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RE: APPROVE TWO APPLICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF SIGNALS AND GATES
TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - STATE
HIGHWAY 85
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with two Applications for installation of
signals and gates between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Public Works Department, and the
Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado, with terms and conditions being as stated
in said applications, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said applications,
copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the two Applications for installation of signals and gates between
the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, on behalf of the Public Works Department, and the Public Utilities Commission of
the State of Colorado be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said applications.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 23rd day of March, A.D., 1998.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Dale K. Hall
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Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
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PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
IN THE MATER OF THE APPLICATION OF )
THE COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF )
COLORADO, FOR THE AUTHORITY TO ) DOCKET
INSTALL SIGNALS, AND GATES AT ) NO.
THE CROSSING OF THE UNION PACIFIC )
RAILROAD COMPANY AT WCR 66 AND )
STATE HIGHWAY 85 )
COUNTY OF WELD )
STATE OF COLORADO )
The County of Weld, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632, a political subdivision of the State
of Colorado hereby applies to the Public Utilities Commission for authority to install signals, bells, gates,
and constant warning devices at the crossing of the Union Pacific Railroad Company at Weld County
Road (WCR) 66 and State Highway 85 located in the County of Weld, Colorado and in support of this
application states as follows:
1. The Union Pacific Railroad Company presently has two sets of railroad tracks which cross
WCR 66 at National Inventory Crossing ID No.804-846X at railroad mile post 54.76. There is currently
a stop sign at this crossing which the applicant desires to be changed so that the said crossing is protected
by flashing lights, gates and constant warning devices, as more fully described in CDOT Form No. 463
(Design Data) that the County has submitted to the State. The Project is identified as No. SRP CO30-
015,11831.
2. Presently an average daily total of 1,777 vehicles cross the railroad tracks at said crossing.
Presently, there is a total of 25 through trains in a 24 hour period with a time table speed of 70 miles per
hour maximum for freight trains, of the 25 trains there are 2 switching moves at 10 miles per hour at the
WCR 66 crossing.
3. Said improvements are necessary and proper at this crossing for the service,
accommodation, convenience and safety of the motoring public. The WCR 66 location is a moderately
traveled collector street, due to adjacent land use and continuity, and is also used by emergency service
vehicles, and school buses.
4. The Union Pacific Railroad Company is agreeable to the signal installation at this crossing
and will furnish and install the automatic flashing light signals, gates and constant warning devices by
force account.
5. The proposed signal installation will be constructed and installed in accordance with the
Rail/Highway Grade Crossing Protection Specifications of the Association of American Railroads, the
specifications of the Public Utilities Commission and the standards of the Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices, latest edition.
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Public Utilities Commissioner
Rail Crossing, WCR 66
Weld County, Colorado Page 2
6. Weld County will pay such costs as to satisfy the County's obligation set forth in
Paragraph 9 below.
7. The names and addresses of property owners adjacent to the subject crossing in each
direction are:
J &M Partnership Monson Bros. Co.
P.O. Box 1426 P.O. Box 1426
Greeley, Co 80632 Greeley, Co 80632
Monfort of Colorado Inc. W S W Inc.
c o Conagra P.O. Box 1290
One Conagra Drive Greeley, Co 80632
Omaha, Ne 68102
Hoshiko Farms Inc.
28607 WCR.50
Kersy, Co 80644
8. This application is filed under the funding source of Section 130 of Tide 23 of the United
States Code, the Surface Transportation and Uniform Assistance Act of 1987, and the regulations
promulgated thereunder. Weld County has agreed to enter into a contract with the State of Colorado, for
the use and benefit of the State Department of Transportation, and the Union Pacific Railroad Company.
The contract is pending and when executed will be submitted to the Commission as a late filed exhibit.
