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Council authorizes $106,000 for railroad crossing and priority street repairs
Summary
Montrose approved $106,000 for urgent railroad crossing repairs and associated street patch work after staff explained a narrow window for the railroad to conduct work (proposed April 27), and council expressed concern about scheduling and road restrictions.
Public Works presented two bid packages that included a mandatory railroad‑directed repair and suggested miscellaneous town patching. The railroad contractor requested an April 27 start and staff warned that the city may have limited ability to delay the railroad’s schedule.
Council discussed logistical concerns — whether contractors can respond quickly enough to reopen roads after the railroad day work, and whether county road restrictions might prevent crews from mobilizing. Public Works recommended proceeding with the lowest responsive bidder for the railroad portion and suggested selecting miscellaneous patchwork candidates from available bids. One council member moved "I'll make a motion to approve the 106,000 for, rotary road repairs," and the motion passed 5–0.
Staff emphasized that the work will draw from the street budget and noted the urgency stems from the railroad's schedule; council asked staff to coordinate timelines and resident notification before closures.
