Approval of Retail Alcohol LicensesCity of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 17.
Copyrighted
February 17, 2025
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
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo
2. Feb 17, 25 Agenda
3. Staff Memo
4. Resolution
5. Class E Memo
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THE CITY OF
DUBE
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:
• 7 Hills Brewing Co., 1085 Washington St
• Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson St
• Dollar General Store #10074, 2400 Gateway Dr
• Dollar General Store #6896, 605 West Locust St
• Dollar General Store #7289, 3250 Kennedy Circle Ste 9
• Dubuque Mining Co,555 JFK Rd
• Dungeon, 302 Locust St
• Grand River Center, 500 Bell St
• Hammerheads, 2095 Kerper Blvd
• Hy-Vee Market Cafe #3,400 S. Locust St
• Northside Bar, 2776 Jackson St
• The Richard's House B&B,1492 Locust St
• Voice Studios,1585 Central Ave
New Applications:
• Key City Tavern, 1121 University Ave.
• Casey's, 4900 Old Highway Rd.
• Fure Express Food Mart, 250 West 1st St.
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2007-2012.2013
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Special Events:
• Stone Cliff Winery - Dubuque on Ice Brew Fest - 2-20-25 to 2-24-25,
405 Main St.
Premises Update
• Five Flags Center, Temp Premise Update to accommodate Iowa Brew
Fest 2025
Ownership Changes/Amendments:
• Stone Cliff Winery, 600 Star Brewery Dr. Suite 100
• Swagat Indian Cuisine, 1108 Locust St.
• Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson Street
Provisional Issuances:
• Swagat Indian Cuisine, 1108 Locust St.
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DATE: February 11, 2025
Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approval of the Retail
Alcohol License renewals for: 7 Hills Brewing Co., 1085 Washington St, Convivium
Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson St, Dollar General Store #10074, 2400 Gateway Dr,
Dollar General Store #6896, 605 West Locust St, Dollar General Store #7289, 3250
Kennedy Circle Ste 9, Dubuque Mining Co,555 JFK Rd, Dungeon, 302 Locust St, Grand
River Center,500 Bell St, Hammerheads, 2095 Kerper Blvd, Hy-Vee Market Cafe #3,
400 S. Locust St, Northside Bar, 2776 Jackson St, The Richard's House B&B,1492
Locust St., Voice Studios,1585 Central Ave.; and City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder is
recommending City Council approval for New Applications: Key City Tavern, 1121
University Ave.; Casey's, 4900 Old Highway Rd.; Fure Express Food Mart, 250 West
1 st St.; Special Events: Stone Cliff Winery - Dubuque on Ice Brew Fest - 2-20-25 to 2-
24-25, 405 Main St.; Premises Update: Five Flags Center, Temp Premise Update to
accommodate Iowa Brew Fest 2025; Ownership Changes/Amendments: Stone Cliff
Winery, 600 Star Brewery Dr. Suite 100; Swagat Indian Cuisine, 1108 Locust St.;
Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson Street; and Provisional Issuances: Swagat
Indian Cuisine, 1108 Locust St.
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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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 E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
DATE: February 03, 2025
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen
Chief of Police
RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• 7 Hills Brewing Co., 1085 Washington St
• Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson St
• Dollar General Store #10074, 2400 Gateway Dr
• Dollar General Store #6896, 605 West Locust St
• Dollar General Store #7289, 3250 Kennedy Circle Ste 9
• Dubuque Mining Co,555 JFK Rd
• Dungeon, 302 Locust St
• Grand River Center,500 Bell St
• Hammerheads, 2095 Kerper Blvd
• Hy-Vee Market Cafe #3,400 S. Locust St
• Northside Bar, 2776 Jackson St
• The Richard's House B&B,1492 Locust St
• Voice Studios,1585 Central 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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7 Hills Brewing Co., 1085 Washington St
Since the last renewal date there have been 1 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbance, 1 crime against persons, 0 crime against property, and 1
public morals call. Additionally, there were 1 individual violation and 0 violation against
the business.
DPD Case #
I Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2024-004700
1 Assault, Public Intox
Arrest
Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson St
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.
Dollar General Store #10074. 2400 Gatewav 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.
