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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
February 18, 2003
5-F
Susan Walsh, Assistant City Manager
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS TO SCOTT COUNTY TRANSIT
COMMITTEE
History: In 2001, a Study Management Team, comprised of representatives from
Scott County, cities of Scott County, Metropolitan Council, transit service
agencies and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, met several times and
identified how current transit services would be enhanced and connected to
create a more comprehensive transit system throughout Scott County.
Additionally, various surveys were conducted and input was received from
residents, transit riders and major employers throughout the county. From these
resources, a transit plan was created, and the Scott County Board adopted the
Scott County Transit Plan in July 2002.
In October 2002, the City Council reviewed and passed a resolution adopting the
Scott County Area Transit Study. Based on the study findings and current
service areas, Scott County is now recommending that the cities of Prior Lake,
Savage and Shakopee each appoint a staff member to serve on a Transit
Planning Committee and a council member to serve on the Transit Review
Committee, along with representatives from Scott County. The remaining five
cities of Belle Plaine, Jordan, Elko, New Market and New Prague will participate
on an annual rotational basis.
Current Circumstances: The initial responsibility of the two committees will be to
draft the purpose and mission, bylaws, chair and strategic plan. The ongoing
responsibility of the Transit Planning Committee (staff rnembers) will be to
implement the transit study vision of a network transit systern, coordinate and
pursue collaborative resources and have ongoing communication to enhance and
maintain a multi-system network throughout the County.
The ongoing responsibility of the Transit Review Committee (elected officials) will
be to recommend planning decisions reflecting city council policy, recomrnend
allocation of resources and approve the implementation process.
Conclusion: The City Council should consider the appointrnents of
Councilmember Joe Zieska and Assistant City Manager Susan Walsh to serve as
the City's representatives on the two cornrnittees. Councilrnember Zieska serves
on the City Transit Subcornmittee and has agreed to serve on this countywide
transit committee. As transit coordinator for the City, I am also interested in
serving on this committee as the staff representative.
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MOTION:
Working with Scott County and area cities to improve efficiency of the transit
system within the County was identified as one of the City's 2020 vision
elements. These appointments will address this element and support the City's
desire to partner with Scott County and area cities for the implementation of an
efficient and well-coordinated transit service throughout the county.
(1) Motion to appoint Councilrnernber Joe Zieska to serve on the Transit
Review Committee and Susan Walsh to serve on Transit Planning Committee.
(2)Defer action to the next regular City Council meeting.
Alternative NO.1.
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