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MEMORANDUM
November 29, 2004
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Vacating and Conveyance Petition - 12th Street between Central Avenue
and White Street and the Adjacent Alley from 11 th Street to 13th Street
A request has been received from the Dubuque Community School District to vacate
and convey to the District part of 1ih Street between Central Avenue and White Street
and the adjacent alley from 11 th Street to 13th Street.
A traffic report was prepared by WHKS & Company to study the closing of 1 ih Street
from White Street to Central Avenue. This study evaluated the impact of modified traffic
patterns due to this closure. The increased traffic at the existing unsignalized
intersections on 13th Street at Central Avenue and White Street reduces the capacity
and level of service at these intersections from level of Service "B" and "C" to level of
Service "C" and "D." This study also contacted area businesses regarding this change.
The Engineering Department commissioned a peer review of the report by Howard R.
Green Company.
Given the significance of these recommendations, a meeting was held on Thursday,
November 4, to discuss the project. In attendance were 19 individuals representing the
Iowa DOT, the School District, the City of Dubuque, Howard R. Green, the school
architect, and WHKS. Based upon this meeting, all parties concurred that the traffic
study recommendations would be modified to reflect focusing pedestrian activity to 1 ih
Street at White and Central Avenue. Additional site details would also be made to
accommodate pedestrian flow on-site and to minimize conflicts between children and
vehicles. Further clarification would be made as to improved school crossing signage,
markings, or other higher visibility options to alert motorists when children are crossing
these busy roadways.
Acting Public Works Director/City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends that part of 1ih
Street between Central Avenue and White Street and the adjacent alley from 11th Street
to 13th Street in the City of Dubuque be vacated, that the purchase price be established
at the cost of relocation of all utilities (including engineering costs) and platting,
publication and filing fees.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, Acting Public Works Director/City Engineer
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MEMORANDUM
December 6, 2004
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, Acting Public Works Director. ojQ
TO:
SUBJECT: Vacating and Conveyance Petition - 1ih Street between Central
Avenue and White Street and the Adjacent Alley from 11th Street to
13th Street
A request has been received from the Dubuque Community School District for
the vacating and conveyance to the District of a portion of 1 ih Street between
Central Avenue and White Street and the adjacent alley from 11th Street to 13th
Street.
The area to be vacated is divided into three lots numbered lot A and lot B of
City lot 445 and lot A of City lot 446 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County,
Iowa. These lots are an existing 64-foot wide street and 20-foot wide alley on
which public utilities exist. According to plans being reviewed by the Engineering
Department, these utilities will be relocated at the expense of the Dubuque
Community School District.
The City has no plans for the utilization of the proposed vacated area of 1 ih
Street between Central Avenue and White Street and the adjacent alley from 11th
Street to 13th Street after the public utilities have been relocated except for
reserving easements as required for the construction of the new Prescott School.
I recommend vacation of a portion of area of 1ih Street between Central Avenue
and White Street and the adjacent alley from 11th Street to 13th Street and that
the purchase price be established at the cost of all utilities (including engineering
costs) plus platting, publication and filing fees.
Prepared by Ronald J. Turner, PlS
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MEMORANDUM
November 9, 2004
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Vacating Petition - 12th Street between Central Avenue and White Street
and the Adjacent Alley from 11 th Street to 13th Street
A request has been received from the Dubuque Community School District to vacate
and convey to the District part of 12th Street between Central Avenue and White Street
and the adjacent alley from 11 th Street to 13th Street. Public utilities exist on the area to
be vacated and these utilities will be relocated at the expense of the Dubuque
Community School District.
A traffic report was prepared by WHKS & Company to study the closing of 1 ih Street
from White Street to Central Avenue. This study evaluated the impact of modified traffic
patterns due to this closure. The increased traffic at the existing unsignalized
intersections on 13th Street at Central Avenue and White Street reduces the capacity
and level of service at these intersections from level of Service "B" and "c" to level of
Service "c" and "D." This study also contacted area businesses regarding this change.
The Engineering Department commissioned a peer review of the report by Howard R.
Green Company.
Given the significance of these recommendations, a meeting was held on Thursday,
November 4, to discuss the project. In attendance were 19 individuals representing the
Iowa DOT, the School District, the City of Dubuque, Howard R. Green, the school
architect, and WHKS. Based upon this meeting, all parties concurred that the traffic
study recommendations would be modified to reflect focusing pedestrian activity to 1 ih
at White and Central Avenue. Additional site details would also be made to
accommodate pedestrian flow on-site and to minimize conflicts between children and
vehicles. Further clarification would be made as to improved school crossing signage,
markings, or other higher visibility options to alert motorists when children are crossing
these busy roadways.
Acting Public Works Director/City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends that part of 1 ih
Street between Central Avenue and White Street and the adjacent alley from 11th Street
to 13th Street in the City of Dubuque be vacated, that the purchase price be established
at the cost of relocation of all utilities (including engineering costs) and platting,
publication and filing fees. It is further recommended that a public hearing be set for
December 5, 2004.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
MCVM/jh
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, Acting Public Works Director/City Engineer
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MEMORANDUM
November 9, 2004
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Q
Gus Psihoyos, Acting Public Works Director ~93. .
TO:
SUBJECT: Vacating Petition - 1ih Street between Central Avenue and White
Street and the Adjacent Alley from 11 th Street to 13th Street
INTRODUCTION
This is in response to a May 13, 2004 request from the Dubuque Communit~
School District for the vacating and conveyance to the District of part of 12
Street between Central Avenue and White Street and the adjacent alley from 11th
Street to 13th Street.
DISCUSSION
The attached plat shows the proposed vacated area from 1 ih Street between
Central Avenue and White Street and the adjacent alley from 11th Street to 13th
Street. The abutting properties are owned or in the process of being purchased
by the Dubuque Community School District. At the time of this writing, all but
four (4) properties have been acquired.
The area to be vacated is divided into three lots numbered lot A and lot B of
City lot 445 and lot A of City lot 446 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County,
Iowa. These lots are an existing 64-foot wide street and 20-foot wide alley on
which public utilities exist. According to plans being reviewed by the Engineering
Department, these utilities will be relocated at the expense of the Dubuque
Community School District.
The Engineering Department is coordinating the relocation of existing City utilities
as they relate to the development of the site for the proposed new Prescott
School. Straka Johnson Architects and MSA Professional Services are working
with other utilities on relocation plans. Performance and maintenance bonds will
be required by the City from the contractor performing the utility relocation work.
The street and utilities are to remain in place to serve the school and remaining
tenants until actual construction begins in May, 2005. The purchase price has
been established at the cost of utility relocations and the cost of platting,
publication, and filing fees. The City will maintain the existing street, sewer and
water lines until the Dubuque Community School District takes possession of the
property.
A traffic report was prepared by WHKS & Company to study the closing of 1 ih
Street from White Street to Central Avenue. This study evaluated the impact of
modified traffic patterns due to this closure. The increased traffic at the existing
unsignalized intersections on 13th Street at Central Avenue and White Street
reduces the capacity and level of service at these intersections from level of
Service "B" and "C" to level of Service "C" and "D". This study also contacted
area businesses regarding this change.
Given that this project impacts two busy corridors downtown and involves an
increase in school-age pedestrians, the Engineering Department secured the
services of Neal Hawkins from Howard R. Green Company to provide a peer
review of the WHKS & Co. report. Mr. Hawkins provided an alternative strategy
to deal with traffic and pedestrian movements in the area as opposed to what
was proposed in the traffic report. His recommendations focused on leaving 12th
Street at White and at Central as traffic signal controlled and to focus school
children crossing White and Central at these locations. Further
recommendations were made regarding site access and minimizing vehicle and
pedestrian conflicts.
Given the significance of these recommendations, a meeting was held on
Thursday, November 4, to discuss the project. In attendance were 19 individuals
representing the Iowa DOT, the School District, the City of Dubuque, Howard R.
Green, the school architect, and WHKS. Based upon this meeting, all parties
concurred that the traffic study recommendations would be modified to reflect
focusing pedestrian activity to 1ih at White and Central Avenue. Additional site
details would also be made to accommodate pedestrian flow on-site and to
minimize conflicts between children and vehicles. Further clarification would be
made as to improved school crossing signage, markings, or other higher visibility
options to alert motorists when children are crossing these busy roadways.
