Approval of Retail Alcohol LicensesCity of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 16.
Copyrighted
November 17, 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. Police Chief Staff Memo
3. City Clerk Staff Memo
4. Resolution
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
Annual Renewals
• Big 10 Mart, 1875 JFK Rd.
• Grand Harbor Water Resort, 350 Bell St.
• Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Rd.
• Hotel Julien DBQ, 200 Main St.
• Pepper Sprout, 378 Main St.
• Your Pie, 806 Wacker Dr., Suite 100
• Holiday Inn Dubuque Five Flags, 450 Main St.
• Next Phase Bar, 600 Central Ave.
• Kwik Stop 76, 2320 Gateway Dr.
New Applications
• Laughing Crab, 1355 Associates Dr.
• Dubuque Tobacco and Grocery, 1248 Iowa St.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
• Wicked River - 12-4-25 to 12-8-25, 10th Street, between Washington &
Jackson Streets and the courtyard of the CARADCO lofts building.
DATE: November 14, 2025
Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approval of the Retail
Alcohol License renewals for: Big 10 Mart, 1875 JFK Rd., Grand Harbor Water Resort,
350 Bell St., Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Rd., Hotel Julien DBQ, 200 Main St..,
Pepper Sprout, 378 Main St., Your Pie, 806 Wacker Dr., Suite 100., Holiday Inn
Dubuque Five Flags, 450 Main St., Next Phase Bar, 600 Central Ave., Kwik Stop 76,
2320 Gateway Dr.
City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder is recommending City Council approval for New
Applications: Laughing Crab, 1355 Associates Dr., Dubuque Tobacco and Grocery,
1248 Iowa St.; Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal: Wicked River -
12-4-25 to 12-8-25, 10th Street, between Washington & Jackson Streets and the
courtyard of the CARADCO lofts building.
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I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
DATE: November 14, 2025
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen
Chief of Police
RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• Big 10 Mart, 1875 JFK Rd.
• Grand Harbor Water Resort, 350 Bell St.
• Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Rd.
• Hotel Julien DBQ, 200 Main St.
• Pepper Sprout, 378 Main St.
• Your Pie, 806 Wacker Dr., Suite 100
• Holiday Inn Dubuque Five Flags, 450 Main St.
• Next Phase Bar, 600 Central Ave.
• Kwik Stop 76, 2320 Gateway Dr.
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
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-Big 10 Mart, 1875 JFK 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.
2025-004921 Intoxication, OWI-Arrest
-Grand Harbor Water Resort, 350 Bell St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 1 call for service to the establishment.
There were 1 disturbance, 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.
2025-001212 Disorderly Behavior -Report Taken
•Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Rd.
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbance, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
-Hotel Julien DBQ, 200 Main St..
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbance, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
-Pepper Sprout, 378 Main St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 1 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbance, 0 crimes against persons, 1 crime against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violation and 0 violations against
the business.
2025-000832 Theft -Report Taken
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•Your Pie, 806 Wacker Dr., Suite 100
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.
•Holiday Inn Dubuque Five Flags, 450 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.
2025-006369 Drugs -Report Taken
•Next Phase Bar, 600 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 violations and 0 violations
against the business.
•Kwik Stop 76. 2320 Gatewav 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 calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations 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: Big 10 Mart, 1875 JFK Rd., Grand Harbor Water
Resort, 350 Bell St., Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Rd., Hotel Julien DBQ, 200 Main
St.., Pepper Sprout, 378 Main St., Your Pie, 806 Wacker Dr., Suite 100., Holiday Inn
Dubuque Five Flags, 450 Main St., Next Phase Bar, 600 Central Ave., Kwik Stop 76,
2320 Gateway Dr.
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol license.
renewals for: Big 10 Mart, 1875 JFK Rd., Grand Harbor Water Resort, 350 Bell St.,
Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Rd., Hotel Julien DBQ, 200 Main St.., Pepper Sprout,
378 Main St., Your Pie, 806 Wacker Dr., Suite 100., Holiday Inn Dubuque Five Flags,
450 Main St., Next Phase Bar, 600 Central Ave., Kwik Stop 76, 2320 Gateway Dr.
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
DATE: November 10, 2025
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol License Approvals for the following:
New Applications
Laughing Crab, 1355 Associates Dr.
Dubuque Tobacco and Grocery, 1248 Iowa St.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
Wicked River - 12-4-25 to 12-8-25, 10th Street, between Washington & Jackson
Streets and the courtyard of the CARADCO lofts building.
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. 372-25
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
Laughing Crab
Dubuque Tobacco and G
Renewals
Kwik Stop 76
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Next Phase Bar
Pepper Sprout
Your Pie
1355 Associates Dr.
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1248 Iowa St.
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Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal j
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Wicked River - 12-4-25 to 12-8-25
10th Street, between Washington & Jackson
Streets and the courtyard of the CARADCO
loftsbuilding_ ........................................._._......._....._...._.-_........ .................... ............. .................................................... ..................................... _....
Passed, approved, and adopted this 171h day of November 2025.
.• M. GIV"anaQh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk