Economic Development Committee

March 3, 2026 — Economic Development Committee: Thomas Street Phase II results; Cleveland Ave outreach; CDA six-unit update

Committee approved the February 3, 2026 minutes (5-0). The Wisconsin DNR presented Phase II testing for the Thomas Street corridor: Areas B, C, and D showed only minor/isolated soil impacts with no groundwater effects; Area A showed elevated lead and dioxins in shallow soil and petroleum-related chemicals in deeper soil/groundwater, prompting an environmental contamination case. The DNR issued a Responsible Party Letter (Feb 11, 2026) requiring the City to hire a qualified environmental consultant by March 13, 2026 and submit a detailed investigation plan by April 12, 2026; the City will request consultant funding at the next Finance Committee meeting. Other items: 1300 Cleveland Ave public participation survey (98 responses) — full report to be shared in April; Community Development Authority six-unit project at 405 S 8th Ave pre-construction meeting scheduled March 4, 2026 with work starting when weather allows; April Economic Development Committee meeting will be rescheduled due to the Spring Election. Meeting adjourned at 6:16 PM.