Sheboygan City approves certified survey map, confirms remediation plan and funding arrangements

Sheboygan City approved a certified survey map and a related development agreement that parcels contaminated property to a private developer and confirms the remedial action plan and funding approach for soil cleanup.

City staff told members the remedial action plan (RAP), agreed with the Department of Natural Resources, describes required excavation and disposal of contaminated soils; staff said soils “will be addressed as the excavation for the foundations” and removed offsite for landfill disposal (Staff member). The plan also requires construction measures such as capping, a vapor barrier and a venting system that the DNR will review at the building‑plan stage.

The matter was presented alongside project‑funding details. Staff said remediation costs were addressed in the TID project plan, which originally included a $3 million line item; through grant funding and the development agreement the city expects to be reimbursed about $2 million, leaving roughly $1 million under the original budget estimate (Staff member). Staff said grants supporting remediation included a DNR grant ultimately funded through EPA and that the project is a partnership among county, state and federal partners.

The certified survey map (CSM) parcels out land so the city retains the area needed for the Riverwalk trail while transferring contaminated parcels to the developer as part of the three‑party development agreement involving the RDA, the city and the developer. Staff said the remedial actions that will be required for the newly created parcels are governed by the same RAP and have been factored into project plans for streets and site development.

Members also heard that gasoline migration from a neighboring fuel station affected the site; staff said that contamination influenced building design and the need for vapor mitigation. Streambank restoration in the area was completed with DNR coordination and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation provided a grant for the Riverwalk, staff added (Staff member).

A motion to approve the CSM and the resolution was made by Al Decker and seconded (second reported in the transcript as “alre”); the chair called the vote and the resolution passed. The council set a tentative next meeting date of July 13, 2026, then moved to adjourn (motion to adjourn seconded by Decker).

The packet referenced a material management plan and RAP attachment that was not included in the distributed materials; a member asked for the contents to be summarized at the meeting and staff provided the explanation above. The resolution as recorded in the meeting passed; the transcript does not contain full motion text or a roll‑call tally of yes/no votes.