HomeMy WebLinkAboutA005 - Motion approving the renewal of Alcohol LicensesTo:Mayor John Haila and Ames City Council Members
From:Major Dan Walter, Ames Police Department
Date:January 13, 2026
Subject:Alcohol License Renewals
Item No. 7
MEMO
The following licenses are eligible for renewal:
a. American Legion Post 37, 225 Main Street, Class F Retail Alcohol
License, Pending Dramshop Review
b. Blue Owl Bar, 223 Welch Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License
with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop
Review
c. Perkins #1025, 325 South Duff Avenue, Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License
d. Springhill Suites, 1810 SE 16th Street, Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License
e. Staybridge Suites Ames, 2111 Isaac Newton Drive, Special Class C
Retail Alcohol License, Pending Dramshop Review
A review of Police Department records for the past 12 months found no liquor law
violations for American Legion, Perkins, Springhill Suites and Staybridge
Suites. The Police Department recommends renewal for these businesses.
A review of Police Department records identified one liquor law violation for Blue
Owl Bar. On 10/21/25, a minor was located on premise and issued a citation. The
minor provided a fake Oklahoma ID. The Police Department will continue to
monitor the location for liquor law violations and offer ID training for staff
m e m b ers . The Police Department recommends renewal for the Blue Owl
Bar.
Police 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
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