What: the condition of Railroad Avenue and the adjoining rail right-of-way, and trains blocking a crossing for long periods.
Where it stands: the administration said city staff drove the street the same day, identified funds to begin a street overlay, and will talk with Union Pacific about the areas the railroad controls. City staff said federal law largely preempts local limits on how long trains may block crossings.
Next: overlay work and follow-up with the railroad.
Sources
City Council meeting video and transcript, see the meeting page below.