Alcohol License Applications Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 29.
ITEM TITLE: Alcohol License Applications
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, 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 DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ Liquor License Renewals-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
❑ Staff Memo Staff Memo
❑ Resolution Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007-2012-2013
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Liquor License Renewal for the following:
• House of China, 170 John F. Kennedy Road
• Knicker's Saloon, 2186 Central Avenue
• Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy, 164 Main Street and 180 Main Street
• Walnut Tap, 709 University Avenue and 909 Walnut Street
DATE: July 13, 2015
Chief of Police Mark Dalsing recommends approval of the annual liquor license renewal
for the businesses of House of China, 170 John F. Kennedy Road; Knicker's Saloon,
2186 Central Avenue; Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy, 164 Main Street and 180 Main
Street; and Walnut Tap, 709 University Avenue and 909 Walnut Street.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Micliael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
THE CrrOF
DUB E MEMORANDUM
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
DATE: July 9, 2015
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FROM: Mark Dalsing
Chief of Police
RE: Liquor License Renewal for the following:
• House of China, 170 John F. Kennedy Road
• Knicker's Saloon, 2186 Central Avenue
• Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy, 164 Main Street and 180 Main
Street
• Walnut Tap, 709 University Avenue and 909 Walnut 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.
Includes physical fighting, verbal arguments, loud music and/or subjects
Disturbances 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
House of China, 170 John F. Kennedy Road
Since the last renewal date there have been two calls 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# I Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition
2014-009860 1 Harassment Handled By Officer
Knicker's Saloon, 2186 Central Avenue
Since the last renewal date there have been four calls for service to the establishment.
There was one disturbance, no crimes against persons, no crimes against property, and
three public morals calls. Additionally, there were four individual violations and two
violations against the business.
DPD Case# Type of Call/Circumstances Disposition
2014-031740 Public Morals- alcohol Selling Alcoholic
Beverages to a Minor,
Public Intoxication
201 4-03 71 41 Disturbance—verbal Public Intoxication
Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy, 164 Main Street and 180 Main Street
Since the last renewal date there has been one call for service to the establishment.
There were no disturbances, no crimes against persons, one crime against property,
and one public morals call. Additionally, there were four individual violations and no
violations against the business.
DPD Case# TYP
e of Call/Circumstances Disposition
2014-040803 Burglary-3' (2) Public Intoxication (2);
Minor in Bar after 9 PM
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2015-001933 PublicMorals—alcohol Selling Alcoholic
Beverages to a Minor
Walnut Tap, 709 University Avenue and 909 Walnut Street
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 House of China, 170 John F. Kennedy Road; Knicker's Saloon,
2186 Central Avenue; Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy, 164 Main Street and 180 Main
Street; and Walnut Tap, 709 University Avenue and 909 Walnut Street.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a review of the above businesses, we would recommend approval of the
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annual liquor license for House of China, 170 John F. Kennedy Road; Knicker's Saloon,
2186 Central Avenue; Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy, 164 Main Street and 180 Main
Street; and Walnut Tap, 709 University Avenue and 909 Walnut Street.
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 251-15
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
noted permit types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required
documentation:
Renewals
Casey's General Store #2420
Casey's General Store #2421
House of China
2699 Rockdale Rd.
4003 Peru Rd.
170JFK Rd.
Knickers Saloon I 2186 Central Ave
Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy I 164 Main Street
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Walnut Tap 709 University Ave
New
Class E Liquor, Class C Beer (Sunda
Class E Liquor, Class C Beer (Sunday
Class C Liquor (Sunday) .......................................
Class C liquor (Living Qrts.) (Outdoor)
Sunday)
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Class C Liquor, Class B Wine
Sunday)
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Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Club Synergy 1 1700 Central Ave Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Passed, ap,.proved and adopted this 20th day of July, 2015.
Attest:
Kevin S'' Firnstahl, City C erk
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor