Approval of Retail Alcohol LicensesCity of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 20.
Copyrighted
June 16, 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. JUNE 16th AGENDA
3. Staff Memo
4. Resolution
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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:
Annual Renewals
Dubuque
AI WIN av
2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
• 1st & Main-101-123 Main St.
• 7 Hills Brewing Co, LLC-1085 Washington St. & 1098 Jackson St.
• Adobo's Mexican Grill- 756 Main St.
• American Legion Post 6-1306 Delhi St.
• Auto Workers Aft-Clo-3450 Central Ave.
• Diamond Jo Casino-301 Bell St.
• E.J.'s Wine Shop-955 Washington St. Suite 105a
• Fischer Lanes-880 Locust St.
• Five Flags Center-405 Main St.
• House of China-170 JFK Rd.
• Jubeck New World Brewing-115 West 11th St.
• Kwik Star 236-2035 JFK Rd.
• Kwik Star 495-2685 Dodge St.
• Oolong Asia Cuisine-145 West 11 th St.
• Paul's Tavern-176 Locust St.
• Smokestack Industries-62 East 7th St.
• The Grand Opera House-135 West 8th St.
New Applications
• Guru Kirpa, 2100 John F. Kennedy Rd.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
• Parker's Pit Stop 6-20-25 to 6-24-25, City owned parking lot off East
3rd St and Bell St
DATE: June 10, 2025
Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approval of the Retail
Alcohol License renewals for: 1st & Main-101-123 Main St., 7 Hills Brewing Co, LLC-
1085 Washington St. & 1098 Jackson St., Adobo's Mexican Grill- 756 Main St.,
American Legion Post 6-1306 Delhi St., Auto Workers Aft-Clo-3450 Central Ave.,
Diamond Jo Casino-301 Bell St., E.J.'s Wine Shop-955 Washington St. Ste 105a.,
Fischer Lanes-880 Locust St., Five Flags Center-405 Main St., House of China-170 JFK
Rd., Jubeck New World Brewing-115 West 11th St., Kwik Star 236-2035 JFK Rd., Kwik
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Star 495-2685 Dodge St., Oolong Asia Cuisine-145 West 11th St., Paul's Tavern-176
Locust St., Smokestack Industries-62 East 7th St., The Grand Opera House-135 West
8th St.; and City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder is recommending City Council approval for
New Applications: Guru Kirpa, 2100 John F. Kennedy Rd.; Special Event(s) per Special
Event Application Submittal: Parker's Pit Stop 6-20-25 to 6-24-25, City owned parking
lot off East 3rd St and Bell St.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
v
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 E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
DATE: June 05, 2025
TO: Michael C. Van Milligan
City Manager
FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen
Chief of Police
MEMORANDUM
RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• 1st & Main-101-123 Main St.
• 7 Hills Brewing Co, LLC-1085 Washington St. & 1098
Jackson St.
• Adobo's Mexican Grill- 756 Main St.
• American Legion Post 6-1306 Delhi St.
• Auto Workers Aft-Clo-3450 Central Ave.
• Diamond Jo Casino-301 Bell St.
• E.J.'s Wine Shop-955 Washington St. Suite 105a
• Fischer Lanes-880 Locust St.
• Five Flags Center-405 Main St.
• House of China-170 JFK Rd.
• Jubeck New World Brewing-115 West 11t" St.
• Kwik Star 236-2035 JFK Rd.
• Kwik Star 495-2685 Dodge St.
• Oolong Asia Cuisine-145 West 11t" St.
• Paul's Tavern-176 Locust St.
• Smokestack Industries-62 East 7t" St.
• The Grand Opera House-135 West 8t" St.
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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
DISCUSSION
1st & Main-101-123 Main St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 2 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 1 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 #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2024-005618
Public Intox
Arrest
2024-006381
Physical Fighting
Report Taken
7 Hills Brewing Co, LLC-1085 Washington St. & 1098 Jackson St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbance, 0 crime 0 against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
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Adobo's Mexican Grill- 756 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.
American Legion Post 6-1306 Delhi St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 1 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbance, 0 crime against persons, 0 crime against property, and 1
public morals call. Additionally, there were 1 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2024-008925
Public Intox
Arrest
Auto Workers Aft-Clo-3450 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 crime against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
Diamond Jo Casino-301 Bell St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 8 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 3 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 5
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 6 individual violation and 0 violations
against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2024-005465
Public Intox
Arrest
2024-007759
Public Intox
Arrest
2024-008412
Assault
Arrest
2024-008993
Theft
Report Taken
2024-009327
Possession of Controlled Substances
Arrest
2025-000082
Possession of Controlled Substances
Arrest
2025-000126
Possession of Controlled Substances
Arrest
2025-003057
Theft
Report Taken
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E.J.'s Wine Shop-955 Washinaton St. Suite 105a
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.
