Alcohol License Applications Copyrighted
July 17, 2017
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 32.
ITEM TITLE: Alcohol License Applications
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
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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
• The Lift, 180 Main Street
• Walnut Tap Tavern, 709 University Avenue
DATE: July 10, 2017
Chief of Police Mark Dalsing recommends approval of the annual liquor license renewal
for the businesses of Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Road; The Lift, 180 Main
Street; and Walnut Tap Tavern, 709 University Avenue.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Mark Dalsing, Chief of Police
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DUB E MEMORANDUM
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
DATE: July 7th, 2017
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
• The Lift, 180 Main Street
• Walnut Tap Tavern, 709 University Avenue
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 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.
The Lift, 180 Main Street
Since the last renewal date there have been two calls for service to the establishment.
There were no disturbances, two crimes against persons, no crimes against property,
and one public morals call. Additionally, there were three individual violations and no
violations against the business.
DPD Case# Type of CalUCircumstances Disposition
2016-011287 Public Intoxication - alcohol; Public Morals - Report Taken
possession of controlled substance
2017-002197 Public Intoxication - alcohol, Assault on a Peace Report Taken
Officer, Interference Causing Injury
Walnut Tap Tavern, 709 University Avenue
Since the last renewal date there has been one call for service to the establishment.
There were no disturbances, no crimes against persons, one crime against property,
and one public morals call. Additionally, there was one individual violation and no
violations against the business.
DPD Case# I TVpe of CalUCircumstances Disposition
2016-010149 1 Criminal Mischief, Public Intoxication—alcohol Report Taken
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; The Lift, 180 Main
Street; and Walnut Tap Tavern, 709 University Avenue.
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the liquor license renewal
for Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Road; The Lift, 180 Main Street; and Walnut
Tap Tavern, 709 University Avenue.
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 261-17
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:
Renewals
Bell Tower Productions
The Lift
Walnut Tap Tavern
2728 Asbury Rd.
180 Main St.
709 University Ave.
Special Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of July, 2017.
/� Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk