Alcohol License Renewals Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 18.
ITEM TITLE: Alcohol License Renewals
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine
licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for beer, liquor and/or wine permits,
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
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ Liquor License Renewals-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
❑ Staff Memo Staff Memo
❑ Resolution Resolutions
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007-2012-2013
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Liquor License Renewal for the following:
• Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Road
• Corner Grill, 1689 Elm Street
• Holy Spirit Church, 2981 Central Avenue
• Hy-Vee #1 Market Cafe, 3500 Dodge Street
• Kwik Stop Food Mart, 2255 Kerper Boulevard
• Shannon's Bar and Grill, 521 East 22nd Street
• The Lift, 180 Main Street
• National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium,
350 East 3rd Street
• West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Road
DATE: July 27, 2015
Chief of Police Mark Dalsing recommends approval of the annual liquor license renewal
for the businesses of Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Road; Corner Grill, 1689
Elm Street; Holy Spirit Church, 2981 Central Avenue; Hy-Vee #1 Market Cafe, 3500
Dodge Street; Kwik Stop Food Mart, 2255 Kerper Boulevard; Shannon's Bar and Grill,
521 East 22nd Street; The Lift, 180 Main Street; National Mississippi River Museum and
Aquarium, 350 East 3rd Street; and West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Road.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Micliael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Mark Dalsing, Chief of Police
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DUB E MEMORANDUM
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
DATE: July 24t", 2015
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Mark Dalsing
Chief of Police
RE: Liquor License Renewal for the following:
• Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Road
• Corner Grill, 1689 Elm Street
• Holy Spirit Church, 2981 Central Avenue
• Hy-Vee #1 Market Cafe, 3500 Dodge Street
• Kwik Stop Food Mart, 2255 Kerper Boulevard
• Shannon's Bar and Grill, 521 East 22nd Street
• The Lift, 180 Main Street
• National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium,
350 East 3rd Street
• West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Road
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend the annual renewal of the above
liquor 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.
Includes physical fighting, verbal arguments, loud music and/or subjects
Disturbances 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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DISCUSSION
Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Road
Since the last renewal date there have been five calls for service to the establishment.
There were no disturbances, no crimes against persons, two crimes against property,
and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no
violations against the business.
DPD Case# I Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition
2014-004348 1 Burqlary Handled By Officer
2015-004630 1 Burglary Handled By Officer
Corner Grill, 1689 Elm Street
Since the last renewal date there have been no calls for service to the establishment.
There were no disturbances, no crimes against persons, no crimes against property,
and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no
violations against the business.
Holy Spirit Church, 2981 Central Avenue
Since the last renewal date there have been three calls for service to the establishment.
There were no disturbances, no crimes against persons, one crime against property,
and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no
violations against the business.
DPD Case# I Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition
2014-039267 1 Theft Report Filed
Hy-Vee #1 Market Cafe, 3500 Dodge Street
Since the last renewal date there have been twenty calls for service to the
establishment. There were no disturbances, no crimes against persons, twelve crimes
against property, and one public morals calls. Additionally, there were one individual
violation and no violations against the business.
DPD Case# Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition
2014-006715 Theft Handled By Officer
2014-010978 Theft Report Filed
2014-039851 Public Morals—intoxication Public Intoxication
2014-039993 Theft Report Filed
2015-000774 Theft Report Filed
2015-003241 Theft Report Filed
2015-003609 Theft Report filed
2015-004596 Theft Report Filed
2015-005474 Theft Report Filed
2015-005621 The
Report Filed
2015-005719 Theft Report Filed
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Kwik Stop Food Mart, 2255 Kerper Boulevard
Since the last renewal date there have been sixteen calls for service to the
establishment. There was one disturbance, no crimes against persons, two crimes
against property, and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual
violations and no violations against the business.
DPD Case# Type of CalUCircumstances Disposition
2014-011788 Disturbance - Verbal Handled By Officer
2015-000801 Theft Report Filed
2015-003892 Theft Report Filed
2015-007137 Theft Handled By Officer
2015-036307 Theft Handled By Officer
Shannon's Bar and Grill, 521 East 22nd Street
Since the last renewal date there have been three calls for service to the establishment.
There were two disturbances, no crimes against persons, one crime against property,
and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no
violations against the business.
DPD Case# Type of CalUCircumstances Disposition
2014-032911 Harassment Handled By Officer
2014-033055 Disturbance—verbal Report Filed
2014-036398 Disturbance—verbal Handled By Officer
The Lift, 180 Main Street
Since the last renewal date there have been ten calls for service to the establishment.
There was one disturbance, three crimes against persons, one crime against property,
and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were two individual violations and two
violations against the business.
DPD Case# Type of CalUCircumstances Disposition
2014-037328 Theft Report Filed
2014-038397 Prohibited Sale of Alcohol Report Filed
2014-039639 Theft Report Filed
2014-040745 Assault Report Filed
2015-001424 Theft Report Filed
2015-002681 Prohibited Sale of Alcohol Report Filed
2015-004695 Disturbance Report Filed
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, 350 East 3rd Street
Since the last renewal date there have been four calls for service to the establishment.
There were no disturbances, no crimes against persons, no crimes against property,
and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no
violations against the business.
West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Road
Since the last renewal date there have been four calls for service to the establishment.
There were no disturbances, no crimes against persons, no crimes against property,
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and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no
violations against the business.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual liquor license for Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Road; Corner Grill, 1689
Elm Street; Holy Spirit Church, 2981 Central Avenue; Hy-Vee #1 Market Cafe, 3500
Dodge Street; Kwik Stop Food Mart, 2255 Kerper Boulevard; National Mississippi River
Museum and Aquarium, 350 East 3rd Street; Shannon's Bar and Grill, 521 East 22nd
Street; The Lift, 180 Main Street; and West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Road.
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the liquor license renewal
for Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Road; Corner Grill, 1689 Elm Street; Holy
Spirit Church, 2981 Central Avenue; Hy-Vee #1 Market Cafe, 3500 Dodge Street; Kwik
Stop Food Mart, 2255 Kerper Boulevard; National Mississippi River Museum and
Aquarium, 350 East 3rd Street; Shannon's Bar and Grill, 521 East 22nd Street; The Lift,
180 Main Street; and West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Road.
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 263-15
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR BEER, LIQUOR, AND/OR WINE PERMITS, 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 Beer, Liquor, and or Wine Permits have been submitted and
filed with the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found
to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees and
bonds and 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:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the
noted permit types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required
documentation:
Renewal
Bell Tower Productions
Corner Grill
Holy Spirit Church
Hy -Vee #1 Market Cafe
Kwik Stop Food Mart
Shannon's Bar & Grill
The Lift
National Mississippi River Museum &
Aquarium
West Dubuque Tap
Special Event
Camp Albrecht Acres of the Midwest
2728 Asbury Rd.
1689 Elm St.
2981 Central Ave
3500 Dodge St.
2255 Kerper Blvd.
521 E 22nd St
180 Main St
350 East 3rd St.
1701 Asbury
AY McDonald Park
Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Class C Liquor (Outdoor)
Class C Beer, Class B Native Wine (Sunday)
Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Class C Beer, Class B Native Wine, (Sunday)
Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Special Class C Liquor (Outdoor)
Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of August, 2015.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevi S. Firnstahl, Cit Jerk