HomeMy WebLinkAboutA005 - Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - The Dot, 127 Dotson DriveTo:Mayor & City Council
From:Taylor Swanson, Deputy City Clerk
Date:March 24, 2026
Subject:New Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - The Dot,
127 Dotson Drive, Pending Dramshop Review
Item No. 7
MEMO
Please see attached documentation for a new Class C Retail Alcohol License
with Outdoor Service - The Dot, 127 Dotson Drive.
ATTACHMENT(S):
The Dot - 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 "C" RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
Business Information
Name of Legal Entity: THE DOT CAFE LLC
FEIN: XX-XXX3260
Business Type: Limited Liability Company
This business is registered with the Secretary of State.
Business Number of Secretary of State: 766080
Premises Information
Premises DBA: THE DOT
Premises Address: 127 DOTSON DRIVE AMES IA 50014
Premises Type: Restaurant
Number of Floors: 1
Control of Premises: Lease
Is your premises equipped with at least one adequate, conveniently located indoor or outdoor toilet facility for use by
patrons?
Yes
Does your premises conform to all local and state health, fire and building laws and regulations?
Yes
Is your establishment equipped with tables and seats to accommodate a minimum of 25?
Yes
License Information
Effective Date: 18-Mar-2026
Length of License Requested: 12MONTH
Privilege(s) Requested
Outdoor Service - Allows the selling/serving of alcoholic beverages by the license/permit in a designated, adjacent
outdoor area.
Provided description of the Outdoor Service Area:
Attached patio
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Ownership Information
Endorsements
Local Authority: City of Ames
Dramshop Company: SOCIETY INSURANCE
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: SUSAN HOSHOR
Phone Number: (515) 298-5426
Email Address: Susan.Hoshor@assuredpartners.com
Address: 1416 BUCKEYE AVE STE 100 AMES IA 50010-8093
Attestation Information
Attestation Name: DAWN BUDD
Attestation Date: 18-Mar-2026
Type Name ID Type ID DOB Phone Address Percentage
Individual BUDD,
DAWN
SSN ***-**-5581 18-Jul-196
6
1019
ROOSEVELT
AVENUE
AMES IA
50010
100.00
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