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Chris Fredder of Battle Born Rail reported crews have been working on flood damage and completed much of the ditch work; he said one more day of equipment work is expected before ballast delivery and tamping. Fredder said the flooding primarily originated from an overloaded state Department of Transportation area uphill of the affected spots and that the commission has taken some precautionary measures, including limited over-excavation, to reduce the risk of repeat flooding.

Fredder said a regulator that sits on the tracks has been in the way during work and asked the commission to consider building a rip track off a siding to store the piece of equipment; he noted easement issues may apply and suggested the matter be discussed further.

Staff also reported coordination with Wood Rodgers for exploration work on a parcel underlying the track. The parcel appears to be federal public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management and includes an existing mining claim; staff said drone overflight access is possible if the contractor does not land on BLM land, but ground access will likely require a disturbance permit and additional approvals. A phone meeting with Wood Rodgers was scheduled to clarify access requirements.

Commissioners discussed a likely Paramount train film production expected to use the tracks next Monday. Staff said they will coordinate cleanup of debris and confirm how far the production plans to run the train. The commission also discussed a planned rip-track storage solution to keep equipment out of the operational corridor.

Ending

Staff will follow up with Wood Rodgers and the BLM on access and permitting requirements, coordinate with Tom (maintenance lead) regarding debris removal for the Paramount production, and bring the rip-track proposal back for further discussion if easement review suggests it is necessary.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Carson City - NV Commission for Reconstruction of V&T Railway","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reported ongoing flood-damage repairs to track ditches, a request to build a rip track to store a regulator, coordination with Wood Rodgers on BLM access for exploration work, and likely Paramount train filming scheduled next Monday.","taxTitle","Carson City, Ormsby County, Nevada","taxId",4609,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6458640,"Commission approves 35% revenue share with Storytime Event Photography for Santa photos at Eastgate Depot",353,647000,1000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811859-e546c43d4ef159909a0c87a35dd949de&start=647&end=1000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811859-e546c43d4ef159909a0c87a35dd949de/thumbnail_647000.jpg","/articles/6458640/Carson-City/Ormsby-County/Nevada/Commission-approves-35-revenue-share-with-Storytime-Event-Photography-for-Santa-photos-at-Eastgate-Depot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458640-8216a7365787bab59bf822eceeba7b84/orig.mp4?Expires=1773579053&Signature=ozR6JATU5K34slTM3Z84kJcKN7PL5gFZISB9tRGfhdoVhVY2seTlFWxEIkQ19zXlpgUJMICCoc2uguTEz51EsFvQDja-8pQKu86Mr2p23jXCKQCLh1XcDAGqdlsLLcHVrEFjO-C1N4AF~9bnvZ~QKquULc-lH70X-Lmi1P8FmSWpCglkZDZmiQUpYUuIV57a1GwqJp8vqKylEytNQugavbWsgmCvoeW3BOLR7gv18IQ3vuDwRR~Tq-Ab4WfmPbh4XQLVXYjmopDIQL1YzIC2G~9boi7ubP~Wwyo0Lbz3OockkYD9jFT-eGqoKoAx4zgcV-DYFNIolgW5VDInlC50Gw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the VNT Railway approved a revenue-sharing agreement with Storytime Event Photography to provide photographs with Santa Claus at the Eastgate Depot during the 2025 Polar Express train-ride events.

Under the agreement, the commission will receive 35% of gross sales. Staff estimated the commission’s share would be under $12,250 based on revenue generated for the same event from 2019–2024. The motion to approve the agreement was moved by Secretary Hicks, seconded by Treasurer Cruz and passed unanimously.

Laura Ming, owner of Storytime Event Photography, addressed the commission and described her operation. \"We have an excellent team, really well trained Santa Clauses. Our staff is wonderful at kind of wooing the photos and the experience,\" Ming said. She said the vendor encourages walk-up customers who are not riding the train to visit the gift shop and purchase photos, and that the vendor advises attendees to come between trains to avoid parking and crowding issues.

Commissioners and staff discussed parking peak times and customer flow. Leah (staff) noted a typical bottleneck around the first train departure time and suggested communicating recommended arrival windows to the public. Ming said the vendor already recommends customers \"come between trains because it's virtually a private experience with Santa Claus.\"

The commission also discussed exploring a longer-term arrangement for photo services but agreed to proceed with a one-year agreement for 2025 because of recent leadership and timing constraints.

Ending

Commissioners approved the agreement unanimously and thanked the vendor for returning. No public comment on the item was recorded during the meeting.","The VNT Commission approved a revenue-sharing agreement under which the commission will receive 35% of gross sales from Storytime Event Photography during the 2025 Polar Express events; the vendor estimated commission revenue under $12,250.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6458645,"CJ Wilson LLC awarded $12,770 amendment for two additional Polar Express nights, company cites staffing and production costs",343,1297000,1640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811859-e546c43d4ef159909a0c87a35dd949de&start=1297&end=1640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811859-e546c43d4ef159909a0c87a35dd949de/thumbnail_1297000.jpg","/articles/6458645/Carson-City/Ormsby-County/Nevada/CJ-Wilson-LLC-awarded-12770-amendment-for-two-additional-Polar-Express-nights-company-cites-staffing-and-production-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458645-ad47141e4d37ea70a2fc76a8eaac3c23/orig.mp4?Expires=1773579053&Signature=UcY7-oGuH4rpWBlYDhURv1ofza4tEvXr9dDWxe065Kasig20tNPqACCRS-JNrk-5POdye-kbIrIFUmKDCwQHGjCQSZup5VpJByw9TP2pLoLAfumTDm2uPb~JLC4FkXeIXopa1n3WSSrjZ-GaP4l9YGMdsI~GDv-wWfxal3YPRrnK2l1uJt8tFkHfbhvwM9HGh5sWchv~W6VedEFG1mFMTCXBvQAZm~F4bN9gQZiLB4hag5DtxqYvJV2jkvzs64mymn-VvQSXEJtyjLTx7aWe6wCudO1EEi3qn~INpwx3gBxdtlhLIzBQwAMWsVcRgHrOBag5de3HJOsdKiedx8cR7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the VNT Railway approved an amendment to contract CY24C004 with CJ Wilson LLC to cover two additional Polar Express production nights, increasing the contract by $12,770.

The motion, moved by Secretary Hicks and seconded by Treasurer Cruz, passed unanimously. CJ Wilson representatives said the additional funds are needed primarily to cover staffing for the added nights and to address production costs.

Carla Wilson, representing CJ Wilson LLC, told the commission the majority of the increase is for staffing and other production expenses. \"When we add in those extra nights, we have the cast to pay, we have the staff to pay,\" Wilson said. She also said the company had replaced speakers during the season after equipment failure and has incurred additional costs for improved, longer-lasting serving equipment (stainless-steel trays with bolted melamine cups) to replace disposable cups used in prior seasons.

Wilson said the company plans to add cast elements this year, naming a \"hero girl\" and a character called Billy to increase immersion. She also referenced direction from Rail Events and Warner Bros. licensing that is pushing rail-based productions toward greater consistency, and said compliance with those standards raises production costs.

The company clarified it is not seeking retroactive payment for the 2024 season.

What happens next

The chair was authorized to sign documentation executing the amendment. Event operations staff will proceed with the amended contract scheduling and budgeting.

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\"The additional funding is the majority of it is for staffing,\" Carla Wilson said, explaining the request to increase compensation to cover extra show nights.

Ending

Commissioners did not raise objections during the vote; the amendment passed unanimously. The commission recorded no public comment on the item during the meeting.","CJ Wilson LLC told commissioners the $12,770 amendment to its Polar Express contract will cover staffing, sound equipment replacement and production upgrades; the commission approved the amendment unanimously.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6458649,"Commission approves routine financial reports and event contracts; all motions pass unanimously",388,279000,667000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811859-e546c43d4ef159909a0c87a35dd949de&start=279&end=667","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811859-e546c43d4ef159909a0c87a35dd949de/thumbnail_279000.jpg","/articles/6458649/Carson-City/Ormsby-County/Nevada/Commission-approves-routine-financial-reports-and-event-contracts-all-motions-pass-unanimously","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458649-a4110f3a502692a42c916c6ecedb758d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773579053&Signature=jYuaR1OOkMF5Bth~ett3lFPDAVIwUCJubaDTnjjtbyiKmRMzWWsfrTsV2qt9jbjGaZ78RPCN6bDlkw4SG7NwuSBf6ThLdOYDj8fc1DmxG7XU7ZuUVeBMoRzjBZeWyUWSOpUs9orolqoBtoEkjUpDt1i1MJ7w1hpKk7NZo0MZYCMV3jD-NLuNzXIm2Xxaag6hY~QK8E98n0ZWJEODAnGHB5JdPB-yGcCgY-1EhGO6XqJWuWDHFcv5igYDkT4e~Xl6lPDxyRwQUpjsjj78eAVggZapnNc2j0-RSMmkheJrRobW1d83mFr8CkjBDXk8usVhwrbFpr7uBaim0pRMEYPo7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the VNT Railway commissioners unanimously approved a set of routine financial and contract items during an October meeting called to order at 9:03 a.m.

The actions included approval of minutes from the Aug. 27, 2025 meeting; acceptance of accounts payable checks totaling $63,610.28 paid during July; acceptance of the adjusted fiscal year 2025 budget report for the period ending July 31, 2025; an amendment to the commission's website contract; a revenue-sharing agreement for photos with Santa; authorization to execute a holiday-decorations agreement; and an amendment to the Polar Express production contract for additional show nights.

The votes were taken individually. For each motion the commission recorded a mover and a second, and every motion carried without opposition.

Key approved items

• Minutes (Aug. 27, 2025): Motion to approve carried unanimously. The motion was moved by Secretary Hicks and seconded by Treasurer Cruz. Vote tally: Mitchell — yes; Cruz — yes; Hicks — yes.

• Accounts payable: The commission approved checks totaling $63,610.28 paid from July 1 through July 30, 2025. The motion was moved by Treasurer Cruz and seconded by Secretary Hicks. Vote tally: Mitchell — yes; Cruz — yes; Hicks — yes.

• Adjusted FY2025 budget report (period ending 07/31/2025): The commission approved the budget report as presented. The motion was moved by Treasurer Cruz and seconded by Secretary Hicks. Vote tally: Mitchell — yes; Cruz — yes; Hicks — yes.

• Website contract amendment (KPS3): The commission authorized an amendment to the website design and development contract using the Nevada statewide contract (solicitation 99SWCS2340). Staff said $2,000 of additional work has already been completed and requested authorization to approve additional funds not to exceed $10,000 to avoid repeated small approvals. The amendment results in a new contract not-to-exceed amount of $66,750. The motion was moved by Secretary Hicks and seconded by Treasurer Cruz. Vote tally: Mitchell — yes; Cruz — yes; Hicks — yes.

• Revenue-sharing agreement with Storytime Event Photography: The commission approved a revenue-sharing agreement under which the commission will receive 35% of gross sales for photos with Santa at the Eastgate Depot during the 2025 Polar Express events. Staff estimated the value of the agreement at under $12,250 based on prior years (2019–2024). The motion was moved by Secretary Hicks and seconded by Treasurer Cruz. Vote tally: Mitchell — yes; Cruz — yes; Hicks — yes.

• Authorization to execute Celadon Events agreement (decorations): The commission authorized Chairman Mitchell, after consultation with the Carson City District Attorney’s Office, to fully execute a proposed agreement with Celadon Events for Christmas decorations at the Eastgate Depot for the 2025 Polar Express events, not to exceed $10,000. The motion was moved by Secretary Hicks and seconded by Treasurer Cruz. Vote tally: Mitchell — yes; Cruz — yes; Hicks — yes. Staff said if the final terms are materially different from prior years, the agreement will return to the commission for approval.

• Amendment to CJ Wilson LLC contract (Polar Express production): The commission approved an amendment to contract CY24C004 with CJ Wilson LLC, increasing the contract amount by $12,770 to cover two additional Polar Express production nights. The amendment results in a new not-to-exceed amount of $128,545. CJ Wilson stated it is not seeking retroactive payment for the 2024 season. The motion was moved by Secretary Hicks and seconded by Treasurer Cruz. Vote tally: Mitchell — yes; Cruz — yes; Hicks — yes.

What the votes mean

Commission leadership described the website and event contract changes as largely operational: staff sought flexibility to handle unforeseen but limited costs so projects can proceed without multiple small amendments. The holiday-event agreements are time-sensitive because vendors must complete planning and ordering ahead of the Polar Express schedule.

The commission held public comment opportunities on each item; no members of the public provided testimony on the action items during the meeting.

Ending note

The meeting record shows the commission took no dissenting votes on action items and recessed briefly before concluding the remaining informational reports and scheduling the next meeting for Wednesday, Oct. 22 (time to be confirmed).","The Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the VNT Railway unanimously approved minutes, accounts payable, the adjusted FY2025 budget report and several contracts and agreements related to website work and holiday event services.","actionData","errors"]

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Maintenance and operations update: flood repairs, Paramount filming, BLM access questioned

Commission approves 35% revenue share with Storytime Event Photography for Santa photos at Eastgate Depot

CJ Wilson LLC awarded $12,770 amendment for two additional Polar Express nights, company cites staffing and production costs

Commission approves routine financial reports and event contracts; all motions pass unanimously