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Approval of Retail Alcohol LicensesCity of Dubuque City Council .de]Z[+9=1zkikI=1►yi1-1VAi11.1 Copyrighted October 20, 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 - Updated 10.17.25 2. Oct 20, 2025 Agenda 3. Staff Memo - Updated 10.17.25 4. Resolution Page 434 of 817 THE CITY OF Dubuque DUB TEE All -America City Masterpiece on the Mississippi � pp 13 z°°'"*o zoi720zoi9 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following: Annual Renewals • Aldis #81, 2596 Dodge St. • Aldi's #80, 2160 Holliday Dr. • Baraboo's on Main, 345 Main St. • Barrel House Dubuque, 299 Main St. • Blend Business Dining,700 Locust St. • Canfield Hotel, 36 West 4th St. • Dimensional Brewing Company, 67 Main St. • Europa Haus & Bierstube,1301 Rhomberg • Fast Freddy's, 3130 Jackson St. • Happy Joe's Pizza, 855 Century Dr. • HuHot Mongolian Grill, 555 JFK Rd. • I'm On Arena,1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr. • Jumper's, 2600 Dodge St. • Knickers Saloon, 2186 Central Ave. • Kwik Stop #300, 1215 East 16th St. • Kwik Stop #858, 3340 JFK Rd. • Lina's Thai Bistro Lounge, 2055 Holliday Dr. Suite #200 • Loras College Athletic Center, 1600 Loras College Parkway • Wicked Dame, 214 W. 1 st St. • Yen Ching, 926 Main St. • Dusty Doghouse, 1646 Asbury Rd. New Applications • El Dorado II-3333 Asbury Rd. Suite A • ReveLuna-197 Main St. • Captured on Canvas-555 John F. Kennedy Rd. Unit 646 SDecial Event(s) Der Saecial Event ADDlication Submittal Provisional Issuances • Dubuque Jaycees - Tour de Give 10-17-25 to 10-21-25-Public Alley between 890 Iowa Street and 897 Central Avenue/Pocket Park • Clarke University of Dubuque 10-18-25-Adding lawn area in front of RC and Celeste Wahlert Atrium Page 435 of 817 New Applications Provisional Issuances • Guru Kirpa-2100 John F Kennedy Rd. • Dubuque Museum of Art -Permanently moved from 350 East Third St. to 1000 Jackson St. DATE: October 15, 2025 Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approval of the Retail Alcohol License renewals for: Aldis #81, 2596 Dodge St., Aldi's #80, 2160 Holliday Dr., Baraboo's on Main, 345 Main St., Barrel House Dubuque, 299 Main St., Blend Business Dining,700 Locust St., Canfield Hotel, 36 West 4th St., Dimensional Brewing Company, 67 Main St., Europa Haus & Bierstube,1301 Rhomberg, Fast Freddy's, 3130 Jackson St., Happy Joe's Pizza, 855 Century Dr., HuHot Mongolian Grill, 555 JFK Rd., I'm On Arena,1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr., Jumper's, 2600 Dodge St., Knickers Saloon, 2186 Central Ave., Kwik Stop #300, 1215 East 16th St., Kwik Stop #858, 3340 JFK Road., Lina's Thai Bistro Lounge, 2055 Holliday Dr. Suite #200., Loras College Athletic Center, 1600 Loras College Parkway., Wicked Dame, 214 W. 1 st St., Yen Ching, 926 Main St., Dusty Doghouse, 1646 Asbury Rd. City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder is recommending City Council approval for New Applications: El Dorado II-3333 Asbury Rd. Suite A; ReveLuna-197 Main St.; Captured on Canvas-555 John F. Kennedy Rd. Unit 646.; Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal Provisional Issuances: Dubuque Jaycees - Tour de Give 10-15-25 to 10-19-25-Public Alley between 890 Iowa Street and 897 Central Avenue/Pocket Park; Clarke University of Dubuque 10-18-25-Adding lawn area in front of RC and Celeste Wahlert Atrium; New Applications Provisional Issuances: Guru Kirpa-2100 John F Kennedy Rd.; Dubuque Museum of Art -Permanently moved from 350 East Third St. to 1000 Jackson 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 I Page 436 of 817 THE CITY OF DUB E Masterpiece an the Mississippi DATE: October 02, 2025 TO: Michael C. Van Milligan City Manager FR: Jeremy R. Jensen Chief of Police MEMORANDUM RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following: • Aldis #81, 2596 Dodge St. • Aldi's #80, 2160 Holliday Dr. • Baraboo's on Main, 345 Main St. • Barrel House Dubuque, 299 Main St. • Blend Business Dining,700 Locust St. • Canfield Hotel, 36 West 4th St. • Dimensional Brewing Company, 67 Main St. • Europa Haus & Bierstube,1301 Rhomberg • Fast Freddy's, 3130 Jackson St. • Happy Joe's Pizza, 855 Century Dr. • HuHot Mongolian Grill, 555 JFK Rd. • I'm On Arena,1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr. • Jumper's, 2600 Dodge St. • Knickers Saloon, 2186 Central Ave. • Kwik Stop #300, 1215 East 16th St. • Kwik Stop #858, 3340 JFK Rd. • Lina's Thai Bistro Lounge, 2055 Holliday Dr. Suite #200 • Loras College Athletic Center, 1600 Loras College Parkway • Wicked Dame, 214 W. 1 st St. • Yen Ching, 926 Main St. • Dusty Doghouse, 1646 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 Page 437 of 817 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 Aldis #81 2596 Dodge 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. Aldi's #80. 2160 Hollidav Dr. Since the last renewal date there have been 2 calls for service to the establishment. There were 0 disturbance, 2 crime against persons, 0 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 2025-005431 Theft Report Taken 2024-006953 Theft Report Taken Baraboo's on Main, 345 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. Page 438 of 817 Barrel House Dubuaue. 299 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. Blend Business Dining, 700 Locust 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. Canfield Hotel, 36 West 4th St. Since the last renewal date there have been 2 calls for service to the establishment. There were 1 disturbance, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 1 public morals call. Additionally, there were 2 individual violation and 0 violations against the business. DPD Case # Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition 2024-007885 Public Intox Arrest 2024-008543 Disorderly Arrest Dimensional Brewina Comganv. 67 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 call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violation and 0 violations against the business. Europa Haus & Bierstube,1301 Rhomberg 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. Fast Freddy's, 3130 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. Page 439 of 817 HaDav Joe's Pizza. 855 Century Dr. 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. HuHot Mongolian Grill, 555 JFK Rd. 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. I'm On Arena 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr. 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. Jumper's. 2600 Dodae 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. Knickers Saloon. 2186 Central Ave. Since the last renewal date there have been 2 calls for service to the establishment. There were 2 disturbances, 0 crime against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0 public morals call. Additionally, there were 2 individual violation and 0 violations against the business. DPD Case # Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition 2025-001434 Disorderly Arrest 2025-002504 Disorderly Arrest Kwik Stop #300, 1215 East 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. Page 440 of 817 Kwik StoD #858. 3340 JFK Rd. 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. Lina's Thai Bistro Lounge, 2055 Holliday Dr. Suite #200 Since the last renewal date there have been 2 calls for service to the establishment. There were 0 disturbances, 0 crime against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 2 public morals call. Additionally, there were 2 individual violation and 0 violations against the business. DPD Case # Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition 2024-007529 Public Intox Arrest 2024-008018 Public Intox Arrest Loras College Athletic Center, 1600 Loras College Parkway 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. Wicked Dame 214 W. 1 st 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. Yen Ching, 926 Main 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. Dusty Doghouse, 1646 Asbury Rd. Since the last renewal date there have been 1 call for service to the establishment. There were 0 disturbances, 0 crime against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 1 public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violation and 0 violations against the business. Page 441 of 817 DPD Case # Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition 2025-002560 OWI Arrest RECOMMENDATION Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the annual retail alcohol licenses for: Aldis #81, 2596 Dodge St., Aldi's #80, 2160 Holliday Dr., Baraboo's on Main, 345 Main St., Barrel House Dubuque, 299 Main St., Blend Business Dining,700 Locust St., Canfield Hotel, 36 West 4th St., Dimensional Brewing Company, 67 Main St., Europa Haus & Bierstube,1301 Rhomberg, Fast Freddy's, 3130 Jackson St. Happy Joe's Pizza, 855 Century Dr., HuHot Mongolian Grill, 555 JFK Rd., I'm On Arena,1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr., Jumper's, 2600 Dodge St., Knickers Saloon, 2186 Central Ave., Kwik Stop #300, 1215 East 16th St., Kwik Stop #858, 3340 JFK Rd., Lina's Thai Bistro Lounge, 2055 Holliday Dr. Suite #200., Loras College Athletic Center, 1600 Loras College Parkway, Wicked Dame, 214 W. 1 st St., Yen Ching, 926 Main St., Dusty Doghouse, 1646 Asbury Rd. ACTION REQUESTED Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol license: : Aldis #81, 2596 Dodge St., Aldi's #80, 2160 Holliday Dr., Baraboo's on Main, 345 Main St., Barrel House Dubuque, 299 Main St., Blend Business Dining,700 Locust St., Canfield Hotel, 36 West 4th St., Dimensional Brewing Company, 67 Main St., Europa Haus & Bierstube,1301 Rhomberg, Fast Freddy's, 3130 Jackson St., Happy Joe's Pizza, 855 Century Dr., HuHot Mongolian Grill, 555 JFK Rd., I'm On Arena,1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr., Jumper's, 2600 Dodge St., Knickers Saloon, 2186 Central Ave., Kwik Stop #300, 1215 East 16th St., Kwik Stop #858, 3340 JFK Road., Lina's Thai Bistro Lounge, 2055 Holliday Dr. Suite #200., Loras College Athletic Center, 1600 Loras College Parkway., Wicked Dame, 214 W. 1 st St., Yen Ching, 926 Main St., Dusty Doghouse, 1646 Asbury Rd. cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Page 442 of 817 Dubuque City Clerk's Office THE CITY OF City Hall E AII-Imerin City 1���,�„����,f 50 W. 131h Street 4864 DubuDUBB (563) 589-4100 office (563) 5 9-41, IA 0 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: October 9, 2025 SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol License Approvals for the following: New Applications • El Dorado II-3333 Asbury Rd. Suite A ReveLuna-197 Main St. • Captured on Canvas-555 John F. Kennedy Rd. Unit 646 Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal Provisional Issuances Dubuque Jaycees - Tour de Give 10-17-25 to 10-21-25-Public Alley between 890 Iowa Street and 897 Central Avenue/Pocket Park • Clarke University of Dubuque 10-18-25-Adding lawn area in front of RC and Celeste Wahlert Atrium New Applications Provisional Issuances • Guru Kirpa-2100 John F Kennedy Rd. Dubuque Museum of Art -Permanently moved from 350 East Third St. to 1000 Jackson 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. Page 443 of 817 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 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 Page 444 of 817 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. 337-25 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 .................. __ . ..... _._._.. ____....................... El Dorado II ____........ _ ...... 13333 Asbury Rd. Suite A ..................................._._......._._.._-____-...._......_..._._._._........................_.__..._..._ ReveLuna - -._.. --- ..._................ .. _...._.... -----._._...--- - --- ._......... _._.... 197 Main St. Captured._on.._Canvas........----- ........................_._........................................._.._....-.-----..__._.-...__._._...__._._._._._._.._._..._._...._._...................................._._._._............._._.....__....-.------ . ...... _...... ; ` 555..._John...._F....._Kennedy Rd_ Unit 646.... _._..._ .............. -----_ Renewals ._... ._..._ _. _._......_.. - ---- - ----------- _.... _._... _.- - ---� ----- i ,._._...._............. _.._... ...._..............................__._......._..........------...._.....__._._...,...._................................._..................-_..._ i Aldi 81 Dubuque ------------........_............_......................................................_._._._._._._..._ 2596 Dodge St4 Aldi 80 _................._._....... __._..._._._._................ _.__ 2160 Holliday Dr_ Baraboo s On Main _.._.-._.. ; 345 Main St. - ----------.-.-. Barrel House Dubuque ...__................... -- -----_...................... ---._............................ _.. _ _ _............; T 299 Main St. Blend Business Dining — __....._..._ ____...__.__._._....... .... ..._._..._._..... _.__._.__.. _..., Locust St_ Canfield Hotel �700 _ _ __ ..... _........................... __i 36 West 4th St. Dimensional_ Brewing._Co............._—_._.._._._67 Mai_n S. Dusty's Doghouse Lounge __...._._y_._1646 Asbury Rd........... ................................---._...._.._ _.... _............ 4 Europa Haus Restaurant & 1301 Rhomberg Ave. Bierstube . _ _ ..... Fast Freddy' —_ ...._._..___._--._._._._._._-.__-- __._._......._._.___ 3130 Jackson St Fiappy. Joes Pizza ....._________�_.._.___.__._._ _.....................................--.-.---- ; 855 Century Dr. - - - -....................................__........ ........ ...... ........ .. Huhot Mongolian...Grill._.._____._.---___555 _.................... _..... _--... ... J.F.Kennedy Rd., 685_... ..... _.... _....................... I'm On Arena 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr_ a _ ... _. _..... ....... ........ _.__.... __--------______. _...................... __.___ _._._._._______._..-__....-_..._..._...._....__... . Jumpers __ ports Bar & Grill 2600 Dod a St., Suite C _ ..................... g . ._ _._._. --.---______........................ ____...... —� .......... _........ -_.-._"-`___-_"__--_...___._..____.....____._._-. i Knickers Saloon Kwik Stop 300 _._�._ _-_.....--.....__..................................._._..__.__-_._.___.__._............_._....._.................... _-.____-._.�_.Y._.__._._._-� 2186 Central Ave..............._........ _.___._._.__.......... __..... 1215 East 16th St. ......................._..........._._ Kwik Stop 858 Lina s Loun e j 3340 John F Kenner Rd. ............................... .------------- 2055 Holliday Dr., 580 ....... ............---- ....... _ _ _ --.----- 1 ,— -- —_.... -- ... ...._._....__._... ----------------� Loras College - Athletic and € 1600 Loras College Parkway Wellness Center __ _ _.__._..__..... _ ------ W%cked Dame _ -.._ ........ ................ .__._........-----.---...._.__-..........__....__... __......_......._..................._..._.. -----------_............. ......... --.-------------------- E 214 West 1 st St. i._____ Yen Ching Restaurant ___._____..._._._ ___..... .................. -_ _ ...... 926 Main St. . 4......._...._.. ..._..._ ._ Special Event(s)per Special Event Application Submittal Provisional Issuances Dubuque Jaycees - Tour de I Public Alley between 890 Iowa Street and 897 I Give 10-17-25 to 10-21-25 ................................_._._.....___._.__.....__.._...r- Central Avenue/Pocket Park ---------- ..._....._..............__.........._.........._...._..........._...-__r.�-_____...._._._.-{ Clarke University of Dubuque Adding lawn area in front of RC and Celeste 10-18-25 ---------.__._.---._._..._-._ —__ _ Wahlert Atrium __.�____.__-._-._-____._ — __ _---^_.... -_._....._.................... .-_._.-. New Applications Provisional Issuances Guru Kiroa _--__ __________.................__.... _._...... ____; 2100 John F Kennedy Rd. . _ — _. Dubuque Museum of Art -_--_................_._._._......................... Permanently moved from 350 East Third St. to 1000 Jackson St. Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of October 2025. Brad avanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk