Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Copyrighted
June 15, 2026
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 31.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer
Permit Applications
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval of retail
tobacco permit and device retailer permits as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving Applications For Retail Tobacco
And Device Retailer Permits, As Applicable And Required By
lowa Code 453A.47A and 453E.3
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTAC H M ENTS:
1. MVM Memo Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit
Applications
2. Staff Memo
3. Resolution
Page 1088 of 1594
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit
Applications
DATE: June 10, 2026
City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder is recommending City Council approval of the Retail
Tobacco Permits and Device Retailer Permits, as applicable, effective July 1, 2026, and
expiring on June 30, 2027, for the following retailers:
; Permit Type o Business Name Address ;
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Retail Tobacco Altered State 1523 Central Ave
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Retail Tobacco OM Dubuque Oil LLC 2175 Central Ave
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Retail Tobacco Hartig Drug #2 157 Locust St.
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Retail Tobacco Hartig Drug #3 2255 John F. Kennedy Rd.
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Retail Tobacco Hartig Drug #8 1600 University Ave.
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Device Retailer Beecher Liquor 1691 Asbury Rd '
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Device Retailer Altered State 1523 Central Ave
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Device Retailer Liquor Tobacco & Grocery 1998 Jackson St
; . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . _
Device Retailer powntown Gas & Grocery 1401 Central Ave
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Device Retailer Dubuque Smoke & Spirits 2400 Gateway Dr
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I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit
Applications
DATE: June 10, 2026
Pursuant to lowa Code §453A.47A, a retail tobacco permit is required for the retail sale
of cigarettes, tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products in lowa. lowa Code
§453E.3 requires a device retailer permit for the retail sale of glass and metal devices in
lowa.
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Permit Type o Business Name Address
, . . . . . . o. . . . . . ... . . __ ____. . . ... . . :
Retail Tobacco ; Altered State ; 1523 Central Ave
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; Retail Tobacco OM Dubuque Oil LLC 2175 Central Ave
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Retail Tobacco Hartig Drug #2 157 Locust St.
:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _� _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ;
Retail Tobacco Hartig Drug #3 2255 John F. Kennedy Rd. ;
: . . . . . _. _,
Retail Tobacco Hartig Drug #8 ' 1600 University Ave.
: . . . . . ; _, _;
Device Retailer Beecher Liquor ' 1691 Asbury Rd
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Device Retailer Altered State ! 1523 Central Ave
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Device Retailer ; Liquor Tobacco & Grocery 1998 Jackson St
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Device Retailer powntown Gas & Grocery 1401 Central Ave
; _� _� _;
Device Retailer Dubuque Smoke & Spirits 2400 Gateway Dr
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The lowa Department of Revenue (IDOR) administers the state retail permit process
through its online portal. Businesses within city limits submit their applications through
this portal, which then routes them to the City Clerk's Office for local review and approval.
After the City Council approves the applications, they are routed to IDOR for final approval
and issuance of the state permit. All permits expire annually on June 30.
Upon confirmation that the City Clerk's Office has received the completed applications, I
recommend approving the Retail Tobacco Permits and Device Retailer Permits, as
applicable, effective July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2027, for the following
retailers.
Prepared by: Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
Page 1090 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. 246-26
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL TOBACCO PERMITS AND DEVICE
RETAILER PERMITS, AS APPLICABLE AND AS REQUIRED BY IOWA CODE
453A.47A AND 453E.3
WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code §453A.47A, a retail tobacco permit is required for
the retail sale of cigarettes, tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products in Iowa; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code §453E.3, a device retailer permit is required for
the retail sale of glass and metal devices in Iowa; and
WHEREAS, applications for Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit, as
applicable, have been submitted and filed with the City Clerk's Office; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have filed the proper application and fees as required by
the Iowa Department of Revenue; and
WHEREAS, applications are presented to City Council for approval before they are
forwarded to the Iowa Department of Revenue for final issuance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1 . The City Clerk's Office is hereby authorized and directed to approve the
following named applicants and locations for a Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer
Permit, as applicable, effective July 1 , 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2027.
Permit Type Business Name Address
Retail Tobacco : Altered State 1523 Central Ave
Retail Tobacco OM Dubuque Oil LLC I2175 Central Ave
Retail Tobacco Hartig Drug #2 157 Locust St.
Retail Tobacco Hartig Drug #3 _..._.._............._._......._.____...._ 2255 John F. Kennedy Rd..
Retail Tobacco Hartig Drug #8 1600 University Ave.
Device Retailer Beecher Liquor _........__......_.._........_._..-.__ _._. 1691 Asbury Rd
Device Retailer Altered State ? 1523 Central Ave
Device Retailer Liquor Tobacco & Grocery 1998 Jackson St
Device Retailer Downtown Gas & Grocery 1401 Central Ave
Device Retailer Dubuque Smoke & Spirits 2400 Gateway Dr
Section 2. The City Clerk's Office shall forward such approvals to the Iowa Department
of Revenue for final issuance of said permits.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of June 2026.
. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk