Approval of Retail Alcohol LicensesCity of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 21.
Copyrighted
September 15, 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. Sept 15, 2025 Agenda
3. City Clerk's Staff Memo
4. Resolution
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THE CITY OF
DUB E
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
• Betty Janes Candies, 1785 JFK Rd.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, 3450 Dodge St., Suite 101
• Denny's Lux Club, 3050 Asbury Rd.
• Fat Tuesday's, 1121 University Ave
• Fiesta Cancun, 2515-1 NW Arterial
• Grand Tap, 802 Central Ave
• Red Robin, 2775 NW Arterial
• The Copper Kettle, 2987 Jackson St
Dubuque
AI WIN av
2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
New Applications Provisional Issuances:
• Dubuque Jaycees 9-2-25 to 9-6-25 and 9-7-25 to 9-11-25 - East 10th
St. From Jackson to midway on Elm St. Washington street from E 11th
St. to East 9th St.
• Jubeck New World Brewing 9-9-25 to 9-13-25 - Millwork Night Market -
Jackson Street from 7th Street to 9th Street and includes the area of
8th Street east of Jackson to the alley.
• United Way of Dubuque Area Tri States 9-12-25 to 9-16-25 - Main
Street from 81h Street to 9th Street
DATE: September 10, 2025
Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approval of the Retail
Alcohol License renewals for: Betty Janes Candies, 1785 JFK Rd., Chipotle Mexican
Grill, 3450 Dodge St., Suite 101, Denny's Lux Club, 3050 Asbury Rd., Fat Tuesday's,
1121 University Ave., Fiesta Cancun, 2515-1 NW Arterial, Grand Tap, 802 Central Ave.,
Red Robin, 2775 NW Arterial, The Copper Kettle, 2987 Jackson St.
City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder is recommending City Council approval for New
Applications: Dubuque Jaycees 9-2-25 to 9-6-25 and 9-7-25 to 9-11-25 - East 10th St.
From Jackson to midway on Elm St. Washington street from E 11th St. to East 9th St.;
Jubeck New World Brewing 9-9-25 to 9-13-25 - Millwork Night Market - Jackson Street
from 7th Street to 9th Street and includes the area of 8th Street east of Jackson to the
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alley.; and United Way of Dubuque Area Tri States 9-12-25 to 9-16-25 - Main Street
from 8th Street to 9th Street.
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: September 02, 2025
TO: Michael C. Van Milligan
City Manager
FR: Jeremy R. Jensen
Chief of Police
MEMORANDUM
RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• Betty Janes Candies, 1785 JFK Rd.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, 3450 Dodge St., Suite 101
• Denny's Lux Club, 3050 Asbury Rd.
• Fat Tuesday's, 1121 University Ave
• Fiesta Cancun, 2515-1 NW Arterial
• Grand Tap, 802 Central Ave
• Red Robin, 2775 NW Arterial
• The Copper Kettle, 2987 Jackson St
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
Betty Janes Candies, 1785 JFK Rd.
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.
Chibotle Mexican Grill. 3450 Dodae St.. Suite 101
Since the last renewal date there have been 1 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbance, 0 crime against persons, 1 crime against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2024-009277
Theft
Report Taken
Denny's Lux Club, 3050 Asbury Rd.
Since the last renewal date there have been 1 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 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 #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2025-005662
Public Intox
Arrest
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Fat Tuesday's, 1121 University 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 violation and 0 violations against
the business.
Fiesta Cancun. 2515-1 NW Arterial
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.
Grand Tao. 802 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 violation and 0 violations
against the business.
Red Robin. 2775 NW Arterial
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 call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
The Copper Kettle, 2987 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.
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RECOMMENDATION
• Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend
approval of the annual retail alcohol licenses for: Betty Janes Candies, 1785
JFK Rd., Chipotle Mexican Grill, 3450 Dodge St, Suite 101, Denny's Lux
Club, 3050 Asbury Rd., Fat Tuesday's, 1121 University Ave., Fiesta Cancun,
2515-1 NW Arterial, Grand Tap, 802 Central Ave., Red Robin, 2775 NW
Arterial, The Copper Kettle, 2987 Jackson St.
ACTION REQUESTED
• Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol
license. Betty Janes Candies, 1785 JFK Rd., Chipotle Mexican Grill, 3450
Dodge St., Suite 101, Denny's Lux Club, 3050 Asbury Rd., Fat Tuesday's,
1121 University Ave., Fiesta Cancun, 2515-1 NW Arterial, Grand Tap, 802
Central Ave., Red Robin, 2775 NW Arterial, The Copper Kettle, 2987 Jackson
St.
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
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: September 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol License Approvals for the following:
New Applications Provisional Issuances
• Dubuque Jaycees 9-2-25 to 9-6-25 and 9-7-25 to 9-11-25 -East 10th St.
From Jackson to midway on Elm St. Washington street from E 11th St. to
East 9th St.
• Jubeck New World Brewing 9-9-25 to 9-13-25 - Millwork Night Market -
Jackson Street from 7th Street to 9th Street and includes the area of 8th
Street east of Jackson to the alley.
• United Way of Dubuque Area Tri States 9-12-25 to 9-16-25 - Main Street
from 81h Street to 9th Street
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
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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. 300-25
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
Betty Jane Candies
1785 John F Kennedy Rd.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3450 Dodge St., Suite 101
Denny's Lux Club
3050 Asbury Rd.
Fat Tuesday's
1121 University Ave.
Fiesta Cancun Authentic Mexican Restaurant
2515-1 NW Arterial
Grand Tap The
802 Central Ave.
Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits
2775 NW Arterial
The Copper Kettle Inc.
2987 Jackson St.
New Applications Provisional Issuances
Dubuque Jaycees
East 10th St. From Jackson to midway on
9-2-25 to 9-6-25 and 9-7-25 to 9-11-25
Elm St. Washington street from E 11 th St.
to East 9th St.
Jubeck New World Brewing
Millwork Night Market - Jackson Street
10-9-25 to 10-13-25
from 7th Street to 9th Street and includes
the area of 8th Street east of Jackson to
the alley.
United Way of Dubuque Area Tri States
Main Street from 8th Street to 9th Street
9-12-25 to 9-16-25
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of September 2025.
Brad . C vanagh, Mayor
Attest:
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Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk