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City of Roseville - City Council Minutes for May 12, 2003 Page Iof3 Attachment A Hearings,, continued A. consider Bus Shelters and Bus Benches in Roseville Public Works Director Duane Schwartz reviewed the staff report dated May 12} 2003 providing background information; and further discussions held with representatives of the bench company and the shelter company in an effort to achieve common ground for positioning shelters and /or benches and development of applicable ordinances and/or franchise agreements. council mem ber Masch ka requested that staff provide maps of these sites that appear to be in conflict. Mr. Schwartz advised that Outdoor Promotions was still reviewing the agreement, reviewing a potential twenty sites under their proposal, and right-of-way issues. cou n ci I member Masch ka stated his position and intent in not putting one business out of business in order to accommodate another; encouraged co- location and cooperation between both parties to achieve their respective goals; and was not in support of exclusive locations for either party. counctlmember Maschke spoke to the length of time U.S. Ben ch had been operating within the City. ouncilmember Dough spoke of his recent observance of benches /shelter use; recognized the length of time U.S. Bench had operated in the City; and spoke against regulations requiring U.S. Bench to remove existing beaches. councilmember lough commented on possible ordinance amendment regarding co- location beaches and /or shelters; his desire to hear the comments of the Metropolitan Transit representative in attendance at tonight's meeting; expressed concern regarding national versus local advertising participants; and was pleased that the litter issue around benches was being addressed. Co unci I mernber Kou g h further expressed concern regarding bench and /or shelter locations not having concrete pads and recommended that be a city requirement; and encouraged the companies to work closely in maintaining the areas. Coun ci I mere ber pausing expressed his preference for siting benches and /or shelters based on ridership needs rather than the desires of the companies; whether in high or low- traffic areas; residential or commercial areas; space available and right-of-way practicalities; and looked forward to hearing from the Metropolitan Council representative on their experience in siting. councllmember Maschka sought clarification prior to council decision - making on which sites remained in controversy between the parties. councilmember Dough opined that shelters and beaches were not just used for riders of mass transit, but as convenient resting areas for pedestrians. Rich Rovang: Metropolitan Transit Director Engineering and Facilities Mr. Rovang stated that //Metropolitan Transit oversaw approximately 800 shelters throughout the metropolitan area, with 13 full -time staff people responsible for the care of those and Park and Ride sites. Mr. Rovang advised that Metro. Transit shelters are generally located to serge ridership at specific locations, based on the criteria of a minimum of 25 board i ngs per day to consider installation. Mr. Rovang advised that the motivation for a shelter or bench vendor was for advertising visibility; and encouraged the council to continue pursuing maintenance frequency stipulations and company response times for complaints, recommending each be labeled with a phone number contact to report incidents, concerns, or http: //ww .cl.roseville.rnn.us/ council /meetings /minutes / 003 /MnO3O5l2.htm 7/17/2003