Alcohol License RenewalsMasterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
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SUBJECT: Liquor License Renewal for the following:
• Best Western /Champps Americana, 3100 Dodge Street
• Breezers Pub, 600 Central Avenue
• Hartig Drug #4, 2225 Central Avenue
• United Automobile Workers Local 94, 3450 Central Avenue
DATE: December 28, 2011
Chief of Police Mark Dalsing recommends approval of the annual liquor license renewal
for the businesses of Best Western /Champps Americana, 3100 Dodge Street; Breezers
Pub, 600 Central Avenue; Hartig Drug #4, 2225 Central Avenue; and United Automobile
Workers Local 94, 3450 Central Avenue.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Mark Dalsing, Chief of Police
THE CITY OF
DUB TE MEMORANDUM
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
DATE: December 27, 2011
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Mark Dalsing
Chief of Police
RE: Liquor License Renewal for the following:
• Best Western /Champps Americana, 3100 Dodge Street
• Breezers Pub, 600 Central Avenue
• Hartig Drug #4, 2225 Central Avenue
• United Automobile Workers Local 94, 3450 Central 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.
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
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DISCUSSION
BEST WESTERN /CHAMPPS AMERICANA (3100 Dodge Street)
Since the last renewal date there have been 34 calls for service to the establishment.
Of those 34 calls there were six disturbances, no crimes against persons, six crimes
against property and two public morals calls. Additionally, there were two individual
violations and no violations against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call /Circumstances
Disposition
11 -2720
Disturbance- active /verbal
Handled by Officer
11 -28267
Public morals- indecent exposure
Disorderly Conduct
11 -44081
Burglary- motor vehicle
Offense Report Filed
11 -44974
Disturbance- active /verbal
Public Intoxication
11 -60170
Disturbance- active /verbal
Handled by Officer
11 -33948
Disturbance- music /noise
Handled by Officer
11 -35743
Theft- services
Handled by Officer
11 -46259
Disturbance- music /noise
Handled by Officer
11 -44070
Criminal Mischief- motor vehicle
Offense Report Filed
11 -9772
Disturbance- music /noise
Handled by Officer
11 -14180
Public morals- indecent exposure
Offense Report Filed
11 -16646
Burglary- motor vehicle
Offense Report Filed
11 -42982
Burglary- motor vehicle
Offense Report Filed
11 -49443
Burglary- motor vehicle
Offense Report Filed
BREEZERS PUB (600 Central Avenue)
Since the last renewal date there have been three calls for service to the establishment.
Of those three calls there was one disturbance, 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.
DPD Case #
Type of Call /Circumstances
Disposition
11 -10950
Disturbance- active /verbal
Report Filed
HARTIG DRUG #4 (2225 Central Avenue)
Since the last renewal date there have been 32 calls for service to the establishment.
Of those 32 calls there were four disturbances, no crimes against persons, two crimes
against property and two public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual
violations and no violations against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call /Circumstances
Disposition
11 -22957
Disturbance- active /verbal
Handled by Officer
11 -24948
Disturbance- active /verbal
Handled by Officer
11 -25512
Public morals - controlled substance
Offense Report Filed
11 -30828
Disturbance- active /verbal
Handled by Officer
11 -31017
Disturbance- active /verbal
Handled by Officer
11 -34648
Theft
Offense Report Filed
11 -48723
Theft
Handled By Dispatch
11 -56683
Public morals- pornography
Report Filed
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UNITED AUTOMOBILE WORKERS LOCAL 94 (3450 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.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual liquor license for Best Western /Champps Americana, 3100 Dodge Street;
Breezers Pub, 600 Central Avenue; Hartig Drug #4, 2225 Central Avenue and United
Automobile Workers Local 94, 3450 Central Avenue.
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the liquor license renewal
for Best Western /Champps Americana, 3100 Dodge Street; Breezers Pub, 600 Central
Avenue; Hartig Drug #4, 2225 Central Avenue and United Automobile Workers Local
94, 3450 Central Avenue.
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 6 -12
Whereas, applications for Liquor Licenses have been submitted to this 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 State Laws and all City Ordinances relevant thereto and they have filed proper
bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the Manager be authorized to cause to be issued the following named applicants a
Liquor License.
CLASS "B" (HOTEL /MOTEL) LIQUOR LICENSE
Best Western Plus DBQ Hotel Champps Americana +(Sunday /Outdoor Sale)
CLASS "C" BEER /LIQUOR LICENSE
Breezers Pub Company Breezers Pub +(Sunday Sale)
CLASS "B" WINE
Hartig Drug Company Hartig Drug # 4
Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of, January 2012
City Clerk
3100 Dodge St
600 Central Av
2225 Central Av
Jones
ayor Pro -Tem
RESOLUTION NO. 5 -12
Whereas, applications for Beer Permits have been submitted and filed to this 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 have filed proper bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Manager be authorized to cause to be issued the following named applicants a
Beer Permit.
CLASS "B" BEER PERMIT
Intern'I Union UAW Local # 94 United Automobile Workers +(Sunday Sale) 3450 Central
CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT
Hartig Drug Company Hartig Drug # 4 +(Sunday Sale)
Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of January, 2012.
Attest:
Kevi S. Firnstahl
City Clerk
2225 Central
Ric W. Jones
Mayor Pro -Tem