Medina City Council approved a series of measures June 8 advancing railroad improvements, authorizing the sale of city-owned property and updating planning, zoning and building fees.
Among significant actions was council’s approval of a memorandum of understanding governing maintenance and operation of the Medina rail line shared by the city, Kokosing Materials, Osborne Medina and 1000 Lake Holdings. The agreement includes increases in annual access fees and establishes a cost-sharing arrangement to provide the local match required for a recently awarded $920,000 Ohio Rail Development Commission grant for rail improvements.
Council also approved an agreement with engineering firm Benesch for design work related to the railroad improvement project. City Engineer Patrick Patton said the design costs are eligible for reimbursement through the grant program…