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City says CNM agreement with Union Pacific received; Fifth Street letting set for Jan. 16, 2026

Lincoln City Council · November 4, 2025

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Summary

City staff informed the council that the CNM agreement from Union Pacific has been received and that the Fifth Street project letting is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2026, advancing a long-planned project. A ribbon-cutting for Taste of Lincoln is also scheduled Nov. 7.

Lincoln — City officials told the Lincoln City Council on Nov. 3 that the city has received a CNM agreement from Union Pacific and that the Fifth Street project is scheduled for letting on Jan. 16, 2026.

"We got the CNM agreement from Union Pacific," the presiding officer said, and added, "as it stands now, Walt, we're on the January 16, 2026 letting." A staff member identified as Walt confirmed the date in the transcript.

The council also heard an announcement about a ribbon-cutting for the Taste of Lincoln Food Court at 600 North Kickapoo Street scheduled for Friday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m.

The transcript does not record additional project details, funding sources or the contract amount; the city clerk or public works department would have project documents and the formal letting notice.