Approval of Retail Alcohol LicensesCity of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 13.
Copyrighted
August 18, 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. PD Staff Memo
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
• First Reserve, 210 West 1st St.
• Hy-Vee 1 Market Cafe, 3500 Dodge St. (Cafe Area)
• Kwik Stop #72, 2255 Kerper Blvd.
• Los Azteca's Mexican Restaurant, 2700 Dodge St.
• National Mississippi River Museum, 350 & 400 East 3rd St.
• Pete's Thai Kitchen, 609 East 22nd St.
• Southend Tap, 55 Locust St.
• The Fun Station DBQ, 555 JFK Rd. Ste 400
• Tri-State Blind Society Inc, 1068 Cedar Cross Rd.
• West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Rd.
New Applications
• Kwik Star 1284, 730 Airborne Rd.
Dubuque
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2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
• Project Rooted, 8-29-25 to 9-2-25, 15th (Between White and Jackson)
Jackson (Between 15th and 16th
• EJ's Wine Shop, 9-4-25 to 9-8-25, 10th St. (Jackson to Elm St.) and
Washington St. (9th to 11th St)
DATE: August 13, 2025
Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approval of the Retail
Alcohol License renewals for: First Reserve, 210 West 1st St., Hy-Vee 1 Market Cafe,
3500 Dodge St. (Cafe Area), Kwik Stop #72, 2255 Kerper Blvd., Los Azteca's Mexican
Restaurant, 2700 Dodge St., National Mississippi River Museum, 350 & 400 East 3rd
St., Pete's Thai Kitchen, 609 East 22nd St., Southend Tap, 55 Locust St., The Fun
Station DBQ, 555 JFK Rd. Ste 400, Tri-State Blind Society Inc., 1068 Cedar Cross Rd.,
West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Rd.
City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder is recommending City Council approval for New
Applications: Kwik Star 1284, 730 Airborne Rd..; Special Event(s) per Special Event
Application Submittal: Project Rooted, 8-29-25 to 9-2-25, 15th (Between White and
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Jackson) Jackson (Between 15th and 16t"); EJ's Wine Shop, 9-4-25 to 9-8-25, 10th St.
(Jackson to Elm St.) and Washington St. (9th to 11th 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: Aug 01, 2025
TO: Michael C. Van Milligan
City Manager
FR: Jeremy R. Jensen
Chief of Police
MEMORANDUM
RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• First Reserve, 210 West 1 st St.
• Hy-Vee 1 Market Cafe, 3500 Dodge St. (Cafe Area)
• Kwik Stop #72, 2255 Kerper Blvd.
• Los Azteca's Mexican Restaurant, 2700 Dodge St.
• National Mississippi River Museum, 350 & 400 East 3rd St.
• Pete's Thai Kitchen, 609 East 22nd St.
• Southend Tap, 55 Locust St.
• The Fun Station DBQ, 555 JFK Rd. Ste 400
• Tri-State Blind Society Inc, 1068 Cedar Cross Rd.
• West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Rd.
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
First Reserve, 210 West 1 st 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 violation against the business.
Hy-Vee 1 Market Cafb, 3500 Dodge St. (Cafe Area)
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.
Kwik Stop #72, 2255 Kerper Blvd.
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.
Los Azteca's Mexican Restaurant. 2700 Dodae 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.
National Mississigai River Museum. 350 & 400 East 3rd 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.
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Pete's Thai Kitchen. 609 East 22nd 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 violation and 0 violations against the business.
Southend TaD. 55 Locust St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 3 calls for service to the establishment. There
were 2 disturbances, 3 crimes 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
2025-003199
Assault
Arrest
2025-004696
Disturbance/Assault
Report Taken
2025-004722
Disturbance/Assault
Report Taken
The Fun Station DBQ. 555 JFK Rd. Ste 400
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.
Tri-State Blind Society Inc, 1068 Cedar Cross 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.
West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury 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.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual retail alcohol licenses for: First Reserve, 210 West 1st St., Hy-Vee 1 Market
Cafe, 3500 Dodge St. (Cafe Area), Kwik Stop #72, 2255 Kerper Blvd., Los Azteca's
Mexican Restaurant, 2700 Dodge St., National Mississippi River Museum, 350 & 400
East 3rd St., Pete's Thai Kitchen, 609 East 22nd St., Southend Tap, 55 Locust St.,
The Fun Station DBQ, 555 JFK Rd. Ste 400, Tri-State Blind Society Inc., 1068 Cedar
Cross Rd., West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Rd.
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ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol
license. Renewals for: First Reserve, 210 West 1s' St., Hy-Vee 1 Market Cafe, 3500
Dodge St. (Cafe Area), Kwik Stop #72, 2255 Kerper Blvd., Los Azteca's Mexican
Restaurant, 2700 Dodge St., National Mississippi River Museum, 350 & 400 East 3rd
St., Pete's Thai Kitchen, 609 East 22nd St., Southend Tap, 55 Locust St., The Fun
Station DBQ, 555 JFK Rd. Ste 400, Tri-State Blind Society Inc., 1068 Cedar Cross
Rd., West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Rd.
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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Dubuque
City Clerk's Office
THE CITY OF
City Hall
DUBB E
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50 W. 131h Street
Dubuque, I 52001-4864
(563) 589-4100 office
(563) 589-0890 fax
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org
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: August 13, 2025
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol License Approvals for the following:
New Applications
• Kwik Star 1284, 730 Airborne Rd.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
• Project Rooted, 8-29-25 to 9-2-25, 15th (Between White and Jackson)
Jackson (Between 15th and 16th
• EJ's Wine Shop, 9-4-25 to 9-8-25, 10th St. (Jackson to Elm St.) and
Washington St. (9th to 11th 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 §4-213-9, 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
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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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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. 270-25
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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I Kwik Star 1284 _ ___---__._._._..._._....................___._—.—._
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730 Airborne Rd. E
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Renewals
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First Reserve
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210 West 1 st St. I
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Hy-Vee 1 Market Cafe
j 3500 Dodge St. Cafe Area 3
Kwik Stop 72
j 2255 Kerper Blvd.
Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant _ _
2700 Dodge St.
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
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350 & 400 East 31d St_.
I Pete's Thai Kitchen
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609 East 22nd St. '
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I Southend Tap ___.__....__..___...___..____._------___._............_...........__....__.
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55 Locust St.
1. The Fun Station Dubuque
555 John F Kennedy Rd., Ste 400
Tri-State Independent Blind_Society Inc.
1068 Cedar Cross Rd.
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West Dubuque Tap _ _ 1701 Asbury
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F Special Event s) per Special Event_ Application Submittal
Project Rooted, 8-29-25 to 9-2-25
? 15th (Between White and Jackson)
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Jackson (Between 15th and 161n
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EJ's Wine Shop 9-4 to 9-8-25
F 10th St. Jackson to Elm St.) and
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;Washington St. (9 to 1.1._.._St)_.--._._..___
Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of August 2025.
Attest: AC� 4
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk