Agreement with Eric McFadden for the Sale of City PropertyCity of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 15.
Copyrighted
August 17, 2026
ITEM TITLE: Agreement with Eric McFadden for the Sale of City Property
on Valeria Street as Part of the Villas on Valeria Subdivision
Project
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval of an
agreement with Eric McFadden (McFadden) for the sale of
the two city lots legally described as Lot 16A of Schaffner's
Subdivision and Lot 6A of Brewery Addition on Valeria Street
adjacent to lots owned by McFadden on Valeria Street and
direct staff to initiate the public hearing process for disposition
of the city interest in real estate.
RESOLUTION Approving An Agreement Between The City
Of Dubuque, Iowa And Eric McFadden
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
MVM Memo Agreement with Eric McFadden for the Sale of City Property on Valeria
Street as Part of the Villas on Valeria Subdivision Project
2. 1 Staff Memo approve mcfadden purchase agreement
3. 2 Resolution Approving mcfadden purchase Agreement
4. 3 mcfadden pa binder 08042026 signed by mcfadden
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement with Eric McFadden for the Sale of City Property on Valeria
Street as Part of the Villas on Valeria Subdivision Project
DATE: August 11, 2026
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos is recommending City Council approval of an agreement
with Eric McFadden (McFadden) for the sale of the two city lots legally described as Lot
16A of Schaffner's Subdivision and Lot 6A of Brewery Addition on Valeria Street
adjacent to lots owned by McFadden on Valeria Street and direct staff to initiate the
public hearing process for disposition of the city interest in real estate.
In working with McFadden, City staff has prepared an agreement for the sale of the city
lots described above. The agreed upon price for the sale of the two city lots, which total
5,022 square feet in area, is $6,122.62. McFadden plans to combine the two city lots
with the adjacent two lots he currently owns to develop an eight -lot residential
subdivision on Valeria Street.
The agreement contemplates a public hearing for the disposition of real estate pursuant
to state law.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Agreement with Eric McFadden for the Sale of City Property on Valeria
Street as Part of the Villas on Valeria Subdivision Project
DATE: August 6, 2026
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to request City Council approval of an agreement
with Eric McFadden (McFadden) related to the sale of city owned property on Valeria
Street adjacent to lots owned by McFadden on Valeria Street.
BACKGROUND
The City of Dubuque has entered into an agreement (see agreement attached) with
McFadden for the sale of two City owned lots to be used to help facilitate the
development of the Villas on Valeria project. The property to be conveyed to
McFadden, legally described as Lot 16A of Schaffner's Subdivision and Lot 6A of
Brewery Addition, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, includes previously vacated portions
of the Lewis Street right of way which have never been disposed of by the city.
DISCUSSION
In working with McFadden, City staff has prepared an agreement for the sale of the city
lots described above. The agreed upon price for the sale of the two city lots, which total
5,022 square feet in area, is $6,122.62. McFadden plans to combine the two city lots
with the adjacent two lots he currently owns to develop an eight -lot residential
subdivision on Valeria Street.
A copy of the agreement executed by McFadden is attached.
The agreement contemplates a public hearing for the disposition of real estate pursuant
to state law.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City approve the Agreement for the sale of the two city lots legally
described as Lot 16A of Schaffner's Subdivision and Lot 6A of Brewery Addition, all in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to McFadden per the terms of the attached Agreement.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
I respectfully request adoption of the attached resolution approving said Agreement and
authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement and directing staff to initiate the
public hearing process for disposition of the city interest in real estate
Attach.
Prepared by: Nate Kieffer, CE III, PE/PLS
Prepared by Nate Kieffer City of Dubuque Engineering 50 W. 1311' St Dubuque IA 52001
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, City of Dubuque 50 W. 1 T1 St. Dubuque, IA 52001
RESOLUTION NO. 309-26
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA AND ERIC MCFADDEN
Whereas, Eric McFadden (McFadden) owns two vacant lots along Valeria Street
legally described as Lots 15 and 16 in Schaffner's Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
(the McFadden Property); and
Whereas, McFadden is requesting the sale of city owned property adjacent to the
McFadden property, being approximately 4,186 square feet in area (the City Property),
legally described as Lot 16A of Schaffner's Subdivision and Lot 6A of Brewery Addition, all
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, in order to accommodate the development of an eight -lot
residential subdivision development on the McFadden Property and City Property areas;
and
Whereas, McFadden and City desire to enter into an agreement with respect to the
proposed sale of the City Property as set forth herein; and
Whereas, a copy of the Agreement is attached hereto; and
Whereas, McFadden has executed the Agreement; and
Whereas, the Agreement contemplates a public hearing on the city disposal of real
estate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Agreement attached hereto is hereby approved.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized and directed to execute the Agreement
on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Section 3. City staff is directed to initiate the public hearing process for disposition
of real estate.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17' day of August, 2026.
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Brad M. Cavana�il ,/Mayor
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Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
08-04-2026
AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
ERIC MCFADDEN
AND
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
This Agreement, dated for reference purposes the 6th day of August, 2026 is
made and executed by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, (City), a municipal
corporation, and Eric McFadden (McFadden).
Whereas, McFadden owns two vacant lots along Valeria Street legally described
as Lots 15 and 16 in Schaffner's Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the McFadden
Property); and
Whereas, McFadden is requesting the sale of city owned property adjacent to the
McFadden property, being approximately 4,186 square feet in area (the City Property),
legally described as Lot 16A of Schaffner's Subdivision and Lot 6A of Brewery Addition,
all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, in order to accommodate the development of an eight -
lot residential subdivision development on the McFadden Property and City Property
areas, as shown on the attached Exhibit B; and
Whereas, McFadden and City desire to enter into an agreement with respect to
the proposed sale of the City Property as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES.
1.1 Subject to City Council approval, City will sell the City Property, being
approximately 4,186 sq. ft. in area, as shown on the attached Exhibit A, for
$6,122.62.
1.2City will take the property sale request to the City Council to be set for a public
hearing and formal approval of the disposal of city interest in the City Property.
1.3City will, after the public hearing approval by the City Council and receipt of the
property compensation and applicable abstracting, publication, and filing fees,
execute a Quit Claim Deed to McFadden for the City Property and record the deed.
SECTION 2. MCFADDEN RESPONSIBILITIES.
2.1 McFadden will purchase the City Property area for the amount of $6,122.62 plus
all applicable abstracting, publication and filing fees.
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2.2 McFadden will provide an access easement for the benefit of Lots 12, 13 and 14
of Schaffner's Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the attached
Exhibit B, via the proposed subdivision plat as shown on Exhibit B.
SECTION 3. NOTICES.
All notices and correspondence related to this Agreement must be sent to the following:
If to Developer: Eric McFadden
75 E. 100 N.
Ivins, UT 84738
If to City: City of Dubuque, Iowa
Attention: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
50 West 13t" Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
SECTION 4. DEFAULT.
In the event of default by McFadden, City reserves the right to seek specific performance
in Iowa District Court for Dubuque County.
SECTION 5. MISCELLANEOUS.
5.1 This Agreement may not be assigned without the prior written permission of the
City. Such written approval will not be unreasonably withheld.
5.2 This Agreement represents the entire Agreement between the parties. There are
no verbal additions to this Agreement, and all amendments, additions or changes to this
Agreement must be in writing and agreed to by both parties.
5.3 All covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement will inure to the benefit
of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors, heirs and
assigns.
5.4 This Agreement is governed by the laws of the state of Iowa and venue for any
action arising from or related to this Agreement will be in the District Court of Iowa,
Dubuque County, Iowa.
5.5 If any term of this Agreement is found to be void or invalid, such invalidity will not
affect the remaining terms of this Agreement, which will continue in full force and effect.
5.6 This agreement is subject to approval by the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
ERIC MCFADDEN
By:
Eric McFadden
08-04-2026
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Location: Villas on Valeria, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
NW114 of Section 24 T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M, In the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Requestor: Eric McFadden
Proprietor of Lot 15, Lot 16 and Lot 16 "A" of Schaffner's Subdivision & Lot 6 "A" of Brewery Addition,
Eric McFadden - 75 E. 100 N., Ivins, UT 84738
Surveyor: Terry L. Koelker
Company: Bussing & Associates, Inc.
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SETBACKS PROVIDED: 10' FRONT, 16'-20' W/GAR/
PARKING REQUIRED:
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PARKING PROVIDED: 2 SPACES/LOT (1 CAR GAR
UNIT SIZE: 1,260 sgft. LIVING, 254 sgft. GARAGE (3 BEDR001
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LOT 1 = 2,520 SQ. FT. / 0.057
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LANDSCAPE AREA (PERVIOUS): 1,100 SQ.FT. (43.'
ACCESS EASEMENT AREA: 341 SQ.FT. (13.5%)
LOT 2 = 2,502 SQ. FT. / 0.057
BUILDING AREA (IMPERVIOUS): 804 SQ. FT. (FOO
DRIVEWAY/SIDEWALK & PATIO AREA (IMPERVI
LANDSCAPE AREA (PERVIOUS): 851 SQ.FT. (34.0%)
ACCESS EASEMENT AREA: 572 SQ.FT. (22.9%)
LOT 3 = 1,942 SQ. FT. / 0.044 ACRES
BUILDING AREA (IMPERVIOUS): 804 SQ. FT. (FOOTPRINT) (41.4%)
DRIVEWAY/SIDEWALK & PATIO AREA (IMPERVIOUS) : 235 SQ.FT. (12.1%)
LANDSCAPE AREA (PERVIOUS): 600 SQ.FT. (30.9%)
ACCESS EASEMENT AREA: 303 SQ.FT. (15.6%)
LOT 4 = 2,262 SQ. FT. / 0.051 ACRES
BUILDING AREA (IMPERVIOUS): 804 SQ. FT. (FOOTPRINT) (35.6%)
DRIVEWAY/SIDEWALK & PATIO AREA (IMPERVIOUS) : 235 SQ.FT. (10.4%)
LANDSCAPE AREA (PERVIOUS): 924 SQ.FT. (40.8%)
ACCESS EASEMENT AREA: 299 SQ.FT. (13.2%)
LOT 5 = 2,608 SQ. FT. / 0.059 ACRES
BUILDING AREA (IMPERVIOUS): 804 SQ. FT. (FOOTPRINT) (30.8%)
DRIVEWAY/SIDEWALK & PATIO AREA (IMPERVIOUS) : 235 SQ.FT. (9.0%)
LANDSCAPE AREA (PERVIOUS): 1,270 SQ.FT. (48.7%)
ACCESS EASEMENT AREA: 299 SQ.FT. (11.5%)
LOT 6 = 2,928 SQ. FT. / 0.067 ACRES
BUILDING AREA (IMPERVIOUS): 804 SQ. FT. (FOOTPRINT) (27.4%)
DRIVEWAY/SIDEWALK & PATIO AREA (IMPERVIOUS) : 235 SQ.FT. (8.0%)
LANDSCAPE AREA (PERVIOUS): 1,615 SQ.FT. (55.2%)
ACCESS EASEMENT AREA: 274 SQ.FT. (9.4%)
LOT 7 = 2,588 SQ. FT. / 0.059 ACRES
BUILDING AREA (IMPERVIOUS): 804 SQ. FT. (FOOTPRINT) (31.1%)
DRIVEWAY/SIDEWALK & PATIO AREA (IMPERVIOUS) : 235 SQ.FT. (9.1%)
LANDSCAPE AREA (PERVIOUS): 1,546 SQ.FT. (59.8%)
ACCESS EASEMENT AREA: 3 SQ.FT. (0.0%)
LOT 8 = 4,063 SQ. FT. / 0.074 ACRES
BUILDING AREA (IMPERVIOUS): 804 SQ. FT. (FOOTPRINT) (19.8%)
DRIVEWAY/SIDEWALK & PATIO AREA (IMPERVIOUS) : 235 SQ.FT. (5.8%)
LANDSCAPE AREA (PERVIOUS): 3,024 SQ.FT. (74.4%)
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PROPERTY ADDRESS = 365 VALERIA STREET
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001
OWNER / DEVELOPER:
ERIC MCFADDEN
14059 OLD HIGHWAY ROAD
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52003
(435) 313-2267
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