9. The costs of the project will be borne by the Federal Highway Administration at the rate
of one hundred percent (100%) and by the County of Weld at the rate of zero percent (0%), up to the
allocated Federal Highway Administration's share, all without costs to the State of Colorado. The
estimated cost of the project compiled by the Union Pacific Railroad Company is $124,054 which shall
be paid as follows:
a. Federal participation funds $ 124,054
(100%of$124,054)
b. Weld County's non-participating funds 0% $ 3.000
including indirect cost
TOTAL BUDGETED FUNDS $ 127,054
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Public Utilities Commissioner
Rail Crossing, WCR 66
Weld County, Colorado Page 3
10. A vicinity map showing the surrounding major roadways and WCR 66 located is attached
to this application as Exhibit A.
11. The County waives the time limits set forth in 40-6-109.5, section (I) and (2) for this
application.
WHEREFORE; the Applicant requests the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado
make and enter its order authorizing the installation, operation and maintenance of the flashing lights,
bells and automatic gates and constant warning devices at this crossing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this Agreement this 73rd day of
March 1998.
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MEMORANDUM l7
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Clerk to the Board DATE: Mardi 20, 1998
COLORADO
FROM: Don Somer, Utility & Right-of-Way Agent Ve-'
SUBJECT: Public Utility Commission Agreement
Please place the following items on the Board's next agenda:
1. Application for Weld County's authority to install signals and gates at the
crossing of the Union Pacific Railroad Company at WCR 37 and St. Hwy 85
2. Application for Weld County's authority to install signals and gates at the
crossing of the Union Pacific Railroad Company at WCR 66 and St. Hwy 85.
Please send both original agreements back to be submitted to the Public Utility Commission.
The appropriate documentation is attached.
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PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
IN THE MATER OF THE APPLICATION OF )
THE COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF )
COLORADO, FOR THE AUTHORITY TO ) DOCKET
INSTALL SIGNALS, AND GATES AT ) NO.
THE CROSSING OF THE UNION PACIFIC )
RAILROAD COMPANY AT WCR 37 AND )
STATE HIGHWAY 85 )
COUNTY OF WELD )
STATE OF COLORADO )
The County of Weld, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632, a political subdivision of the State
of Colorado hereby applies to the Public Utilities Commission for authority to install signals, bells, gates,
and constant warning devices at the crossing of the Union Pacific Railroad Company at Weld County
Road (WCR) 37 and State Highway 85 located in the County of Weld, Colorado and in support of this
application states as follows:
1. The Union Pacific Railroad Company presently has one set of railroad tracks which cross
WCR 37 at National Inventory Crossing ID No.804-857K at railroad mile post 60.19. There is currently
a stop sign at this crossing which the applicant desires to be changed so that the said crossing is protected
by flashing lights, gates and constant warning devices, as more fully described in CDOT Form No. 463
(Design Data) that the County has submitted to the State. The Project is identified as No. SRP CO30-
016,11832.
2. Presently an average daily total of 348 vehicles cross the railroad tracks at said crossing.
Presently, there is a total of 25 through trains in a 24 hour period with a time table speed of 60 miles per
hour maximum for freight trains at the WCR 37 crossing.
3. Said improvements are necessary and proper at this crossing for the service,
accommodation, convenience and safety of the motoring public. The WCR 37 location is a moderately
traveled collector street, due to adjacent land use and continuity, and is also used by emergency service
vehicles, and school buses.
4. The Union Pacific Railroad Company is agreeable to the signal installation at this crossing
and will furnish and install the automatic flashing light signals, gates and constant warning devices by
force account.
5. The proposed signal installation will be constructed and installed in accordance with the
Rail/Highway Grade Crossing Protection Specifications of the Association of American Railroads, the
specifications of the Public Utilities Commission and the standards of the Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices, latest edition.
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Public Utilities Commissioner
Rail Crossing, WCR 37
Weld County, Colorado Page 2
6. Weld County will pay such costs as to satisfy the County's obligation set forth in
Paragraph 9 below.
