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deficient rr crossings 1974DEAN BOYER, P. E CITY ENGINEER BUILDING OFFICIAL CITY -COUNTY BUILDING 300 WEST ASH STREET P.O. BOA 746 SALINA. KANSAS 67401 July 2, 1974 Mr. Leslie E. Payne Track Superintendent Missouri Pacific Railroad Company Lindsborg, Kansas Dear Mr. Payne: D. W. BASSETT ASST. CITY ENGINEER RON TREMBLAY DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL It is regrettable that the Board of City Commissioners has had to publicly instruct me to "get something done" regarding your railroad street crossings. They are in a strong mood to pass restrictive ordinances due to the hazardous condition of some of your tracks. Your company has thirteen (13) street crossings that are not being used. We are requesting that you remove these crossings immediately, if you do not plan to use them. This action would certainly reduce your maintenance costs on streets crossings in Salina. When these tracks are removed the City of Salina will reconstruct the streets at our cost and grant the railroad company the option of reopening these crossings should your future traffic operations require it. Attached please find a list of your crossings that were surveyed and suggested action to be taken by your company. If you do not respond to this request by July 16, 1974, the City of Salina will act on an emergency basis for the protection of the life and property of our citizens. DB: MKP ENC: (2) Very truly yours, Dean Boyer MEMBER . . KANSAS LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES - NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES k MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD STREET CROSSINGS IN SALINA, KANSAS OHIO STREET Total of four (4) sets of rails - These are all wood plank crossings and all are in fairly good condition. The asphalt is rough and could use some minor repair. NORTH STREET Total of three (3) sets of rails - These crossings are at Arthur Street. One (1) set is a wood plank crossing and is in,fair condition. The other two (2) are asphalt crossings and should be repaired or replaced with Type "A" or Type "C" crossings., FRONT STREET South of North Street: Total of two (2) sets of rails - These crossings are both wood plank crossings and are in need of major repair. They should be replaced with Type "B" crossings.. North of North Street: Total of one (1) set of rails - This is an asphalt crossing installed in 1973 and is in fair condition. THIRD STREET Total of six (6) sets of rails - One (1) crossing just south of North Street was repaired in 1973 and is in fair condition. Therremaining five (5) crossings are dirt crossings. Type "B" crossings should be installed at all five (5) of these crossings. ELM STREET - (East) Total of one (1) set of rails - This is an asphalt crossing and is in fair condition. When repair is warrented, this crossing should be replaced with a Type '%A' or a Type "C" crossing. V FIFTH STREET Total of six (6),sets of rails - These are all asphalt crossings and all are in need of major repair. They should be replaced with Type"3B" crossings. iy Missouri Pacific Railroad SANTA FE AVENUE Total of five (5) sets of rails - One (1) set of rails has been removed on both sides of the street and should be removed from the street area. The remaining four (4) sets of rails are in need or major repair and should be replaced with Type "A" or Type "C" crossings. SEVENTH STREET Total of eight (8) sets of rails - Three (3) sets of rails have been removed except for the street area. These three (3) sets of rails should be removed from the street area also. Another three (3) sets of rails are not being used and should also be removed. Two (2) sets of rails are in use and should be replaced with Type "B" crossings. EIGHTH STREET Total of .seven (7) sets of rails - One (1) set has been removed on both sides of the street. This street section should be removed. Four (4) sets of these rails do not appear to be in use. If these four (4) sets are not in use, they should be removed fromtthe street area. Two (2) sets of these rails are in use and both sets should be replaced with Type "B" crossings. NINTH STREET Total of three (3) sets of rails - Two (2) sets of rails are full plank crossings and are in fair condition. The third set is an asphalt crossing in fair condition, but does not appear to be in use. If this third set is not in use, the rails should be removed from the street area. TWELFTH STREET Total of oneei(1) set of rails - Broken concrete plank should be replaced with a Type "A" or Type "C" crossing. The McPherson branch going south through the west side of the City crosses the following streets: Ash Street, State Street, Walnut Street, Spruce Street, South