Approval of Plat of Survey of Lot 14A of O'Hare's Subdivision (University of Dubuque Grace Street Vacate Agreement)City of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Consent Items # 16.
Copyrighted
August 16, 2021
ITEM TITLE: Approval of Plat of Survey of Lot 14A of O'Hare's Subdivision, in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa For Vacating Petition (University of Dubuque Grace
Street Vacate Agreement)
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Lot 14A of
O'Hare's Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Approving plat of proposed vacated portion of Grace
Street, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to be known as Lot 14A of O'hare's
Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
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Description Type
O'Hare's Subdivision Approval of Plat of Survey-MVM City Manager Memo
Memo
Staff Memo
Staff Memo
Resloution
Resolutions
Vacate Plat
Supporting Documentation
Vacate Agreement
Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Plat of Survey of Lot 14A of O'Hare's Subdivision, in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa For Vacating Petition (University of Dubuque Grace
Street Vacate Agreement)
DATE: August 11, 2021
The City of Dubuque entered into an agreement with the University of Dubuque for the
sale of City owned property to be used for their proposed campus improvements. The
property to be conveyed to the University of Dubuque includes a portion of the Grace
Street right of way between Algona Street and McCormick Street. The area contains a
portion of the public Grace street pavement that runs thru the University of Dubuque
campus.
The right of way area to be vacated is described as Lot 14A of O'Hare's Subdivision, in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa. The City of Dubuque is reserving a public utility easement
over the entirety of said Lot 14A to accommodate the existing utilities in the area. Per
the agreement, the City will turn over ownership and maintenance of the existing water
and sewer mains in the vacated area to the University of Dubuque, as these utilities
only serve University of Dubuque properties and buildings. The plat also reserves the
right for access by emergency response vehicles.
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends City Council approval of the Plat of Survey of
Lot 14A of O'Hare's Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic aeI C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
THE CITY OF
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Dubuque
2007.2012.2013
2017*2019
SUBJECT: Approval of Plat of Survey of Lot 14A of O'Hare's Subdivision, in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa
For Vacating Petition (University of Dubuque Grace Street Vacate
Agreement)
DATE: August 6, 2021
INTRODUCTION
This is in response to a request from the University of Dubuque (UD) for the vacating of
a portion of Grace Street between Algona Street and McCormick Street, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
BACKGROUND
The City of Dubuque has entered into an agreement (see agreement attached) with UD
for the sale of City owned property to be used for their proposed campus improvements.
The property to be conveyed to UD includes a portion of the Grace Street right of way
between Algona Street and McCormick Street. The area contains a portion of the public
Grace street pavement that runs thru the UD campus. The campus improvements
include a new pedestrian plaza in the area to be vacated. The plaza improvements
would still allow for pedestrian access from Algona to McCormick.
DISCUSSION
Per the agreement with UD, UD had hired an engineering consultant, WHKS & Co., to
perform a traffic impact study for the proposed street closure. The traffic study showed
very low traffic volumes on this section of Grace Street. It also stated that the proposed
street closure would have minimal effect on the surrounding intersections and streets
and that levels of service would remain the same.
Per the agreement with LID, UD has completed a public outreach campaign associated
with the proposed street closure and vacation. UD had mailed a survey to
approximately 406 residents in the campus vicinity which also included an invitation to
public meetings. In addition to the surveys, UD held two public meetings on campus
(August 3, 2021, and August 10, 2021) to allow citizens to find out more about the
proposed improvements and to ask questions or voice concerns. UD has received
thirty-eight survey responses with the majority of the respondents having no concerns
over the closure. There were two survey respondents who had concerns about traffic
being displaced to adjacent streets. Representatives from a total of four properties
attended the two public meetings held on the UD campus. Representatives from three
of the properties wanted to know more details about the proposed improvements but did
not have concerns over the closure. Representatives from one of the properties said
they often use Grace to get to their workplace west of the campus. Because the Grace
St. traffic volumes and usage are so low, we feel this closure will have little to no impact
adjacent streets and properties.
The attached plat shows the right of way area proposed to be vacated. The right of way
area to be vacated is described as Lot 14A of O'Hare's Subdivision, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa. The City of Dubuque is reserving a public utility easement over the
entirety of said Lot 14A to accommodate the existing utilities in the area. Per the
agreement, the City will turn over ownership and maintenance of the existing water and
sewer mains in the vacated area to UD, as these utilities only serve UD properties and
buildings. The plat also reserves the right for access by emergency response vehicles.
The street right of way area to be vacated needs to be platted. WHKS & Co. has
prepared the attached vacation plat.
RECOMMENDATION
I am recommending that the plat of survey (vacation plat) be approved.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
I respectfully request that the Plat of Survey of Lot 14A of O'Hare's Subdivision, in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, be approved through adoption of the enclosed resolution.
Prepared by Nate Kieffer, PE/PLS
cc: John Klosterman, Public Works Director
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Prepared by: Nate Kieffer, City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13" Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 589-4270
Return to: Nate Kieffer, City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13" Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 589-4270
RESOLUTION NO. 278-21
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF PROPOSED VACATED PORTION OF GRACE
STREET, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 14A OF
O'HARE'S SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, a plat dated August 2, 2021 prepared by the WHKS & Co., showing the proposed
vacated area of Grace Street between Algona Street and McCormick Street, in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and assigned a lot number thereto, to be known as Lot 14A of O'Hare's
Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, said plat conforms to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the plat dated August 2, 2021, prepared by the WHKS & Co.,
relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and the same is hereby approved,
and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute
said plat for and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The City of Dubuque reserves a public utility easement over the
entirety of said Lot 14A.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to file
said plat and certified copy of this resolution in the office of the Recorder in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of August, 2021.
Danny C. Spr k, Mayor Pro Tern
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
RECORDER'S INDEX
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LOCATION: VACATION OF GRACE STREET FROM MCCORMICK
STREET TO ALGONA STREET, DUBUQUE, IOWA
REQUESTER: UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
PROPRIETOR: UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
SURVEYOR: DAN HINGTGEN
COMPANY: WHKS & Co.
RETURN TO: WHKS & Co.
1701 ROUTE 35 NORTH
EAST DUBUQUE, IL 61025
Doc ID: 010803120006 Type: GEN
Kind: SURVEY PLAT
Recorded: 08/18/2021 at 02:09:01 PM
Fee Amt: $32.00 Page 1 of 6
Dubuque County Iowa
John Murphy Recorder
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PLAT OF SURVEY (ROW Vacation)
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THAT PART OF GRACE STREET LOCATED BETWEEN MCCORMICK STREET AND ALGONA STREET IN THE
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Street vacation area, Lot 14A, is 28,674
feet or 0.66 acres.
OWNER'S CONSENT:
The City of Dubuque reserves a public utility easement
over the entirety of said Lot 14A. The City of Dubuque
reserves the right for access by emergency response
vehicles over the entirety of said Lot 14A.
COORDINATES FOR VACATED STREET
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I, Dan Hingtgen, a Duly Licensed Land Surveyor in the State of Iowa, do hereby certify that the following real estate
was surveyed and platted by me or under my direct personal supervision, To Wit:
Plat of Survey (ROW Vacation) of: LOT 14A OF O'HARE'S SUBDIVISION, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
This survey was performed for the purpose of platting and vacating a part of Grace Street between McCormick St.
and Algona St., said real estate henceforth to be known as LOT 14A OF O'HARE'S SUBDIVISION, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa. The Total area of LOT 14A OF O'HARE'S SUBDIVISION is 28,674 Square Feet or 0.66 Acres. The
Lot area is more or less, and the Lot is subject to easements, reservations, restrictions, and rights -of --way of record
and not of record, the plat of which is attached hereto and made a part of this certificate.
I hereby certify that this land surveying document was prepared, and the related survey work was performed by me or
under my direct personal supervision and that I am a duly licensed Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Iowa.
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Dan Hingtgen Date
Licensed Land eyor
License No. 1 �2 License Renewal Date 12/31/22
Owner's Consent
Dubuque, Iowa _ V — � 7 ,2021
The foregoing Plat of Survey (ROW Vacation) of: LOT 14A OF O'HARE'S SUBDIVISION, in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, is made with the free consent and in accordance with the desires of the undersigned owners and proprietors of
said real estate.
CITY OF DUBUQUE
By:
Mayor of the tatty of'Dubuque
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Attest: �,�Q��11-2 � b� r
Clerk of the City of Dubuque
State of Iowa
County of Dubuque ) ss:
On this � day of �u u5�' , AD 2021, b fore me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa,
# personally appeared Rsy"D'-Bu�`�e Mago�`�f the City of Dubuque, and Adrienne Breitfelder, a Clerk of a City of
� Dubuque, to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that said R�eg�B-Bae� the Maye�of the
City of Dubuque, and said Adrienne Breitfelder is the Clerk of the City of Dubuque, and that the seal affixed to the
� �above inst ment was igned on behalf of said City of Dubuque, by authority of the City of Dubuque, and that said
the A4aof the City of Dubuque, and Adrienne Breitfelder the Clerk of the City of Dubuque,
acknowledged the execution of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said City of Dubuque, by it, and by
them, voluntarily executed.
Witness my hand and Notarial Seal on the date above written.
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City of Dubuque Planning Services
Dubuque, Iowa
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The forgoing Plat of Survey (ROW Vacation) of: LOT 14A OF O'HARE'S SUBDIVISION, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was
reviewed and approved by the City of Dubuque Planning Services Department on the date first written above.
Planning Services
By:
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, Iowa 8 � � , 2021
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The undersigned, and Adrienne N. Breitfelder, Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Plat of Survey (ROW Vacation) of: LOT 14A OF O'HARE'S SUBDIVISION, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as appears
heretofore has been filed on this t17 day of uo u S i� , 2021 as resolution # �7 $ — ,� � in the office of the City Clerk of
Dubuque, Iowa and that the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa approves said plat.
�pA��y c. sp��,r,k, mayor P� to m
Mayor of the � of Dubuque, IA
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Clerk of the City of Dubuque, IA
City Assessor's Certificate p
Dubuque, Iowa � � 8 , 2021
The forgoing Plat of Survey (ROW Vacation) of: LOT 14A OF O'HARE'S SUBDIVISION, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was entered
of record in the office of the City Assessor of the County of Dubuque, Iowa, on the date first written above.
City Assessor of th County of Dubuque, Iowa
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The forgoing Plat of Survey (ROW Vacation) of: LOT 14A OF O'HARE'S UBDIVISION, in the City of Dub�i'e;• low !was�enter�d \ � �'
of record in the office of the Dubuque County Auditor this �_ day of S , 2021. T ? ` '`'
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We approve of the subdivision name or title to be recorded. ` 4�,+ + � m j
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Recorder's Certificate � _ � (� `�;� .
Dubuque, Iowa �, 2021
The forgoing Plat of Survey (ROW V ��ipin�of: LOT 14A OF O'HARE'S SUBDIVISION, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has been
reviewed by the Dubuque Coui�l�t�cdr7)e�l Jy:;, �-.
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Prepared by: Nate Kieffer, City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13'" Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 589-4270
Return to: Nate Kieffer, City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13'"Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 589-4270
RESOLUTION NO. 278-21
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF PROPOSED VACATED PORTION OF GRACE
STREET, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 14A OF
O'HARE'S SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, a plat dated August 2, 2021 prepared by the WHKS & Co., showing the proposed
vacated area of Grace Street between Algona Street and McCormick Street, in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and assigned a lot number thereto, to be known as Lot 14A of O'Hare's
Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, said plat conforms to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the plat dated August 2, 2021, prepared by the WHKS & Co.,
relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and the same is hereby approved,
and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute
said plat for and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The City of Dubuque reserves a public utility easement over the
entirety of said Lot 14A.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to file
said plat and certified copy of this resolution in the office of the Recorder in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day of August, 2021.
Danny C. Spr k, ayor Pro Tem
Attest_
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, ity Clerk
CERTIFICATE of the CITY CLERK
STATE OF IOWA
SS:
COUNTY OF DUBUQUE )
I, Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed,
qualified, City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, in the County aforesaid, and as such
City Clerk, I have in my possession or have access to the records of the proceedings of
the City Council. I do further state that the hereto attached Resolution No. 278-21 is a
true and correct copy of the original.
In Testimony Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Dated at Dubuque, Iowa, on this 18th day of August, 2021.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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James Steiner, VP Finance and Auxiliary Services
University of Dubuque
2000 University Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dubuque
Engineering Department
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563.589.4270
563.589.4205 (fax)
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www.cityofdubuque.org
July 9, 2021
Re: Grace Street Right of Way Vacation - McCormick to Algona
Dear Mr. Steiner,
This vacate agreement letter is in response to your request for the vacation and sale of the
approximately 28,850 square feet of the Grace Street right of way between McCormick Street
and N. Algona Street, in order to accommodate the construction of new pedestrian plaza on the
University of Dubuque Campus.
Listed below is a breakdown of the project with responsibility assigned to either the City or the
University of Dubuque (UD):
City Of Dubuque Responsibility:
1. To vacate and sell a portion of the Grace Street right of way from McCormick to Algona
for $80,491.50. This is based on a market rate of $5.58/sf. The market rate was
determined by taking the average assessed land value of the adjacent residential
properties at the east and west end of the of the area to be vacated ($4.19/sf) then
adding 33% for market rate. The market rate of $5.58/sf over the approximately 28,850
square feet area equals $160,983.00. This value was then reduced by 50% ($2.79/sf)
for the reservation of a public utility easement over the vacated area.
2. City will reserve a public utility easement over the entirety of the vacated Grace Street
right of way. This easement would preclude the placement of a building on the vacated
right-of-way in order to allow for maintenance or replacement of existing utilities in the
area. Access for emergency responders would also be reserved and access for said
vehicles would have to be maintained by UD.
3. City will turn over ownership and maintenance of the existing water and sanitary sewer
main utilities in the vacated area to UD. City will continue to own and maintain the public
fiber optics utilities in the vacated area.
4. Upon receipt of the plat of survey of the area proposed to be vacated, the request will be
taken to the City Council to be set for a public hearing and formal approval.
5. After the public hearing approval by the City Council and receipt of the publication and
filing fees, the City will execute a Quit Claim Deed to UD for the vacated property and
record the deed.
University of Dubuque Responsibility:
1. Submit a request to vacate in writing to: The Honorable Mayor and City Council at 50
West 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, with reasons for the proposed vacating and a sketch
or plat of the area to be vacated.
2. Purchase the vacate right of way area for the amount of $80,491.50 plus $100 for
publication and filing fees.
3. A plat of survey must be prepared at UD's expense by a Licensed Land Surveyor. This
will show the boundaries of the proposed vacating and assign a legal description to the
property.
4. UD will accept ownership and maintenance of the existing water main and sanitary
sewer mains in the area of the vacated Grace right-of-way.
5. Perform public outreach regarding the proposed vacation and street closure. This could
be in the form of public meetings and surveys. UD would conduct virtual public input
meetings (2 minimum) on a Tuesday or a Thursday from 4-6 pm and this would be an
open house style meeting. This would give the UD a chance to explain to public why
they are proposing to close Grace Street. UD would provide a self -addressed -stamped
mail survey to people (in the affected area as determined by City) who can't attend
meetings. UD would then provide the City with the results of meetings/surveys. The
public outreach activities shall conform to the requirements above but may be altered if
agreed upon by UD and City.
6. Allow for and maintain access along the vacated right of way area for emergency
response vehicles.
If you are in agreement with the above terms, please sign and return this letter to City
Engineering Department, 50 W. 131h Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. This vacate agreement
letter offer is contingent upon final approval of the vacation by the City Council.
Sincerely,
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
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J es Steiner, VP Finance and Auxiliary Services
University of Dubuque
2000 University Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
Cc: Mike Van Milligen, City Manager
Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Manager
Nate Kieffer, PLS
John Klosterman, Public Works Director