HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.F.5. City Council Negoiating Appointments for Railroad Issues Pliaftl Consent Business 4. F. 5.
SHAKOPEE
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mark McNeill, City Administrator
DATE: 08/19/2014
SUBJECT: City Council Negotiating Appointments for Railroad Issues
Action Sought
Council should appoint two of its members to negotiate on its behalf, regarding railroad-related
issues.
Background
The City Council has had numerous discussions over recent months concerning the establishment
of a Railroad Quiet Zone (QZ) in Shakopee. Individual members of the City Council have met
with representatives of the Union Pacific Railroad, and it is likely that additional meetings will be
needed in the future. Both the City and Union Pacific will need to make decisions regarding
financial investments and operating details in order to make a Quiet Zone a reality.
Mayor Tabke has asked that the Council appoint two of its members to be authorized to negotiate
details on behalf of the City Council. Any final commitment on the part of the City would need
full City Council approval.
It is also probable that staff will also need to participate in these negotiations. Those
representatives will be identified as needed.
Recommendation
It is recommended that due to their previous involvement, Mayor Brad Tabke and Councilor
Mike Luce be appointed as the City Council's representatives for negotiations relating to railroad
issues.
Budget Impact
NA
Relationship To Visioning
This supports Goal D, "Maintain, improve and create strong partnerships with other public and
private sector entities."
Requested Action
If the Council concurs, it should, by motion, authorize Mayor Brad Tabke and Councilor Mike
Luce to serve as the City Council's designated representatives for negotiating railroad issues.
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