Approval of Retail Alcohol LicensesCity of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 25.
Copyrighted
December 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. Police Chief Staff Memo
3. City Clerk 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
Dubuque
AI WIN av
2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
• The Moracco, 1413 Rockdale Rd.
• Magoo's Pizza, 1875 University Ave.
• EL1 Dubuque, 555 John F. Kennedy Rd., Suite 415
• Dubuque Museum of Art, 1000 Jackson St., Suite 105
• Brazen Open Kitchen Bar, 955 Washington St., Suite 101
• Dubuque Golf & Country Club, 1800 Randall PI.
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott -Dubuque, 1151 Washington St.
• Swagat Indian Cuisine, 1108 Locust St.
• Hy-Vee Clubroom, 400 South Locust St., Clubroom Area
• AMC Theatres Dubuque 14, 2835 NW Arterial
• Baymont Inn & Suites, 4025 McDonald Dr.
New Applications
• Downtown Gas & Grocery, 1401 Central Ave.
• Fat Tuesday's, 1121 University Ave.
• La Leona, 2075 John F Kennedy Rd. Building 2075
• El Dorado II, 3333 Asbury Rd.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
• Stone Cliff Winery- 1-9-26 to 1-13-26, 405 Main St.
New Applications Provisional Issuances
• Dubuque Museum of Art, permanently moved from 350 East Third St.
to 1000 Jackson St.
DATE: December 10, 2025
Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approval of the Retail
Alcohol License renewals for: The Moracco, 1413 Rockdale Rd., Magoo's Pizza, 1875
University Ave., EL1 Dubuque, 555 John F. Kennedy Rd., Suite 415, Dubuque Museum
of Art, 1000 Jackson St., Suite 105, Brazen Open Kitchen Bar, 955 Washington St.,
Suite 101, Dubuque Golf & Country Club, 1800 Randall PI., TownePlace Suites by
Marriott -Dubuque, 1151 Washington St., Swagat Indian Cuisine, 1108 Locust St., Hy -
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Vee Clubroom, 400 South Locust St., Clubroom Area, AMC Theatres Dubuque 14,
2835 NW Arterial, Baymont Inn & Suites, 4025 McDonald Dr.
City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder is recommending City Council approval for New
Applications: Downtown Gas & Grocery, 1401 Central Ave.; Fat Tuesday's, 1121
University Ave.; La Leona, 2075 John F Kennedy Rd. Building 2075
El Dorado II, 3333 Asbury Rd.; Special Event(s) per Special Event Application
Submittal: Stone Cliff Winery - 1-9-26 to 1-13-26, 405 Main St.; New Applications
Provisional Issuances: 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.
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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: December 5, 2025
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen
Chief of Police
RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• The Moracco, 1413 Rockdale Rd.
• Magoo's Pizza, 1875 University Ave.
• EL1 Dubuque, 555 John F. Kennedy Rd., Suite 415
• Dubuque Museum of Art, 1000 Jackson St., Suite 105
• Brazen Open Kitchen Bar, 955 Washington St., Suite 101
• Dubuque Golf & Country Club, 1800 Randall PI.
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott -Dubuque, 1151 Washington St.
• Swagat Indian Cuisine, 1108 Locust St.
• Hy-Vee Clubroom, 400 South Locust St., Clubroom Area
• AMC Theatres Dubuque 14, 2835 NW Arterial
• Baymont Inn & Suites, 4025 McDonald 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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-The Moracco. 1413 Rockdale 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.
•Magoo's Pizza, 1875 University Ave.
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.
•EL1 Dubuque, 555 John F. Kennedy Rd., Suite 415
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.
-Dubuque Museum of Art, 1000 Jackson St.,105
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.
-Brazen Open Kitchen Bar, 955 Washington St. Suite 101
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.
-Dubuque Golf & Country Club, 1800 Randall PI.
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 0 crimes against persons, 1 crime against property, and 0
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2025-080642
Theft
Handled by Officer
•TownePlace Suites by Marriott — Dubuaue. 1151 Washinaton St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 0 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 1 disturbance, 1 crime against persons, 2 crimes against property, and 0
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
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DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2025-009611
Disturbance
Handled by Officer
2025-020003
Harassment
Handled by Officer
2025-004229
Theft
Report Taken
2025-004328
Theft
Report Taken
•Swagat Indian Cuisine, 1108 Locust 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.
•Hy-Vee Clubroom, 400 South Locust St., Clubroom Area
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.
-AMC Theatres Dubuque 14, 2835 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 calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
•Baymont Inn & Suites, 4025 McDonald 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 1
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
DPD Case #
I Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2025-006130
1 Intox
Report Taken
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual retail alcohol licenses for: The Moracco, 1413 Rockdale Rd., Magoo's Pizza,
1875 University Ave., EL1 Dubuque, 555 John F. Kennedy Rd., Suite 415, Dubuque
Museum of Art,1000 Jackson St., Suite 105, Brazen Open Kitchen Bar, 955 Washington
St., Suite 101, Dubuque Golf & Country Club, 1800 Randall PI., TownePlace Suites by
Marriott -Dubuque, 1151 Washington St., Swagat Indian Cuisine, 1108 Locust St., Hy-
Vee Clubroom, 400 South Locust St., Clubroom Area, AMC Theatres Dubuque 14,
2835 NW Arterial, Baymont Inn & Suites, 4025 McDonald Dr.
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ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol license.
renewals for: The Moracco, 1413 Rockdale Rd., Magoo's Pizza, 1875 University Ave.,
EL1 Dubuque, 555 John F. Kennedy Rd., Suite 415, Dubuque Museum of Art, 1000
Jackson St., Suite 105, Brazen Open Kitchen Bar, 955 Washington St., Suite 101,
Dubuque Golf & Country Club, 1800 Randall PI., TownePlace Suites by Marriott -
Dubuque, 1151 Washington St., Swagat Indian Cuisine, 1108 Locust St., Hy-Vee
Clubroom, 400 South Locust St., Clubroom Area, AMC Theatres Dubuque 14, 2835 NW
Arterial, Baymont Inn & Suites, 4025 McDonald Dr.
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: November 10, 2025
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol License Approvals for the following:
New Applications
Downtown Gas & Grocery, 1401 Central Ave.
Fat Tuesday's, 1121 University Ave.
La Leona, 2075 John F Kennedy Rd. Building 2075
El Dorado II, 3333 Asbury Rd.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
Stone Cliff Winery - 1-9-26 to 1-13-26, 405 Main St.
New Applications Provisional Issuances
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.
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.
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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
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. 393-25
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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New Applications
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_
Downtown Gas & Grocery
............................_...__......---._._.... _...
Fat Tuesday's
La Leona
......._-- ---.......... .-------
El
Dorado II
Renewals
AMC Theatres Dubuque 14
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Baymont Inn & Suites
1401 Central Ave.
_......._ ......... -... __....... ___ ._ ........ _............. ... ..... _
1121 University Ave.
_........_ ............._-............ ---- ._...__._.-.. -- - ._.....--.................. _._.__.......................... ---------- -- ..---.
2075 John F Kennedy Rd. Building 2075
3333 Asbury Rd.
2835 NW Arterial
....... .............. .............. ..............................._._........... -- --
4025 McDonald Dr.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
Stone Cliff Winery - 1-9-26 to 1-13-26
New Applications Provisional
Issuances
Dubuque Museum of Art
405 Main St.
_....... ............ ._...................................................._._...._....__ _ ..._......._._....................... _ .._._._._
Permanently moved from 350 East Third
St. to 1000 Jackson St.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15t' day of December 2025.
Brad ,M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, Ci y Clerk