Approval of Retail Alcohol LicensesCity of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 17.
Copyrighted
August 17, 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-08-17-2026
3. City Clerk Staff Memo
4. Resolution
THE CITY OF
DUB E
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:
Dubuque
AI WIN av
2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
Renewals,
• West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Rd.
• Kwik Stop 72, 2255 Kerper Blvd.
• Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant, 2700 Dodge.
• National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, 350 & 400 East Third St.
• The Fun Station Dubuque, 555 John F Kennedy Rd, Ste. 400.
• Southend Tap, 55 Locust St.
• First Reserve, 210 West 1st St.
• Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits, 2775 NW Arterial.
Special Event(S) Per Special Event Application Submittal Provisional
Issuances
• Millwork Night Market 8-16-26 to 8-20-26, Jackson Street from E. 7th St. to
E. 9th St. & E. 8th St. from Jackson to Washington
Rooted Table 8-30-26 to 9-3-26, Locust St from 12th to 14th
DATE: August 13, 2026
Chief of Police Joseph Messerich is recommending City Council approval of the Retail
Alcohol License renewals for: West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Rd., Kwik Stop 72, 2255
Kerper Blvd., Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant, 2700 Dodge., National Mississippi River
Museum & Aquarium, 350 & 400 East Third St., The Fun Station Dubuque, 555 John F
Kennedy Rd, Ste. 400., Southend Tap, 55 Locust St., First Reserve, 210 West 1st St., Red
Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits, 2775 NW Arterial.
City Clerk Adrienne Breitfelder is recommending City Council approval of the Special
Event(s) Per Special Event Application Submittal Provisional Issuances: Millwork Night
Market 8-16-26 to 8-20-26, Jackson Street from E. 7th St. to E. 9th St. & E. 8th St. from
Jackson to Washington; and Rooted Table 8-30-26 to 9-3-26, Locust St from 12th to 14tn
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval. 1
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Michtael C. Van Milligen
MCVM:sv
Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Joseph Messerich, Chief of Police
Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
THE CITY OF
DUB E MEMORANDUM
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Joseph Messerich
Chief of Police
RE: Retail Alcohol Licenses for the following:
• West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Rd.
• Kwik Stop 72, 2255 Kerper Blvd.
• Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant, 2700 Dodge.
• National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, 350 & 400 East
Third St.
• The Fun Station Dubuque, 555 John F Kennedy Rd, Ste. 400.
• Southend Tap, 55 Locust St.
• First Reserve, 210 West 1st St.
• Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits, 2775 NW
Arterial.
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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-West Dubuaue TaD. 1701 Asbury Rd.
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 Stop 72, 2255 Kerper Blvd.
Since the last renewal date there has been 1 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 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 #
I Type of CalUCircumstances
Disposition
26-040739
1 Harassment
Handled By Officer
-Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant. 2700 Dodae 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.
-National Mississiaai River Museum & Aauarium. 350 & 400 East Third 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.
-The Fun Station Dubuque, 555 John F Kennedy Rd, Ste. 400.
Since the last renewal date there has been 1 call for service to the establishment.
There were 0 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 #
I Type of CalUCircumstances
Disposition
2026-001043
1 Theft
Report Taken
-Southend TaD. 55 Locust St.
Since the last renewal date there have been 2 calls for service to the establishment.
There was 1 disturbance, 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 #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
26-026367
Disturbance
Handled By Officer
2026-001728
Assault
Report Taken
2
• First Reserve, 210 West 1st 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.
•Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits, 2775 NW Arterial.
Since the last renewal date there have been 3 calls for service to the establishment.
There was 1 disturbance, 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 #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
24-095461
Disturbance
Handled By Officer
2025-005357
Assault
Report Taken
2025-008743
Theft
Report Taken
RECOMMENDATION:
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual retail alcohol licenses for: West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Rd., Kwik Stop 72,
2255 Kerper Blvd., Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant, 2700 Dodge., National Mississippi
River Museum & Aquarium, 350 & 400 East Third St., The Fun Station Dubuque, 555
John F Kennedy Rd, Ste. 400., Southend Tap, 55 Locust St., First Reserve, 210 West
1st St., Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits, 2775 NW Arterial.
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the retail alcohol license
renewals for: West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Rd., Kwik Stop 72, 2255 Kerper Blvd.,
Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant, 2700 Dodge., National Mississippi River Museum &
Aquarium, 350 & 400 East Third St., The Fun Station Dubuque, 555 John F Kennedy
Rd, Ste. 400., Southend Tap, 55 Locust St., First Reserve, 210 West 1st St., Red Robin
America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits, 2775 NW Arterial.
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: August 12, 2026
SUBJECT: Retail Alcohol License Approvals for the following:
Special Event(S) Per Special Event Application Submittal Provisional Issuances
• Millwork Night Market 8-16-26 to 8-20-26, Jackson Street from E. 7th St. to E. 9th
St. & E. 8th St. from Jackson to Washington
• Rooted Table 8-30-26 to 9-3-26, Locust St from 12th to 14th
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
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
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. 311-26
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
First Reserve
210 West 1 st St.
Kwik Stop #72
2255 Ker er Blvd.
Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant
2700 Dodge St.
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
350 & 400 East Third St.
Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits
2775 NW Arterial
Southend Tap
55 Locust St .
The Fun Station Dubuque
555 John F Kennedy Rd. Ste 400
West Dubuque Tap
1701 Asbury Rd .
Special Event S Per Special Event Application Submittal Provisional Issuances
Millwork Night Market 8-16-26 to 8-20-26
Jackson Street from E. 7th St. to
E. 9th St. & E. 8th St. from
Jackson to Washington
Rooted Table 8-30-26 to 9-3-26
Locust St from 12th to 14th
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of August 2026.
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Brac.M�. avanagh, Mayor
Attest:
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Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk