Liquor License RenewalsCopyrighted
December 6, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 26.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Liquor 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Liquor License Renewals-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Liquor License Renewals Staff Memo
Resolution Resolutions
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Liquor License Renewal for the following:
• Fuel Express Food Mart, 250 West 1 st Street
• Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Road
• Next Phase Bar, 1700 Central Avenue
• Pepper Sprout, Incorporated, 378 Main Street
DATE: November 23, 2021
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Interim Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen recommends approval of the annual liquor
license renewal for the businesses of Fuel Express Food Mart, 250 West 1 st Street;
Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Road; Next Phase Bar, 1700 Central Avenue; and
Pepper Sprout, Incorporated, 378 Main Street.
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
Jeremy R. Jensen, Interim Chief of Police
THE CITY OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi'
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 19, 2021
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen
Interim Chief of Police
RE: Liquor License Renewal for the following:
• Fuel Express Food Mart, 250 West 1 st Street
• Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Road
• Next Phase Bar, 1700 Central Avenue
• Pepper Sprout, Incorporated, 378 Main Street
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.
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
DISCUSSION
Fuel Express Food Mart, 250 West 1 st Street
Since the last renewal date there have been 20 calls for service to the establishment.
There was one disturbance, no crimes against persons, 19 crimes against property, and
no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no violations
against the business.
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DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2020-006180
Theft
Report Taken
2021-001077
Theft
Report Taken
2021-002590
Theft
Report Taken
2021-002803
Theft
Report Taken
2021-003495
Theft
Report Taken
2021-005298
Trespass
Report Taken
2021-005505
Forgery
Report Taken
2021-005978
Trespass
Report Taken
2021-006125
Theft
Report Taken
2021-006312
Theft
Report Taken
2021-007036
Trespass
Report Taken
2021-038025
Theft
Handled by Officer
2021-048907
Theft
Handled by Officer
2021-061027
Disturbance
Handled by Officer
2021-062300
Theft
Handled by Officer
2021-072990
Trespass
Handled by Officer
2021-081152
Theft
Handled by Officer
2021-082287
Theft
Handled by Officer
2021-083718
Theft
Handled by Officer
2021-084869
Theft
Handled by Officer
Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale 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.
Next Phase Bar, 1700 Central Avenue
Since the last renewal date there have been seven calls for service to the
establishment. There were two disturbances, one crime against persons, no crimes
against property, and three public morals calls. Additionally, there were three individual
violations and no violations against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2020-007538
Public Intoxication — alcohol; Warrant
Report Taken
2021-000349
Public Intoxication — alcohol
Report Taken
2021-001567
Disorderly Conduct
Report Taken
2021-003840
Assault
Report Taken
2021-004199
Public Intoxication — alcohol
Report Taken
2021-027147
Disturbance
Handled by Officer
2021-065885
Harassment
Handled by Officer
PeDDer Sprout. Incorporated. 378 Main Street
Since the last renewal date there has been one call for service to the establishment.
There were no disturbances, one crime against persons, no crimes against property,
and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual violations and no
violations against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2020-094050
Theft
Handled by Officer
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RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual liquor license for Fuel Express Food Mart, 250 West 1st Street; Happy's Place,
2323 Rockdale Road; Next Phase Bar, 1700 Central Avenue; and Pepper Sprout,
Incorporated, 378 Main Street.
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the liquor license renewal
for Fuel Express Food Mart, 250 West 1 st Street; Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Road;
Next Phase Bar, 1700 Central Avenue; and Pepper Sprout, Incorporated, 378 Main
Street.
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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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. 416-21
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, 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 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:
Renewals
Fuel Express Food Mart
250 W 1 st St.
Ha 's Place
2323 Rockdale Rd
Pepper Sprout, Inc.
378 Main St.
Next Phase Bar
1700 Central Ave
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:
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of December
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk