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Residents raise train-horn concerns; city to coordinate with Union Pacific
Summary
Public comment flagged persistent train-horn noise and potential Union Pacific construction impacts on a planned skate park; City Manager and mayor said the city will ask Union Pacific to limit horns where possible and will coordinate with a Union Pacific representative if issues continue.
During public comment, resident Jayne Elken said train horn noise has been a concern and raised the possibility that Union Pacific construction could impact the planned skate park. Scott Hege also attended to observe. City Manager Andrea Rogers said the city is asking Union Pacific to limit horn blowing but noted that certain safety requirements necessitate honking.
Mayor Witt Anderson instructed Elken and other residents to report any significant increases in horn activity to City Hall so staff could work with Aaron Hunt from Union Pacific on potential remedies. City staff listed follow-up with Union Pacific among the meeting action items.
