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1 - 119 COUNCIL MEETING June 23, 1986 Page Three A packet was presented to each Council Member containing a Twin Cities Area Transit System Map, Regional Transit Board 1985 Annual Report, Transit Service Needs Assessment and a Citizen's Guide to the Regional Transit Board. Mr. Perovich told the Council that the Regional Transit Board is now focusing on future issues which will include Phase II of the Transit Service Needs Assessment,' metro mobility and a more detailed analysis of the Anoka County Area transit needs. Mr. Skrebes noted that Lino Lakes is currently updating its Comprehensive Land Use Plan and asked that transportation needs be addressed in the plan. He asked that areas planned for in- tense development be identified so that future timetables for bus service can be addressed. In this area Mr. Perovich said they would like to work with developers before plans are com- pleted to identify the best transportation options. Ms. Turnbull explained that the Board is also looking at alter - native types of transportation such as metro mobility and ride sharing. However the Board would like to hear from Lino Lakes as to what Lino Lakes perceives its transit needs to be. Pres- ently the Transit Board is conducting its transit needs assess- ment which is an overall view of the transit service and needs in the Metro Area and a more detailed analysis of Anoka County Area to the year 2000. Some needs have been identified. It is expected that metro mobility will be extended into Lino Lakes by January 1, 1987. Mayor Benson asked how the Council can answer questions from citizens regarding future bus service. Mr. Perovich said again they would like to be in on the planning of major new subdivisions to give their expertise so that new projects can be developed around transit. Mayor Benson said that the City would like to know how to go about including bus transportation in other areas of the City, and what population factors would determine where to expect fu- ture routes. Mr. Bisel noted transportation needs are not just downtown. There is some need to get around in this area. Mayor Benson thanked Mr. Skrebe, Mr. Perovich, and Ms. Turnbull for coming tonight and asked the City Administrator to gather information and bring it back to Council in the near future as well as passing on the information to the Planning and Zoning Board. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION #14 -86 Mr. Huss explained the purpose of this resolution was to distri- bute the reserve that was earmarked for union and nonunion salary