HomeMy WebLinkAboutA013 - Motion approving the renewal of the Alcohol Licenses; Aldi Inc 48, Boulder Tap House, Flip'N Jacks Pancake House & Eatery, Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore 2, Hy-Vee Food Store 1, Sips & Paddy's Irish PubTo:Mayor John Haila and Ames City Council Members
From:Major Jason Tuttle, Ames Police Department
Date:September 22, 2026
Subject:Alcohol License Renewals
Item No. 13
MEMO
The following licenses are eligible for renewal:
a. Aldi Inc 48, 108 South 5th 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. Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore 2, 640 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol
License
e. Hy-Vee Food Store 1, 3800 W Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol License
f. Sips and Paddy's Irish Pub, 126 Welch Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
A review of police records for the past 12 months found no liquor law violations
f o r Aldi Inc, Boulder Tap House, Flip’N Jacks Pancake House & Eatery, Hy-Vee
Food & Drugstore 2, and Hy-Vee Food Store 1. Therefore, the Police
Department recommends license renewal for these businesses.
A review of police records for the past 12 months found 6 violations for minors
prohibited on certain premises at Sips and Paddy's Irish Pub (one license). Of
those, two individuals possessed fake IDs. One violation was found for
possession of a fake ID. Officers will continue to monitor the business for liquor
law violations and offer ID training for staff members. The Police Department
recommends license renewal for this business.
Police 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org