7. The names and addresses of property owners adjacent to the subject crossing in each
direction are:
C H Carter Bolet Co
37353 Hwy 85 P.O. Box 747
Eaton, Co 80615 Eaton, Co 80615
Charles R. Jr. &Charlene Jae Winter John W. &Barbara A. Kuhn
38117 WCR 37 37350 WCR 37
Eaton, Co 80615 Eaton, Co 80615
8. This application is filed under the funding source of Section 130 of Title 23 of the United
States Code, the Surface Transportation and Uniform Assistance Act of 1987, and the regulations
promulgated thereunder. Weld County has agreed to enter into a contract with the State of Colorado, for
the use and benefit of the State Department of Transportation, and the Union Pacific Railroad Company.
The contract is pending and when executed will be submitted to the Commission as a late filed exhibit.
9. The costs of the project will be borne by the Federal Highway Administration at the rate
of one hundred percent (100%) and by the County of Weld at the rate of zero percent (0%), up to the
allocated Federal Highway Administration's share, all without costs to the State of Colorado. The
estimated cost of the project compiled by the Union Pacific Railroad Company is $127.007 which shall
be paid as follows:
a. Federal participation funds $ 127,007
(100% of$127,007)
b. Weld County's non-participating funds 0% $ 3,000
including indirect cost
TOTAL BUDGETED FUNDS $ 130,007
Public Utilities Commissioner
Rail Crossing, WCR 37
Weld County, Colorado Page 3
10. A vicinity map showing the surrounding major roadways and WCR 66 located is attached
to this application as Exhibit A.
11. The County waives the time limits set forth in 40-6-109.5, section (1) and (2) for this
application.
WHEREFORE; the Applicant requests the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado
make and enter its order authorizing the installation, operation and maintenance of the flashing lights,
bells and automatic gates and constant warning devices at this crossing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this Agreement this 23rd day of
March 1998.
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
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IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF THE COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF )
COLORADO, FOR THE AUTHORITY TO ) DOCKET NO. 98A-166R
INSTALL SIGNALS, AND GATES AT THE)
CROSSING OF THE UNION PACIFIC ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FILED
RAILROAD COMPANY AT WCR 37 AND )
STATE HIGHWAY 85, COUNTY OF WELD, )
STATE OF COLORADO
TO THE PARTIES IN THIS MATTER AND ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, FIRMS OR
CORPORATIONS:
You are notified that this application has been filed with the
Colorado Public Utilities Commission, and any person desiring to
intervene in or participate as a party in this proceeding shall
file his petition for leave to intervene, or under the Commission' s
Rules of Practice and Procedure, file other appropriate pleadings
to become a party, within 30 days after the date of this notice.
At the time of this notice, the Commission has not deemed this
application to be complete within the meaning of § 40-6-109 .5,
C.R.S.
The Commission may consider and decide this application upon
the record without a formal public hearing if the application is
deemed complete and no notice of intervention or petition to
intervene contesting or opposing the application has been timely
filed.
If a hearing is required in this matter, the Commission will
notify the parties of the hearing date, time, and location.
Applicants must appear at the hearing, if one is set, and present
evidence in support of their application. Other parties may appear
and present evidence in support of their position.
Unless previously filed, the applicant shall file its list of
witnesses and copies of its exhibits not later than 10 days after
the application is deemed complete. The applicant shall also serve
each party and staff with its list of witnesses and copies of each
of its exhibits.
Each intervenor shall file with the Commission a list of
witnesses and copies of its exhibits at least 15 days before the
first day of the hearing. Each intervenor shall also serve each
party and staff with a list of its witnesses and copies of each of
its exhibits .
980461
Upon objection by a party, no witness will be permitted to
testify and no exhibit will be received in evidence, except in
rebuttal, unless filed and served as provided in this notice.
If a party does not meet the requirements of this notice, the
Commission may dismiss the application or intervention upon motion
filed by any other party, or upon the Commission' s own motion,
unless good cause is shown.
No motion for continuance of any hearing set in this
proceeding will be granted except as stated in Rule 69 of the
Commission' s Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Dated at Denver, Colorado, this 27th day of April, 1998 .
FOR THE STAFF OF THE COMMISSION
OF CO(O Bruce N. Smith, Director
�Ck' PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION CiriurreScr y Logan Tower, Office Level 2
y 1580 Logan Street
4rlr'�' Denver, Colorado 80203
�° R; y (303) 894-2000, Ext. 311
JB/mb:98A-166R
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
* * *
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF THE COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF ) DOCKET NO. 98A-166R
COLORADO, FOR THE AUTHORITY TO )
INSTALL SIGNALS, AND GATES AT THE) ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
CROSSING OF THE UNION PACIFIC ) AND
RAILROAD COMPANY AT WCR 37 AND ) NOTICE OF INTERVENTION
STATE HIGHWAY 85 , COUNTY OF WELD, )
STATE OF COLORADO
TO THE PARTIES IN THIS MATTER AND ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, FIRMS OR
CORPORATIONS:
You are notified that the Staff of the Commission hereby
enters its appearance and intervention in the above captioned
application. By this intervention, the Staff of the Commission
does not oppose or contest the granting of this application, but
rather indicates to the parties and all interested persons, firms
or corporations that Staff will participate in any hearing which
results from an intervention contesting or objecting to any portion
of this application. If no other interventions are filed or if no
other petitions seeking interventions are granted, other than
interventions in support, so that this application is noncontested
or unopposed, the Staff will then participate to the extent
necessary to insure that the Commission file in this proceeding is
complete and accurate. However, Staff reserves the right to
object, and will participate in any matters herein as its interests
may require.
For information concerning this application contact Jack Baier
at (303) 894-2000, Ext. 350 . Service upon Staff as required by
Rule 9 (b) (2) , of the Commission' s Rules of Practice and Procedure,
may be made by serving documents on Jack Baier of the Commission
Staff .
Dated at Denver, Colorado, this 27th day of April, 1998 .
FOR THE STAFF OF THE COMMISSION
VA/US
uce N. Smith, Director
ublic Utilities Commission
Logan Tower, Office Level 2
1580 Logan Street
Denver, Colorado 80203
(303) 894-2000, Ext . 311
JB/mb:98A-166R
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I hereby certify that I mailed a true and correct copy of the
foregoing ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AND NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF THE
STAFF OF THE COMMISSION in the U.S . mail, postage prepaid, this
27th day of April, 1998 addressed as follows :
Maur n Barnes
Administrative Assistant
Linda Siderius Cliff Shoemaker, Director of
Deputy Attorney General Industrial and Public Projects
Regulatory Law Section Union Pacific Railroad Company
1525 Sherman, 5th Floor 1416 Dodge Street
Denver, Colorado 80203 Omaha, NE 68179
Dana Johnson John E. Biebel, Superintendent
Railroad Liaison Engineer of Transportation Services
Colorado Department Union Pacific Railroad Company
of Transportation 201 East 17 Street
4201 East Arkansas, Rm. 289 Cheyenne, WY 82001
Denver, Colorado 80222
C.H. Carter
Constance L. Harbert 37353 Highway 85
Commission Chair Eaton, CO 80615
Weld County
915 10th Street Charles R. Jr. &
P.O. Box 758 Charlene Jae Winter
Greeley, CO 80632 38117 WCR 37
Eaton, CO 80615
Bruce Barker
Attorney Bolet Co.
Weld County P.O. Box 747
915 10th Street Eaton, CO 80615
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632 John W. &
Barbara A. Kuhn
James P. Gatlin, Esq. 37350 WCR 37
Union Pacific Railroad Company Eaton, CO 80615
Law Department
1416 Dodge Street, Room 830
Omaha, Nebraska 68179
Sue K. Grabler
Manager Public Projects
Union Pacific Railroad Company
1400 W. 52nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
IB:mb/98A-16.51t
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO r: 37
* * *
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF THE COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF )
COLORADO, FOR THE AUTHORITY TO ) DOCKET NO. 98A-167R
INSTALL SIGNALS, AND GATES AT THE)
CROSSING OF THE UNION PACIFIC ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FILED
RAILROAD COMPANY AT WCR 66 AND )
STATE HIGHWAY 85 , COUNTY OF WELD, )
STATE OF COLORADO
TO THE PARTIES IN THIS MATTER AND ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, FIRMS OR
CORPORATIONS :
You are notified that this application has been filed with the
Colorado Public Utilities Commission, and any person desiring to
intervene in or participate as a party in this proceeding shall
file his petition for leave to intervene, or under the Commission' s
Rules of Practice and Procedure, file other appropriate pleadings
to become a party, within 30 days after the date of this notice.
At the time of this notice, the Commission has not deemed this
application to be complete within the meaning of § 40-6-109 .5,
C.R.S .
The Commission may consider and decide this application upon
the record without a formal public hearing if the application is
deemed complete and no notice of intervention or petition to
intervene contesting or opposing the application has been timely
filed.
If a hearing is required in this matter, the Commission will
notify the parties of the hearing date, time, and location.
Applicants must appear at the hearing, if one is set, and present
evidence in support of their application. Other parties may appear
and present evidence in support of their position.
Unless previously filed, the applicant shall file its list of
witnesses and copies of its exhibits not later than 10 days after
the application is deemed complete. The applicant shall also serve
each party and staff with its list of witnesses and copies of each
of its exhibits.
Each intervenor shall file with the Commission a list of
witnesses and copies of its exhibits at least 15 days before the
first day of the hearing. Each intervenor shall also serve each
party and staff with a list of its witnesses and copies of each of
its exhibits .
9,10V5 9
Upon objection by a party, no witness will be permitted to
testify and no exhibit will be received in evidence, except in
rebuttal, unless filed and served as provided in this notice.
If a party does not meet the requirements of this notice, the
Commission may dismiss the application or intervention upon motion
filed by any other party, or upon the Commission' s own motion,
unless good cause is shown.
No motion for continuance of any hearing set in this
proceeding will be granted except as stated in Rule 69 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Dated at Denver, Colorado, this 27th day of April, 1998 .
�pE Cow FOR THE STAFF OF THE COMMISSION
�P C o Bruce N. Smith, Director
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4. .� PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
y7 z Logan Tower, Office Level 2
�' �( y1580 Logan Street
'G� �. �� Denver, Colorado 80203
ff�, (303) 894-2000, Ext. 311
JB/mb:98A-167R
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
* * *
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF THE COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF ) DOCKET NO. 98A-167R
COLORADO, FOR THE AUTHORITY TO )
INSTALL SIGNALS, AND GATES AT THE) ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
CROSSING OF THE UNION PACIFIC ) AND
RAILROAD COMPANY AT WCR 66 AND ) NOTICE OF INTERVENTION
STATE HIGHWAY 85, COUNTY OF WELD, )
STATE OF COLORADO )
TO THE PARTIES IN THIS MATTER AND ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, FIRMS OR
CORPORATIONS :
You are notified that the Staff of the Commission hereby
enters its appearance and intervention in the above captioned
application. By this intervention, the Staff of the Commission
does not oppose or contest the granting of this application, but
rather indicates to the parties and all interested persons, firms
or corporations that Staff will participate in any hearing which
results from an intervention contesting or objecting to any portion
of this application. If no other interventions are filed or if no
other petitions seeking interventions are granted, other than
interventions in support, so that this application is noncontested
or unopposed, the Staff will then participate to the extent
necessary to insure that the Commission file in this proceeding is
complete and accurate. However, Staff reserves the right to
object, and will participate in any matters herein as its interests
may require.
For information concerning this application contact Jack Baier
at (303) 894-2000, Ext. 350. Service upon Staff as required by
Rule 9 (b) (2) , of the Commission' s Rules of Practice and Procedure,
may be made by serving documents on Jack Baier of the Commission
Staff.
Dated at Denver, Colorado, this 27th day of April, 1998 .
FOR THE STAFF OF THE COMMISSION
y rews
Bruce. Smith, Direct
Public Utilities Commission
Logan Tower, Office Level 2
1580 Logan Street
Denver, Colorado 80203
(303) 894-2000, Ext. 311
JB/mb:98A-167R
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I hereby certify that I mailed a true and correct copy of the
foregoing ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AND NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF THE
STAFF OF THE COMMISSION in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, this
27th day of April, 1998 addressed as follows :
Maur n Barnes
Admi istrative Assistant
Linda Siderius Cliff Shoemaker, Director of
Deputy Attorney General Industrial and Public Projects
Regulatory Law Section Union Pacific Railroad Company
1525 Sherman, 5th Floor 1416 Dodge Street
Denver, Colorado 80203 Omaha, NE 68179
Dana Johnson John E. Biebel, Superintendent
Railroad Liaison Engineer of Transportation Services
Colorado Department Union Pacific Railroad Company
of Transportation 201 East 17 Street
4201 East Arkansas, Rm. 289 Cheyenne, WY 82001
Denver, Colorado 80222
J & M Partnership
Constance L. Harbert P.O. Box 1426
Commission Chair Greeley, CO 80632
Weld County
915 10th Street Monfort of Colorado, Inc.
P.O. Box 758 c/o Conagra
Greeley, CO 80632 One Conagra Drive
Omaha, NE 68102
Bruce Barker
Attorney Hoshiko Farms, Inc.
Weld County 28607 WCR 50
915 10th Street Kersy, CO 80644
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632 Monson Brothers Co.
P.O. Box 1426
James P. Gatlin, Esq. Greeley, CO 80632
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Law Department W S W, Inc.
1416 Dodge Street, Room 830 P.O. Box 1290
Omaha, Nebraska 68179 Greeley, CO 80632
Sue K. Grabler
Manager Public Projects
Union Pacific Railroad Company
1400 W. 52nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO }' -- ', °: : 6
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IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF THE COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF )
COLORADO, FOR THE AUTHORITY TO ) DOCKET NO. 98A-167R
INSTALL SIGNALS, AND GATES AT THE )
CROSSING OF THE UNION PACIFIC ) ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
RAILROAD COMPANY AT WCR 66 AND ) AND
STATE HIGHWAY 85, COUNTY OF WELD ) NOTICE OF INTERVENTION
STATE OF COLORADO. )
TO THE PARTIES IN THIS MATTER AND ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, FIRMS OR
CORPORATIONS :
You are notified that the Union Pacific Railroad Company
( "UPRR") , a Delaware corporation, by and through its attorney,
James P. Gatlin, hereby enters it appearance and intervention in
the above captioned Application and that UPRR will fully
participate in this matter and in any hearing. By this
intervention UPRR is not taking a position as to whether it objects
or does not object to the Application filed by The Regional
Transportation District. UPRR reserves the right to object, and
UPRR will intervene and participate in any matters herein as its
interests may appear.
DATED at Omaha, Nebraska, this 4th • - o May, 1 8 .
JAMS • . GAT N, #1793
At �rney or Union Pacific
R; lroad Co pany
1416 Dodge Street, Room 830
Omaha, NE 68179
(402) 271-2158
G:V.AWADMVPG'PUOSBA-16'/A\BEMGN]NT
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I hereby certify that the foregoing Entry of Appearance and
Notice of Intervention was deposited in the U.S. Mail, postage
prepaid, this 5th day of May, 1998 addressed to:
Jack Baier John E. Biebel, Superintendent
Public Utilities Commission of Transportation Services
Logan Tower, Office Level 2 Union Pacific Railroad Company
1580 Logan Street 201 East 17th Street
Denver, CO 80203 Cheyenne, WY 82001
Linda Siderius Cliff Shoemaker, Director of
Deputy Attorney General Industrial and Public projects
Regulatory Law Section Union Pacific Railroad Company
1525 Sherman, 5th Floor 1416 Dodge Street, Room 1010
Denver, CO 80203 Omaha, NE 68179
Dana Johnson J & M Partnership
Railroad Liaison Engineer P.O. Box 1426
Colo. Dept. of Transportation Greeley, CO 80632
4201 East Arkansas, Rm. 289
Denver, CO 80222 Monfort of Colorado, Inc.
c/o Conagra
Constance L. Harbert One Conagra Drive
Commission Chair Omaha, NE 68102
Weld County
915 10th Street Hoshiko Farms, Inc.
