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Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses Copyrighted June 15, 2026 City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 30. City Council 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: ATTAC H M ENTS: 1. MVM Memo Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses 2. Police Chief Staff Memo-06-15-2026 3. City Clerk Staff Memo 4. Resolution Page 1075 of 1594 Dubuque THE CITY QF � All•li�eriea Ciry DLT B E ��, . � �� � � MaSt� Z�C� alZ t�Q Mt55ZSSZ Z zoa�•zoiz•zai3 �' pp zai�*zaig TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following: Annual Renewals • American Legion Post 6, 1306 Delhi St. • Dolfs, 333 East 10t" St., Suite 104 • Adobo's Mexican Grill, 756 Main St. • Paul's Tavern, 176 Locust St. • 7 Hills Brewing Co, LLC, 1085 Washington St. and 1098 Jackson St. • Auto Workers AFL-CIO, 3450 Central Ave. • Jubeck New World Brewing LLC, 115 West 11t" St. • Diamond Jo Casino, 301 Bell St. • Fischer Lanes, 880 Locust St. • Kwik Star 236, 2035 John F Kennedy Rd. • Oolong Asia Cuisine, 145 West 11t" St. • Kwik Star 495, 2685 Dodge St. • House of China Co, 170 John F Kennedy Rd. • Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 1395 Associates Dr. • Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main St. • The Lift, 180 Main St. New Applications • Mgb'z, 576 Central Ave Special Event(s) per Special Event Application Submittal • Dimensional Brewing - Pride Party 6-6-26 to 6-7-26 and , Main Street from West 1 st Street to West 2nd Street • Dubuque Jaycees - Millwork Night Market - 6-15-26 to 6-19-26, Jackson Street From E. 7th St. To E. 9th St. & E. 8th St. From Jackson To Washington DATE: June 10, 2026 Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approval of the Retail Alcohol License renewals for: American Legion Post 6, 1306 Delhi St., Dolfs, 333 East 10t" St., Suite 104, Adobo's Mexican Grill, 756 Main St., Paul's Tavern, 176 Locust St., 7 Hills Brewing Co, LLC, 1085 Washington St. and 1098 Jackson St., Auto Workers AFL-CIO, 3450 Central Ave., Jubeck New World Brewing LLC, 115 West 11t" St., Diamond Jo Casino, 301 Bell St., Fischer Lanes, 880 Locust St., Kwik Star 236, 2035 John F Kennedy Rd., Page 1076 of 1594 Oolong Asia Cuisine, 145 West 11th St., Kwik Star 495, 2685 Dodge St., House of China Co, 170 John F Kennedy Rd., Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 1395 Associates Dr., Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main St., The Lift, 180 Main St. City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder is recommending City Council approval of the New Applications for: Mgb'z, 576 Central Ave; Special Event(S) Per Special Event Application Submittal Provisional Issuances: Dimensional Brewing - Pride Party 6-6-26 to 6-7-26 and , Main Street from West 1 st Street to West 2nd Street; Dubuque Jaycees - Millwork Night Market - 6-15-26 to 6-19-26, Jackson Street From E. 7th St. To E. 9th St. & E. 8th St. From Jackson To Washington. 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 Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 2 Page 1077 of 1594 THE CITY OF DUB E MEMORANDUM Masterpiece on tlie Mississippi DATE: June 15, 2026 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen City Manager FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen Chief of Police RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following: • American Legion Post 6, 1306 Delhi St. • Dolfs, 333 East 10th St., Suite 104 • Adobo's Mexican Grill, 756 Main St. • Paul's Tavern, 176 Locust St. • 7 Hills Brewing Co, LLC, 1085 Washington St. and 1098 Jackson St. • Auto Workers AFL-CIO, 3450 Central Ave. • Jubeck New World Brewing LLC, 115 West 11t" St. • Diamond Jo Casino, 301 Bell St. • Fischer Lanes, 880 Locust St. • Kwik Star 236, 2035 John F Kennedy Rd. • Oolong Asia Cuisine, 145 West 11th St. • Kwik Star 495, 2685 Dodge St. • House of China Co, 170 John F Kennedy Rd. • Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 1395 Associates Dr. • Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main St. • The Lift, 180 Main 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. 1 Page 1078 of 1594 Disturbances Includes physical fighting, verbal arguments, loud music and/or subjects and all other disorderl behavior not already listed Crimes A ainst Persons Includes Assault and Harassment Crimes A ainst Pro ert Includes Bur la , Criminal Mischief and Theft Public Morals Includes Public Intoxication and Possession of Controlled Substances DISCUSSION •American Legion Post 6, 1306 Delhi St. Since the last renewal date there have been 7 calls for service to the establishment. There were 6 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 e of Call/Circumstances Dis osition 24058616 Disturbance Handled B Officer 2024-007707 Disturbance Report Taken 24-104214 Disturbance Handled B Officer 26-008568 Disturbance Handled B Officer 26-008583 Disturbance Handled BY Officer 26031868 Disturbance Handled B Officer 2024-009288 Bur lar Re ort Taken •Dolfs, 333 E. 10t" St. Suite 104 Since the last renewal date there have been 12 calls for service to the establishment. There were 10 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 e of Call/Circumstances Disposition 2022-005162 Disturbance Report Taken 22-066543 Disturbance Handled b Officer 22-070290 Disturbance Handled B Officer 2023-000873 Disturbance Re ort Taken 2024-000129 Disturbance Report Taken 24-100575 Disturbance Handled B Officer 2025-007292 Disturbance Re ort Taken 25-085768 Disturbance Handled B Officer 2025-002842 Disturbance Report Taken 25-097650 Disturbance Handled B Officer 24-042846 Criminal Mischief Handled B Officer 24-075530 Assault Handled B Officer •Adobo's Mexican Grill, 756 Main St. Since the last renewal date there has been 1 call 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. 