CP Rail Will Test Horns...

From Ellen Biales - Council President Lantry's Aide:

I thought I would provide you with some updated information about the CP Rail Horn Test (that we just found out was going to happen SOON!!). Council President Lantry was able to convince CP Rail to hold off on this test for a few days so that we could try to get word out to the broader neighborhood about the test. They have indicated that they are likely to start the test this week - but they have not given us a specific date.

They have also indicated that they are sending a letter out to neighbors within a 1 mile radius of the yard (along Hiway 61) to let them know about the test.

One thing that I want to point out is that the letter indicates that the testing will be taking place between 7am and 9pm. We have been assured by CP that the testing in our area will only take place between 9am and 5pm. However, since they are mass producing this letter for other areas as well, they would not change the time on the letter that is going out to our neighborhood.

Since CP does not think that the City receiving all sorts of phone calls is a problem, I would suggest that you can give Jeff at call if you are finding this test to be particularly disturbing. You can reach Jeff directly at 612-723-6422. Feel free to share this number with others.

Also, I wanted to let you know that the city is continuing to attempt to get the results of the test that was conducted by the Federal Railroad Administration on the other noise related to the rail yard. The City filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request several months ago and we continue to push for the results. So far, we have not had success, but are told that they are processing our request.