RECOMMENDATION
The City has no plans for the utilization of the proposed vacated area of 1 ih
Street between Central Avenue and White Street and the adjacent alley from 11th
Street to 13th Street after the public utilities have been relocated as required for
the construction of the new Prescott School.
I recommend that the part of 1ih Street between Central Avenue and White
Street and the adjacent alley from 11 th Street to 13th Street in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, shown on the attached plat be vacated, and
that a public hearing be set for the disposition of the City's interest in those parts
for December 6, 2004. I would further recommend that the purchase price be
established at the cost of relocation of all utilities (including engineering costs)
and platting, publication, and filing fees.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The recommendation of the City Manager should be approved and a public
hearing should be set for the disposal of the City's interest in the property by
adoption of the enclosed resolutions and ordinance.
Prepared by Ronald J. Turner, PlS
cc: Dubuque Community School District
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Ron Holm, CPA (1M""')
Executive Director of
Finance and Business Services
Phone: 563/588-5110
Fax: 563/588-8377
rholm@dubuque.k12.ia.us
Learning-leading. Living
2300 Chaney Road
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-3095
May 13, 2004
COÞy
Honorable Mayor Terrence M. Duggan and Members of the City Council
City of Dubuque
City Hall
50 West 13'" Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4845
Dear Mayor Duggan and Members of the City Council:
The Dubuque Community School District has selected the site for a new downtown elementary
school. The site is termed "Site #1" and is bounded on the south by 11'" Street, on the north by
13'" Street, on the west by Central Avenue and on the east by White Street. A diagram of the site
is enclosed.
The effective use of Site #1 for a modern elementary school requires a minimum of two blocks
of contiguous property. Additional parking outside of the two-block area may also be required.
In addition to the building, the site will include turnout lanes for bus traffic, student drop-off and
pick-up points, parking lots and playground areas. It is clear that dividing the property by a
street or an alley would make the site inappropriate for a new elementary school.
We have contacted the City Engineering Department and they indicated that existing utilities
may need to be relocated andlor easements put in place. We also understand that the vacated
area would need to be surveyed and platted at our expense, plus we would pay for publication
and filing fees.
This letter is a formal District request that the City Council agree to vacate 12'" Street between
Central A venue and White Street and the alleys between 11'" Street and 13'" Street between
Central Avenue and White Street as a part of the District's acquisition of all property in Site #1.
The City Engineering Department has indicated they would not object to vacation of those
particular streets and alleys. Please see the attached letter.
The architect for this project is the firm of Straka Johnson Architects, P.C. They are currently
under District contract to design the building but have not yet determined the location of the
building footprint. ..
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Thank you for your consideration of this request. We will be pleased to work with your staff to
provide any additional information required.
Sincerely,
Douglas 1. Horstmann
Board President
John L. Burgart.
Superintendent of Schools
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO VACATE AND DISPOSE OF CITY
INTEREST IN PART OF 1ih STREET BETWEEN CENTRAL AVENUE AND
WHITE STREET AND THE ADJACENT ALLEY FROM 11TH STREET TO 13TH
STREET IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, the Dubuque Community School District has requested the
vacating and conveyance to the District part of 1ih Street between Central
Avenue and White Street and the adjacent alley from 11 th Street to 13th Street;
and
Whereas, MSA Professional Services has prepared and submitted to the
City Council a plat showing the proposed vacated part of 1 ih Street between
Central Avenue and White Street and the adjacent alley from 11th Street to 13th
Street and has assigned lot numbers thereto, which hereinafter shall be known
and described as lot A and lot B of City lot 445 and lot A of City lot 446 in the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa should be approved.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCil OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque intends to vacate and dispose of its
interest in lot A and lot B of City lot 445 and lot A of City lot 446 in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa.
Section 2. That the relocation of all utilities affected by the vacating of 1 ih
Street between Central Avenue and White Street and the adjacent alley from 11th
to 13th Street be engineered, constructed, and inspected at the expense of the
Dubuque Community School District in accordance with the City of Dubuque
Standards and Specifications.