2 Page 1079 of 1594 DPD Case# T e of Call/Circumstances Disposition 2024-04740 Theft Re ort Taken •Paul's Tavern, 176 Locust St. Since the last renewal date there has been 1 call 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# T pe of Call/Circumstances Dis osition 2024-005589 Criminal Mischief Re ort Taken •7 Hills Brewinq Company, LLC., 1085 Washinqton St. and 1098 Jackson St. 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 calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations against the business. DPD Case# T pe of Call/Circumstances Disposition 2024-004700 Disturbance Report Taken •Auto Worker's AFL-CIO, 3450 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. •Jubeck New World Brewinq LLC., 115 West 15th St. 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 calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations against the business. DPD Case# T e of Call/Circumstances Dis osition 25-060144 Disturbance Handled b Officer •Diamond Jo Casino, 301 Bell St. Since the last renewal date there have been 34 calls for service to the establishment. There were 7 disturbances, 3 crimes against persons, 11 crimes against property, and 13 public morals calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations against the business. DPD Case# T e of Call/Circumstances Dis osition 2024-005465 Disturbance Re ort Taken 2024-006538 Disturbance Re ort Taken 25-053504 Disturbance Handled B Officer 2025-005673 Disturbance Re ort Taken 3 Page 1080 of 1594 25-097891 Disturbance Handled B Officer 26-010052 Disturbance Handled B Officer 2026-001689 Disturbance Re ort Taken 2024-008412 Assault Re ort Taken 2025-002054 Assault Re ort Taken 25-082084 Harassment Handled B Officer 2024-007151 Theft Re ort Taken 2024-008993 Theft Re ort Taken 2025-002152 Theft Re ort Taken 2025-002329 Theft Re ort Taken 2025-003057 Theft Re ort Taken 2025-003599 Theft Re ort Taken 2025-004762 Theft Re ort Taken 2025-008182 Theft Re ort Taken 2026-001006 Theft Re ort Taken 2026-002915 Theft Re ort Taken 2026-000275 Criminal Mischief Re ort Taken 24-072575 Possession of Controlled Substance Handled B Officer 2024-008702 Possession of Controlled Substance Re ort Taken 2024-009144 Possession of Controlled Substance Re ort Taken 2025-000082 Possession of Controlled Substance Re ort Taken 2025-000126 Possession of Controlled Substance Re ort Taken 25-022160 Possession of Controlled Substance Handled B Officer 2025-006301 Possession of Controlled Substance Re ort Taken 2025-008808 Possession of Controlled Substance Re ort Taken 2026-000314 Possession of Controlled Substance Re ort Taken 2026-000864 Possession of Controlled Substance Re ort Taken 2026-001054 Possession of Controlled Substance Re ort Taken 2026-001474 Possession of Controlled Substance Re ort Taken 2026-002724 Possession of Controlled Substance Re ort Taken •Fischer Lanes, 880 Locust 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. •Kwik Star 236, 2035 John F. Kennedy Rd. Since the last renewal date there have been 11 calls for service to the establishment. There were 5 disturbances, 1 crime against persons, 4 crimes against property, and 1 public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations against the business. DPD Case# T e of Call/Circumstances Dis osition 24-091932 Disturbance Handled B Officer 25-053749 Disturbance Handled b Officer 25-069244 Disturbance Handled B Officer 25-073577 Disturbance Handled B Officer 26-018151 Disturbance Handled B Officer 2025-001676 Harassment Re ort Taken 24-072902 Criminal Mischief Handled B Officer 2024-004650 Theft Re ort Taken 2025-005668 Theft Re ort Taken 4 Page 1081 of 1594 2026-001926 Theft Re ortTaken 25-040491 Public Intoxication Handled B Officer •Oolonq Asian Cuisine, 145 West 11 t" St. Since the last renewal date there has 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 0 individual violations and 0 violations against the business. DPD Case# T e of Call/Circumstances Disposition 2025-008655 Public Intoxication Re ort Taken •Kwik Star 495, 2685 Dodqe St. Since the last renewal date there has been 10 calls for service to the establishment. There was 1 disturbance, 0 crimes against persons, 8 crimes against property, and 1 public morals call. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations against the business. DPD Case# T pe of Call/Circumstances Disposition 26-033983 Disturbance Handled B Officer 24-055716 Theft Handled b Officer 2025-004335 Theft Report Taken 2025-004343 Theft Report Taken 25-50960 Theft Handled B Officer 2025-004662 Theft Report Taken 2025-005387 Theft Report Taken 2025-006419 Theft Report Taken 2025-006595 Theft Report Taken 2025-006375 Public Intoxication Report Taken •House of China Co, 170 John F. Kennedv Rd. Since the last renewal date there has been 0 call 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. •Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 1395 Associates Dr. 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 calls. Additionally, there were 0 individual violations and 0 violations against the business. DPD Case# T pe of Call/Circumstances Disposition 25-098517 Disturbance Handled B Officer 5 Page 1082 of 1594 •Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main St. Since the last renewal date there has been 1 call for service to the establishment. There were 0 disturbances, 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# T e of Call/Circumstances Disposition 2025-007541 Theft Re ort Taken •The Lift, 180 Main 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. RECOMMENDATION: Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the annual retail alcohol licenses for: American Legion Post 6, 1306 Delhi St., Dolfs, 333 East 10th St., Suite 104, Adobo's Mexican Grill, 756 Main St., Paul's Tavern, 176 Locust St., 7 Hills Brewing Co, LLC, 1085 Washington St. and 1098 Jackson St., Auto Workers AFL-CIO, 3450 Central Ave., Jubeck New World Brewing LLC, 115 West 11th St., Diamond Jo Casino, 301 Bell St., Fischer Lanes, 880 Locust St., Kwik Star 236, 2035 John F Kennedy Rd., Oolong Asia Cuisine, 145 West 11'" St., Kwik Star 495, 2685 Dodge St., House of China Co, 170 John F Kennedy Rd., Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 1395 Associates Dr., Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main St., The Lift, 180 Main St. ACTION REQUESTED Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol license. renewals for: American Legion Post 6, 1306 Delhi St., Dolfs, 333 East 10t" St., Suite 104, Adobo's Mexican Grill, 756 Main St., Paul's Tavern, 176 Locust St., 7 Hills Brewing Co, LLC, 1085 Washington St. and 1098 Jackson St., Auto Workers AFL-CIO, 3450 Central Ave., Jubeck New World Brewing LLC, 115 West 11t" St., Diamond Jo Casino, 301 Bell St., Fischer Lanes, 880 Locust St., Kwik Star 236, 2035 John F Kennedy Rd., Oolong Asia Cuisine, 145 West 11th St., Kwik Star 495, 2685 Dodge St., House of China Co, 170 John F Kennedy Rd., Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 1395 Associates Dr., Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy, 164 Main St., The Lift, 180 Main St. cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 6 Page 1083 of 1594 Dubu ue City Clerk's Office THE CITY OF � City Hall AII�A�eriea City 50 W. 13�h Street D V L � Dubuque, lA 52001-4864 1������������ I (563)589-4100 office (563)589-0890fax ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org 200�-20i 2-zo i 3 www.cityofdubuque.org Masterpiece on the Mississippi zo1�*zoi9 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk DATE: June 10, 2026 SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol License Approvals for the following: New Applications • Mgb'z, 576 Central Ave Special Event(S) Per Special Event Application Submittal Provisional Issuances • Dimensional Brewing - Pride Party 6-6-26 to 6-7-26 and , Main Street from West 1 st Street to West 2nd Street • Dubuque Jaycees - Millwork Night Market - 6-15-26 to 6-19-26, Jackson Street From E. 7th St. To E. 9th St. & E. 8th St. From Jackson To Washington 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. Page 1084 of 1594 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 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 Page 1085 of 1594 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. 245-26 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 Mgb'z 1 576 Central Ave Renewals 7 Hills Brewing Co, LLC 1085 Washington St. and 1098 Jackson St. Adobo's Mexican Grill 756 Main St American Legion Post 6 1306 Delhi St. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar 1395 Associates Dr. Auto Workers AFL-CIO 3450 Central Ave. Diamond Jo Casino 301 Bell St. Dolphs 333 East 10th St., Suite 104 Fischer Lanes 880 Locust St. I House of China Co 170 John F Kennedy Rd. • Jubeck New World BrewingLLC ' 11____........-....._._.____.______.�.__ 5 West 11th St. Kwik Star 236_.__...._ 2035 JohnF Kennedy Rd. __._............._........_.._.__ ____ Kwik Star 495 12685 Dodge St. I k I Oolong Asia Cuisine ? 145 West 11th St. —� Paul's Tavern 176 Locust St. The Lift 180 Main St. Vinny Vannucci's Little Italy 164 Main St. � E E Special Event(S) Per Special Event Application Submittal Provisional Issuances Dimensional Brewing - Pride Party 6- Main Street from West 1st Street to West 6-26 to 6-7-26 and _ 2nd Street Dubuque Jaycees - Millwork Night Jackson Street From E. 7th St. To E. 9th St. Market - 6-15 a26 to 6-19-26 i & E. 8th St. From Jackson To Washin ton Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of June 2026. Bead Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk