Staff will continue to negotiate. December 9, 1999. City Manager reports to City Council regarding the status of the project and proposed community partnership agreement. City Council directs City Engineer to develop process for property owners along the railroad to have the opportunity to give their input before a community partnership agreement is in place. An environmental consultant was hired to review community partnership agreement.
Staff holds meetings with property owners along railroad to review partnership agreement.
March 10, 1999. STB issues final scope of the environmental impact statement. Continue existing conditions. City Council votes not to enter into a community partnership agreement. Motion also fails to hire consultant to study city corridor and southern bypass.