Alcohol License Applications
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
• Fat Tuesday's, 1121 University Avenue
• Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Road
• Phillips 66/Arby's, 10 South Main Street
• Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits, 2775 NW Arterial
DATE: September 12, 2012
Chief of Police Mark Dalsing recommends approval of the annual liquor license renewal
for the businesses of Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Road; Fat Tuesday's, 1121
University Avenue; Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Road; Phillips 66/Arby's, 10 South
Main Street; and Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits, 2775 NW Arterial.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Mark Dalsing, Chief of Police
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DATE: 09/08/12
MEMORANDUM
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 RD.
• FAT TUESDAY'S, 1121 UNIVERSITY AVE.
• HAPPY'S PLACE, 2323 ROCKDALE RD.
• PHILLIPS 66 /ARBY'S, 10 SOUTH MAIN ST.
• RED ROBIN AMERICA'S GOURMET BURGERS & SPIRITS,
2775 NW ARTERIAL
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
BELL TOWER PRODUCTIONS (2728 Asbury Rd.)
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, one crime
against property and no public morals calls. Additionally, there were no individual
violations and no violations against the business.
DPD Case #
I Type of Call /Circumstances
Disposition
11 -42257
1 Disturbance - kids skateboarding
Field Interview Filed
12 -8719
1 Theft — money
Offense Report Filed
FAT TUESDAY'S (1121 University Ave.)
Since the last renewal date there have been seven calls for service to the
establishment. Of those seven calls there were two disturbances, no crimes against
persons, one crime against property and one public morals call. Additionally, there
were two individual violations and no violations against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call /Circumstances
Disposition
11 -50654
Public morals- public intoxication
Handled by Officer
11 -53607
Criminal mischief to motor vehicle
Offense Report Filed
12 -2398
Disturbance- active /verbal
Public Intoxication x2
12 -38595
Disturbance- active /verbal
Handled by Officer
HAPPY'S PLACE (2323 Rockdale Rd.)
Since the last renewal date there have been two calls for service to the establishment.
Of those two calls 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.
PHILLIPS 66 /ARBY'S (10 South Main St.)
Since the last renewal date there have been 16 calls for service to the establishment.
Of those 16 calls there was one disturbance, no crimes against persons, two crimes
against property and one public morals call. Additionally, there was one individual
violation and no violations against the business.
DPD Case #
Type of Call /Circumstances
Disposition
12 -15747
Public Morals— public intoxication
Public Intoxication
12 -27257
Disturbance — physical
Handled By Officer
12 -41023
Theft— gasoline
Handled By Officer
12 -43494
Theft— gasoline
Handled By Officer
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RED ROBIN AMERICA'S GOURMET BURGERS & SPIRITS (2775 NW Arterial)
Since the last renewal date there have been ten calls for service to the establishment.
Of those ten calls 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 #
I Type of Call /Circumstances
Disposition
11 -47071
1 Criminal Mischief — motor vehicle
Offense Report Filed
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
annual liquor license for Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Rd.; Fat Tuesday's, 1121
University Ave.; Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Rd.; Phillips 66 /Arby's, 10 South Main
St. and Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits, 2775 NW Arterial.
ACTION REQUESTED
Action requested is for City Council consideration to approve the liquor license renewal
for Bell Tower Productions, 2728 Asbury Rd.; Fat Tuesday's, 1121 University Ave.;
Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Rd.; Phillips 66 /Arby's, 10 South Main St. and Red
Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits, 2775 NW Arterial.
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 250 -12
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 following named applicants and permit types.
Renewals
Bell Tower Productions
Fat Tuesday's
Phillips 66 /Arby's
Happy's Place
Red Robin America's Gourmet
Burgers & Spirits
New
Europa Cafe of Dubuque
Special Events
Dubuque Main Street
Clarke University of Dubuque IA
Mystique Community Ice Center
Attest:
Key' Firnstahl, C ( i ArClerk
2728 Asbury Rd.
1121 University Ave.
10 South Main
2323 Rockdale Rd.
2775 NW Arterial
4031 Pennsylvania Ave.
1000 Jackson St.
1550 Clarke Dr.
1800 Admiral Sheerhey Dr.
Special Class C Liquor (Beer /Wine) (Sunday)
Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Class C Beer (Sunday).
Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Class C Liquor (Outdoor) (Sunday)
Special Class C Liquor (Beer /Wine)
Class B Beer (Outdoor) (Includes Wine Coolers)
Class B Beer (Outdoor) (Includes Wine Coolers)
Adding Outdoor Service for 9 -28 -12
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of S tember, 2012.
Roy D. uol, Mayor