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Town administrators signal support for pursuing congressional funds to bring Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad to Eatonville
Summary
Town Administrator Eric Phillips asked the Council to support applying for a congressional appropriation to bring the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad into Eatonville, saying the application was due Wednesday and the project could deliver significant economic benefit; the Council indicated general support.
Town Administrator Eric Phillips told the Eatonville Town Council that an opportunity exists to apply for a congressional appropriation to bring the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad into Eatonville and that the application deadline was Wednesday. He said the project "would have a significant economic benefit," and he sought Council consensus to proceed with an application.
Councilmembers did not oppose pursuing the funding opportunity during the public works report; the minutes record that "the Council appeared to be in favor." No formal motion or vote was recorded on the record for this authorization, and staff were not recorded as receiving a specific direction beyond moving forward with the application process.
