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City seeks resolution of intent to open landlocked dairy property amid railroad demands
Summary
Fergus Falls officials said a $4 million state grant and negotiations with Genesee Wyoming have advanced plans to develop the city’s 27-acre dairy property, but railroad requirements for safety upgrades and crossing closures leave the city deciding whether to accept proposed trade‑offs or forfeit funds.
Mayor opened the meeting by moving the dairy property item to the top of the agenda so the council could hear updates while Senator Rasmussen joined by video. City leaders said the city (and previously the port authority) acquired the 27‑acre dairy parcel and completed demolition, but the site remains landlocked by railroad right‑of‑way.
The city secured a $4,000,000 state grant to buy the land, build a trail and fund crossings, but staff said portions of the grant have already been allocated. "The first $1,200,000 went toward the transaction from the port authority to the city," staff said, and about $1,300,000 is set aside for rail crossings while roughly $800,000 is…
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