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Phase 1 environmental report for Smith Brothers property complete; commission reviews next steps
Summary
Commission members were told Phase 1 environmental work on the Smith Brothers property is complete and produced a sizable report with supporting documents; no unexpected findings were reported, and staff will decide whether a Phase 2 investigation is warranted given divided ownership and potential historic industrial uses.
Staff reported that Phase 1 environmental assessment work for the Smith Brothers property is complete and that the report and supporting documents — several hundred pages in total — did not reveal unexpected findings.
Commissioners were told the deliverable contains approximately 700 pages of material, much of it supporting documents. Staff said the Phase 1 work did not identify surprises that would immediately change the city's evaluation, but the commission discussed whether a Phase 2 assessment could be needed if the city pursues acquisition or remediation.
Ownership and liability concerns The property is split between a parcel owned by the city and a parcel owned by Smith Brothers Towing, which complicates potential remediation and liability. Staff told the commission historic industrial uses in the broader area (including older rubber manufacturing and poultry-processing operations) make contamination possible; commission members noted that prior owners and past industrial activity may account for any issues found.
Next steps Staff will obtain cost estimates for potential Phase 2 work and will report back to the commission; the meeting record indicates staff said they can ask the consultant for a quote on a Phase 2 if the commission wishes to pursue it.
Ending Commissioners did not take immediate action but asked staff to gather proposals and pricing so the commission can weigh costs against potential future uses.
