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Keizer plans summer soil move from Rollins site to Keizer Rapids Park; ARPA projects near completion
Summary
City staff said the Rollins property site-improvement work and soil relocation to Keizer Rapids Park are planned for summer, with a DEQ 1200-C permit in process; staff reported remaining ARPA commitments mostly scheduled to finish in 2025.
At the March 10 meeting, staff provided updates on remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) commitments and on planned site work for the Rollins property at Keizer Station.
Key points
- ARPA closeout: Staff said nearly all ARPA funds have been committed and the remaining items (design work on Verda to Dearborn, Rollins site improvements and Keizer Rapids Turf Field Phase 2) should be completed by the end of 2025. - Rollins site dirt relocation: Staff said three-dimensional survey data showed far more fill material on the Rollins site than anticipated; the city plans to move the material to Keizer Rapids Park during the dry season. The work requires a 1200-C permit from DEQ for more than five acres of disturbance. - Timeline and approach: Staff expects permitting in roughly 6–8 weeks and planned moving of soil in late June or July, weather permitting. Staff said they will seek contractors who can take fill for free or at cost to reduce city haul and placement expenses.
Why it matters: Using fill from the Rollins property to raise park field grades is intended to make the Rollins site more marketable and to supply needed fill for park projects, reducing disposal costs and supporting park improvements.
Next steps
Staff will finalize the permit submittal, develop bid documents and pursue contractors for excavation and hauling in time for summer dry weather. Staff said these projects will wrap ARPA commitments and support capital planning for parks.