P.O. Box 758 28607 WCR 50
Greeley, CO 80632 Kersy, CO 80644
Bruce Barker Monson Brothers Co.
Attorney P.O. Box 1426
Weld County Greeley, CO 80632
915 10th Street
P.O. Box 758 W S W, Inc.
Greeley, CO 80632 P.O. Box 1290
Greeley, CO 80632
Sue K. Grabler
Manager Public Projects
Southern Pacific Lines
1400 W. 52nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
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Martha S. Williams
G:V.AWADWPGWI1O98A-167R\BENIGNINT 2
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ,
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
* * *
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF THE COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF )
COLORADO, FOR THE AUTHORITY TO ) DOCKET NO. 98A-166R
INSTALL SIGNALS, AND GATES AT THE )
CROSSING OF THE UNION PACIFIC ) ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
RAILROAD COMPANY AT WCR 37 AND ) AND
STATE HIGHWAY 85, COUNTY OF WELD ) NOTICE OF INTERVENTION
STATE OF COLORADO. )
TO THE PARTIES IN THIS MATTER AND ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, FIRMS OR
CORPORATIONS:
You are notified that the Union Pacific Railroad Company
( "UPRR") , a Delaware corporation, by and through its attorney,
James P. Gatlin, hereby enters it appearance and intervention in
the above captioned Application and that UPRR will fully
participate in this matter and in any hearing. By this
intervention UPRR is not taking a position as to whether it objects
or does not object to the Application filed by The Regional
Transportation District. UPRR reserves the right to object, and
UPRR will intervene and participate in any matters herein as its
interests may appear.
DATED at Omaha, Nebraska, this 4 day .f May /1998 .
S P. A LIN, #1793
A Forney for Union Pacific
lilroad Company
416 Dodge Street, Room 830
Omaha, NE 68179
(402) 271 -2158
G:U,AWADMVPG\PUCV8A-166RNHLNIGNAT
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I hereby certify that the foregoing Entry of Appearance and
Notice of Intervention was deposited in the U. S. Mail, postage
prepaid, this 5th day of May, 1998 addressed to:
Jack Baier John E. Biebel, Superintendent
Public Utilities Commission of Transportation Services
Logan Tower, Office Level 2 Union Pacific Railroad Company
1580 Logan Street 201 East 17th Street
Denver, CO 80203 Cheyenne, WY 82001
Linda Siderius Cliff Shoemaker, Director of
Deputy Attorney General Industrial and Public projects
Regulatory Law Section Union Pacific Railroad Company
1525 Sherman, 5th Floor 1416 Dodge Street, Room 1010
Denver, CO 80203 Omaha, NE 68179
Dana Johnson C. H. Carter
Railroad Liaison Engineer 37353 Highway 85
Colo. Dept. of Transportation Eaton, CO 80615
4201 East Arkansas, Rm. 289
Denver, CO 80222 Charles R. Jr. &
Charlene Jae Winter
Constance L. Harbert 38117 WCR 37
Commission Chair Eaton, CO 80615
Weld County
915 10th Street Bolet Co.
P.O. Box 758 P.O. Box 747
Greeley, CO 80632 Eaton, CO 80615
Bruce Barker John W. &
Attorney Barbara A. Kuhn
Weld County 37350 WCR 37
915 10th Street Eaton, CO 80615
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
Sue K. Grabler
Manager Public Projects
Southern Pacific Lines
1400 W. 52nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
Martha S. Williams
G:V.AWADMVPGWUO9BA.166R\BENIGNINT 2
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