Approval of Retail Alcohol LicensesCity of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 8.
Copyrighted
July 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. July 21 st 2025 Agenda
3. Staff Memo
4. Resolution
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THE CITY OF
DUBE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO:
FROM
SUBJECT:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
Annual Renewals
• Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1395 Associates Dr.
• Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Rd.
• Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home-2659 JFK Rd.
• Las Margarita's, 1091 Main St.
• Shannon's Bar & Grill, 521 East 22nd St.
• Texas Roadhouse, 845 Wacker Dr.
• The Goose, 920 Main St.
• The Lift, 180 Main St.
• Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main St.
• Walnut Tap Tavern, 709 University Ave.
New Applications
• Five Flags, 405 Main Street
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2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
Adding A Privilege Provisional Issuances
• The Vault Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge - Adding Permanent
Outdoor Service for Sidewalk Cafe, 342 Main St
• Brazen - Adding Outdoor Service on 8-17-25, East loth Street from
Washington St. to Jackson St.
• Dimensional Brewing - Adding Outdoor Service on 8-8-25 and 8-9-25 -
Over the Edge Fundraiser, Main Street from West 1 st Stret to the end
of the cull -du -sac on Main St.
• Jubeck New World Brewing - Adding Outdoor Service on 7-19-25, 7-
26-25, 8-2-25, 8-9-25, 8-16-25, 8-23-25, 8-30-25, 9-6-25, 9-13-25, 9-
20-25, 9-27-25, 10-4-25, 10-11-25, 10-18-25, and 10-25-25 - Saturday
Farmer's Market., Iowa Street from 1 lth Street to 12th Street
• Whiskey River - Adding Outdoor Service on 7-4-25 to 7-6-25, 7-11-25
to 7-13-25, 7-18-25 to 7-20-25, 7-25-25 to 7-27-25, 8-3-25 only, 8-8-25
to 8-10-25, 8-15-25 to 8-17-25, 8-22-25 to 8-24-25, and 8-29-25 to 8-
31-25, Full Parking Lot at 1070 University Ave.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
• EJ's Wine Shop 8-1-25 to 8-5-25 - DBQ Fest, Washington Park
• Dubuque Irish Hooley 8-21-25 to 8-25-25, Alliant Amphitheater
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Q Casino and Resort - 9-4-25 to 9-8-25, 1855 Greyhound Park Rd.
Parking Lot
DATE: July 15, 2025
Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approval of the Retail
Alcohol License renewals for: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1395 Associates
Dr., Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Rd., Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral
Home, 2659 JFK Rd., Las Margarita's, 1091 Main St., Shannon's Bar & Grill, 521 East
22nd St., Texas Roadhouse, 845 Wacker Dr., The Goose, 920 Main St., The Lift, 180
Main St., Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main St., Walnut Tap Tavern, 709 University
Ave.; and City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder is recommending City Council approval for
New Applications: Five Flags, 405 Main Street; Adding A Privilege Provisional
Issuances: The Vault Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge - Adding Permanent Outdoor
Service for Sidewalk Cafe, 342 Main St; Brazen - Adding Outdoor Service on 8-17-25,
East 10th Street from Washington St. to Jackson St.; Dimensional Brewing - Adding
Outdoor Service on 8-8-25 and 8-9-25 - Over the Edge Fundraiser, Main Street from
West 1 st Stret to the end of the cull -du -sac on Main St.; Jubeck New World Brewing -
Adding Outdoor Service on 7-19-25, 7-26-25, 8-2-25, 8-9-25, 8-16-25, 8-23-25, 8-30-25,
9-6-25, 9-13-25, 9-20-25, 9-27-25, 10-4-25, 10-11-25, 10-18-25, and 10-25-25 -
Saturday Farmer's Market., Iowa Street from 11th Street to 12th Street; Whiskey River -
Adding Outdoor Service on 7-4-25 to 7-6-25, 7-11-25 to 7-13-25, 7-18-25 to 7-20-25, 7-
25-25 to 7-27-25, 8-3-25 only, 8-8-25 to 8-10-25, 8-15-25 to 8-17-25, 8-22-25 to 8-24-
25, and 8-29-25 to 8-31-25, Full Parking Lot at 1070 University Ave.; Special Event(s)
per Special Event Application Submittal: EJ's Wine Shop 8-1-25 to 8-5-25 - DBQ Fest,
Washington Park; Dubuque Irish Hooley 8-21-25 to 8-25-25, Alliant Amphitheater; Q
Casino and Resort - 9-4-25 to 9-8-25, 1855 Greyhound Park Rd. Parking Lot.
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: June 30, 2025
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael C. Van Milligan
City Manager
FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen
Chief of Police
RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1395 Associates Dr.
• Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Rd.
• Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home-2659 JFK Rd.
• Las Margarita's, 1091 Main St.
• Shannon's Bar & Grill, 521 East 22nd St.
• Texas Roadhouse, 845 Wacker Dr.
• The Goose, 920 Main St.
• The Lift, 180 Main St.
• Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main St.
• Walnut Tap Tavern, 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.
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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
lebee's Neiahborhood Grill & Bar. 1395 Associates Dr.
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 violation against
the business.
Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Rd.
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.
Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home-2659 JFK Rd.
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.
Las Maraarita's. 1091 Main St.
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 violation and 0 violations against
the business.
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Shannon's Bar & Grill, 521 East 22nd St.
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.
Texas Roadhouse, 845 Wacker 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 violation and 0 violations
against the business.
The Goose, 920 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.
The Lift. 180 Main St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 2 calls 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 1 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2024-225250
Assault
Report Taken
2025-000434
Public Intox
Arrest
Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy, 164 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.
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Walnut Tap Tavern. 709 University 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.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual retail alcohol licenses for: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1395
Associates Dr., Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Rd., Egelhof, Siegert & Casper
Funeral Home, 2659 JFK Rd., Las Margarita's, 1091 Main St., Shannon's Bar & Grill,
521 East 22nd St., Texas Roadhouse, 845 Wacker Dr., The Goose, 920 Main St., The
Lift, 180 Main St., Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main St., Walnut Tap Tavern, 709
University Ave.
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol license.
Renewals for: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1395 Associates Dr., Bell Tower
Productions, 2728 Asbury Rd., Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home, 2659 JFK Rd.,
Las Margarita's, 1091 Main St., Shannon's Bar & Grill, 521 East 22nd St., Texas
Roadhouse, 845 Wacker Dr., The Goose, 920 Main St., The Lift, 180 Main St., Vinny
Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main St., Walnut Tap Tavern, 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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City Hall
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50 W. 131h Street
Dubuque, I 52001-4864
(563) 589-4100 office
(563) 589-0890 fax
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
2007*2012.2013
2017*2019
www.cityofdubuque.org
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
DATE: July 7, 2025
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol License Approvals for the following:
New Applications
• Five Flags, 405 Main Street
Adding A Privilege Provisional Issuances
• The Vault Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge - Adding Permanent Outdoor
Service for Sidewalk Cafe, 342 Main St
• Brazen - Adding Outdoor Service on 8-17-25, East 10th Street from
Washington St. to Jackson St.
• Dimensional Brewing - Adding Outdoor Service on 8-8-25 and 8-9-25 - Over
the Edge Fundraiser, Main Street from West 1st Stret to the end of the cull -du -
sac on Main St.
• Jubeck New World Brewing - Adding Outdoor Service on 7-19-25, 7-26-25, 8-
2-25, 8-9-25, 8-16-25, 8-23-25, 8-30-25, 9-6-25, 9-13-25, 9-20-25, 9-27-25,
10-4-25, 10-11-25, 10-18-25, and 10-25-25 - Saturday Farmer's Market., Iowa
Street from 11 th Street to 121h Street
• Whiskey River - Adding Outdoor Service on 7-4-25 to 7-6-25, 7-11-25 to 7-13-
25, 7-18-25 to 7-20-25, 7-25-25 to 7-27-25, 8-3-25 only, 8-8-25 to 8-10-25, 8-
15-25 to 8-17-25, 8-22-25 to 8-24-25, and 8-29-25 to 8-31-25, Full Parking Lot
at 1070 University Ave.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
• EJ's Wine Shop 8-1-25 to 8-5-25 - DBQ Fest, Washington Park
• Dubuque Irish Hooley 8-21-25 to 8-25-25, Alliant Amphitheater
• Q Casino and Resort - 9-4-25 to 9-8-25, 1855 Greyhound Park Rd. Parking
Lot
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
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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, §4-213-9 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. 244-25
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
Five Flaas
Renewals
The Goose
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The Lift
Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy
Walnut Tap Tavern
405 Main Street
Adding A Privilege Provisional Issuances
..........
The Vault Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge - Adding 342 Main St
Permanent Outdoor Service for Sidewalk Cafe
Brazen - Adding Outdoor Service on 8-17-25 East loth Street from
i Washington St. to Jackson St.
-- ----- .... .............................. _ ... - __------------------------ ----------- ... _ - --- - --- - ---- ------ - _ .._
Dimensional Brewing - Adding Outdoor Service on Main Street from West 1st Stret
8-8-25 and 8-9-25 - Over the Edge Fundraiser to the end of the cull -du -sac on
Main St.
Jubeck New World Brewing - Adding Outdoor Iowa Street from 1 lth Street to
Service on 7-19-25, 7-26-25, 8-2-25, 8-9-25, 12th Street
8-16-25, 8-23-25, 8-30-25, 9-6-25, 9-13-25,
9-20-25, 9-27-25, 10-4-25, 10-11-25, 10-18-25, and
10-25-25 - Saturdav Farmer's Market.
Whiskey River - Adding Outdoor Service on 7-4-25 ! Full Parking Lot at 1070
to 7-6-25, 7-11-25 to 7-13-25, 7-18-25 to 7-20-25, University Ave.
7-25-25 to 7-27-25, 8-3-25 only, 8-8-25 to 8-10-25, j
8-15-25 to 8-17-25, 8-22-25 to 8-24-25, and 8-29-25 [
to 8-31-25
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Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
—... ..... .... ............. ... ........... ......_....................... ........................... _.......... _._..... _—
EJ's Wine Shop 8-1-25 to 8-5-25 - DBQ Fest Washington Park
... _............._..._._.______ ____._......................_._..___._.______ __ _�._.....__._._._...-...-.__.......
___—_._._.
Dubuque Irish Hooley 8-21-25 to 8-25-25 Alliant Amphitheater
Q Casino and Resort - 9-4-25 to 9-8-25 185Greyhound Park Rd.
Parkinq Lot
Passed, approved, and adopted this 21 st day of July 2025.
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, `City Clerk