Liquor License RenewalsCopyrighted
December 20, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 30.
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 Renewal Staff Memo
Liquor 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:
• Beecher Liquor, 1691 Asbury Road
• Holiday Inn Dubuque Five Flags, 450 Main Street
• Steve's Ace Home and Garden, 3350 John F. Kennedy Road
• The Moracco, 1413 Rockdale Road
DATE: December 13, 2021
Interim Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen recommends approval of the annual liquor
license renewal for the businesses of Beecher Liquor, 1691 Asbury Road; Holiday Inn
Dubuque Five Flags, 450 Main Street; Steve's Ace Home and Garden, 3350 John F.
Kennedy Road; and The Moracco, 1413 Rockdale 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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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Jeremy Jensen, Interim Chief of Police
THE CITY OF
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 10, 2021
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Jeremy R. Jensen
Interim Chief of Police
RE: Liquor License Renewal for the following:
• Beecher Liquor, 1691 Asbury Road
• Holiday Inn Dubuque Five Flags, 450 Main Street
• Steve's Ace Home and Garden, 3350 John F. Kennedy
Road
• The Moracco, 1413 Rockdale 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.
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
Beecher Liquor, 1691 Asbury Road
Since the last renewal date there have been 11 calls for service to the establishment.
There were two disturbances, two crimes against persons, eight crimes against
property, and two public morals calls. Additionally, there were two individual violations
and no violations against the business.
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DPD Case #
Type of Call/Circumstances
Disposition
2021-000723
Theft
Report Taken
2021-000960
Theft
Report Taken
2021-001922
Trespass
Report Taken
2021-003707
Theft; Harassment; Interference With Official Acts;
Unlawful Possession of Tobacco Under Legal Age
Report Taken
2021-005046
Harassment
Report Taken
2021-006917
Unlawful Possession of False Identification
Report Taken
2021-018320
Theft
Handled by Officer
2021-019464
Disturbance
2021-030965
Theft
Handled by Officer
2021-031184
Theft
Handled by Officer
2021-089240
Theft
Handled by Officer
Holiday Inn Dubuque Five Flags, 450 Main Street
Since the last renewal date there have been 17 calls for service to the establishment.
There were ten disturbances, five crimes against persons, five 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
2021-000704
Domestic Assault with No Injury; False Imprisonment;
Obstruction of Emergency Communication
Report Taken
2021-001736
Assault
Report Taken
2021-003349
Trespass
Report Taken
2021-004669
Disturbance
Handled by Officer
2021-014821
Trespass
Handled by Officer
2021-023301
Disturbance
Handled by Officer
2021-023530
Trespass
Handled by Officer
2021-026756
Disturbance
Handled by Officer
2021-026812
Disturbance
Handled by Officer
2021-042208
Disturbance
Handled by Officer
2021-062850
Disturbance
Handled by Officer
2021-068528
Theft
Handled by Officer
2021-076279
Disturbance
Handled by Officer
2021-090319
Disturbance
Handled by Officer
2021-091433
Trespass
Handled by Officer
Steve's Ace Home and Garden, 3350 John F. Kennedy 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 Moracco. 1413 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.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual liquor license for Beecher Liquor, 1691 Asbury Road; Holiday Inn Dubuque Five
Flags, 450 Main Street; Steve's Ace Home and Garden, 3350 John F. Kennedy Road;
and The Moracco, 1413 Rockdale Road.
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the liquor license renewal
for Beecher Liquor, 1691 Asbury Road; Holiday Inn Dubuque Five Flags, 450 Main
Street; Steve's Ace Home and Garden, 3350 John F. Kennedy Road; and The Moracco,
1413 Rockdale Road.
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.441-21
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
Beecher Liquor
1691 Asbury Rd.
Steve's Ace Home & Garden
3350 J.F. Kennedy Blvd.
Holiday Inn Dubuque Five Flags
450 Main St.
The Moracco
1413 Rockdale Rd.
New Application
Pitstop Carryout
1735 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 20th day of December 2021.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk