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Council approves Federal Street vacation to create Federal Street Plaza in downtown The Dalles
Summary
The city approved a street vacation and rededication on Federal Street between East First and East Second to unify ownership for a pedestrian plaza project, with easements retained for utilities and a staff-estimated title/mapping cost under $15,000.
The Dalles City Council adopted special ordinance number 25-606 on June 9 to vacate and rededicate portions of Federal Street between East First and East Second Street to support the Federal Street Plaza project.
Joshua Chandler of the Community Development Department described the plaza as a flexible, pedestrian-oriented civic space from the city’s vision action plan and said council previously formed an ad hoc committee and approved a tentative plan for the plaza in April 2025. Chandler said abutting property owners, including the city, the Urban Renewal Agency and the Craig’s Building owner (2 FB LLC), supported dedicated consolidation of the vacated right-of-way and agreed to dedicate their shares to the city so the project could be under single ownership.
Staff reported that notification and procedural requirements under Oregon law were met (publication, on-site posting, website notice) and that no objections were received. Chandler said easements for existing utilities would be recorded and that title, surveying, mapping and recording costs associated with the process were not to exceed $15,000 and are covered by the city’s legal budget.
Councilor McLaughlin moved to adopt the ordinance by title only; the motion was seconded and the council approved the ordinance unanimously. The staff report recommended adoption based on findings of consistency with the comprehensive plan, transportation and livability goals and provisions in the Dallas Municipal Code chapter 11.16 and ORS 271.005–271.540.
