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Council discusses repeated dumping on Wiley Street hillside; staff to evaluate fencing, surveillance and cleanup options
Summary
Councilmembers described recent cleanups of large volumes of illegal dumping on city-owned property above I-90 and Wiley/Stream streets, asked staff to produce options and cost estimates for fencing and surveillance, and discussed using temporary police surveillance while coordinating with state property owners.
Council members and residents raised repeated illegal dumping and littering on the hillside above I-90 and Wiley/Stream streets, including a large volunteer cleanup the previous weekend that removed what a participant described as roughly 10 tons of waste and two dozen tires.
Councilmembers said much of the dumping occurred on city-owned parcels and some on state-owned parcels; speakers asked for options that could deter future dumping, including fences, better locks, surveillance cameras and targeted patrols. Several speakers emphasized community involvement—volunteer cleanup groups had led removal efforts—and urged a combined approach of physical deterrents and enforcement. One staff speaker suggested asking the police department about temporary surveillance deployments; another councilmember recommended Public Works (Mr. Wallen was named by a councilmember as the staff contact) prepare a costed set of proposals for both clean-up and preventative measures.
Council members said they would consult directly with residents most affected on Wiley Street to shape solutions and coordinate with state partners for state-owned parcels. No formal vote was taken; committee members directed staff to return with options, cost estimates and recommended next steps.