Dollar General Store #6896. 605 West Locust St
Since the last renewal date there have been 3 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbance, 0 crime against persons, 3 crimes against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 2 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2024-001533
Theft
Arrest
2024-006884
Theft
Arrest
2024-006897
Theft
Warrant
Dollar General Store #7289, 3250 Kennedy Circle Ste 9
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbance, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crime against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
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Dubuque Mining Co,555 JFK Rd
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 0 crime against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
Dungeon, 302 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.
Grand River Center.500 Bell 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.
Hammerheads, 2095 Kerper Blvd
Since the last renewal date there have been 1 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 1 crime against persons, 0 crime against property, and 0
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 1 individual violation and 0 violations
against the business.
DPD Case #
I Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2024-004220
1 Assault
Arrest
Hy-Vee Market Cafe #3,400 S. Locust St
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 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.
Northside Bar, 2776 Jackson St
Since the last renewal date there have been 1 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbance, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 1
public morals call. Additionally, there were 1 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
DPD Case #
I Type of CaUlCircumstances
Disposition
2024-006774
1 Public Intox
Arrest
The Richard's House B&B, 1492 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.
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Voices Studios, 1585 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.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual retail alcohol licenses for: 7 Hills Brewing Co., 1085 Washington St, Convivium
Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson St, Dollar General Store #10074, 2400 Gateway Dr,
Dollar General Store #6896, 605 West Locust St, Dollar General Store #7289, 3250
Kennedy Circle Ste 9, Dubuque Mining Co,555 JFK Rd, Dungeon, 302 Locust St, Grand
River Center, 500 Bell St, Hammerheads, 2095 Kerper Blvd, Hy-Vee Market Cafe
#3,400 S. Locust St, Northside Bar, 2776 Jackson St, The Richard's House B&B,1492
Locust St, Voice Studios,1585 Central Ave.
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol license.
renewals for: 7 Hills Brewing Co., 1085 Washington St, Convivium Urban Farmstead,
2811 Jackson St, Dollar General Store #10074, 2400 Gateway Dr, Dollar General Store
#6896, 605 West Locust St, Dollar General Store #7289, 3250 Kennedy Circle Ste 9,
Dubuque Mining Co,555 JFK Rd, Dungeon, 302 Locust St, Grand River Center,500 Bell
St, Hammerheads, 2095 Kerper Blvd, Hy-Vee Market Cafe #3, 400 S. Locust St,
Northside Bar, 2776 Jackson St, The Richard's House B&B,1492 Locust St., Voice
Studios,1585 Central Ave.
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: February 10, 2025
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol License Approvals for the following:
New Applications:
Key City Tavern, 1121 University Ave.
Casey's, 4900 Old Highway Rd.
Fure Express Food Mart, 250 West 1st St.
Special Events:
Stone Cliff Winery - Dubuque on Ice Brew Fest - 2-20-25 to 2-24-25, 405 Main St.
Premises Update
Five Flags Center, Temp Premise Update to accommodate Iowa Brew Fest 2025
Ownership Changes/Amendments:
Stone Cliff Winery, 600 Star Brewery Dr. Suite 100
Swagat Indian Cuisine, 1108 Locust St.
Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson Street
Provisional Issuances:
Swagat Indian Cuisine, 1108 Locust St.
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend the approval of the above noted retail
alcohol license applications.
BACKGROUND
State and city codes require a retail alcohol license to sell beer, wine, or liquor within the city. The
Iowa Department of Revenue Alcohol and Tax Compliance Division (Division) manages the
application and licensing process. The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) previously
managed this process but was merged into the Iowa Department of Revenue in 2024, leading to
a new division name. The Division works in coordination with cities, which serve as the local
authority under State Code Chapter 123 on alcoholic beverage control. In Dubuque, the City
Clerk's Office acts as the local authority for retail alcohol license applications, processing each
application on the city's behalf. When an applicant applies for a retail alcohol license, they must
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receive approval from the local authority before the application is forwarded to the Division for
further action.
DISCUSSION
The City Clerk's Office submits recommendations to the City Council for approval of all new retail
alcohol license applications, additional privileges, and amendments. While new applications
include special events, the City Clerk's Office highlights these separately in memos and
resolutions for easy reference.
Per City Code §4-2B-9, City Council action is required before an application is submitted to the
Division. However, §4-2B-9 also authorizes the City Clerk's Office to issue provisional approval
for new and renewal applications before a regularly scheduled City Council meeting, provided the
applicant has met all city and state application and inspection requirements. Provisional approval
is granted when necessary and is subsequently placed on the next City Council agenda for formal
review and either approval or revocation. All applications listed above have met the relevant city
and state requirements.
The Dubuque Police Department submits recommendations for retail alcohol license renewal
applications via a separate memo in which they detail 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
Prepared by: Trish Gleason, Assistant 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. 54-25
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
Whereas ,the applicants have filed the proper fees and bonds to the Iowa
Department of Revenue Alcohol and Tax Compliance Division and have 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
Key City Tavern
1121 University Ave.
Casey's
4900 Old Highway Rd.
Fuel Express Food Mart
250 West 1 st St.
Renewals
7 Hills Brewing Co.
333 East 10th St., Ballroom Only
Convivium Urban Farmstead
2811 Jackson St.
Dollar Geneal 6896
605 West Locust St.
Dollar General 10074
2400 Gateway Dr.
Dollar General 7289
3250 Kennedy Circle, Ste 8
Dubuque Mining Co.
555 John F. Kennedy Rd., Suite 600
Dungeon Ltd
302 Locust St.
Grand River Center
500 Bell St.
Hammerheads Bar & Billiards
2095 Kerper Blvd., Ste. 2
Hy-Vee Market Cafe 3
400 Locust St. Cafe Area
Northside Bar, Inc.
2776 Jackson St.
The Richards House B&B
1492 Locust St.
Voices Studios
1585 Central Ave.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
Stone Cliff Winery - Dubuque on Ice Brew
Fest - 2-20-25 to 2-24-25
405 Main St.
Premises Update
Five Flags Center
Temp Premise Update to accommodate
Iowa Brew Fest 2025
Ownership Changes/Amendments
Stone Cliff Winery
600 Star Brewery Dr. Suite 100
Swagat Indian Cuisine
1108 Locust St.
Convivium Urban Farmstead
2811 Jackson Street
New Applications Provisional Issuances
Swagat Indian Cuisine
1 1108 Locust St.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17t" day of February 2025.
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THE CITY OF
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Dubuque
City Clerk's Office
City Hall
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Dubuque,lA 52001-4864
(563) 589-4100 office
(563) 589-0890 fax
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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: February 10, 2025
§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
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not occur and that further review of the licensee by the division and the
applicable local authority is warranted.
Per §123.35, the following Class "E" Retail Alcohol permit holders are scheduled for
permit renewal from the Iowa Department of Revenue Alcohol and Tax Compliance
Division on or before the date specified below without the endorsement of the City of
Dubuque as the
local authority.
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Name Of Business DBA
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Premise Address
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Beecher Liquor
..................... .... .... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ....................................
1691 Asbury Rd . .... ..... ..... ..... ....
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1/1/2025
Y .......................... .........................................
Sam's Club 4973
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4400 Asbury Rd.
............ ... .... .... .... .... .... .... .. ..........................
Y .......................... 1/17/2025
Hy-Vee 2 . ..........................................................................................................................................
2395 NW Arterial Store
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1/21/2025
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Big 10 Mart 13
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2100 JFK Rd.
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Y .......................... 1/24/2025
Casey's General Store 3473
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1072 Cedar Cross Rd
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2/11/2025
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Hartig Drug..Company..4
... ....... ... .......... ......................... ............. ............................................................................................
2225 Central Ave.
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2/20/2025
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EZ Stop 1 .... ........................................................................
1101 Rhomberg Ave.
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Y
2/25/2025
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Dubuque Wine & Spirit LLC
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3305 Asbury Rd ... .... .... ..... ....
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3/15/2025
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Hartig Drug Company 8
... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ........................
1600 Universitv Ave.
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3/19/2025
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Downtown Gas and Grocery
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1401 Central Ave.
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3/21/2025
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HY-Vee Fast and Fresh Express 2
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2435 NW Arterial
3/30/2025
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Prepared by: Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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