Liquor and Tobacco License Renewals Copyrighted
September 8, 2020
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 35.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Liquorand Tobacco License Renewals
SUM MARY: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and
tobacco license applications 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, Beerand Wine Licenses and Permits
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco
sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by lowa Code Chapter
453A.47A
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File;Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Liquor License Renewals-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Liquor Resolution Resolutions
Tobacco 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:
• Grand River Center, 500 Bell Street
• The Grand Tap, 802 Central Avenue
• Holy Spirit Church, 2981 Central Avenue
• Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant, 2700 Dodge Street
• National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium,
350 and 400 East 3rd Street
• North Side Liquor and Tobacco, 2013 Central Avenue
• Pete's Thai Kitchen, LLC, 609 East 22nd Street
• Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers and Spirits,
2775 Northwest Arterial Road
• Ron's Discount Smokes and Beverage Center#1,
3300 Asbury Road
DATE: August 28, 2020
Chief of Police Mark Dalsing recommends approval of the annual liquor license renewal
for the businesses of Grand River Center, 500 Bell Street; The Grand Tap, 802 Central
Avenue; Holy Spirit Church, 2981 Central Avenue; Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant,
2700 Dodge Street; National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, 350 and 400
East 3rd Street; North Side Liquor and Tobacco, 2013 Central Avenue; Pete's Thai
Kitchen, LLC, 609 East 22nd Street; Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers and Spirits,
2775 Northwest Arterial Road; and Ron's Discount Smokes and Beverage Center#1,
3300 Asbury Road.
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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cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Mark Dalsing, Chief of Police
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THE CITY OF
DUB E MEMORANDUM
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DATE: August 21, 2020
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Mark Dalsing
Chief of Police
RE: Liquor License Renewal for the following:
• Grand River Center, 500 Bell Street
• Grand Tap, The, 802 Central Avenue
• Holy Spirit Church, 2981 Central Avenue
• Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant, 2700 Dodge Street
• National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium,
350 and 400 East 3rd Street
• North Side Liquor and Tobacco, 2013 Central Avenue
• Pete's Thai Kitchen, LLC, 609 East 22nd Street
• Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers and Spirits,
2775 Northwest Arterial Road
• Ron's Discount Smokes and Beverage Center#1,
3300 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 disorderl behavior not alread 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
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DISCUSSION
Grand River Center, 500 Bell Street
Since the last renewal date there has been one call for service to the establishment.
There was one disturbance, 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# T pe of Call/Circumstances Dis osition
2019-006440 Fraud Report Taken
2019-087041 Disturbance Handled b Officer
Grand Tap, The, 802 Central Avenue
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 has been one call 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.
Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant, 2700 Dodqe Street
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# T pe of Call/Circumstances Disposition
2019-071103 Theft Handled b Officer
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, 350 and 400 East 3rd Street
Since the last renewal date there have been eight 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.
North Side Liquor and Tobacco, 2013 Central Avenue
Since the last renewal date there have been six 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# T pe of Call/Circumstances Disposition
2019-006307 Theft ReportTaken
2020-000976 Disturbance Handled b Officer
2020-006754 Disturbance Handled b Officer
2020-023394 Disturbance Handled b Officer
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2020-033829 Disturbance Handled b Officer
2020-047345 Tres ass Handled b Officer
Pete's Thai Kitchen, LLC, 609 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# T pe of Call/Circumstances Disposition
2020-016436 Harassment Handled b Officer
2020-056914 Disturbance Handled b Officer
2020-060862 Disturbance Handled b Officer
Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers and Spirits, 2775 Northwest Arterial Road
Since the last renewal date there have been five calls for service to the establishment.
There were no disturbances, no crimes against persons, no crime against property, and
no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no violations
against the business.
Ron's Discount Smokes and Beverage Center#1, 3300 Asbur�
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.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual liquor license for Grand River Center, 500 Bell Street; Grand Tap, The, 802
Central Avenue; Holy Spirit Church, 2981 Central Avenue; Los Aztecas Mexican
Restaurant, 2700 Dodge Street; North Side Liquor and Tobacco, 2013 Central Avenue;
Pete's Thai Kitchen, LLC, 609 East 22nd Street; National Mississippi River Museum and
Aquarium, 350 and 400 East 3rd Street; Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers and
Spirits, 2775 Northwest Arterial Road; and Ron's Discount Smokes and Beverage
Center#1, 3300 Asbury Road.
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the liquor license renewal
for Grand River Center, 500 Bell Street; Grand Tap, The, 802 Central Avenue; Holy
Spirit Church, 2981 Central Avenue; Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant, 2700 Dodge
Street; North Side Liquor and Tobacco, 2013 Central Avenue; Pete's Thai Kitchen, LLC,
609 East 22nd Street; National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, 350 and 400
East 3rd Street; Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers and Spirits, 2775 Northwest
Arterial Road; and Ron's Discount Smokes and Beverage Center#1, 3300 Asbury
Road.
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 277-20
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 THAT:
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
Grand River Center I 500 Bell St.
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Grand Tap The .............................................................._...._802 Central Ave.
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National Mississippi River 1 350 & 400 E 3rd St.
Museum & Aquarium
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Red Robin America's i 2775 NW Arterial
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Ron's Discount Smokes & 3300 Asbury Rd.
Bev. Cntr. # 1
Holy Spirit Church, 2981 Central Ave.
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Pete's Thai Kitchen, LLC
Mystique Community Ice
Center
Los Aztecas Mexican 2700 Dodge St.
Restaurant
North Side Liquor & 2013 Central Ave.
Tobacco
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Class C Liquor (Catering)
'.....(Outdoor) (SundaY).....................
Class C liquor (Sunday
Class C Liquor, Class B
Native Wine (Catering)
1.....(Outdoor)....(Sunda.Y...)................................
Class C Liquor (Outdoor)
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Class C Beer, Class B Native
Wine (Sunday)
Class C Beer, Class B Native
....Wine (Sunda.Y...) ......................................................
609E 22nd St Class C Liquor (Sunday)
1800 Admiral Sheehey Dr. I Class C Liquor, Class B
Native Wine (Sunday)
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Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Class E Liquor, Class B Wine,
....Class ....C....Beer (Sunday) .............................................
Passed, approved, and adopted this 8th day of September020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Keen S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 278-20
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL CIGARETTE / TOBACCO SALES /
NICOTINE / VAPOR PERMITS, AS REQUIRED BY IOWA CODE 453A.47A
Whereas, applications for Cigarette/Tobacco Sales 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 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:
Business Name
Sid's Beverage_Store, Inc.
Business Address
2727 Dodge St.
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Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the
following named applicants and locations for cigarette/tobacco sales permit.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 8th day of September 2020.
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Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Roy D Buol, Mayor