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Notes Road track flagged as old dump site; city to weigh disturbance risks and cleanup potential
Summary
Staff described Notes Road as an old dump with household debris and trench fills; councilors noted merchantable timber is limited in the lower portion, and they discussed potential contamination, access limits and whether disturbing some areas is advisable.
During the work session, presenters described one track along Notes Road as historically used as a municipal dump, with household debris and filled trenches beneath portions of the stand. Staff said some areas contain merchantable trees but others are low value or covered by historic fill; when turned over during a prior DEQ visit, buried household items were found.
Councilors discussed whether disturbing those areas is prudent, noting the lower portion (old dump) may be limited to cleanup rather than production. Presenter observed that if trees will grow on the old fills, that is a bonus, but cautioned that some lower areas contain buried materials and may be more appropriate for selective treatment or deferred disturbance. Council directed staff to verify soils and survey details via KLS and to consider disturbance impacts before designating removal or replanting in dump-affected patches.
