Summary
The city is weighing what to build on 2.4 acres it owns next to the capped old landfill — single-family homes, cottage courts, twin homes or condos. Council members are debating how to make the homes affordable, possibly by selling lots to individual buyers at roughly the cost of the street and utility hookups. Neighbors are worried about landfill safety and neighborhood character.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Jun 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Putting in a simple road and utility hookups is estimated at about $130,000, which staff think could mostly be recouped by selling the lots.
First-time homebuyers, downsizing seniors and the city's sewer utility funds could benefit from new infill homes on land the city already owns.
Nearby residents worry about building next to an old landfill and about changes to their neighborhood's character.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - Nov 5, 2026
The council plans to discuss in closed session the possible purchase of four specific parcels of land. Any eventual purchase could shape future development or public use in that area.
City Council Meeting - Jun 25, 2026
The city is weighing what to build on 2.4 acres it owns next to the capped old landfill — single-family homes, cottage courts, twin homes or condos. Council members are debating how to make the homes affordable, possibly by selling lots to individual buyers at roughly the cost of the street and utility hookups. Neighbors are worried about landfill safety and neighborhood character.
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