Approval of Retail Alcohol LicensesCity of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 16.
Copyrighted
February 16, 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 - Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses
2. Police Chief Staff Memo-02-16-2026
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
• Hammerheads Bar & Billiards, 2095 Kerper Blvd., Suite 2
• 7 Hills Brewing Co., 1050 Washington St.
• Dubuque Mining Co., 555 John F. Kennedy Rd., Suite 600
• Dungeon LTD, 302 Locust St.
• Voices Studios, 1585 Central Ave.
• Grand River Center, 500 Bell St.
• Chopper's, 601 Rhomberg Ave.
New Applications
• Coffee Lab - Fountain Park, 2728 Asbury Rd Ste 750
• Exotico Bar & Grilli, 3333 Asbury Rd. Suite B
• Grand Harbor, 350 Bell St.
• Hill Street, 535 Hill St. Suite A
• OM Dubuque Oil, 2175 Central Ave
• The Yardarm, 1201 Shiras Ave. Extension
DATE: February 10, 2026
Dubuque
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2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approval of the Retail
Alcohol License renewals for: Hammerheads Bar & Billiards, 2095 Kerper Blvd., Suite
2, 7 Hills Brewing Co., 1050 Washington St., Dubuque Mining Co., 555 John F.
Kennedy Rd., Suite 600, Dungeon LTD, 302 Locust St., Voices Studios, 1585 Central
Ave., Grand River Center, 500 Bell St., Chopper's, 601 Rhomberg Ave.
City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder is recommending City Council approval of the New
Applications for: Coffee Lab - Fountain Park, 2728 Asbury Rd Ste 750; Exotico Bar &
Grilli, 3333 Asbury Rd. Suite B; Grand Harbor, 350 Bell St.; Hill Street, 535 Hill St. Suite
A; OM Dubuque Oil, 2175 Central Ave; and The Yardarm, 1201 Shiras Ave. Extension.
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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
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
DATE: January 30, 2025
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen
Chief of Police
RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• Hammerheads Bar & Billiards, 2095 Kerper Blvd., Suite 2
• 7 Hills Brewing Co., 1050 Washington St.
• Dubuque Mining Co., 555 John F. Kennedy Rd., Suite 600
• Dungeon LTD, 302 Locust St.
• Voices Studios, 1585 Central Ave.
• Grand River Center, 500 Bell St.
• Chopper's, 601 Rhomberg Ave.
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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-Hammerheads Bar & Billiards, 2095 Kerper Blvd., Suite 2
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 violations and 0 violations
against the business.
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•7 Hills Brewing Co., 1050 Washington 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.
•Dubuque Mining Co., 555 John F. Kennedy Rd., Suite 600
Since the last renewal date there has 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 violations and 0 violations
against the business.
•Dungeon LTD, 302 Locust St.
Since the last renewal date there has been 4 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 3 disturbances, 1 crime against persons, 0 crimes 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
2025-001071
Assault
Report Taken
2025-005996
Disturbance
Report Taken
25-101581
Disturbance
Handled by Officer
2025-009191
Disturbance
Report Taken
•Voices Studios, 1585 Central Ave.
Since the last renewal date there has 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.
•Grand River Center, 500 Bell 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.
•Chopper's, 601 Rhomberg 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 crimes against property, and 0
public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2025-005654
Disturbance
Report Taken
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RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual retail alcohol licenses for: Hammerheads Bar & Billiards, 2095 Kerper Blvd.,
Suite 2, 7 Hills Brewing Co., 1050 Washington St., Dubuque Mining Co., 555 John F.
Kennedy Rd., Suite 600, Dungeon LTD, 302 Locust St., Voices Studios, 1585 Central
Ave., Grand River Center, 500 Bell St., Chopper's, 601 Rhomberg Ave.
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol license.
renewals for: Hammerheads Bar & Billiards, 2095 Kerper Blvd., Suite 2, 7 Hills Brewing
Co., 1050 Washington St., Dubuque Mining Co., 555 John F. Kennedy Rd., Suite 600,
Dungeon LTD, 302 Locust St., Voices Studios, 1585 Central Ave., Grand River Center,
500 Bell St., Chopper's, 601 Rhomberg Ave.
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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Dubuque
City Clerk's Office
THE CITY OF
City Hall
DUBB E
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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: February 6, 2026
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol License Approvals for the following:
New Applications
Coffee Lab - Fountain Park, 2728 Asbury Rd. Suite 750
Exotico Bar & Grilli, 3333 Asbury Rd. Suite B
Grand Harbor, 350 Bell St.
Hill Street, 535 Hill St. Suite A
OM Dubuque Oil, 2175 Central Ave.
The Yardarm, 1201 Shiras Ave. Extension
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. 42-26
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:
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New Applications
Coffee Lab - Fountain Park 2728 Asbury Rd. Suite 750
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Exotico Bar & Grilli 3333 Asbury Rd. Suite B
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Grand Harbor 350 Bell St.
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Hill Street 535 Hill Street Suite A
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OMDubuque Oil....______ .... --__...___...._._..__...................__....._....___......__......_.__ _2175 Central Ave._._....._....._................ ........ _........ _.---_.__._.............
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The Yardarm 1201 Shiras Ave. Extension
Renewals
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Dubuque Mining Co_ _—_ 555 John F. Kennedy Rd., Suite 600 E
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Dungeon Ltd .. _______...-_______ ._ _----_-.- -- . _.__. _._... 302 Locust St. -- E
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E Grand River Center 500 Bell St.
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Hammerheads Bar & Billiards 2095 Ker er Blvd. Suite 2
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Voices Studios 1585 Central ... ._.............. .-_-._.......--........... -
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16 dayof February2026.
Brad M. ; vanagh, Mayor
Attest: -. `
Aririenne nI Rreitfelrier '-City Clerk