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Residents press council on crossing bell noise as city approves Canal Shore crossing engineering
Summary
Council approved an engineering services agreement for the Canal Shore West Railroad Crossing Project while nearby residents raised concerns about crossing bell noise and visibility; staff warned establishing a quiet zone requires additional safety measures.
The Le Claire City Council approved an engineering services agreement with Anderson & Bogert for the Canal Shore West Railroad Crossing Project, authorizing project planning work estimated at $53,584. Project manager Bryan Janssen provided project details and a tentative timeline.
Multiple nearby residents spoke during public comment, urging the city to address crossing bell noise and sightline brush near West Canal Shore Drive. Karin McHugh said she would collect signatures from neighbors in support of a quiet zone, and Patricia Tucker asked that brush be "cut down and cleaned up to improve visibility." City Administrator Dennis Bockenstedt told the council that qualifying for a quiet zone would require additional safety measures beyond standard crossing requirements, indicating it is not an automatic outcome of the engineering agreement.
