Retail License Renewal Copyrighted
April 20, 2026
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 12.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Retail License Renewal
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
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
• Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr.
• Whiskey River, 1070 University Ave.
• The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1516, 3350 Dodge St.
• Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom, 3100 Dodge St.
• Foodie Garage Eatery, 1046 Central Ave.
• Marco's Italian American Food, 2022 Central Ave.
• Catfish Charlie's, 1630 E. 16t" St.
• Paro Food Mart, 3200 Central Ave.
• Stone Cliff Winery/ Dubuque Star Brewery, 600 Star Brewery Dr. Suite 100
• Ichiban Habachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 3187 University Ave.
• Shot Tower Inn, 390 Locust St.
New Applications
• McAleece Park and Recreation Complex, 1801 Admiral Sheehy Dr.
• Port of Dubuque Marina, 450 East 3rd St.
New Applications Provisional Issuances
• Bluff Strokes Art Center - 4-17-26 to 4-30-26, 1201 Locust St.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
• The Dungeon / Dungeon Dayz - 5-21-26 to 5-25-26, 302 Locust
DATE: April 16, 2026
Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approval of the Retail Alcohol
License renewals for: Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr., Whiskey River, 1070 University
Ave., The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1516, 3350 Dodge St., Old Chicago Pizza and
Taproom, 3100 Dodge St., Foodie Garage Eatery, 1046 Central Ave., Marco's Italian
American Food, 2022 Central Ave., Catfish Charlie's, 1630 E. 16t" St., Paro Food Mart,
3200 Central Ave., Stone Cliff Winery/ Dubuque Star Brewery, 600 Star Brewery Dr. Suite
100, Ichiban Habachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 3187 University Ave., Shot Tower Inn, 390
Locust St.
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City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder is recommending City Council approval of the New
Applications for: McAleece Park and Recreation Complex, 1801 Admiral Sheehy Dr.,
Port of Dubuque Marina, 450 East 3rd St.; and New Applications Provisional Issuances for:
Bluff Strokes Art Center - 4-17-26 to 4-30-26, 1201 Locust St.; and Special Event(s) per
Special Event Application Submittal: The Dungeon / Dungeon Dayz - 5-21-26 to 5-25-26,
302 Locust 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
Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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THE CITY OF
DUB E MEMORANDUM
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DATE: April 2, 2026
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen
Chief of Police
RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr.
• Whiskey River, 1070 University Ave.
• The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1516, 3350 Dodge St.
• Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom, 3100 Dodge St.
• Foodie Garage Eatery, 1046 Central Ave.
• Marco's Italian American Food, 2022 Central Ave.
• Catfish Charlie's, 1630 E. 16th St.
• Paro Food Mart, 3200 Central Ave.
• Stone Cliff Winery/ Dubuque Star Brewery, 600 Star Brewery
Dr. Suite 100
• Ichiban Habachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 3187 University Ave.
• Shot Tower Inn, 390 Locust St.
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 disorderl behavior not alread listed
Crimes A ainst Persons Includes Assault and Harassment
Crimes A ainst Propert Includes Bur lar , Criminal Mischief and Theft
Public Morals Includes Public Intoxication and Possession of Controlled Substances
DISCUSSION
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•Clarke Universitv, 1550 Clarke Dr.
Since the last renewal date there have been 6 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 2 disturbances, 1 crime against persons, 3 crimes against property, and 0
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
DPD Case# T pe of Call/Circumstances Disposition
2024-003201 Disturbance Report Taken
2024-003202 Disturbance Report Taken
2024-007087 Bur la Report Taken
25-019955 Criminal Mischief Handled b Officer
25-075800 Harassment Handled b Officer
2026-000653 Criminal Mischief Report Taken
•Whiskev River, 1070 Universitv Ave.
Since the last renewal date there have been 2 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 0 disturbances, 2 crimes against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
DPD Case# T pe of Call/Circumstances Disposition
2025-006403 Assault Report Taken
25-084862 Assault Handled b Officer
•The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1516, 3350 Dodqe St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 4 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 2 disturbances, 1 crime 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# T pe of Call/Circumstances Disposition
24-068483 Disturbance Handled b Officer
25-063246 Disturbance Handled b Officer
2025-006912 Theft Report Taken
26-004427 Harassment Handled b Officer
•Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom, 3100 Dodge St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 3 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 2 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# T pe of Call/Circumstances Disposition
2025-004476 Theft Report Taken
2025-007513 Disturbance Re ort Taken
2025-007531 Disturbance Report Taken
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•Foodie Garaqe Eatery, 1046 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.
•Marco's Italian American Food, 2022 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.
•Catfish Charlie's, 1630 E. 16th St.
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.
•Paro Food Mart, 3200 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.
•Stone cliff Winery/ Dubuque Star Brewery, 600 Star Brewery Dr. Suite 100
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.
•Ichiban Habachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 3187 Universitv Ave.
Since the last renewal date there have been 3 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 2 disturbances, 1 crime against persons, 0 crimes against property, and 0
public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations
against the business.
DPD Case# T pe of Call/Circumstances Disposition
24-059891 Disturbance Handled B Officer
24-067829 Harassment Handled b Officer
25-060843 Disturbance Handled b Officer
•Shot Tower Inn, 390 Locust St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 5 calls for service to the establishment.
There were 2 disturbances, 0 crimes against persons, 3 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# T pe of Call/Circumstances Disposition
2025-000774 Theft Report Taken
25-036942 Disturbance Handled b Officer
25-052785 Disturbance Handled b Officer
2025-005109 Bur la Report Taken
26-016138 Criminal Mischief Handled b Officer
RECOMMENDATION:
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual retail alcohol licenses for: Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr., Whiskey River,
1070 University Ave., The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1516, 3350 Dodge St., Old
Chicago Pizza and Taproom, 3100 Dodge St., Foodie Garage Eatery, 1046 Central
Ave., Marco's Italian American Food, 2022 Central Ave., Catfish Charlie's, 1630 E. 16tn
St., Paro Food Mart, 3200 Central Ave., Stone Cliff Winery/ Dubuque Star Brewery, 600
Star Brewery Dr. Suite 100, Ichiban Habachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 3187 University
Ave., Shot Tower Inn, 390 Locust St.
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol license.
renewals for: Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Dr., Whiskey River, 1070 University Ave.,
The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1516, 3350 Dodge St., Old Chicago Pizza and
Taproom, 3100 Dodge St., Foodie Garage Eatery, 1046 Central Ave., Marco's Italian
American Food, 2022 Central Ave., Catfish Charlie's, 1630 E. 16t" St., Paro Food Mart,
3200 Central Ave., Stone Cliff Winery/ Dubuque Star Brewery, 600 Star Brewery Dr.
Suite 100, Ichiban Habachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 3187 University Ave., Shot Tower
Inn, 390 Locust St.
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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Dubuque City Clerk's Office
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
DATE: April 4, 2026
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol License Approvals for the following:
New Applications
McAleece Park and Recreation Complex, 1801 Admiral Sheehy Dr.
Port of Dubuque Marina, 450 East 3�d St.
New Applications Provisional Issuances
Bluff Strokes Art Center - 4-17-26 to 4-30-26, 1201 Locust St.
Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal
The Dungeon / Dungeon Dayz - 5-21-26 to 5-25-26, 302 Locust 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
lowa Department of Revenue Alcohol and Tax Compliance Division (Division) manages the
application and licensing process. The lowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) previously
managed this process but was merged into the lowa 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
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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. 127-26
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:
New Applications
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McAleece Park and Recreation Complex I 1801 Admiral Sheehy Dr.
Port of Dubuque Marina I 450 East 3rd St.
Renewals
Catfish Charlie's
..._Clarke ..._University ......................................._........................................................................_....._........_..
Foodiie Garage .Eate
Ichiban Habachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Marco's Italian American Food
:..._ Old .... Chicago ..._Pizza ..._and ..._Taproom .................................................
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Paro Food Mart
Shot Tower Inn
Stone Cliff Winery/Dubuque Star Brewery
Whiskey River
1630 E 16th St.
1550 Clarke Dr.
1046 Central Ave.
3187..._University Ave........ ..................................................
2022 Central Ave.
._3100..._Dodge .._St. ............................._................................
_3350.. Dodge St. ..........................................................................
3200 Central Ave.
390 Locust St.
600 Star Brewery Dr. Suite 100
1070 University Ave
:New Applications Provisional Issuances
Bluff Strokes Art Center - 4-17-26 to I 1201 Locust St.
4-30-26
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Special Events) per Special Event Application Submittal
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The Dungeon / Dungeon Dayz 5-21-26 302 Locust St
to 5-25-26
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of April 2026.
Brae avanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
Prepared bv 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.
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 lowa
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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McAleece Park and Recreation Complex 1801 Admiral Sheehy Dr ;
Port of Dubuque Marina 450 East 3rd St.
:......... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. ........................................................... .. .. :. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..........................................................................................:
Renewals
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Catfish Charlie's 1630 E 16t" St.
Clarke University 1550 Clarke Dr
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Foodie Garage Eatery 1046 Central Ave
Ichiban Habachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 3187 University Ave.
Marco's Italian American Food 2022 Central Ave.
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Old Chica�o Pizza and Taproom 3100 Dodge St.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 3350 Dod e St.
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Paro Food Mart 3200 Central Ave.
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Shot Tower Inn 390 Locust St.
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Stone Cliff Winer /Dubuque Star Brewe 600 Star Brewer Dr. Suite 100
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Whiskey River 1070 University Ave. ;
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New Applications Provisional Issuances
:
Bluff Strokes Art Center - 4-17-26 to 1201 Locust St.
4-30-26
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Passed, approved, and adopted this 20t" day of April 2026.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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