HomeMy WebLinkAboutA003 - Motion approving new Class E Retail Alcohol License - Smoke Stop, 516 Lincoln Way, Ste 1To:Mayor & City Council
From:Taylor Swanson, Deputy City Clerk
Date:January 27, 2026
Subject:New Class E Retail Alcohol License - Smoke Stop, 516 Lincoln Way
Suite 1
Item No. 5
MEMO
Please see attached documentation for a new Class E Retail Alcohol License -
Smoke Stop, 516 Lincoln Way Suite 1.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Smoke Stop Application.pdf
Administration 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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CLASS "E" RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
Business Information
Name of Legal Entity: SMOKE STOP LLC
FEIN: XX-XXX0975
Business Type: Limited Liability Company
This business is not registered with the Secretary of State.
Premises Information
Premises DBA: SMOKE STOP
Premises Address: 516 LINCOLN WAY STE 1 AMES IA 50010-6972
Premises Type: Other
Number of Floors: 1
Control of Premises: Lease
The total square footage of the entire retail sales area plus any alcoholic beverage storage areas of the business.
This includes areas of walk-in alcoholic beverage coolers that are accessible to the public.
1020
Does your premises conform to all local and state health, fire and building laws and regulations?
Yes
Does or will your licensed location wholesale alcoholic beverages to on-premises retail alcohol licensees?
No
License Information
Effective Date: 11-Nov-2025
Length of License Requested: 12MONTH
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Ownership Information
Endorsements
Local Authority: City of Ames
Criminal History Details
Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been charged or convicted of a felony offense in Iowa or any other state of
the United States?
No
Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been convicted of any violation of any state, county, city, federal or foreign
law? For traffic violations, only include those that are drug or alcohol related.
No
Criminal Violations
Contact Information
Contact Name: SHANE PAULSON
Phone Number: (515) 290-1959
Email Address: therealsmokestop@gmail.com
Address: 516 LINCOLN WAY STE 1 AMES IA 50010-6972
Bond
Do you want to add a bond for this permit?
Yes
Bond Policy Number: 108381180
Issued Date: 10-Nov-2025
Type Name ID Type ID DOB Phone Address Percentage
Individual RENWANZ,
ROWDY
SSN ***-**-9383 18-Dec-19
94
(515)
452-1956
1200 3RD
AVE NW
FORT
DODGE IA
50501-2207
50.00
Individual STURGILL,
CONNOR
SSN ***-**-0427 17-Jan-19
97
(712)
260-0755
1919
HIGHWAY
BLVD
SPENCER IA
51301-2218
25.00
Individual PAULSON,
SHANE
SSN ***-**-0542 13-Feb-19
98
(515)
735-2921
516 LINCOLN
WAY AMES
IA
50010-6972
25.00
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Expiration Date: 10-Nov-2026
Select the Bond Company you are using. If you do not see your company, check the 'The bond company I'm using is
not listed' box and you will be prompted to enter the company information in the next step.
TRAVELERSC
Premises Hours
Is the premises open 24/7?
No
Store Hours Description:
9am - 9pm Everyday
Deliveries Hours
Are deliveries able to be received 24/7?
No
Delivery Hours Description:
9am-9pm
Attestation Information
Attestation Name: CONNOR STURGILL
Attestation Date: 11-Nov-2025
Automatic Renewal Enrollment
Do you wish to enroll in the Automatic Renewal Program at this time?
No
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