexican Grill, 3450 Dodge St, Ste 101
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.
Denny's Lux Club, 3050 Asbury Rd
Since the last renewal date there have been 1 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 1 crime against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 1
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
2024-001797
Public Intox-Arrest
Fat Tuesday's, 1121 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.
Fiesta Cancun, 2515-1 NW Arterial
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbance, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
Grand Tap, 802 Central Ave
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbance, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
Red Robin, 2775 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.
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South End Tap, 55 Locust 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 Copper Kettle Inc.,2987 Jackson 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.
First Reserve, 210 West 1st St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 2 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 2 disturbances, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 1
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
2024-001926
Disturbance -Police Report Taken -Warrant
2024-002948
Disturbance -Police Report Taken
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual retail alcohol licenses for: Chipotle Mexican Grill, 3450 Dodge St, Ste 101.
Denny's Lux Club, 3050 Asbury Rd, Fat Tuesday's, 1121 University Ave, Fiesta
Cancun, 2515-1 NW Arterial, Grand Tap, 802 Central Ave, Red Robin, 2775 NW
Arterial, South End Tap, 55 Locust St, The Copper Kettle Inc.,2987 Jackson St
First Reserve, 210 West 1st St.
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol license.
renewals for: Chipotle Mexican Grill, 3450 Dodge St, Ste 101.Denny's Lux Club, 3050
Asbury Rd, Fat Tuesday's, 1121 University Ave, Fiesta Cancun, 2515-1 NW Arterial,
Grand Tap, 802 Central Ave, Red Robin, 2775 NW Arterial, South End Tap, 55 Locust
St, The Copper Kettle Inc.,2987 Jackson St, First Reserve, 210 West 1st St.
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
All -America City
11111'
2007.2012.2013
2017*2019
City Clerk's Office
City Hall
50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
(563) 589-4100 office
(563) 589-0890 fax
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org
www.cityofdubuque.org
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
DATE: September 11, 2024
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol License Approvals for the following:
New Applications
• Betty Jane Candies, 1785 John F. Kennedy Rd.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal, Provisional Issuances
• Aladdin Campus Dining — UD Football Games - 9-4-24 to 9-8-24, 9-19-24 to
9-23-24, 10-5-24 to 10-9-24, 10-26-24 to 10-30-24, 11-9-24 to 11-13-24,
UD Tent area and front parking lot between West Street and McCormick
Street Extension
• Dubuque Jaycees - Millwork Night Market — 9-8-24 to 9-12-24, East 7th to
9th & Jackson St + East 8th to Elm Street
• Dubuque Jaycees — Octoberfest — 9-10-24 to 9-14-24, 10th Street from
Jackson to Elm & Washington Street midway between East 11 th and East
9th Streets
• Q Casino - Dubuque Fighting Saints Opening — 9-3-24 to 9-7-24, 1855
Greyhound Park Rd. - Parking Lot
Adding A Privilege
• Stone Cliff Winery - Adding Catering, 600 Star Brewery Dr.
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, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 293-24
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:
New Applications
Betty Jane Candies
1785 John F. Kennedy Rd.
Renewals
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3450 Dodge St. Suite 101
Denny's Lux Club
3050 Asbury Rd.
Fat Tuesday's
1121 University Ave.
Fiesta Cancun Authentic Mexican Restaurant
2515-1 NW Arterial
First Reserve
210 West 1st St.
Grand Tap The
802 Central Ave.
Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits
2775 NW Arterial
Southend Tap
55 Locust St.
The Copper Kettle Inc.
2987 Jackson St.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal, Provisional Issuances
Aladdin Campus Dining — UD Football Games -
9-4-24 to 9-8-24, 9-19-24 to 9-23-24, 10-5-24 to 10-
9-24, 10-26-24 to 10-30-24, 11-9-24 to 11-13-24
UD Tent area and front parking
lot between West Street and
McCormick Street Extension
Dubuque Jaycees - Millwork Night Market —
9-8-24 to 9-12-24
East 7th to 9th & Jackson St +
East 8th to Elm Street
Dubuque Jaycees — Octoberfest —
9-10-24 to 9-14-24
10th Street from Jackson to
Elm & Washington Street
midway between East 11th and
East 9th Streets
Q Casino - Dubuque Fighting Saints Opening —
9-3-24 to 9-7-24
1855 Greyhound Park Rd. -
Parking Lot
Adding A Privilege
Stone Cliff Winery - Adding Catering
600 Star Brewery Dr.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of September 2024.
Bra• ► - avanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder,tity Clerk
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
All -America City
11111'
2007*2012*2013
2017*2019
City Clerk's Office
City Hall
50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
(563) 589-4100 office
(563) 589-0890 fax
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org
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: September 11, 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.
Name of Business DBA
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Big 10 Mart 12
Big 10 Mart 11
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Eagle Country Market .........................................
WaI-Mart Supercenter 2004
Premise Address
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700 Rhom, be rg.._Ave.........................
..._405..._Rhom berg.._Ave.........................
..._3300 Asbury Rd.
1800 Elm St.
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4200 Dodge St.
Prepared by: Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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Effective Date
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10/1/2024
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10/1/2024
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10/1/2024
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10/14/2024
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10/20/2024