HomeMy WebLinkAboutA007 - Motion approving new Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - North Grand Cinema, 2801 Grand Avenue Ste 1300To:Mayor & City Council
From:Taylor Swanson, Deputy City Clerk
Date:October 13, 2026
Subject:New Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - North Grand Cinema,
2801 Grand Avenue Ste 1300
Item No. 10
MEMO
Please see attached documentation for a new Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License - North Grand Cinema, 2801 Grand Avenue Ste 1300.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Application - North Grand Cinema 2026.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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Special Class "C" Retail Alcohol License (BW)Application
Business Information
Name of Legal Entity: AKIN VENTURES INC
FEIN: XX-XXX7711
Business Type: Corporation
This business is registered with the Secretary of State. Business Number of Secretary of State: 278209
Premises Information
Premises DBA: NORTH GRAND CINEMA
Premises Address: 2801 GRAND AVE STE 1300 AMES IA 50010-4674
Premises Type: Concession Stand
Number of Floors: 2
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: 14-Sep-2026
Length of License Requested: 12 months
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Ownership Information
Endorsements
Local Authority: City of Ames
Dramshop Company: ILLINOIS CASUALTY CO
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
Privileges Information
Contact Information
Contact Name: DIANE AKIN
Phone Number: 5633290514
Email Address: diane@silverscreenmagic.com
Address: 4400 246TH ST AMES IA 50014-9546
Attestation Information
Attestation Name: DIANE AKIN
Attestation Date: 08-Sep-2026
Type Name ID Type ID DOB Phone Address Percentage
Individual AKIN, LEE SSN ***-**-2220 26-Mar-19
68
108 N MAIN
ELKADER IA
52043
50.00
Individual AKIN, DIANE SSN ***-**-9324 26-Dec-19
62
108 N. MAIN
ELKADER IA
52043
50.00
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