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Common Council- Regular Meeting- 7/13/26
Published: Jul 13, 2026
City Addresses Train Blockages on Frankfurt Avenue and Railroad Crossing Repairs
The council discussed issues related to trains blocking Frankfurt Avenue and the city's efforts to address these blockages with the railroad. David Riggs raised concerns about ambulances being delayed due to trains, and the council discussed the challenges of ticketing railroads and noted that the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled against issuing citations. The city is working with the railroad company and has contacted the offices of Jim Baird and Todd Young to find solutions. Additionally, the city is working on repairing all railroad crossings in town. [cite: 27-55].
City Council Discusses Vision Zero Initiative Aiming for 50% Reduction in Fatal Crashes
Kimberly Black presented information regarding a Vision Zero resolution, in conjunction with the SS4A plan, to reduce fatal crashes. Over the last five years, there have been five fatal crashes. The recommendation, supported by the consulting firm American Structure Point, is to aim for a 50% reduction in fatal crashes over the next 10 years, considering new annexed areas and the I-65 corridor. This policy is a requirement for facilitating grant processes. [cite: 240-268].
City to Implement Wheel and Excise Surtax, Redistributing Revenue
The council passed Ordinance Number 26-18 on first reading, which establishes a wheel tax and a motor vehicle excise surtax for the city. This ordinance aims to redistribute existing taxes currently collected by the county to the city's budget, meaning it will not increase the tax burden on Frankfort citizens but rather change where the collected tax revenue is allocated. The council plans to pass it on second reading in August. [cite: 159-199].
Street Department Acquires New Backhoe Approved by Council
The council passed Ordinance Number 26-13 on its second reading, which approves an additional appropriation for the purchase of a backhoe for the street department. [cite: 85-103].
Resident Calls for Data Center Moratorium Amidst Development Concerns
David Riggs requested a moratorium on data centers within the city, citing negative experiences in other communities where data centers did not live up to their promises and caused problems for nearby residents. He expressed a desire to stop data centers from being built in Frankfort until their impact is better understood, as blueprints and project scopes can change. The council discussed whether a city-specific moratorium is possible or if it would need to be countywide. [cite: 59-79].
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