Section 3. That the conveyance of lot A and lot B of City lot 445 and lot
A of City lot 446 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa to the Dubuque
Community School District be contingent upon the payment by the Dubuque
Community School District of platting, publication and filing fees, and the
agreement of the School District to pay for the cost of the engineering,
construction, and inspection of the relocation of all utilities affected by the
vacating of 12th Street between Central Avenue and White Street and the
adjacent alley from 11 th to 13th Street.
Passed, approved
,2004.
and
adopted
this
day
of
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Prepared by: Ronald J. Turner, City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa (563) 589-4270
RESOLUTION NO. 468-04
APPROVING A PLAT OF PROPOSED VACATED 12th STREET
BETWEEN CENTRAL AVENUE AND WHITE STREET AND THE ADJACENT
ALLEY FROM 11TH STREET TO 13TH STREET
Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, a plat dated the 8th day of November, 2004, a copy of which is
attached hereto, prepared by MSA Professional Services, describing the
proposed vacated 1ih Street between Central Avenue and White Street and the
adjacent alley from 11 th Street to 13th Street; 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 the 8th day of November, 2004, prepared
by MSA Professional Services, 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. 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 6th day of December, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk.
Prepared by: Ronald J. Turner, City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa (563) 569-4270
RESOLUTION NO. 469-04
DISPOSING OF CITY INTEREST IN VACATED 12th STREET BETWEEN
CENTRAL AVENUE AND WHITE STREET AND THE ADJACENT ALLEY
FROM 11TH STREET TO 13TH STREET IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published notice of time and place of
hearing, published in the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general circulation
published in the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 19th da~ of November, 2004, the
City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa met on the 6 day of December, 2004,
at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Library Auditorium, 360 West 11 Street, Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa to consider the proposal for the disposition of real estate
described as:
Lot A and Lot B of City Lot 445 and Lot A of City Lot 446 in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and
all objections, oral or written to the proposal to sell such real estate, except for
easement as noted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the disposition of City of Dubuque real property
described as Lot A and Lot B of City Lot 445 and Lot A of City Lot 446 in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa to the Dubuque Community School District be and the same is
hereby approved for the costs of platting, publication, and filing fees and the
costs of engineering, construction, and inspection of the relocation of all utilities
affected by the vacating of 12th Street between Central Avenue and White Street
and the adjacent alley from 11 th Street to 13th Street. Conveyance shall be by
Quit Claim Deed.
Section 2. That the relocation of all utilities affected by the vacating of
12th Street between Central Avenue and White Street and the adjacent alley from
11 th Street to 13th Street, to be engineered, constructed, and inspected at the
expense of the Dubuque Community School District, shall be in accordance with
City of Dubuque Standards and Specifications.
Section 3 That the Mayor be authorized and directed to execute a Quit
Claim Deed, and the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to
deliver said deed of conveyance to the Dubuque Community School District upon
payment of all costs referred to herein by the Dubuque Community School
District.
Section 4. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed
to record a certified copy of this resolution in the offices of the City Assessor,
Dubuque County Recorder and Dubuque County Auditor.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th
day of December
2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 80-04
VACATING 12th STREET BETWEEN CENTRAL AVENUE AND WHITE
STREET AND THE ADJACENT ALLEY FROM 11TH STREET TO 13TH STREET
Whereas, Dubuque Community School District has requested the vacating
of 1ih Street between Central Avenue and White Street and the adjacent alley
from 11 th Street to 13th Street; and
Whereas, MSA Professional Services has prepared and submitted to the
City Council a plat a copy of which is attached hereto showing the proposed
vacated 1ih Street between Central Avenue and White Street and the adjacent
alley from 11 th Street to 13th Street and has assigned lot numbers thereto, which
hereinafter shall be known and described as Lot A and Lot B of City Lot 445 and
Lot A of City Lot 446, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa has determined that part of
1 ih Street between Central Avenue and White Street and the adjacent alley from
11 th Street to 13th Street is no longer required for public use, that existing utilities
will be relocated at the expense of the Dubuque Community Schools and that the
vacating of said 1ih Street between Central Avenue and White Street and the
adjacent alley from 11 th Street to 13th Street known as Lot A and Lot B of City Lot
445 and Lot A of City Lot 446, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
should be approved.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the real estate described as Lot A and Lot B of City Lot
445 and Lot A of City Lot 446 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, be
and the same is hereby vacated.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of December, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Prepared by: Ronald J. Turner, City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa (563) 589-4270
RESOLUTION NO. 470-04
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF CITY INTEREST AND VACATING A 20-
FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT OVER LOT 1 OF 1 OF SOUTHGATE
CENTER SECOND ADDITION IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE. DUBUQUE
COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published notice of time and place of
hearing, published in the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general circulation
published in the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 19th da~ of November, 2004, the
City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa met on the 6 day of December, 2004,
at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Library Auditorium, 360 West 11 Street, Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa to consider the proposal for the sale of real estate
described as:
A 20-foot utility easement over and across Lot 1 of 1 of Southgate Center
Second Addition in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, as shown on
the attached Exhibit A
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and
all objections, oral or written to the proposal to dispose of interest of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, in the hereinabove described real estate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the disposal of interest of the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa, in real property described as a 20-foot utility easement
over and across Lot 1 of 1 of Southgate Center Second Addition in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, to Dubuque Southgate Development, Ltd. be
and the same is hereby approved for the cost of publication and filing fees.
Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized and directed to execute a
Release of Easement, and the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and
directed to deliver said Release to Dubuque Southgate Development, Ltd. upon
receipt of the above fees.
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Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed
to record a certified copy of this resolution in the offices of the City Assessor,
Dubuque County Recorder and Dubuque County Auditor.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of December, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
ACCEPTANCE OF RESOLUTION NO.
I, the undersigned, ' representing the
Dubuque Community School District, having read the terms and conditions of the
Resolution No. _-04, and being familiar with the conditions thereof, hereby
accept this same and agree to the conditions required therein.
Dated in Dubuque, Iowa, this
day of
2004.
By:
... J .;' Dubuque
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John L. Burgart
Superintendent of Schools
2300 Chaney Rood
Dubuque /A 5200/-3095
Leaming./.eading.living
Phone (563) 588-5105
Fax (563) 588-8521
November 11,2004
Mike Van Milligen, City Manager
City of Dubuque
City Hall
Dubuque IA 52001
Re:
Downtown Elementary School
Dear Mr. Van Milligen:
This is a follow up to the meeting of November 4, 2004, which was held at City Hall among
representatives of the City Engineering Department, Iowa Department of Transportation, architect,
engineers and the School District.
This letter will confirm that the Dubuque Community School District will be responsible for the
relocation of public utilities on vacated 12'h Street and between 11th and 13th Streets between Central
Avenue and White Streets as determined by the School District's architect and engineer, subject to
approval by the engineering staff of the City of Dubuque.
We will also cooperate with the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation
with respect to the relocation or modification of traffic signal lights.
We plan to have possession of all the properties on or before February I, 2005, so that demolition
can begin immediately and construction may commence by the Spring of2005.
As we proceed, plats will be prepared showing the location of the public utilities and granting an
easement, per the plat, to the City of Dubuque.
We have directed our architects and engineers to cooperate with the engineering staff of the City
of Dubuque in order that the entire project may proceed according to plan.
If you or any members of the staff have questions concerning this letter or any other phases of the
project, please do not hesitate to contact me or Ron Holm.
You~ truly,
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John L. Burgart
Superintendent of Schools
cc:
City Engineering Department
Straka Johnson Architects, P.C.
Ron Holm
Saturday
Mayor Duggan
Dubuque City Council
I would strongly urge you not to close 12th St. to vehicular travel.
Remember you spent millions to close Main Street, then spent millions to open it up again.
Can y ou imagine the confusion around City Hall and DB & T.
The people of Dubuque haven't even seen a drawing of the new proposed school,
school grounds and what will be done to the old school.
Do not close 12th St.
/s/ Gene Soppe
1516 Central
Dubuqeu IA 52001