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Approval of Retail Alcohol LicensesCity of Dubuque City Council CONSENT ITEMS # 19. Copyrighted January 20, 2026 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-01-20-2026 3. Gin Rickeys License Renewal Stipulations 4. RMN Lounge (Odd Fellows) License Renewal Stipulations 010826 5. Resolution Page 944 of 1459 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 • Mario's Italian Restaurant & Lounge, 1298 Main St. • Fuji Asian Buffet, 806 Wacker Dr. Suite 128 • RMN Lounge LLC, 481 Locust St. • Steve's Ace Home & Garden, 3350 John F. Kennedy Rd. • Steeple Square, 101 East 151h St. • El Paisano, 1543 Central Ave. • Dubuque Religious Center, Inc., 923 Main St. • Gin Rickeys, 1447 Central Ave. • Northside Bar, Inc., 2776 Jackson St. • Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson St. • Dollar General 6896, 605 West Locust St. • Dollar General 7289, 3250 Kennedy Cir., Suite 8 • Dollar General 10074, 2400 Gateway Dr. DATE: January 15, 2026 Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approval of the Retail Alcohol License renewals for: Mario's Italian Restaurant & Lounge, 1298 Main St., Fuji Asian Buffet, 806 Wacker Dr. Suite 128, RMN Lounge LLC (Odd Fellows), 481 Locust St., Steve's Ace Home & Garden, 3350 John F. Kennedy Rd., Steeple Square, 101 East 15th St., El Paisano, 1543 Central Ave., Dubuque Religious Center, Inc., 923 Main St., Gin Rickeys, 1447 Central Ave., Northside Bar, Inc., 2776 Jackson St., Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson St., Dollar General 6896, 605 West Locust St., Dollar General 7289, 3250 Kennedy Cir., Suite 8, Dollar General 10074, 2400 Gateway Dr. Gin Rickeys, 1447 Central Ave. Since the last renewal date there have been 9 calls for service to the establishment. There were 0 disturbances, 0 crimes against persons, 1 crime against property, and 8 public morals calls. Additionally, there were 28 individual violations and 0 violations against the business. Chief Jensen is recommending approval based upon a provision in which the liquor license holder must meet with the Police Department within 10 days to work on solutions. Page 945 of 1459 RMN Lounge LLC. (Odd Fellows), 481 Locust St. Since the last renewal date there have been 16 calls for service to the establishment. There were 5 disturbance, 3 crimes against persons, 3 crimes against property, and 5 public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations against the business. Chief Jensen is recommending approval based upon a provision in which the liquor license holder must meet with the Police Department within 10 days to work on solutions. 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 2 Page 946 of 1459 THE CITY OF DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi DATE: January 15, 2025 MEMORANDUM TO: Michael C. Van Milligen City Manager FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen Chief of Police RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following: • Mario's Italian Restaurant & Lounge, 1298 Main St. • Fuji Asian Buffet, 806 Wacker Dr. Suite 128 • RMN Lounge LLC. (Odd Fellows), 481 Locust St. • Steve's Ace Home & Garden, 3350 John F. Kennedy Rd. • Steeple Square, 101 East 151h St. • El Paisano, 1543 Central Ave. • Dubuque Religious Center, Inc., 923 Main St. • Gin Rickeys, 1447 Central Ave. • Northside Bar, Inc., 2776 Jackson St. • Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson St. • Dollar General 6896, 605 West Locust St. • Dollar General 7289, 3250 Kennedy Cir., Suite 8 • Dollar General 10074, 2400 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 1 Page 947 of 1459 DISCUSSION •Mario's Italian Restaurant and Lounge, 1298 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. •Fuji Asian Buffet, 806 Wacker Dr. Suite 128 Since the last renewal date there have been 0 calls 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. •RMN Lounae LLC. (Odd Fellows). 481 Locust St. Since the last renewal date there have been 16 calls for service to the establishment. There were 5 disturbance, 3 crimes against persons, 3 crimes against property, and 5 public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations against the business. I am recommending approval based upon a provision in which the liquor license holder must meet with the Police Department within 10 days to work on solutions. The attached letter with the applicable State of Iowa code has been served on the license holder. DPD Case # Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition 2025-000889 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-000897 Assault Report Taken 2025-000947 Theft Report Taken 2025-001630 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-001630 Disturbance Report Taken 2025-001747 Disturbance Report Taken 25-047118 Theft Handled by Officer 25-052786 Theft Handled by Officer 2025-005113 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-005127 Assault Report Taken 2025-007536 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-008135 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-008367 Disturbance Report Taken 25-099271 Disturbance Handled by Officer 2025-008884 Disturbance Report Taken 2025-000075-77 Homicide Reports Taken •Steve's Ace Home & Garden. 3350 John F. Kennedv Rd. Since the last renewal date there has 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 violations and 0 violations against the business. DPD Case # I Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition 2025-003715 1 Theft Report Taken 2 Page 948 of 1459 -Steeple Square, 101 East 15t" St. Since the last renewal date there has been 1 call for service to the establishment. There were 1 disturbance, 0 crimes 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 # I Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition 25-044434 1 Disturbance Handled by Officer -El Paisano. 1543 Central Ave. Since the last renewal date there has been 1 call for service to the establishment. There was 1 disturbance, 0 crimes against persons, 0 crime against property, and 0 public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations against the business. DPD Case # I Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition 2025-002476 1 Disturbance Report Taken -Dubuque Religious Center, Inc., 923 Main 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 crimes against property, and 0 public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations against the business. -Gin Rickeys, 1447 Central Ave. Since the last renewal date there have been 9 calls for service to the establishment. There were 0 disturbances, 0 crimes against persons, 1 crime against property, and 8 public morals calls. Additionally, there were 28 individual violations and 0 violations against the business. I am recommending approval based upon a provision in which the liquor license holder must meet with the Police Department within 10 days to work on solutions. The attached letter with the applicable State of Iowa code has been served on the license holder. DPD Case # Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition 2025-000901 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-000902 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-000903 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-000903 Controlled Substance Report Taken 2025-002323 Public Intoxication Report Taken 25-033437 Theft Handled by Officer 2025-002325 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-008313 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-008313 Controlled Substance Report Taken •Northside Bar, Inc., 2776 Jackson St. 3 Page 949 of 1459 Since the last renewal date there have been 2 calls for service to the establishment. There were 1 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 # Type of CalUCircumstances Disposition 25-073436 Disturbance Handled by Officer 2025-007629 Public Intoxication Report Taken •Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson St. Since the last renewal date there has been 1 call for service to the establishment. There were 0 disturbance, 1 crime against persons, 0 crime against property, and 0 public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations against the business. DPD Case # I Type of CalUCircumstances Disposition 2025-004544 1 Harassment Report Taken •Dollar General 6896, 605 West Locust St. Since the last renewal date there have been 5 calls for service to the establishment. There were 1 disturbance, 1 crime against persons, 3 crimes against property, and 0 public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations against the business. DPD Case # Type of CalUCircumstances Disposition 2025-002646 Theft Report Taken 2025-005149 Disturbance Report Taken 2025-005686 Criminal Mischief Report Taken 2025-008283 Assault Report Taken 25-105653 Theft Handled by Officer •Dollar General 7289. 3250 Kennedv Cir.. Suite 8 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 violations and 0 violations against the business. •Dollar General 10074, 2400 Gateway 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 call. 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: Mario's Italian Restaurant & Lounge, 1298 Main St., Fuji Asian Buffet, 806 Wacker Dr. Suite 128, RMN Lounge LLC, 481 Locust St., Steve's Ace Home & Garden, 3350 John F. Kennedy Rd., Steeple Square, 101 East 15t" St., El Paisano, 1543 Central Ave., Dubuque Religious Center, Inc., 923 Main St., Gin Rickeys, 0 Page 950 of 1459 1447 Central Ave., Northside Bar, Inc., 2776 Jackson St., Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson St., Dollar General 6896, 605 West Locust St., Dollar General 7289, 3250 Kennedy Cir., Suite 8, Dollar General 10074, 2400 Gateway Dr. ACTION REQUESTED Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol license. renewals for: Mario's Italian Restaurant & Lounge, 1298 Main St., Fuji Asian Buffet, 806 Wacker Dr. Suite 128, RMN Lounge LLC, 481 Locust St., Steve's Ace Home & Garden, 3350 John F. Kennedy Rd., Steeple Square, 101 East 15th St., El Paisano, 1543 Central Ave., Dubuque Religious Center, Inc., 923 Main St., Gin Rickeys, 1447 Central Ave., Northside Bar, Inc., 2776 Jackson St., Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson St., Dollar General 6896, 605 West Locust St., Dollar General 7289, 3250 Kennedy Cir., Suite 8, Dollar General 10074, 2400 Gateway Dr. cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 5 Page 951 of 1459 THE CITY OF DUB TE, Masterpiece on the Mississippi January 15, 2026 Gin Rickeys 1447 Central Ave Dubuque IA 52001 Dubuque Police Department Dubuque Law Enforcement Center MI-Merio My 770 Iowa Street P.O. BOX 875 Dubuque, IA 52004-0875 Office (563) 589-4410 2007-2012*2013 Fax (563) 589-4497 2017*2019 TTY (563) 5 83-1711 E-mail: police@cityofdubuque.org www.cityofdubuque.org Your alcohol license is set for annual renewal with City Council approval. As part of the renewal process, calls for service and violations are analyzed. These calls are as follows. DPD Case # Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition 2025-000901 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-000902 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-000903 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-000903 Controlled Substance Report Taken 2025-002323 Public Intoxication Report Taken 25-033437 Theft Handled by Officer 2025-002325 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-008313 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-008313 Controlled Substance Report Taken Additionally, our records show 29 individual violations related to underage drinking. Your license will be recommended for issuance with the following stipulation: You will need to make contact with Captain Steve Radloff, (563)587-3804 or sradloff cityofdubugue.org within 10 days of receiving this notice. The purpose will be to set up a meeting to come up with a mitigation strategy. I have enclosed the applicable State of Iowa code. Failure to make contact with Captain Radloff will result in the matter being turned over to the State of Iowa for license revocation. Sincerely, Jeremy Jensen Chief of Police Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork Page 952 of 1459 THE CITY OF Ur B TE Masterpiece on the Mississippi January 15, 2026 RMN Lounge (Odd Fellows) 481 Locust St. Dubuque, IA 52001 Dubuque Police Department Dubuque Law Enforcement Center MI-AIIerin My 770 Iowa Street P.O. Box 875 I®r Dubuque, IA 52004-0875 Office (563) 5 89-44 10 2007-2012.2013 Fax (563) 589-4497 2017*2019 TTY (563) 583-1711 E-mail: police@cityofdubuque.org www.cityofdubuque.org Your alcohol license is set for annual renewal with City Council approval. As part of the renewal process, calls for service and violations are analyzed. Our records the following: DPD Case # Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition 2025-000889 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-000897 Assault Report Taken 2025-000947 Theft Report Taken 2025-001630 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-001630 Disturbance Report Taken 2025-001747 Disturbance Report Taken 25-047118 Theft Handled by Officer 25-052786 Theft Handled by Officer 2025-005113 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-005127 Assault Report Taken 2025-007536 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-008135 Public Intoxication Report Taken 2025-008367 Disturbance Report Taken 25-099271 Disturbance Handled by Officer 2025-008884 Disturbance Report Taken 2025-000075-77 Homicide Reports Taken Your license will be issued with the following stipulation. You will need to make contact with Captain Steve Radloff, (563)587-3804 or sradloff cityofdubugue.org within 10 days of receiving this notice. The purpose will be to set up a meeting to come up with a mitigation strategy. I have enclosed the applicable State of Iowa code. Failure to make contact with Captain Radloff within the 10 days will result in the matter being turned over to the State of Iowa for license revocation. Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork Page 953 of 1459 Sincerely, Jeremy Jensen Chief of Police Cc Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork Page 954 of 1459 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. 16-26 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 Convivium Urban Farmstead __..... _._...._ _................._..._..._._.._.-.-..._......._._._._..............__._.... _ 2811 Jackson St. -------... - -......_....._......................................... Dollar Geneal 6896 _................ _............._ _............ _ . - ----- .... _.-.. - -- - - ----__...._.................... _ ............. ...........__..... 605 West Locust St. _._.-._._._...__........._...................----..__.._............__........................._........._........................ Dollar General 10074 ---....._.._ ........................_._... _ ........... _ ---- ----- _ _.-._._._.__.-.-. _ _._..... _.........._...................._............... _.._._...__ i 2400 Gateway Dr. _._.- ..._.. _. ......._....................................... ---- - ------------ _.-._._._................ Dollar General 7289 3250 Kennedy Crl., Suite 8 Dubuque Reli_ sous Center, Inc _ --_ 923 Main St. _...._._._...__._._......_.__............._.._.. EI Paisano _..._..... .... ----._......_._._...........__........._.............................. _...... _... ----.._.— 1543 Central Ave. _._.............. ........---------------...__._...._..................._�— _----____._........_.................._.............._.............................................-.-...- Fuji Asian Buffet ------ _..-_._._.............._._................_........._._.. ---- -- --- ------...................................................._.__— Wacker Dr. Suite 128 __.__._.__._..__.____ Gin Rickeys - With Provisions -- ._._..._._806 1447 Central Ave. ----._._..--- Mario's Italian Restaurant and Lounge --------- -- __._... _ 1 1298 Main St. Northside Bar, Inc. ... _ ........... _...... i 2776 Jackson St. ----------._._ RMN RMN lounge L.L.C. - With Provisions ............... ........ Steeple Square . - ; 101 East 15th St. ..............._.... _--------...__.. Steve's Ace Home &Garden ... _ .._..-- ..............._...... ...__... ....-.......... 3350 John F Kennedy Rd _ . _ _ Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of January 2026. Br anag , Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk