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Council Approves Irrevocable Right‑of‑Way License for University of Dubuque Building at 500 Main St.

5838609 · August 28, 2025
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The Dubuque City Council unanimously approved an irrevocable license allowing portions of the University of Dubuque’s remodeled building at 500 Main Street to encroach slightly into the public right‑of‑way; engineering staff said the encroachments are minor and utilities have signed consent forms.

The Dubuque City Council voted 7‑0 Wednesday to approve an irrevocable license allowing the University of Dubuque’s remodel at 500 Main Street to encroach into public right‑of‑way. The license covers portions of an existing and reconstructed foundation and limited architectural projections for the new John and Alice Butler College of Osteopathic Medicine. City engineer Gus Sahoyis told the council the property, at the northeast quadrant of Fifth and Main streets, is being redeveloped and that some footings and portions of the reconstructed south and west facades will extend into the adjacent street right‑of‑way. "All documents have been received from the University of Dubuque including an exhibit, irrevocable license, insurance, and license fee," Sahoyis said, and he…

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