Street, Cloud Street, Elm Street, Park'Street, University Street, Crawford Avenue, Franklin Street, and Republic` Avenue. The crossings at University Street, Crawford Avenue and Franklin Street are all in need of major repair. University Street and Franklin Street should be replaced with Type "B" crossings. Crawford. Avenue should be replaced with a Type "A" or a Type "C" crossing. The crossing at Republic Avenue is in fair condition, but the asphalt approaches need to be lengthened to make a smooth crossing. All the other crossings are in fair condition and need only minor asphalt repair. W/Wte/1/otth DEAN BOYER. P. E CITY ENGINEER BUILDING OFFICIAL .1. CITY - COUNTY BUILDING 300 WEST ASH STREET P.O. BOX Tab SALINA. KANSAS 67401 June 25, 1974 Mr. J. E. Hare, Superintendent Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co. 618 Scott Avenue Kansas City, Kansas Dear Mr. Hare: and ?vest D.W. BASSETT ASST. CITY ENGINEER RON TREMBLAY DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL It is regrettable that the Board of City Commissioners has instructed me to "get something done" regarding your railroad street crossings or they will pass restrictive ordinances due to the hazardous condition of your tracks. It is apparent that several of your tracks have not been in use for some time. Two of these tracks have been removed on both sides of the street but the crossings are still in place. It appears that nine street crossings are no longer in use. We are requesting that you remove these crossings immediately if they are not being used. This action would certainly reduce your maintenance cost on street crossings in Salina. When these tracks are removed the City of Salina will reconstruct the street at our cost and grant the railroad company the option of reopening the crossings should your traffic operations require it. Attached please find a list of your crossings that were surveyed and suggested action to be taken by your company. If you do not respond to this request by July 10, 1974, we feel the City must act on an emergency basis to protect the life and property of our citizens. � ,I ENC: Very truly yours, Dean Boyer M II M IICR . , KAN':A!:: I.FAG111_ UP MI.INI WAlJ l II i - 14A JONAI- LP.AUIIIi 01 t 11'11 l.. t ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD STREET CROSSINGS IN SALINA, KANSAS OHIO STREET Total of two (2) sets of rails - one (1) set of rails is not in use and should be removed. The other set needs major repair and should be replaced with a Type "A" or Type "C" crossing. FRONT STREET Total of one (1) set of rails - This crossing was rebuilt in 1973 and is in fair Condition. NORTH STREET Total of one (1) set of rails - This is an asphalt crossing at Third Street and should be replaced with a Type "A" or Type "C" crossing. FIFTH STREET Total of three,(3) sets of rails - One (1) of these has the rails removed on both sides of the street so the street section should be removed. The other two (2) sets of rails are continuous through the area but don't appear to be in use. If they are not in use they should be removed or if they are in use, they should be replaced with a Type "B" crossing. SANTA FE AVENUE Total of three (3) sets of rails - All three (3) sets of rails are in need of major repair and should be replaced with Type "A" or Type "C" crossings. SEVENTH STREET Total of four (4) sets of rails - One (1) set of these rails has been removed from both sides of the street and should also be removed from the street area. The other three (3) sets do not appear to be in use and if they are not used, they should be removed or if they are in use they should be replaced with Type "B" crossings. EIGHTH STREET Total of two (2) sets of rails - Neither set appears to have any use and should be removed. If they are in use, they should be replaced with Type "B" crossings. ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD STREET CROSSINGS IN SALINA, KANSAS PAGE 2 NINTH STREET Total of one (1) set of rails - This set of rails was repaired by the City and charged to the railroad company in 1973 and is in fair condition. TWELFTH STREET Total of one (1) set of rails - This set of rails is in need of major repair and should be replaced with a Type "A" or a Type "C" crossing. %t N DEAN BOYER. P.E. CITY ENGINEER BUILDING OFFICIAL July 5, 1974 CITY - COUNTY BUILDING 900 WEST ASN STREET - P.O. BOK 746 SALINA. KANSAS 67401 Mr. Gilmore, Superintendent Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad 201 E. Sixth Street Newton, Kansas 67114 Dear Mr. Gilmore: D. W. BASSETT ASST. CITY ENGINEER RON TREMBLAY DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL The Board of City Commissioners has instructed me to contact the railroad companies in regard to the condition of their street crossings in the City of Salina. In surveying your tracks we find two crossings that are not in use. One of these on Ninth Street has the rails removed except for the. section through the street. One crossing on Santa Fe still has the rails in place but has no apparent use. We would request that you remove these crossings if they are not being used. This action would reduce your maintenance cost on your street crossings in Salina. When these tracks are removed, the City of Salina will reconstruct the street at our cost and grant the railroad company the option of reopening the crossings should your traffic operations require it. Attached, please find a list of your crossings that were surveyed and suggested action to be taken by your Company. We are aware your Company has had a crew in town since the survey was completed, and we would appreciate the opportunity to meet with them in regard to maintenance of your street crossings in Salina, Kansas. Very truly yours, P �ea dean Boyer, .E. City Engineer DB:df Enclosure cc: Wayne Russell, Roadmaster Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad 110 S.W. Third Street Abilene, Kansas Mf MHLN . . KAN:AS Ll AGUE OI' MIINICIPALIT11:1 - NA TIONM. LIfAtML OI' (AI It July 2, 1974 ATCHISON TOPEKA & SANTA FE RAILROAD Street Crossings in Salina, Kansas OHIO STREET Total of two sets of rails - both of these are new full plank crossings installed in 1973. The planks are loose and need adjustment in grade to conform to street pavement elevation. FRONT STREET Total of three sets of rails one of these crossings was installed new early in 1974. The other two crossings are asphalt and rock crossings. They are in need of major repair and should be replaced by installing type "A" or type "C" crossings. NORTH STREET Total of two sets of rails - one of these crossings was a new installation early in 1974 and is in fair condition. The other crossing is an asphalt crossing and is in need of major repair. This crossing should be replaced with a type "A" or a type "C" crossing. FIFTH STREET Total of three sets of rails - these crossings are just south of. North Street. Two of them are asphalt crossings in fair condition - minor asphalt repair would help. The other crossing is a full plank crossing and is in good condition. SANTA FE Total of three sets of rails - one of these crossings is not being used, and if no use is intended it should be removed from the street area.. One was installed as temporary in early 1974 and needs new planks and adjustment of grade. The third crossing is a full plank crossing that only needs to be adjusted in grade to meet the pavement. SEVENTH STREET Total of four sets of rails - three of these crossings are partial plank and asphalt and are in need of repair. The other crossing is the main track which was installed early in 1974 and needs new planking and asphalt approaches. NINTH STREET Total of five sets of rails - four of these crossings are full plank crossings and are in good condition. The other set of rails has been removed except through the street section. We request that you remove these rails through the street section. TWELFTH STREET Total of one set of rails - new rails were installed through this crossing early in 1974. This crossing needs adjustment in elevation to conform to pavement grade, new planks and asphalt leveling. J OF -AN BOYER. P. E CITY ENGINEER BUILDING OFFICIAL &ttit w2d 4UEit Mr. D. M. Noble, Roadmaster Union Pacific Railroad Company 400 North Thirteenth Street Salina, Kansas 67401 Dear Mr. Noble: CITY - COUNTY BUILDING 300 WEST ASN STREET P.O. SOX 746 SALINA. KANSAS 67401 July 9, 1974 D. W. BASSETT ASST. CITY ENGINEER RON TREMBLAY DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL The Board of City Commissioners has instructed me to contact you in regard to the condition of your street crossings in.the City of Salina. In surveying your tracks, we find two crossings on Ninth Street and two crossings on Ohio Street that are not in use. I recall, in 1973, you were making plans to eliminate these four crossings. We are requesting that you remove these crossings if they,are not being used. This action would reduce your maintenance cost on your street crossings in Salina. When these tracks are removed, the City of Salina will reconstruct the street at our cost and grant the rail- road company the option of reopening the crossings any time your traffic operations require it. Attached, please find a list of your crossings that were surveyed and suggested action to be taken by your company. We are aware your company has had a crew in town working and are pleased with the progress that has been made; however, we would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you again in regard to maintenance of your street crossings in Salina, Kansas. DB:MKP Very truly yours, Dearr Boyer MEMBER . . KANSAS LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES - NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES. JULY 2, 1974 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD STREET CROSSINGS IN SALINA, KANSAS OHIO STREET Total of five (5) sets of rails - Three (3) of these crossings were rebuilt in 1973 and are in good condition.' The other two (2) crossings are not being used and should be removed. SECOND STREET Total of four (4) sets of rails - All four (4) of these crossings are partial plank with asphalt filler and are in need of major repair. THIRD STREET Total of one (1) set of rails - This crossing should be replaced with a Type "B" crossing. FIFTH STREET Total of four (4) sets of rails Two (2) of these crossings are just north of Elm Street and should be replaced with Type "B" crossings. Two (2) of these crossings are just south of Elm Street and should be replaced with Type "B" crossings. SANTA FE AVENUE Total of ten (30) sets of rails - Four (4) of these crossings are at North Street, one (1) full wood plank and three (3) concrete planks. These four (4) crossings are all in need of major repair work and should be replaced with Type "A" crossings or Type "C" crossings. The remaining six (6) crossings are north of North Street. Four (4) of these six (6) were rebuilt in 1973 and all are in good condition. The other two (2) crossings are asphalt in need of repair and should be replaced with Type "A" or Type "C" crossings. SEVENTH STREET Total of three sets of rails- All three (3) crossings are partial wood plank with asphblt filler. All three (3) are in need of repair and should be replaced with Type "B" crossings. I :NTN STREET T �� UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD NINTH STREET Total of six (6) sets of rails - Four (4) of these crossings were rebuilt in 1973 and are in good condition. The other two (2) crossings should be removed as soon as possible. If they are not going to be removed, they should be replaced with Type "A" or Type "C" crossings. NORTH STREET Between Ninth Street and Twelfth Street) Total of three (3) sets of rails - These are all asphalt crossings and in need of repair and should be replaced with Type "A" or Type "C" crossings. (At Fourth Street) Total of two (2) sets of rails - These two (2) are also asphalt crossings in need of repair and should be replaced with Type "A" or Type "C" crossings. TWELFTH STREET Total of five (6) sets of rails - Two (2) of these are full plank crossings that need only some minor asphalt work. Two (2) crossings are partial plank with asphalt filler and the other one (p,) is an asphalt crossing. All three (3) of these are in need of major repair and should be replaced with Type "A" or Type "C" crossings. NORTH STREET - WEST Total of five (5) sets of rails - All five (5) of these are asphalt crossings in need of major repair and should be replaced with Type "A" or Type "C" crossings. BROADWAY BOULEVARD Total of one (1) set of rails - This is an asphalt -crossing that needs repair most of -the time. This crossing should be replaced with a Type "A" or a Type "C" crossing. ANJMI MM Xlm Total of eleven (11) sets of rails - Nine (9) of these are asphalt crossings and are in fair condition. The other two (2) are full plank crossings in good condition except the aspaht approaches need to be extended in order to create a smooth crossing. -2- UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD ASH STREET - EAST Total of three (3) sets of rails - These are all full plank crossings installed in 1973 and are all in good condition. Your branch line going south along Fourth Street.crosses the following streets: Iron Avenue, Walnut Street, Mulberry Street, Center Street, Prescott Avenue, Crawford Avenue, Bond Street, Wilson Street, Republic Avenue, Beloit Street, Minneapolis Street, Ellsworth Street, Jewell Street, Kirwin Avenue, Ca3flin Avenue, Cloud Street, Raymond Avenue, Wayne Avenue, Magnolia Road and Neal Avenue. The crossings on Iron Avenue, Walnut Street, Mulberry Street, Center Street, Prescott Avenue, Magnolia Road and Neal Avenue are all in fair to good condition. The crossings on Crawford Avenue, Republic Avenue and Wayne AO.enue; all three (3) being major crossings, are full plank crossings and need only minor repair. The crossings at Bond Street, Wilson Street, Beloit Street, Minneapolis Street, Ellsworth Street, Jewell Street, Kirwin Avenue, Cdaflin Avenue, Cloud Street and Raymond Avenue wsue all partial plank and asphalt crossings and are in need of major repair. These crossings should be replaced with Type "B" crossings. -3-