Iowa Code Title VIII. Transportation [Chs. 306-330B] § 327G.31. Disagreement resolved

If a railroad corporation and the jurisdiction having authority cannot reach agreement on grade crossing surface repair and maintenance, either party may appeal to the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing if prior to disagreement both parties have filed a statement with the state department of transportation to the effect that they have entered into negotiations on grade crossing surface repair and maintenance of a particular crossing. The department of inspections, appeals, and licensing shall resolve the dispute in the manner provided in sections 327G.16 and 327G.17, except for the allocation of costs.