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City staff brief council on Otter Tail Valley Railroad signal replacement; concerns raised about parking loss
Summary
Grant Cooper presented plans to replace signals at four downtown rail crossings. The project would add gate arms and roadway adjustments that could remove on‑street parking (24 spaces on Summit, 12 on Mill). Council asked staff to minimize parking loss and return with revised plans before authorizing bid advertisement.
City staff presented an update and asked for authorization to advertise bids to replace signals at four Otter Tail Valley Railroad crossings in downtown Fergus Falls, but council members requested revisions to reduce parking impacts before moving forward.
Grant Cooper summarized public engagement and technical details of the signal‑replacement plan. Staff held a public input meeting on March 28; two residents attended and raised general questions. Cooper explained that making the crossings a no‑horn “quiet zone” would require safety enhancements at every crossing within roughly a half‑mile…
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