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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 11, 1992 RECESS Mr. Biesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 92 -3 -85 - CONTINUING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE RYAN INDUSTRIAL PARK IMPROVEMENT UNTIL APRIL 8, 1992 PENDING A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PROPERTY OWNER COMMITTEE ON THIS MATTER The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (4) Blesener, Scalze, Hanson, Collova. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. At this point in the meeting, 9:40 P.M., the Council took a short recess. The meeting was reconvened at 9:50 P.M. REGIONAL Mike Opatz and Randy Rosvold of the Regional Transit TRANSIT Board appeared before the Council to review the BOARD RTB's Vision for Transit, a comprehensive transit planning and policy program that describes the impact and role that transit will play in the Twin Cities over the next ten years. Rosvold explained the existing transit system which serves Little Canada includes regular bus route service, the Roseville Circulator, Metro Mobility, etc. Rosvold explained the key elements of the Vision for Transit which include developing travel demand management and rideshare, expansion of the Roseville Circulator service, restructuring and improvement of local service, development of transit hubs, implementation of light rail transit, enhancement of accessible service, expanded express service, infrastructure improvements, and continuing alternative fuels research. Collova asked the cost of riding the Roseville Circulator. Rosvold replied that fares for the Roseville Circulator are the same as regular fares, that is 85 cents one way. It was explained that only about 35% of the actual cost comes from the fare box, while 65% of the cost of public transportation is public subsidy. Biesener stated that he does not see a lot of passengers on the Roseville Circulator. Rosvold agreed, and stated that because of the low ridership, the RTB is asking for help in doing additional marketing. Page 22