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1 ~ I I Council Meeting Minutes August 12, 1986 Public Hearing, continued Anderson briefly summarized changes and conclusions for Veterans Park, stating soil tests were taken where the building was pro- posed and that the consultant's recommendation is that it could not build the building where it was originally planned but that the area designated as a play area would be suitable for the building. Therefore, the pathway system and the pond would be slightly reconfigured to adjust to the recommendation; and the grade would need to be changed slightly. Benke asked if adding fill this year and letting it settle over the winter and regrade it with subsequent work next Spring would help resolve the problem; Anderson indicated it would and that the soil present in the park should not prevent development of the park. Benke -inquired about the construction of the concert grove; Anderson indicated it would be on four posts with no walls and would probably have a wood deck so that it would not have to be releveled every Spring. Anderson also stated the boring test indicated evidence of petroleum-contaminated fill in the north central portion of the park, noting the material in the drilling had not penetrated into the native soil so it is believed to be localized contamination in fill-level; additional borings will need to be done to deter- mine the extent of contamination. Dalzen indicated the gas station, for a short period of time, dumped oil in that area. Brandt asked if it is intended that the contaminated material be removed; Anderson stated the city has no choice. In response to Brandt's concern, Anderson assured her that the entrance to the park from Fifth Avenue would be filled or recon- figured in such a way that wheel chairs and bicycles would not be endangered by the slope. Anderson added that contractors can begin bringing in fill and grade the area. Schmidt inquired about a timetable for soil borings and any excessive costs for removing the contaminants; Anderson stated it would be a special contract and that, if the cost were over $2,500 for removal and disposal, it would automatically be brought to council for approval. Williams asked if the Park and Recreation Department would require any additional personnel sheduling for the concert grove; Anderson stated it would require scheduling, but not additional personnel and cited several groups that are available at no cost, Page Nine (Veterans Park)