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City Council Meeting Minutes December 17, 2019 Page 6 of 10 RESOLUTION NO. 58. SERIES 2019 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRADE CROSSING SIGNAL INSTALLATION AGREEMENT WITH BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY Director Kowar stated this is an agreement with BNSF for the quiet zone crossing at Dillon Road. There are three other crossings still under review. The PUC told BNSF this had to be approved by December 31. He noted this is a small step in a long process. Staff recommends approval. Public Comment — None. City Manager Balser thanked staff and the City Attorney's office for their work on this. Every step is important and allows for consistent language on the coming agreements on the other crossings. Councilmember Lipton asked what Council is approving tonight as there are still blanks to be completed. Director Kowar stated this is agreeing to the form of the agreement and after this there will be an easement and an updated cost estimate. All those blanks will get filled in. Councilmember Lipton asked when costs are going to be finalized. Director Kowar stated now there is roughly $3.3 million for the corridor and this location is nearly $300,000. Costs could change with more current information. Councilmember Lipton asked what the next steps will be. Director Kowar stated next steps are going to BNSF's construction group for scheduling. They may group them with other intersections and it will likely take a while before they are approved. The other three locations are still in legal review. Councilmember Lipton asked when engineering and design will be approved. Director Kowar stated it is almost done at all locations but there is a disagreement at South Boulder Road. City Attorney Culley stated the PUC issued an order requiring BNSF to get this agreement done this year. It was not a request of the City; the PUC took this action on their own. The hope is this will help move all of the project forward. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve the Resolution No. 58, Series 2019. Councilmember Lipton seconded. Councilmember Lipton wanted clarification on whether the approval was for the form of the agreement.