HomeMy WebLinkAboutA005 - Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits & Liquor LicensesTo:Mayor John Haila and Ames City Council Members
From:Major Dan Walter, Ames Police Department
Date:September 23, 2025
Subject:Beer Permits & Liquor License Renewal
Item No. 8
MEMO
The following licenses are eligible for renewal:
a. Aldi Inc 48, 108 South 5 th Street, Class B Retail Alcohol License
b. Boulder Tap House, 114 South Duff Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol
License
c. Flip'N Jacks Pancake House & Eatery, 1520 South Dayton Place, Class C
Retail Alcohol License
d. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames, 2100 Southeast 16 th Street, Special Class C
Retail Alcohol License, Pending Dramshop Review
e. Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore 2, 640 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol
License
f. Hy-Vee Food Store 1, 3800 W. Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol
License
g. Macubana, 116 Welch Avenue, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License,
Pending Dramshop Review
h. Sips and Paddy's Irish Pub, 126 Welch Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
A review of Police Department records for the past 12 months found no liquor law
violations for Aldi Inc. 48, Boulder Tap House, Flip'N Jack's, Hampton Inn &
Suites, Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore 2, or Hy-Vee Food Store 1 . The Police
Department recommends license renewal for these businesses.
A review of police records for the past 12 months found Macubana was cited
during a compliance check for serving alcohol to an underage person on May 2,
2025. A server asked for ID and the underage person presented their real ID
showing them to be 20 years of age. The server said the establishment was very
busy that night due to a wedding reception and said she just miscalculated the
age. The Police Department will continue to monitor this establishment and
encourage proper staffing when there are special events. Staff will also
encourage the establishment to attend ID talks and quarterly bar meetings. There
have been no other liquor law violations and the Police Department would
recommend renewal.
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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A review of records for Sips and Paddy's Irish Pub found three citations for
Minor on Premise. In two of the instances, officers verified a fake ID was used to
gain entrance. The Police Department recommends 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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