HomeMy WebLinkAboutA010 - 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:August 5, 2025
Subject:Beer Permits & Liquor License Renewal
Item No. 11
MEMO
The following licenses are eligible for renewal:
a. Cyclone Liquors, 626 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol License
b. Heartland Senior Services, 205 South Walnut Avenue, Special Class C
Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service
c. The Recipe, 412 Burnett Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License
d. Wallaby's Grille, 2733 Stange Road, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
e. Whiskey River, 132 - 134 Main Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Catering Privilege
A review of police records for the past 12 months found no liquor law violations
for Cyclone Liquors, Heartland Senior Services, The Recipe, or Wallaby's Grille.
The Police Department recommends the license renewal for the above
businesses.
A review of police records for the past 12 months found that Whiskey River, 132-
134 Main St. had one citation issued for serving an underage person during a
compliance check that occurred on 5/1/2025. An employee was cited for serving
an alcoholic drink to a 20-year-old. The employee admitted not checking the
individual’s ID. Records indicate employees have not attended a quarterly
meeting or ID training in 2025. Officers will send them reminders of upcoming
meetings this fall with the expectation of attending ID training for any employees
who have not yet completed it. The Police Department recommends the
license renewal for the above business. If the business fails any
subsequent compliance checks or has any other serious violations, this
information will be brought to City Council for possible action beyond
sanctions from the Alcoholic Beverages Division.
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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