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"r .g r Dili ;m �r mu 5. Transit Shelter Discussion r�. f u� llIM �y Pan 4,. Member Anderson wanted to be sure everyone had a clear understanding of what the discussion was to be about before they started. Member Wilke 1 asked Duane Schwartz to set guidelines for the discussion. Schwartz said that the charge set forth b the Council is that satin criteria be established g Y g so that if the Council decides to move forward with this issue staff would have background to proceed. The Council has also been discussing �! whether there should be shelters and honchos at the same locations. The Council is scheduled to discuss this issue at the July 21't meeting and will � Hopefully make decisions at that tune. ,"Member Wilke suggested that Outdoor promotions and US Bench give N presentations first before the Commission begins their discussion. Roger Williams, Outdoor Promotions, said that he wasn't there to make a presentation and in any case Craig Piernot from Outdoor promotions had given a presentation at the previous meeting so he was just there to answer questions. Member Wilke said that all Commission members have received phone calls from US Bench regarding what has been happening In the metro area and asked if Williams would like to respond to that. Williams said that there haven "t been any approvals as yet, but that would 'happen soon in New Hope and possibly ShoreviewNew Brighton. Williams is primarily involved with the seven 135 coalition cities. Member willenbring asked if questions could be forwarded to the two representatives throughout the meeting. Everyone agreed. Member .Anderson asked Williams about graffiti, what is Outdoor Promotions record on graffiti. Williams said that from what he 'understands Outdoor promotions is very quick to dispatch the necessary people to take care of graffiti. He thought that since these facilities are lit and prominent in the right-of-way, vandals are discouraged. Member Rossini asked what the response time was when damage to the shelter was reported. Williams said he didn't know but could find out very easily. Rollie Danielson, US Bench, presented some background information on his company. They have served Roseville for 41 years and the metro area for 57 years. They have worked with Metro Transit for years and have a good relationship. They provide alternative seating to the shelter, which people use depending on the circumstances. He wanted to stress that shelters and buses can coexist, and that there is a need for both. r Juw �y I fl �V e i �J I� Member Rossini asked what the response time was to repair damage to a bench. Danielson said they try to respond within an hour of hearing about rk ;I . M ,.