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Residents renew concerns about contamination and unmarked burials at Barnes Cemetery
Summary
A resident urged the council to address potential soil contaminants and unmarked graves at Barnes Cemetery, presenting title-search documents and prior meeting minutes; staff noted the matter has been discussed previously and will be followed up.
At the start of public comment, resident and business owner Teresa Roundy told the council she had provided notice and documents about hazards at Barnes Cemetery, citing potential contamination by "arsenic, copper, and mercury" and ground‑penetrating radar anomalies that may indicate burials extending onto adjacent land.
Roundy said she performed a title search (which she provided to the interim city attorney) and referenced past minutes in which a Mr. Alsup had indicated burials on adjacent land. "As far as the arsenic, copper, and mercury," she said, urging continued attention to the site. Staff later noted Barnes Cemetery has been the subject of prior council discussion and said they would follow up on outstanding concerns.
No formal remedial plan or timeline was presented at the meeting; Roundy requested that staff and legal counsel continue to review title and contamination questions and report back.
