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• • <br />Planning and Zoning Commission <br />Minutes of Febmary 2A, 1997 <br />Page 9 of 9 <br />Mr. Herrera asked Mr. Lagen if they would be willing to assist the City in obtaining <br />grant funding (if available) from the ISTEA program. Mr. Lagen replied they would <br />be more than willing to help in any way they could. <br />Mr. Herrera asked what the trade percentages would be for the estimated 200 jobs <br />proposed for the railyard. <br />Mr. Lagen estimated 5-10% support staff with the balance being train, mechanical, <br />and other personnel. There will be an onsite managerial staff. <br />Rand Valentin voiced his concern about an increase in railcars at crossings. <br />Mr. Toups stated that the agreement that has been structured for the sale of the <br />property to Center Land contains provisions for three rail lines to be taken from <br />their property to the other areas of the overall development. <br />Chairman Waters expressed her opposition to a rail spur being constructed to cross <br />Powell Rd. She added that further correspondence with the City should be written <br />and directed to Mr. Rankin. <br />VIII. STAFF REPORTS <br />There were none. <br />IX. ADJOURN <br />Chairman Waters declared the meeting duly adjourned at 8:13 PM. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Peggy Le , <br />Secretary <br />Planning and Zoning Commission <br />Approved on this the 20`~ day of l~farch, 1997. <br />~. <br />Betty T.~ Uaters <br />Chairman <br />Planning and Zoning Commission <br />