HomeMy WebLinkAboutA011 - Motion approving the renewal of Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor LicensesTo:Mayor John Haila and Ames City Council Members
From:Lieutenant Tom Shelton, Ames Police Department
Date:January 30, 2025
Subject:Beer Permits & Liquor License Renewal Reference City Council Agenda
Item No. 13
MEMO
The following licenses are eligible for renewal:
a. Wal-Mart Supercenter #4256, 534 South Duff Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol
Service
b. Buffalo Wild Wings, 400 South Duff Avenue, Class C Liquor License with
Outdoor Service
c. Noir, LLC, 405 Kellogg Avenue, Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service
d. Ge'Angelo's, 823 Wheeler Street Suite #9, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Catering Privilege
e. Blue Owl Bar, 223 Welch Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor
Service and Catering Privilege
A review of police records for the past 12 months found no liquor law violations for Wal-
Mart Supercenter #4256, Buffalo Wild Wings, Noir, LLC or Ge'Angelo's. Therefore, the
Ames Police Department is recommending the license renewal for these businesses.
A review of police records for the last 12 months found the following violations: The
Blue Owl Bar had two Minors On-Premise violations. Of those two violations, both
involved fake IDs. The Police Department will encourage The Blue Owl Bar to continue
utilize safeguards such as scanner use, training, conducting their own compliance checks,
management training and accountability, etc. In addition, the Police Department will
continue to monitor the above location by conducting regular foot patrols, bar checks,
evaluating their use of safeguards and educating the bar staff through monthly ID
training. The Police Department encourages the employees to attend I-PACT training
provided by the State of Iowa. The Blue Owl Bar has passed all compliance checks. The
Police Department also recommends the license renewal for this business.
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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