Approval of Retail Alcohol LicensesCity of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 10.
Copyrighted
April 21, 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. APRIL 21st 2025 AGENDA
3. Staff Memo
4. Resolution
5. Class E Memo
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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:
•
Backpocket Brewing Tap Room, 333 E.10th St.
•
Catfish Charlie's, 1630 E. 16th St.
•
Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr.
•
Foodie Garage Eatery, 1046 Central Ave.
•
Ichiban Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 3187 University Ave.
•
Loras College Campus Center, 1450 Alta Vista
•
Marco's, 2022 Central Ave.
•
Monk's Kaffee Pub, 373 Bluff St.
•
Old Chicago Pizza & Tap Room, 3100 Dodge St.
•
Olive Garden, 3350 Dodge St.
•
Para, Food Mart, 3200 Central Ave.
•
Posh Lounge, 900 Central
•
Shot Tower Inn, 390 Locust St.
•
Stone Cliff Winery, 600 Star Brewery Dr.
•
Whiskey River, 1046 University Ave.
Special Event(s) Der Special Event ADDlication Submittal
• Dubuque Main Street; 6-2-25 to 6-6-25 - 699 Main St.
• Q Casino & Resort; 5-23-25 to 5-27-25, 6-27-25 to 7-1-25, 7-5-25 to
7-9-25, 7-19-25 to 7-23-25, 7-26-25 to 7-30-25, 8-15-25 to 8-28-25,
9-11-25 to 9-15-25 -1855 Greyhound Park Rd. Parking Lot
Ownership Changes/Amendments:
• Gary Dolphin's Iron Bar-333 East 10th St.
DATE: April 4, 2025
Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approval of the Retail
Alcohol License renewals for: Backpocket Brewing Tap Room, 333 E.10th St., Catfish
Charlie's, 1630 E. 16th St., Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr., Foodie Garage Eatery,
1046 Central Ave., Ichiban Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 3187 University Ave.,
Loras College Campus Center, 1450 Alta Vista, Marco's, 2022 Central Ave., Monk's
Kaffee Pub, 373 Bluff St., Old Chicago Pizza & Tap Room, 3100 Dodge St., Olive
Garden, 3350 Dodge St., Paro Food Mart, 3200 Central Ave., Posh Lounge, 900
Central, Shot Tower Inn, 390 Locust St., Stone Cliff Winery, 600 Star Brewery Dr.,
Whiskey River, 1046 University Ave.; and City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder is
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recommending City Council approval for Special Event(s) per Special Event Application
Submittal: Dubuque Main Street; 6-2-25 to 6-6-25 - 699 Main St.; Q Casino & Resort; 5-
23-25 to 5-27-25, 6-27-25 to 7-1-25, 7-5-25 to 7-9-25, 7-19-25 to 7-23-25, 7-26-25 to 7-
30-25, 8-15-25 to 8-28-25, 9-11-25 to 9-15-25 -1855 Greyhound Park Rd. Parking Lot;
and Ownership Changes/Amendments: Gary Dolphin's Iron Bar-333 East 10th St.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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MicKael 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
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 03, 2025
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen
Chief of Police
RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• Backpocket Brewing Tap Room, 333 E.10th St.
• Catfish Charlie's, 1630 E. 16th St.
• Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr.
• Foodie Garage Eatery, 1046 Central Ave.
• Ichiban Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 3187 University
Ave.
• Loras College Campus Center, 1450 Alta Vista
• Marco's, 2022 Central Ave.
• Monk's Kaffee Pub, 373 Bluff St.
• Old Chicago Pizza & Tap Room, 3100 Dodge St.
• Olive Garden, 3350 Dodge St.
• Paro Food Mart, 3200 Central Ave.
• Posh Lounge, 900 Central
• Shot Tower Inn, 390 Locust St.
• Stone Cliff Winery, 600 Star Brewery Dr.
• Whiskey River, 1046 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.
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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
DISCUSSION
Backpocket Brewing Tap Room, 333 E.10th 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 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violation and 0 violation against
the business.
DPD Case #
I Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2024-007714
1 THEFT
REPORT TAKEN
Catfish Charlie's. 1630 E. 16th 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.
Clarke University, 1550 Clarke 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.
Foodie Garage Eatery, 1046 Central Ave.
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbance, 0 crime against persons, 0 crime against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
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Ichiban Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 3187 University
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.
Loras College Campus Center, 1450 Alta Vista
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.
Marco's, 2022 Central Ave.
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.
Monk's Kaffee Pub, 373 Bluff 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.
Old Chicago Pizza & Tap Room, 3100 Dodge St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 0 crime against persons, 0 crime against property, and 0
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violation and 0 violations
against the business.
Olive Garden, 3350 Dodge St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 call 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 violation against
the business.
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Paro Food Mart, 3200 Central Ave.
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbance, 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.
Posh Lounge, 900 Central.
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 0
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 1 individual violation and 0 violations
against the business.
DPD Case #
I Type of CalUCircumstances
I Disposition
2024-007825
1 ASSAULT
JARREST
Shot Tower Inn, 390 Locust St.
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 0 public
morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations against the
business
DPD Case #
I Type of CalUCircumstances
I Disposition
2025-000774
1 THEFT
JARREST
Stone Cliff Winery, 600 Star Brewery 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
Whiskey River, 1046 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
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RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual retail alcohol licenses for: Backpocket Brewing Tap Room, 333 E.10th St.,
Catfish Charlie's, 1630 E. 16th St., Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr., Foodie Garage
Eatery, 1046 Central Ave., Ichiban Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 3187 University
Ave., Loras College Campus Center, 1450 Alta Vista, Marco's, 2022 Central Ave.,
Monk's Kaffee Pub, 373 Bluff St., Old Chicago Pizza & Tap Room, 3100 Dodge St,
Olive Garden, 3350 Dodge St., Paro Food Mart, 3200 Central Ave., Posh Lounge, 900
Central, Shot Tower Inn, 390 Locust St., Stone Cliff Winery, 600 Star Brewery Dr.,
Whiskey River, 1046 University Ave.
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol license.
renewals for: Backpocket Brewing Tap Room, 333 E.10th St., Catfish Charlie's, 1630 E.
16th St., Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr., Foodie Garage Eatery, 1046 Central Ave.,
Ichiban Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 3187 University Ave., Loras College Campus
Center, 1450 Alta Vista, Marco's, 2022 Central Ave., Monk's Kaffee Pub, 373 Bluff St.,
Old Chicago Pizza & Tap Room, 3100 Dodge St., Olive Garden, 3350 Dodge St., Paro
Food Mart, 3200 Central Ave., Posh Lounge, 900 Central, Shot Tower Inn, 390 Locust
St., Stone Cliff Winery, 600 Star Brewery Dr., Whiskey River, 1046 University 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: April 4, 2025
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol License Approvals for the following:
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
Dubuque Main Street; 6-2-25 to 6-6-25 - 699 Main St.
Q Casino & Resort; 5-23-25 to 5-27-25, 6-27-25 to 7-1-25, 7-5-25 to 7-9-25,
7-19-25 to 7-23-25, 7-26-25 to 7-30-25, 8-15-25 to 8-28-25, 9-11-25 to 9-15-25 -
1855 Greyhound Park Rd. Parking Lot
Ownership Changes/Amendments
Gary Dolphin's Iron Bar-333 East 10th 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
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
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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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Preoared 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. 134-25
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:
Renewals
Backpocket Dubuque
333 E 10th St., Ste A (Including
Ta room & Western Premise
Catfish Charlie's
1630 E 16th St.
Clarke University
1550 Clarke Dr.
Foodie Garage Eatery
1046 Central Ave.
Ichiban Habachi Steakhohouse & Sushi
Bar
3187 University Ave.
Loras College Campus Center
1450 Alta Vista St.
Marco's Italian American Food
2022 Central Ave.
Monks Kaffee Pub
373 Bluff St.
Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom
3100 Dodge St.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1516, The
3350 Dodge St.
Paro Food Mart
3200 Central Ave.
Posh Lounge
900 Central Ave.
Shot Tower Inn
390 Locust St.
Stone Cliff Winery/Dubuque Star Brewery
600 Star Brewery Dr. Suite 100
Whiskey River
1070 University Ave.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
Dubuque Main Street 6-2-25 to 6-6-25
699 Main St.
Q Casino & Resort; 5-23-25 to 5-27-25,
6-27-25 to 7-1-25, 7-5-25 to 7-9-25, 1855 Greyhound Park Rd. Parking Lot
7-19-25 to 7-23-25, 7-26-25 to 7-30-25,
8-15-25 to 8-28-25, 9-11-25 to 9-15-25
Ownership Changes/Amendments
Gary Dolphin's Iron Bar 1333 East 10th St.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 21 st day of April 2025.
Bra . Cavanagh, Mayor
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: April 4, 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
not occur and that further review of the licensee by the division and the
applicable local authority is warranted.
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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.
Name of Business DBA Premise Address Effective
BP Fuel
1450 Loras Blvd.
5/4/2025
Liquor, Tobacco & Grocery
1998 Jackson St.
5/8/2025
Super stop 3
2360 Central Ave.
6/1/2025
Prepared by: Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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