Fischer Lanes-880 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.
Five Flags Center-405 Main 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.
House of China-170 JFK Rd.
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.
Jubeck New World Brewing-115 West 11 th 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.
Kwik Star 236-2035 JFK Rd.
Since the last renewal date there have been 3 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 2 crimes against persons, 1 crime against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 2 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
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DPD Case #
Type of CalUCircumstances
Disposition
2024-004650
Theft
Report Taken
2024-005805
Criminal Mischief
Arrest
2024-006682
Theft
Arrest
Kwik Star 495-2685 Dodge 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 1 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
Oolong Asia Cuisine-145 West 11th 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.
Paul's Tavern-176 Locust St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 2 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 0 crimes against persons, 1 crime against property, and 1
public morals call. Additionally, there were 1 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business
DPD Case #
Type of CalUCircumstances
Disposition
2024-005589
Criminal Mischief
Report Taken
2024-008093
Public Intox
Arrest
Smokestack Industries-62 East 7th 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 1 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2024-008926
Harassment
Arrest
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The Grand Opera House-135 West 8th 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.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual retail alcohol licenses for: 1st & Main-101-123 Main St., 7 Hills Brewing Co, LLC-
1085 Washington St. & 1098 Jackson St., Adobo's Mexican Grill- 756 Main St.,
American Legion Post 6-1306 Delhi St., Auto Workers Aft-Clo-3450 Central Ave.,
Diamond Jo Casino-301 Bell St., E.J.'s Wine Shop-955 Washington St. Ste 105a.,
Fischer Lanes-880 Locust St., Five Flags Center-405 Main St., House of China-170 JFK
Rd., Jubeck New World Brewing-115 West 11th St., Kwik Star 236-2035 JFK Rd., Kwik
Star 495-2685 Dodge St., Oolong Asia Cuisine-145 West 11th St., Paul's Tavern-176
Locust St., Smokestack Industries-62 East 71h St., The Grand Opera House-135 West
8th St.
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol license.
Renewals for: 1st & Main-101-123 Main St., 7 Hills Brewing Co, LLC-1085 Washington
St. & 1098 Jackson St., Adobo's Mexican Grill- 756 Main St., American Legion Post 6-
1306 Delhi St., Auto Workers Aft-Clo-3450 Central Ave., Diamond Jo Casino-301 Bell
St., E.J.'s Wine Shop-955 Washington St. Ste 105a., Fischer Lanes-880 Locust St.,
Five Flags Center-405 Main St., House of China-170 JFK Rd., Jubeck New World
Brewing-115 West 111h St., Kwik Star 236-2035 JFK Rd., Kwik Star 495-2685 Dodge
St., Oolong Asia Cuisine-145 West 11th St., Paul's Tavern-176 Locust St., Smokestack
Industries-62 East 7th St., The Grand Opera House-135 West 8th St.
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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Dubuque
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
DATE: June 5, 2025
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol License Approvals for the following:
New Applications
• Guru Kirpa, 2100 John F. Kennedy Rd.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
• Parker's Pit Stop 6-20-25 to 6-24-25, City owned parking lot off East 3rd St and Bell 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
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
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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. 217-25
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:
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i New Applications
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Guru Kirpa
T2100 John F. Kennedy Rd.
Renewals
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1st & Main
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1 101 - 123 Main St.
1 7 Hills Brewing Co LLC
1085 Washington St. and 1098 Jackson St.
Adobo s Mexican Grill
756 Main St.
American Legion Post 6
— 1306 Delhi St. i
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Auto Workers AFL-CIO
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( 3450 Central Ave.
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IDiamond Jo Casino
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E.J. S Wine Shop
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1 955 Washington St., Suite 105A 1
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Fischer Lanes
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1 880 Locust St. '
i Five Flags Center
; 405 Main St.
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House Of China Co
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170 John IF Rd. I
[ Jubeck New World Brewing
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1 115 West 11th St.
Kwik Star 236 TT__-- 2035 John F Kennedy Rd.
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Kwik Star 495
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_ 2685 Dodge St.
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i Oolong Asia Cuisine
1 145 West 11 th St.
Paul's Tavern
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176 Locust St. i
Smokestack Industries ; 62 ......... ____...__......_.
The Grand Opera House 135 West 8th St.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
Parker's Pit Stop
6-20-25 to 6-24-25
City owned parking lot off East 31d St and Bell St
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16t" day of June 2025.
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Bra-d'U.—Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
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Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk